Major League Baseball

Orioles' Holliday, hitting .059, optioned to minors

The Baltimore Orioles optioned struggling infielder Jackson Holliday to Triple-A Norfolk on Friday.

Ohtani responds to Toronto jeers with HR in 1st

Shohei Ohtani responded to boos from the Toronto crowd by hitting his seventh home run as the Dodgers extended their winning streak to five games with a 12-2 rout of the Blue Jays on Friday night.

D-backs ace Gallen exits in 6th with tight hammy

Arizona Diamondbacks ace Zac Gallen left his start against the Seattle Mariners after feeling tightness in his right hamstring.

Brewers lose LHP Miley to Tommy John surgery

Brewers pitcher Wade Miley said Friday that he needs Tommy John surgery. "I've got to keep my head down and move forward," Miley said, acknowledging the 11 to 12 months of recuperation. "I've still got more in the tank."

Marlins LHP Luzardo scratched with elbow issue

The Miami Marlins scratched left-hander Jesus Luzardo from Friday's scheduled start because of elbow discomfort.

Albies has 2 hits, RBI in return as Braves stay hot

Second baseman Ozzie Albies returned to action and wasted no time making an impact with two hits, an RBI and a run scored in Atlanta's 6-2 win over Cleveland on Friday night.

Pham has 2 hits, helps White Sox win in debut

The Chicago White Sox called up outfielder Tommy Pham from Triple-A Charlotte on Friday and selected the contract of outfielder Rafael Ortega.

Is Paul Skenes' promotion imminent?

Eric Karabell touches on a few of the hot players whose debuts fantasy managers are anxiously awaiting, led by last year's No. 1 overall draft pick.