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Ohtani 'out of sync' with catcher, rebounds for wi...
Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani got the win on the mound Wednesday after overcoming a rough second inning in which he and Dalton Rushing got crossed up on a pitch that got past the catcher's glove, allowing a run to score.[read more]

Pirates' Horwitz exits early with hamstring injury...
Pirates first baseman Spencer Horwitz left in the fourth inning against Seattle with discomfort in his left hamstring Wednesday night.[read more]

Twins' Abel set for arthroscopic elbow surgery
Twins right-hander Mick Abel has been recommended for arthroscopic elbow surgery after a recent setback in his injury recovery. The timetable for Abel's return won't be determined until after the surgery.[read more]

Cubs' Swanson ups RBI total to 15 in Mets series
Dansby Swanson had 11 RBI in the Cubs' doubleheader sweep of the Mets, breaking the franchise record of 10 set by Hall of Famer Ron Santo on July 6, 1970.[read more]

⚾ Biggest strengths for top playoff contenders
For clubs currently leading the postseason hunt, here's the one thing driving their success so far.[read more]

Brewers' Uribe to serve ban month after actions
Brewers reliever Abner Uribe plans to serve his one-game suspension Wednesday night, nearly a month after Major League Baseball handed down the penalty.[read more]

Yankees put McMahon on IL with throat infection
The Yankees put infielder Ryan McMahon on the 10-day injured list due to a throat infection and recalled utility player Oswaldo Cabrera from Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre.[read more]

Cardinals elevate DeWitt to chief executive office...
Bill DeWitt III was named chief executive officer of the St. Louis Cardinals on Wednesday after serving as team president since 2008.[read more]

Sources: Cubs acquiring LHP Peterson from Mets
The Chicago Cubs are acquiring left-hander David Peterson from the New York Mets, sources told ESPN's Jeff Passan.[read more]

Four paws, dream opportunity: Marlins seek dog tea...
The dog had to watch another four-legged mate eat in front of it and Miami wants to do what's right.[read more]