11:36 PM ET Los Angeles Angels manager Mike Scioscia is expected to step down at the end of this season, according to a report by The Athletic. Scioscia is in the final year of a 10-year contract, and the decision not to seek a new contract is his alone, according to the report, which cited
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3:08 PM ET Associated Press CHICAGO — After throwing a bullpen session Saturday, Yu Darvish said he was pain-free and is “very optimistic” about returning to the Chicago Cubs‘ rotation this season. Darvish threw 55 pitches, including warmups, before the game with the San Diego Padres at Wrigley Field. The right-hander has been on the
1:30 AM ET BOSTON — A harsh reality is beginning to set in for the New York Yankees: This might not be their year to win the American League East. As they continue to trudge through a second half that so far has been defined by mediocrity — they are 6-8 since the All-Star break
11:03 PM ET LOS ANGELES — Andre Ethier approached this offseason with the intent of playing. He took batting practice regularly, worked out vigorously and waited for the opportunity that ultimately never materialized. He told himself that he would give it until April, but February came and Ethier grew tired with the routine. He put
3:04 PM ET Associated Press CLEVELAND — Andrew Miller has been activated by the Cleveland Indians after missing two months because of inflammation in his right knee. Right-hander Zach McAllister was designated for assignment Friday. The Indians also announced outfielder Tyler Naquin underwent right hip surgery on Thursday and is expected to resume baseball activities
6:40 AM ET This fascinates me, more than it probably should: Since the advent of the 162-game schedule, the Boston Red Sox have never won 100 games. Of course, many franchises have failed to achieve that mark, but it’s interesting in Boston’s case because the Red Sox have long been one of the most successful
10:53 PM ET The Boston Red Sox are aiming for ace lefty Chris Sale to return to the mound Wednesday against the Blue Jays in Toronto, manager Alex Cora said before Thursday night’s series opener against the New York Yankees. “We’re shooting for the second day in Toronto,” Cora told reporters. “He’ll go through the
2:24 PM ET The Colorado Rockies reinstated second baseman DJ LeMahieu from the disabled list on Thursday. LeMahieu was placed on the disabled list on July 21 with a strained left oblique. The Rockies (58-49) enter Thursday’s game against the Cardinals one game behind the Los Angeles Dodgers and Arizona Diamondbacks — both teams are
1:20 AM ET PITTSBURGH — It was the debut the Chicago Cubs were hoping for: Four-time All-Star Cole Hamels dazzled with his changeup on the way to a five-inning, nine-strikeout performance in the Cubs’ 9-2 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Wednesday. It helped that the Cubs offense staked him to an early, 4-0 lead.
9:37 PM ET Associated Press Adrian Beltre was back in Texas, still with the Rangers on Wednesday after a road trip that ended on the same day as the non-waiver trade deadline. No team added more talent than the Yankees, while the crosstown rival Mets utterly failed to unload any. Time to hand out the