Major League Baseball

Rutschman activated, making debut for Red Sox

Catcher Adley Rutschman, who was acquired at the trade deadline, has been activated off the injured list and will bat third in his Red Sox debut vs. the Blue Jays.

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.

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.

Wilson, DFA'd on Sat., signs new deal with Brewers

Pitcher Bryse Wilson, who was designated for assignment by the Brewers on Saturday, is back with the team on a one-year deal.

Sen. asks MLB to ban betting promos like Harper's

U.S. Sen. Richard Blumenthal and two House representatives want MLB and the MLBPA to prohibit promotional deals with betting operators, such as a personalized greeting featuring Phillies star Bryce Harper that was sent to a VIP gambler by a sportsbook.

World Series to end in Oct. for 2nd time since '20

Major League Baseball announced the postseason schedule Monday; the World Series is slated to begin on Oct. 23 and Game 7 would be on Oct. 31.

⚾ 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.