Major League Baseball

AL West-leading Rangers lose versatile Quantrill to lat injury

The Rangers put versatile right-hander Cal Quantrill on the 15-day injured list Sunday, a day after he exited following four batters and 12 pitches because of right lat tightness.

Reds place ace Burns on 15-day IL with groin injury

The Reds have placed right-hander Chase Burns on the 15-day injured list with a right groin strain. A first-time All-Star this season, the 23-year-old went 15-3 with a 2.86 ERA.

Phillies option Kerkering after September struggles

The Phillies optioned reliever Orion Kerkering to Triple-A Lehigh Valley after he posted an 18.69 ERA in his four appearances this month.

Once-waived Smith keeps D-backs in playoff hunt with walk-off

Pavin Smith, a former highly touted prospect who was waived by the Diamondbacks two months ago, may have saved Arizona's season with a walk-off homer against the Yankees to stay alive in the wild card race.

Federal prosecutors identify 18 allegedly rigged pitches for Clase trial

Prosecutors identified 18 pitches, including one from a 2024 playoff game, that will be the focus of their case against Guardians closer Emmanuel Clase that is set for trial in November, according to court documents.

Yankees' Judge hopes to be back for Oct. but has no return timeline

New York Yankees slugger Aaron Judge hopes to be back in time for the playoffs next month but is unsure on a definitive timeline.

Beltran, inducted into team HOF, says no current interest in Mets job

Carlos Beltran wouldn't rule out interviewing to become manager of the Mets, a job he left before he ran a single game in 2020, but he didn't sound all that interested.

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