Mercado homers as Indians beat New Yankees 8-4 in CC Sabathia's final Cleveland start  —  Sabathia, the former Tribe ace who is retiring after the season, was denied the 250th win of his career.  —  CLEVELAND (AP) — Rookie Oscar Mercado hit a two-run homer off CC Sabathia to break …

Rangers double up A's 10-5 in 1st game of split doubleheader  —  ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) Tim Federowicz had an immediate impact in his debut for the Texas Rangers - both at the plate and behind it.  —  The newly acquired catcher homered in his first big league game this season and got …

Keuchel's 1st start in minors for Braves rained out  —  LAWRENCEVILLE, Ga. — Dallas Keuchel's first start in the minors for the Atlanta Braves was rained out, meaning he'll need to wait another day or two before taking the mound.  —  The 2015 AL Cy Young Award winner was supposed …

Cards fizzle after first inning in dropping another one to Cubs  —  CHICAGO - The sugar rush from their first at-bats happened so swiftly, so sweetly that for almost a full entire inning it didn't matter how inhospitable the surroundings have been this year because the Cardinals were finally where they wanted to be, ahead.

Yanks put German, tied for MLB wins lead, on IL  —  New York Yankees pitcher Domingo German, who is tied for the major league lead with nine wins, was placed on the 10-day injured list Sunday with a left hip flexor strain.  —  The Yankees announced the move one day after German struggled …

RedsXtra: Looking back at the Cincinnati Reds' big moves during the offseason  —  The Reds were one of the most active teams at reshaping their roster prior to the 2019 season.  Two months into the season, they are sitting in last place in the National League Central, but they're confident …

Ohtani homers off Kikuchi in first MLB matchup  —  Shohei Ohtani gave Yusei Kikuchi a rude welcome Saturday, hitting a home run and a single off of the Seattle Mariners rookie in the first MLB matchup between the Japanese stars.  —  With about 80 members of the Japanese media looking …

Detroit Tigers gift shop manager loves the team and the fans  —  Before every Detroit Tigers home game Jasmine Darby suits up and prepares for the crowd.  She's not a player, yet plays a vital role in how some fans enjoy the game experience.  —  Darby, 23, was 18 when her Aunt Gina suggested she get a job and come work with her.

Lasorda on hand as Rangers retire Beltre's jersey  —  ARLINGTON, Texas — Adrian Beltre got one more tap on the top of the head from Elvis Andrus, and a visit by the person who brought the four-time All-Star third baseman up to the major leagues as a teenager.

Cardinals place INF Gyorko on IL, recall Edman  —  CHICAGO — The St. Louis Cardinals placed infielder Jedd Gyorko on the 10-day injured list with a strained lower back before Saturday's game against the Chicago Cubs and purchased the contract of infielder Tommy Edman from Triple-A Memphis.

Cano back on Mets' IL due to troublesome quad  —  New York Mets second baseman Robinson Cano is back on the 10-day injured list because of the quadriceps injury that has plagued the eight-time All-Star in recent weeks.  —  The Mets announced the roster move Sunday, one day before a two-game series …

Rays prospect Brent Honeywell out for season after fracturing elbow throwing a pitch  —  He was working his way back from several setbacks in rehabbing from spring 2018 Tommy John surgery.  —  BOSTON — Top Rays pitching prospect Brent Honeywell is out for the remainder of the season …

‘Your eyes get big’: Why Kyle Hendricks is pitching up in the zone  —  CHICAGO — It's a trend that is becoming more and more popular with pitchers, even the soft-tossing ones such as Chicago Cubs righty Kyle Hendricks.  When he takes the mound against the St. Louis Cardinals on Sunday night …

'Hey, where's your mustache and glasses?':  Bobby V on the 20th anniversary of his dugout disguise  —  It's one of the oddest, most memorable moments in the colorful 57-year history of the New York Mets.  —  On the night of June 9, 1999, beleaguered manager Bobby Valentine was ejected in the 12th inning of an eventual 14-inning win.

Greinke and 4 relievers lead Diamondbacks past Blue Jays 6-0  —  Zack Greinke and four relievers combined on a five-hitter,  —  Toronto Blue Jays 6-0 on Saturday.  —  Nick Ahmed drove in two runs as the Diamondbacks won their third straight.  —  Greinke (7-2) allowed four hits in six innings …