Josh Donaldson on next contract: ‘Not something I put time or energy into’  —  Braves third baseman Josh Donaldson is having the ultimate comeback year.  After his past two seasons were deteriorated by injuries, he's shown his MVP form wasn't stranded in his past.

Felipe Vazquez Admitted to Sex Acts With a 13-Year-Old, Police Say  —  The Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher, who was arrested on Tuesday, said he drove to the house of the girl in 2017 and engaged in sexual activity in his car, according to the Pennsylvania State Police.

Ottavino botches throw, Yankees miss chance to clinch  —  Yankees missed a chance to clinch the AL East, reliever  —  Adam Ottavino was back on the field with a ball and glove, standing solemnly halfway between the mound and the plate.  —  It may still be unofficial …

Tampa Bay Rays Kevin Cash: 'We're dealing with a lot of challenges right now'  —  LOS ANGELES — The decisions Rays manager Kevin Cash makes in using his bullpen tend to make for interesting debates.Especially when they don't work out well, as in Tuesday's 7-5 loss to the Dodgers.With every game …

Grichuk grand slam caps Blue Jays rally on wild night in Baltimore  —  BALTIMORE - A swing and a miss. A called third strike.  Another swing and a miss. Wash. Rinse.  Repeat.  —  Among the struggles in this, one of the worst seasons in Blue Jays history, is the alarming number of times …

Harper, Eflin power Phillies to 4-1 win over Braves  —  Zach Eflin pitched seven smooth innings and the  —  Philadelphia Phillies won their second straight game over the  —  Atlanta Braves, beating the NL East leaders 4-1 on Wednesday night.  —  Atlanta has lost three in a row …

Cubs Place Addison Russell On Concussion IL  —  The Cubs decided yesterday to place infielder Addison Russell on the 7-day concussion injured list, as Gordon Wittenmyer of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.  By doing so, the organization will avoid paying Russell a $100K roster bonus.

Joey Gallo Might Not Return In 2019  —  While Rangers slugger Joey Gallo was eyeing a Sept. 20 return to the lineup, that's no longer a realistic return date, Evan Grant of the Dallas Morning News tweets.  The Rangers aren't certain that Gallo will make it back to the team at all before season's end, he adds.

Puig's single in 10th lifts Indians over Tigers 2-1  —  Yasiel Puig rounded first base, happily waiting for  —  Francisco Lindor to jump into his arms.  It was a moment he had been waiting for since joining the Indians on July 31.  —  Puig delivered a bases-loaded single off the top …

Padres beat Brewers 2-1 behind Lamet's 14 strikeouts  —  Dinelson Lamet struck out a career-high 14 and  —  Ryan Braun with a runner on second base to close out the  —  San Diego Padres' 2-1 win over the playoff-contending  —  Milwaukee Brewers on Wednesday night.

Lewis hits fifth homer in nine days, Mariners top Bucs 4-1  —  Kyle Lewis hit his fifth home run since debuting Sept. 10, and the  —  Pittsburgh Pirates 4-1 Wednesday night for their fourth straight win.  —  With Seattle leading 2-0 in the fourth inning, Lewis sent a sinker from Pirates starter

Reversal of Fortune: Rusney Castillo's Megadeal With Red Sox Traps Him in Minors  —  Seven miles north of Fenway Park, Rusney Castillo slides into the driver's seat of his rented black Maserati Ghibli.  It's 7 1/2 hours before first pitch, but Castillo has learned the rhythms of game days in the U.S. after the

Chirinos nears return to Rays; Lowe still hopeful  —  LOS ANGELES — The Rays have Tyler Glasnow and Blake Snell back on the mound, and Yonny Chirinos could be the next pitcher to return from the injured list for Tampa Bay.  —  Chirinos threw a simulated game on Monday, and Rays manager Kevin Cash said the session “went really well.”