Phillies' Zack Wheeler needs another surgery, out 6-8 months  —  Philadelphia Phillies ace Zack Wheeler will miss the remainder of the season and is expected to be out for six to eight months after being diagnosed with venous thoracic outlet syndrome, the team announced Saturday.

Blue Jays at Marlins Prediction: Odds, expert picks, starting pitchers, betting trends, stats for August 22  —  It's Friday, August 22 and the Blue Jays (74-54) are in Miami to take on the Marlins (60-67).  Shane Bieber is slated to take the mound for Toronto against Miami who has yet to announce their starter.

Mets hit 6 homers to support a strong start from Holmes in 9-2 win over Braves  —  ATLANTA — Jeff McNeil and Mark Vientos each hit two of New York's six home runs to back a steady pitching performance by Clay Holmes as the Mets beat the Atlanta Braves 9-2 on Saturday night.

Guardians' shock MLB gambling investigation gives team ‘no choice’ but to push on … PHOENIX — They no longer have lockers in the Cleveland Guardians clubhouse.  —  There are no jerseys or equipment to be found.  —  There's no sign they even played for the Guardians.

Orioles reach a $67 million, 8-year deal with 21-year-old catcher Samuel Basallo  —  BALTIMORE — On a team with plenty of talented young players, Samuel Basallo now has a special distinction - the first to agree to a long-term contract.  —  The Baltimore Orioles reached a $67 million …

Jen Pawol, MLB's first female umpire, back in big leagues working Pirates-Rockies series  —  PITTSBURGH — Jen Pawol is back in the big leagues.  —  Pawol, who made history this month when she became the first female umpire to work a Major League Baseball game, is part of the crew working …

Astros sign veteran reliever Craig Kimbrel, a nine-time All-Star  —  BALTIMORE — The Houston Astros have signed Craig Kimbrel to a major league contract, and the veteran reliever reported to the team in Baltimore on Friday.  —  The 37-year-old Kimbrel posted a 5.33 ERA with the Orioles last year before being released in September.

Red Sox move struggling Walker Buehler to bullpen  —  NEW YORK — The Boston Red Sox are pulling Walker Buehler from their rotation and sending the struggling right-hander to the bullpen.  —  “It's going to be his new role,” manager Alex Cora said Friday before the Red Sox continued a four-game series with the Yankees.

Diamondbacks vs. Reds updates: Third-base coach replacement named; Moreno returns  —  Nick Piecoro José M. RomeroArizona Republic  —  The Diamondbacks are set to name Tim Bogar their new third-base coach, sources said on Friday, Aug. 22.  —  Bogar will replace Shaun Larkin …

How a swing tweak has Red Sox rookie Roman Anthony rolling  —  NEW YORK — The first time the Boston Red Sox visited Yankee Stadium this season, Roman Anthony was in Worcester, Massachusetts, pummeling Triple-A pitching less than a month after his 21st birthday.