White Sox say fan hit by foul back home with broken nose  —  CHICAGO — The White Sox say a 32-year-old Chicago man was back home Wednesday recovering from a broken nose after being hit by a foul ball the previous night.  —  The man was injured in the ninth inning of Tuesday's game against Detroit.

Angels' Shohei Ohtani homers twice after getting surgery recommendation  —  Angels two-way star Shohei Ohtani has new damage in his pitching elbow and the team says Tommy John surgery has been recommended.  —  A couple hours before Ohtani hit two home runs in a 9-3 victory over the Rangers on Wednesday …

Yankees' CC Sabathia gives back; David Robertson has as many wins as Jacob deGrom  —  OAKLAND, Calif. - While the Yankees move on to Seattle for Thursday's off day, prior to their weekend series against the Mariners, CC Sabathia will be journeying home.  —  Sabathia and his wife, Amber …

Zack Wheeler hit by liner, still pitches Mets past Dodgers, 7-3  —  LOS ANGELES — Despite a chest contusion that necessitated a postgame X-ray and CT scan, New York Mets starter Zack Wheeler was not about to call it a day after a 91-mph comebacker hit him square in the midsection.

Brandon Phillips hits winning homer in Red Sox debut  —  ATLANTA (AP) — Brandon Phillips hit a two-out, two-run homer in the ninth inning, highlighting his long-awaited season debut and capping the Boston Red Sox's biggest comeback of the season in a 9-8 victory over the Atlanta Braves on Wednesday.

Minor League Player of the Year: Blue Jays prospect Vladimir Guerrero Jr. following in father's footsteps  —  Vladimir Guerrero Jr. can surely hit, but the measure of a baseball player includes things that have nothing to do with hitting.  Bobby Meacham, the manager of the Class AAA Buffalo …

Corey Kluber earns 18th win, fans 10 as Cleveland Indians beat Kansas City Royals 3-1  —  With a 3-1 victory, the Cleveland Indians picked up their second straight win over the Kansas City Royals.  —  CLEVELAND (AP) - Corey Kluber became the first 18-game winner in the majors this season …

MLB: Mariners get into clubhouse brawl  —  A rough day for the Seattle Mariners that began with a clubhouse brawl ended in rugged fashion, too.  —  Long after Mariners shortstop Jean Segura and second baseman Dee Gordon apparently tangled, Baltimore rookie Renato Nunez and the Orioles rallied late for a 5-3 win Tuesday night.

Bottom 8th Balls: Strikes: Outs: … Bottom of 8:  —  Mariners eighth.  M.Castro pitching.  —  Runs: 0, Hits: 0  —  Top of 8:  —  Orioles eighth.  Colomé pitching.  Beckham grounded out, pitcher Colomé to first baseman Canó.  Rickard struck out.

Anthony Rizzo in lineup as Cubs try to avoid sweep in Milwaukee  —  Chicago Tribune  —  The Cubs will try to avoid a sweep by the Brewers Wednesday night at Miller Park with Jose Quintana on the mound facing Jhoulys Chacin.  —  Anthony Rizzo, who was removed during Tuesday night's game …

Trevor Story Crushes 2nd HR vs. Giants, Estimated 505 Feet  —  Colorado Rockies shortstop Trevor Story put on a serious power display at Coors Field against the San Francisco Giants on Wednesday night.  —  In the bottom of the first inning, Story gave the Rockies a 2-1 lead …

Aaron Sanchez strikes out 8 for first win since June 3 as Jays thump Rays  —  TORONTO — Slowly but surely, Aaron Sanchez is beginning to feel like his old self.  —  The Blue Jays right-hander tied a season high with eight strikeouts, Aledmys Diaz hit his 17th home run as part …

Bregman, Gurriel, Astros beat Twins 5-2 for 4th win in row  —  Verlander (14-9) yielded one run and three hits while fanning eight over seven innings.  —  HOUSTON (AP) - Alex Bregman hit three doubles and Yuli Gurriel homered for the second game in a row, leading Justin Verlander …

Ray fans 10, Arizona beats Padres 6-0, ends 4-game skid  —  PHOENIX  —  Up six runs and trying to end their longest losing streak since late June-early July, Arizona Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo wanted to make sure a win was in the bag.  —  So Lovullo, after starter Robbie Ray pitched …