Major League Baseball

Hernandez drives in 6 runs to key Dodgers' rout

Teoscar Hernández homered and matched a career high with six RBIs in the Dodgers' 11-3 victory over the Milwaukee Brewers on Saturday night.

Shoulder tightness stops Irvin's roll as Nats win

Washington right-hander Jake Irvin pitched five hitless innings for his first win in nearly two months, a 2-0 victory over Atlanta, but he felt a bit of tightness on his final few pitches in the fifth before turning the game over to the Nationals bullpen.

Cards' Torres, 28, homers in emotional MLB debut

Four years after considering retirement, Bryan Torres made it to the major leagues at age 28 and homered for the St. Louis Cardinals in his debut.

Cubs give Happ day off, move PCA to leadoff spot

The Cubs are giving struggling left fielder Ian Happ the day off while moving center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong up to the leadoff spot for Saturday's game against the Astros.

Tigers put Hurter on IL with lumbar inflammation

The Tigers placed left-handed reliever Brant Hurter on the 15-day injured list with lumbar spine inflammation.

Alvarez exits Astros' win, will miss series finale

Houston designated hitter Yordan Alvarez left Saturday's 3-0 victory over the Chicago Cubs in the middle of an at-bat in the sixth inning because of a back spasm and will miss the series finale as the Astros try for a sweep Sunday at Wrigley Field.

Manzardo's pinch-hit HR saves Williams' 11-K gem

Gavin Williams matched Phillies ace Cristopher Sanchez with eight scoreless innings before Kyle Manzardo delivered a pinch-hit homer in the ninth inning to lift the Guardians to a 1-0 victory.

Yanks' Cole tosses 6 scoreless after 569-day layoff

Yankees ace Gerrit Cole pitched six shutout innings in his return from elbow ligament reconstruction that caused a 569-day absence.

👀 Olney: Trade deadline X factors to watch

From unexpected dealers to Skubal's status, these six early X factors will define the trade season ahead.