MLB

Perez has intercostal strain, could go on DL

Royals All-Star catcher Salvador Perez suffered an intercostal strain during the Royals' 5-2 loss to the Mariners on Friday, Royals manager Ned Yost said. The Royals are waiting to decide…Read more

Avila rakes, Contreras rolls to lead win vs. Nats

Without Stephen Strasburg, Max Scherzer or Gio Gonzalez, the Nationals turned to journeyman Edwin Jackson on Saturday afternoon at Wrigley Field. The Cubs roughed up the 33-year-old right-hander with a…Read more

Joyce suspended for 2 games

Oakland A's right fielder Matt Joyce was suspended two games without pay starting Saturday, Major League Baseball announced after he made an anti-gay remark to a fan on Friday night…Read more

Kontos claimed as Giants activate Stratton

After 300 appearances and two World Series rings, right-handed reliever George Kontos is no longer with the Giants after the Pirates claimed him off waivers on Saturday.    Read more

Strasburg progressing, but no firm timetable

When Stephen Strasburg was placed on the 10-day disabled list with a right elbow nerve impingement on July 27, Nationals manager Dusty Baker hoped the right-hander would miss one start…Read more

Gattis placed on 7-day concussion DL

Astros catcher/designated hitter Evan Gattis was placed on the seven-day concussion disabled list two days after being struck on the side of the helmet by Tampa Bay designated hitter Corey…Read more