Major League Baseball

Yankees' Cole says cause for latest poor outing 'tough to pin down'

Yankees right-hander Gerrit Cole, one of the most cerebral pitchers in the majors, could not make the proper adjustments to pitch deeper into Saturday's 12-2 loss to the Mets. Afterward, he said answers eluded him.

MRI shows Luzardo has no serious shoulder injury

Philadelphia Phillies star pitcher Jesús Luzardo underwent an MRI that showed no serious issues, though he won't throw a couple of days while dealing with stiffness in his left shoulder.

Freeman back in Dodgers' lineup after missing 2 games with knee issue

Freddie Freeman returned to the Los Angeles Dodgers' lineup on Saturday after a right knee issue had sidelined him the previous two games.

Cubs activate Cabrera from IL, move him to bullpen

The Cubs have reinstated Edward Cabrera from the 15-day injured list, with manager Craig Counsell moving the right-hander to the bullpen for now.

Jeter reunites with 9/11 victim's daughter as Yanks pay tribute in ceremony

Derek Jeter was among the members of the 2001 Yankees on hand to honor 9/11 victims in a pregame ceremony that concluded with first pitches from Brielle Saracini and Sean McGuire, a married couple whose fathers died on Sept. 11, 2001.

Rays 1st into playoffs after Caminero's walk-off HR

The Rays became the first major league team to secure a postseason spot after beating the Astros 3-1 on Junior Caminero's game-ending, two-run homer.

Pirates rookie Valdez lands on IL after baserunning injury

Pirates rookie outfielder Esmerlyn Valdez has been placed on the 10-day injured list after he hurt himself running to first base.

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