Major League Baseball

Final pitch: Tigers, retiring Verlander aim for one last start

Justin Verlander is progressing in his return from a hamstring injury with he and the Tigers hoping he can make one last start during a planned two-day celebration of the retiring former ace.

Yankees' Cole says cause for latest poor outing 'tough to pin down'

Yankees right-hander Gerrit Cole, one of the most cerebral pitchers in the majors, could not make the proper adjustments to pitch deeper into Saturday's 12-2 loss to the Mets. Afterward, he said answers eluded him.

MRI shows Luzardo has no serious shoulder injury

Phillies star pitcher Jesús Luzardo underwent an MRI that showed no serious issues, though he won't throw for a couple of days while dealing with stiffness in his left shoulder.

Phillies reinstate reliever Banks from 60-day IL

Phillies left-hander Tanner Banks was reinstated from the 60-day injured list before their game Sunday against the Braves in Atlanta.

Cubs activate Cabrera from IL, move him to bullpen

The Cubs have reinstated Edward Cabrera from the 15-day injured list, with manager Craig Counsell moving the right-hander to the bullpen for now.

Jeter reunites with 9/11 victim's daughter as Yanks pay tribute in ceremony

Derek Jeter was among the members of the 2001 Yankees on hand to honor 9/11 victims in a pregame ceremony that concluded with first pitches from Brielle Saracini and Sean McGuire, a married couple whose fathers died on Sept. 11, 2001.

Pirates rookie Valdez lands on IL after baserunning injury

Pirates rookie outfielder Esmerlyn Valdez has been placed on the 10-day injured list after he hurt himself running to first base.

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