Major League Baseball

Skenes lifted after 65 pitches, mum on velo drop

Paul Skenes, battling another dip in his fastball velocity, was lifted after just 65 pitches in Tuesday's loss to the Marlins, leading to further speculation about the health status of the reigning NL Cy Young Award winner.

A's Wilson sees errorless run live on after overturn

After his surprising error was overturned to a Tampa Bay hit on Tuesday night in his club's 12-4 loss to the Rays at Sutter Health Park, Athletics shortstop Jacob Wilson's major-league-record errorless streak at the position was extended to 113 games.

'Awful' Raleigh takes blame as M's lose 5th in row

Cal Raleigh, saddled with a .159 average a year after finishing second in the AL MVP race, acknowledged his struggles after the Seattle Mariners' 4-1 loss to the New York Yankees on Tuesday night, telling reporters "I've got to find a way to be better."

Snell shows 'electric stuff' in return to Dodgers

Blake Snell struck out 10 batters in six innings in his return to the mound for the Dodgers after being sidelined for three months with loose bodies in his left elbow.

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.

Altuve exits with bruised foot; imaging negative

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

⚾ 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.