Freddie Freeman’s hitting streak has earned the Braves first baseman National League Player of the Week honors.
Top prospect Glasnow rejoins Bucs in wave of moves
The Bucs promoted top prospect Tyler Glasnow, right-handers Drew Hutchison and Trevor Williams and infielder Pedro Florimon from Triple-A Indianapolis on Tuesday. To make room for Williams and Florimon on the 40-man roster, Pittsburgh designated right-hander Curtis Partch and left-hander Kelvin Marte for assignment.
Astros summon Paulino for Thursday debut
David Paulino, a 6-foot-7 right-handed pitcher who went a combined 5-4 with a 2.00 ERA and 106 strikeouts in 90 innings this year at the Rookie, Double-A and Triple-A levels, was called up by the Astros on Tuesday and will start Thursday’s series finale against the Indians.
Keeping Texas hot, Odor earns weekly honor
After helping lead the American League-leading Rangers to a 5-1 record last week, Rougned Odor was named the American League Player of the Week on Tuesday.
2016 Tiebreaker Scenarios
For all the numbers of notoriety in the increasingly data-driven sport of baseball, the one still paramount in the 162-game schedule is winning percentage. But what happens when even that supreme stat can’t decide things?
Edwards helping turn Cubs’ bullpen into elite unit
The Cubs added a high-spin flamethrower over the summer, but we’re not talking about Aroldis Chapman. Rookie Carl Edwards Jr. has proven to be a dominating part of what is shaping up to be an outstanding October bullpen.
Vote on social media for Roberto Clemente Award
MLB has announced the 30 Roberto Clemente Award club winners. Help decide the overall winner by using nominee hashtags on social media.
Duffy reportedly to undergo Achilles surgery
Matt Duffy is expected to have season-ending surgery “to address the lingering soreness stemming from his earlier left Achilles injury,” according to a report in Tuesday’s Tampa Bay Times.
With jacks in 5, LA tells Greinke just beat it
Dodger Stadium had a healthy serving of boos reserved for Zack Greinke in his first start there since leaving for Arizona via free agency in the offseason. However, it was his former teammates who offered an even ruder welcome to the tune of five home runs.
Bregman: From slow start to fast and furious
When Alex Bregman started his Major League career slowly — really slowly — Astros manager A.J. Hinch knew it was just a matter of time before his prized prospect started hitting. That time has come.
Wild Card races heating up on MLB.TV
The Wild Card races in both leagues are coming down to the wire, and there could be some significant changes in the standings when the dust settles after today’s full slate of Major League games.
J. Chavez, J. Ravin pitch at … Chavez Ravine
Perfect.
Critical week ahead for AL East contenders
A week of crisscrossing matchups among the top four clubs in the American League East will either put some separation between the division and Wild Card leaders or further complicate the races.
Staumont, Fisher among top prospect performers Monday
Josh Staumont put a bow on his regular season Monday by doing what he does best — miss bats. The Royals’ No. 11 prospect matched his career high with 12 strikeouts and fired six scoreless innings to pace Double-A Northwest Arkansas in a 7-0 shutout of Arkansas and clinch the Texas League North Division second-half title.
Betts ready for star performance tonight
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Correa makes 2 head-turning plays in Astros win
Carlos Correa made a pair of nice plays to end the fourth inning of Monday’s game against the Indians, including a spectacular diving stop in the hole to rob Roberto Perez of a hit.
Lindor’s ‘swim’ move leads to a run
Francisco Lindor used his swim move to a avoid a tag — though he needed a video review to make it official — putting himself in position to score on Jose Ramirez’s single.