Major League Baseball

Astros owner Crane says Espada to finish season

A day after parting ways with general manager Dana Brown, Astros owner Jim Crane addressed the move and said manager Joe Espada will remain in the role for the remainder of the season.

S.D. minor league coordinator out of ICE custody

A San Diego Padres minor league coaching coordinator who was detained by federal immigration officers in Texas has been released on bond.

Cards lose Winn to IL stint due to broken thumb

The Cardinals put shortstop Masyn Winn on the 10-day injured list with a broken left thumb on Tuesday.

Giants' Whisenhunt tears UCL in pitching elbow

Giants left-hander Carson Whisenhunt suffered a torn ulnar collateral ligament in his pitching elbow and is likely to need surgery, another blow for an injury-plagued pitching staff.

White Sox place reliever Brazoban on 15-day IL

The White Sox placed reliever Huascar Brazoban on the 15-day injured list Tuesday and recalled right-hander Jonathan Cannon from Triple-A Charlotte.

D-backs hoping Marte returns to lineup next week

The Diamondbacks say they hope All-Star Ketel Marte will return to their lineup next week, roughly two weeks after his unexpected disappearance from the team.

⚾ Awards Watch: MVP, Cy Young and more

We're nearing the start of the stretch run, so let's check in on the leaders in the MVP and Cy Young races and more.