The D-backs recalled left-handed pitcher Matt Reynolds from Triple-A Reno on Sunday and optioned left-hander Keith Hessler to Reno.
Greene diagnosed with pseudoaneurysm in hand
Shane Greene, whose season took a turn for the worse in May after a stellar start to his first season as a Tiger, will see a vascular surgeon Tuesday to further examine a blood vessel issue in his shoulder that’s causing aneurysm symptoms in his right hand.
Balester back in Majors for 1st time since 2012
The Reds added a fresh arm to their bullpen on Sunday, recalling right-hander Collin Balester from Triple-A Louisville after left-hander Manny Parra was placed on the disabled list.
Ruth’s uniform now at Little League museum
The Peter J. McGovern Museum and Official Store currently houses the uniform that the legend wore during a 1934 barnstorming tour in Japan to help popularize the sport overseas.
Brewers’ Denson homers twice for Helena
A week after becoming the first active player affiliated with a Major League organization to come out publicly as gay, Brewers No. 27 prospect David Denson connected for two homers to lead Rookie Level Helena to an 8-4 win on Saturday.
See Josh rake: Donaldson is first to 100 RBIs
Josh Donaldson is having the type of MVP-caliber season that won’t be forgotten any time soon, and in Saturday night’s 15-3 win over the Angels, he reached another milestone by becoming the first player in the Major Leagues to reach 100 RBIs.
Mets ride big inning to another 14-9 win over Rox
On Star Wars Night at Coors Field, the National League East-leading Mets knocked Rockies starting pitcher Chris Rusin into the Twilight Zone en route to a 14-9 victory on Saturday night. New York also beat Colorado by a 14-9 score on Friday night.
Rodney DFA’d; Farquhar optioned to Triple-A
Veteran reliever Fernando Rodney, who lost his closer’s role in Seattle two and a half months ago, was designated for assignment after Saturday’s 6-3 loss to the White Sox, as the Mariners made a flurry of moves to shuffle their beleaguered bullpen.
Utley, Rollins hit milestones in Dodger blue
It’s well-worn territory by now, Chase Utley and Jimmy Rollins roaming the middle of the infield together. After 12 years together as a double-play duo in Philadelphia red, they looked, at least for one night, just as potent in Dodger blue.
The Bucs tops here, rob SF, walk off in 9th
Starling Marte’s home run with two outs in the bottom of the ninth Saturday lifted the Pirates to a 3-2 win over the stunned Giants at PNC Park.
Hall of Famer Biggio saluted by Houston fans
Although tens of thousands of Astros fans flocked to Cooperstown, N.Y., to watch Craig Biggio’s induction into the Baseball Hall of Fame last month, the Astros wanted to make sure the franchise icon was also given his props in the city where he carved out his storied career.
York latest city to support Play Ball, youth baseball
The city of York, Pa., played host to the latest event in the Play Ball initiative on Friday, when an All-Star team of public servants and local heroes lined up against a team of high school students.
Cubs sink Braves behind back-to-back homers
Miguel Montero and Jorge Soler greeted their former teammate Edwin Jackson by opening the eighth inning with back-to-back home runs, giving the Cubs a 9-7 comeback win over the Braves on Saturday afternoon at Wrigley Field.
Severino proving he belongs in big leagues
It was a day of firsts for Luis Severino — statistically and emotionally.
Today’s starting lineups: Aug. 22
Every lineup, every day, as they are made public by the clubs.
Pineda back Wednesday; Yanks may use 6-man rotation
Michael Pineda was pleased with his second Minor League rehab start on Friday night, which was likely his last hurdle before returning to the big leagues.
Baseball a family affair for the Fraziers
Home Run Derby champion Todd Frazier isn’t the only member of his family worthy of adoration. The Reds’ slugger is just one of three Frazier brothers, all of whom played baseball in Little League and were drafted by Major League teams.