Major League Baseball

Springer, Jays hand Skenes second straight loss

George Springer hit his 65th career leadoff home run and the Blue Jays sent Paul Skenes to losses in consecutive starts for the first time this season Saturday.

Shoulder tightness stops Irvin's roll as Nats win

Washington right-hander Jake Irvin pitched five hitless innings for his first win in nearly two months, a 2-0 victory over Atlanta, but he felt a bit of tightness on his final few pitches in the fifth before turning the game over to the Nationals bullpen.

Cards' Torres, 28, homers in emotional MLB debut

Four years after considering retirement, Bryan Torres made it to the major leagues at age 28 and homered for the St. Louis Cardinals in his debut.

Cubs give Happ day off, move PCA to leadoff spot

The Cubs are giving struggling left fielder Ian Happ the day off while moving center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong up to the leadoff spot for Saturday's game against the Astros.

Alvarez exits Astros' win, will miss series finale

Houston designated hitter Yordan Alvarez left Saturday's 3-0 victory over the Chicago Cubs in the middle of an at-bat in the sixth inning because of a back spasm and will miss the series finale as the Astros try for a sweep Sunday at Wrigley Field.

Manzardo's pinch-hit HR saves Williams' 11-K gem

Gavin Williams matched Phillies ace Cristopher Sanchez with eight scoreless innings before Kyle Manzardo delivered a pinch-hit homer in the ninth inning to lift the Guardians to a 1-0 victory.

Yanks' Cole tosses 6 scoreless after 569-day layoff

Yankees ace Gerrit Cole pitched six shutout innings in his return from elbow ligament reconstruction that caused a 569-day absence.

BoSox's Story undergoes sports hernia surgery

Struggling Boston Red Sox shortstop Trevor Story could be out several weeks after sports hernia surgery.

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