Major League Baseball

Yankees pull Judge vs. Twins due to leg tightness

New York Yankees star right fielder Aaron Judge was pulled for a pinch hitter in the sixth inning Wednesday.

Twins' shortstop Culpepper to IL with hamstring strain

Minnesota Twins rookie shortstop Kaelen Culpepper was placed on the 10-day injured list with a strained left hamstring on Wednesday, interrupting his promising debut.

Schmidt rejoins Yankees after 14 months, moves into bullpen role

Yankees right-hander Clarke Schmidt has been activated off the IL following a 14-month absence after elbow surgery, and he'll be moved to a bullpen role.

Alonso hits 300th HR at Citi Field; ensuing curtain call 'crazy to me,' says Manaea

Pete Alonso launched his 300th career home run, a tying shot in the ninth inning against his former team that earned a curtain call, and Coby Mayo's inside-the-park homer in the 11th sent the Orioles to a 7-5 victory over the Mets.

Brewers secure fourth straight NL Central title as Miz delivers again

The Brewers won their fourth straight National League Central title after the second-place Cubs lost to Atlanta on Tuesday night.

Paralyzed A's prospect Lasko released from hospital after two months

Ryan Lasko, a minor league prospect with the Athletics who was paralyzed in an outfield collision, has been released from an in-patient rehabilitation hospital.

Cardinals activate rookie 2B Wetherholt from IL

St. Louis activated rookie second baseman JJ Wetherholt from the 10-day injured list Wednesday morning before the Cardinals met the San Francisco Giants.

Phillies place 14-game winner Luzardo on IL with shoulder inflammation

The Phillies placed All-Star pitcher Jesús Luzardo on the 15-day injured list Tuesday.

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