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.

Dodgers' Sasaki IL-bound after exiting with blister

Dodgers right-hander Roki Sasaki will go on the injured list after leaving Wednesday's start against the Braves because of a blister on his right middle finger.

Peters' HR in 5th straight ties White Sox mark

Tristan Peters homered in a fifth straight game for the White Sox on Wednesday night, tying a franchise record and matching the MLB rookie mark.

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.

Yanks' Cruz has partial UCL tear; surgery on table

Yankees reliever Fernando Cruz has a partially torn ulnar collateral ligament in his right elbow that could require Tommy John surgery, manager Aaron Boone said Wednesday.

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.

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.

⚾ 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.