MLB

The Yankees successfully challenged a call at home plate in the eighth inning of Wednesday night's 5-1 win over the Tigers, leading to Mark Teixeira scoring New York's fifth run.…Read more

The Padres announced the hiring of A.J. Preller, the longtime assistant GM of the Rangers and respected in the field of international scouting, as their new general manager on Wednesday.    Read more

Chris Capuano was solid for 6 2/3 innings, while Chase Headley and Brian McCann belted solo homers for the Yankees in a 5-1 win over the Tigers on Wednesday night.    Read more

Home runs from Zack Cozart and Kris Negron backed a solid effort by Mat Latos in an 8-3 win over Cleveland at Great American Ball Park on Wednesday night.    Read more

Right-hander Drew Hutchison came within one out of a complete game while Jose Bautista homered and drove in three runs as the Blue Jays snapped a four-game losing streak with…Read more

David Buchanan, who took Cliff Lee's spot in the rotation, helped the Phillies beat the Astros on Wednesday night, 10-3. He allowed nine hits, three runs and struck out five…Read more

Right-hander Doug Fister showed why he is arguably the best pitcher on the Nationals' pitching staff. He was solid for 7 1/3 innings as the Nationals won the game, and…Read more

Jeff Locke gave up a two-run blast to Christian Yelich in the second inning, but he went on to retire 16 of the final 17 batters he faced. The lefty's…Read more

The Phillies made Aaron Nola the No. 7 selection of the 2014 First-Year Player Draft because of his projected ability to climb quickly through their system. On Wednesday night, the…Read more

Angel Pagan, who's essential to the Giants' offense as the leadoff hitter, was expected to arrive at Miller Park late Wednesday night. Thus, the club likely will wait until Thursday…Read more