Major League Baseball

Soto returns, says no pressure amid Mets' slide

Juan Soto, who has been sidelined since straining his right calf April 3, will start at designated hitter Wednesday against the Twins as the Mets look to snap their 12-game losing streak.

Padres find rotation help, sign free agent Giolito

Free agent right-hander Lucas Giolito, who went unsigned after declining his end of a $19 million option with the Red Sox, has reached a one-year deal with the Padres.

Clothes call: 107 mph liner finds Gilbert's jersey

A line drive clocked at 107.8 mph from the Athletics' Carlos Cortes was hit directly at Mariners pitcher Logan Gilbert and somehow got lodged in his jersey.

Phillies boss: Thomson not on hot seat amid skid

Dave Dombrowski is concerned about the Phillies' 8-15 start, but he said manager Rob Thomson is not on the hot seat despite the team's seven-game losing streak.

Royals, Hallmark unveil downtown ballpark plan

The Royals and Hallmark Cards are teaming up on a new $3 billion ballpark project in downtown Kansas City that would surround mixed-use development.

Rangers OF Langford (flexor strain) lands on IL

Rangers outfielder Wyatt Langford is going on the injured list with a Grade 1 flexor strain.

Phillies' Wheeler set for first start since August

Ace Zack Wheeler, out since last August, will return to the struggling Phillies rotation on Saturday in Atlanta.

Cubs All-Star Boyd to return Wednesday vs. Phils

Cubs left-hander Matthew Boyd, who has missed three weeks with a biceps strain, will start Wednesday against Philadelphia.

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