Major League Baseball

PCA, Cubs fume after umps' miss: 'Get it right'

The Cubs and star outfielder Pete Crow-Armstrong were left fuming Wednesday after umpires missed a pivotal balk call in what ended up being a 2-0 Chicago loss to the Arizona Diamondbacks in Phoenix.

Skubal starts Fri. in Detroit; Ohtani may pitch Sun.

Hours before the Dodgers' Tarik Skubal makes his return to Comerica Park on Friday, Shohei Ohtani will throw another bullpen session that could lead to a start in Sunday's series finale against the Tigers.

Suarez's slam fuels Reds' comeback in 7-run 9th

Facing a 9-3 deficit in the ninth, the Reds got a grand slam from Eugenio Suarez and exploded for seven runs in a stunning 10-9 win over the Giants.

Schwarber ties Phils record with 4th 40-HR season

Kyle Schwarber hit his MLB-leading 40th homer of the season, matching Ryan Howard's Phillies record for most 40-plus homer seasons.

Brewers watch May exit after just 1 pitch in N.Y.

Brewers right-hander Dustin May left his start against the Mets after one pitch Wednesday night when he was hit in the upper back by A.J. Ewing's line drive.

Walter's TWG Global defends Dodgers' financing

TWG Global, the holding company of Dodgers owner Mark Walter, issued a statement Wednesday to address what it called "substantial speculation and misinformation."

Buss brothers joining new Padres ownership group

The Buss brothers' new firm will be part of the Padres ownership group after selling the Lakers.

Yankees put Cruz on IL, sign Fulmer to contract

The Yankees placed slumping reliever Fernando Cruz on the 15-day injured list with right elbow discomfort on Wednesday. New York also signed Michael Fulmer to a major league contract.

⚾ 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.