Major League Baseball

Former White Sox pitcher, world champ Jenks dies

Bobby Jenks, 44, a former pitcher for the Chicago White Sox who was on the roster when the club won the 2005 World Series, died on Friday in Sintra, Portugal, the team announced, months after being diagnosed with adenocarcinoma, a form of stomach cancer.

In search of infield options, Yanks add Candelario

The New York Yankees have signed third baseman Jeimer Candelario to a minor league contract and assigned him to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre.

Dodgers' Snell pitches to hitters, 'looked good'

Starting pitcher Blake Snell and reliever Blake Treinen are progressing toward a return for the first-place Los Angeles Dodgers, manager Dave Roberts said on Saturday, after both veterans faced hitters during their injury rehabilitation stints.

Yanks' Boone: TJ surgery for Schmidt 'inevitable'

Yankees manager Aaron Boone says it's "pretty much inevitable" that pitcher Clarke Schmidt will undergo Tommy John surgery for a torn UCL in his pitching elbow.

Brewers' Hoskins hurts thumb tagging runner out

Brewers first baseman Rhys Hoskins left Saturday's game against the Marlins with a left thumb issue after catching an errant throw and tagging a runner out in the fourth inning.

Astros bring back 36-yo veteran reliever Neris

The Houston Astros brought back Hector Neris, signing the 36-year-old right-hander on Saturday.

D-backs activate OF Carroll from injured list

The Diamondbacks activated outfielder Corbin Carroll from the 10-day injured list before Saturday's game against the Royals.

📈 Power Rankings: Four teams on the rise

While the red-hot Astros continue their ascent up our list, the Rays and Blue Jays are threatening the Yankees in the AL East.