Nationals sign RHP Dylan Floro, 3B Nick Senzel

(Photo credit: Katie Stratman-USA TODAY Sports) The Washington Nationals on Tuesday announced the signings of free-agent pitcher Dylan Floro and third baseman Nick Senzel, the second overall pick of the 2016 MLB June Amateur Draft. In another...

Dodgers give INF Max Muncy two-year extension

(Photo credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports) The Los Angeles Dodgers gave infielder Max Muncy a two-year, $24 million contract extension on Thursday. The deal takes Muncy through the 2025 season and includes a $10 million club option for...

Astros keep eye on standings ahead of rematch vs. D-backs

(Photo credit: Rick Scuteri-USA TODAY Sports) The Houston Astros are putting heat on the Texas Rangers with the regular season just two days away from ending. Houston has a chance to move into a first-place tie in the American League West when it...

MLB roundup: Brewers clinch NL Central despite loss to Cards

(Photo credit: Michael McLoone-USA TODAY Sports) Miles Mikolas allowed one run over seven innings to pace the visiting St. Louis Cardinals to a 4-1 win over Milwaukee on Tuesday night, but the Brewers still clinched the National League Central...

MLB roundup: Brewers clinch NL Central despite loss to Cards

(Photo credit: Michael McLoone-USA TODAY Sports) Miles Mikolas allowed one run over seven innings to pace the visiting St. Louis Cardinals to a 4-1 win over Milwaukee on Tuesday night, but the Brewers still clinched the National League Central...

Rangers belt 4 HRs to defeat Angels for 6th straight win

(Photo credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-USA TODAY Sports) Adolis Garcia, Mitch Garver and Nathaniel Lowe hit back-to-back-to back home runs and Jon Gray allowed one run over six innings to lead the Texas Rangers to their sixth straight victory, 5-1 over...

Corbin Carroll leads D-backs past Giants for fifth straight win

(Photo credit: Matt Kartozian-USA TODAY Sports) Corbin Carroll had four hits, scored three runs and stole two bases to help the host Arizona Diamondbacks to a 7-1 win against the San Francisco Giants in the finale of their two-game series on...

Diamondbacks place C Gabriel Moreno on paternity list

(Photo credit: Rob Schumacher/The Republic / USA TODAY NETWORK) The Arizona Diamondbacks placed catcher Gabriel Moreno on the paternity list Monday and recalled catcher Jose Herrera from Triple-A Reno. Moreno, 23, is hitting .279 with seven home...

Kyle Freeland figures out D-backs; Rockies get rare win

(Photo credit: Rick Scuteri-USA TODAY Sports) Kyle Freeland pitched six solid innings to help the Colorado Rockies notch a 3-2 victory over the Arizona Diamondbacks on Tuesday night at Phoenix. Freeland (6-14) allowed two runs and six hits over...

Brewers aim to bounce back against Pirates

(Photo credit: Matt Marton-USA TODAY Sports) The Milwaukee Brewers can't afford to lose many games, especially against non-contending teams such as the Pittsburgh Pirates, if they expect to hold onto first place in the National League Central....

Report: Angels place five starters on waivers

(Photo credit: Darren Yamashita-USA TODAY Sports) The Los Angeles Angels have placed starter Lucas Giolito, relievers Matt Moore and Reynaldo Lopez and outfielders Hunter Renfroe and Randal Grichuk on waivers Tuesday, according to ESPN. The...

D-backs, Rangers face off in key series with playoffs looming

(Photo credit: Orlando Ramirez-USA TODAY Sports) The Texas Rangers are in unfamiliar territory -- riding a season-high four-game losing streak -- and they will look to regroup on Monday night against the Arizona Diamondbacks in Phoenix. The...

Royals vie for rare road series victory in finale vs. Cubs

(Photo credit: David Banks-USA TODAY Sports) It's been more than a month since the Chicago Cubs lost a series at home. Meanwhile, the Kansas City Royals can win just their third road series of the season with a victory in Sunday's rubber game...

Corbin Burnes, Brewers aim to end Dodgers' win streak

(Photo credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-USA TODAY Sports) On a roll since the start of July, Milwaukee Brewers right-hander Corbin Burnes will now work on his spotty history against the Los Angeles Dodgers. Burnes (9-6, 3.60 ERA) will face the Dodgers...

Yankees place 1B Anthony Rizzo on IL with concussion symptoms

(Photo credit: Isaiah J. Downing-USA TODAY Sports) The New York Yankees placed first baseman Anthony Rizzo on the 10-day injured list with post-concussion syndrome and recalled utility man Oswaldo Cabrera from Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes Barre....

Reports: D-backs acquire RHP Paul Sewald from Mariners

(Photo credit: Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports) The Seattle Mariners traded right-handed closer Paul Sewald to the Arizona Diamondbacks on Monday, multiple reports said. Arizona reportedly sent third baseman Josh Rojas, outfielder/first baseman...

Giants net AJ Pollock, Mark Mathias in trade with Mariners

(Photo credit: Robert Edwards-USA TODAY Sports) The San Francisco Giants acquired veteran outfielder AJ Pollock, utility man Mark Mathias and cash considerations from the Seattle Mariners on Monday. Seattle will receive a player to be named later...

Angels blow late lead before beating Tigers in 10th

(Photo credit: Rick Osentoski-USA TODAY Sports) Mickey Moniak had a run-scoring double in the top of the 10th and the Los Angeles Angels, who blew a four-run lead in the ninth, edged the host Detroit Tigers 7-6 on Tuesday. Mike Moustakas and...

MLB roundup: Dodgers rally, stun Jays in 10 innings

(Photo credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports) James Outman doubled home the winning run in the bottom of the 10th inning and the host Los Angeles Dodgers came back from down four runs in the ninth to stun the Toronto Blue Jays 8-7 on Tuesday night....

Mariners place OF AJ Pollock (hamstring) on IL

(Photo credit: Robert Edwards-USA TODAY Sports) The Seattle Mariners placed veteran outfielder AJ Pollock on the injured list Saturday with a left hamstring strain while right-hander Prelander Berroa was optioned to Double-A Arkansas. In...

Rangers' Corey Seager to have MRI, out of lineup vs. Dodgers

(Photo credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports) Texas Rangers All-Star shortstop Corey Seager is expected to have an MRI on his sprained right thumb and was held out of the starting lineup against the visiting Los Angeles Dodgers on Saturday....