Major League Baseball

Ohtani ties Dodgers' mark with HR in 5th straight

Shohei Ohtani homered for the fifth consecutive game, becoming the seventh player in Dodgers franchise history to accomplish that feat.

Giants' Verlander finally gets 1st win in 17th start

Justin Verlander ended the longest streak of starts in a season without a win in Giants history, breaking a 16-game drought with a 9-3 victory vs. the Braves.

Rangers activate P Gray for 1st time this season

Texas Rangers righty Jon Gray was activated from the injured list Wednesday after being out since getting struck by a line drive that fractured his right forearm during a spring training game in mid-March.

Cards designate veteran P Fedde for assignment

Veteran right-hander Erick Fedde, who has made 20 starts for the Cardinals this season, was designated for assignment Wednesday.

Skubal to paternity list as Tigers 'on baby watch'

Tigers ace Tarik Skubal was placed on the paternity list Wednesday with his wife close to giving birth to the couple's second child.

Guardians prospect DeLauter has wrist surgery

Outfielder Chase DeLauter, widely considered one of the Guardians' top prospects, had surgery on his right wrist and is expected to miss six to eight weeks.

Royals' Loftin on IL with 'very mild concussion'

Nick Loftin, who was injured in the fifth inning of Tuesday's game after being struck in the head, was put on the seven-day concussion IL on Wednesday before the Royals series finale against the Cubs.

Twins put Festa on IL with shoulder inflammation

Twins starting pitcher David Festa, who is 3-4 with a 5.40 ERA this season, was placed on the 15-day injured list because of right shoulder inflammation.

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