Major League Baseball

Rutschman debut can't jolt suddenly slumping Sox

Catcher Adley Rutschman, who was acquired at last week's trade deadline, made his debut for the Red Sox on Tuesday night, collecting a single and two walks in Boston's 5-3 loss to the Blue Jays in Toronto.

Harper battling knee soreness since shift to RF

Bryce Harper has been dealing with left knee soreness that has returned as he has moved back to an outfield role for the first time in four years.

A's fear Kurtz (thumb) could miss rest of season

Athletics first baseman Nick Kurtz may be in danger of missing the rest of the season because of his injured right thumb.

Maddux fired as Angels jettison pitching coaches

The Angels, who have a staff ERA of 4.51 and an MLB-worst 508 walks, have fired pitching coach Mike Maddux, assistant Darryl Scott and bullpen coach Dom Chiti.

Astros' Altuve exits after taking pitch to foot

Houston Astros second baseman Jose Altuve left Tuesday's game after getting hit on the left foot by a pitch.

Rodón, Bellinger closer to return, Boone says

Yankees pitcher Carlos Rodón is scheduled to make his second minor league rehabilitation start Thursday night for Double-A Somerset.

Marlins place Stowers (hamstring) on 10-day IL

The Marlins placed first baseman/outfielder Kyle Stowers on the 10-day injured list on Tuesday with a left hamstring strain.

Jays' Yesavage has knee surgery; Taillon to IL

Blue Jays right-hander Trey Yesavage had surgery to repair damage to his left meniscus on Tuesday, but the team isn't ruling him out for the season.

⚾ Which injured stars could swing playoff races?

These injured stars expected to come off the IL could prove as good as any trade deadline blockbuster.