Major League Baseball

Rutschman cheered in Camden return, clubs 2 HRs

In his return to Camden Yards, Red Sox catcher Adley Rutschman greeted his former teammates with homers in the first and sixth innings in Thursday night's game.

Roberts says Ohtani 'visibly' ailing, weighs day off

Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said Shohei Ohtani is "not close to optimal" after going 0-for-4 with four strikeouts in Wednesday night's 8-6 loss to the Cardinals.

Pirates rookie Griffin eyes Friday return from IL

Pirates rookie Konnor Griffin said he feels good and is hopeful of being activated off the 60-day IL on Friday when Pittsburgh opens a 3-game series against the Angels.

Salas, 20, youngest to catch game since 'Pudge'

Padres top prospect Ethan Salas became the youngest player to catch in an MLB game since Ivan Rodriguez, making his debut Wednesday night at 20 years, 93 days old.

Dodgers' Lauer (elbow) hits IL after rough outing

Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Eric Lauer is on the injured list with left elbow inflammation.

Kroenke buying Angels; sale for $4B, sources say

Stan Kroenke has reached an agreement to acquire controlling interest in the Los Angeles Angels from Arte Moreno.

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