Pirates recall RHP Yohan Ramirez, option Luis L. Ortiz

(Photo credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports) The Pittsburgh Pirates recalled Yohan Ramirez from Triple-A Indianapolis on Wednesday night, optioning fellow right-hander Luis L. Ortiz to the minor league club in a corresponding move. After...

Astros turn to J.P. France in bid to sweep Angels

A benevolent official scorer perhaps kept the Los Angeles Angels from adding to their major-league-worst mark of 31 unearned runs allowed on Saturday, but regardless of any rendered decisions, the Houston Astros were keen to take advantage of the...

Angels bring power show to Houston for 4-game set

Mike Trout and Shohei Ohtani flashed their power on Wednesday in the sort of one-upmanship that is always welcome for the Los Angeles Angels. As the Angels earned a 12-5 win in the rubber match of a three-game road series against the Chicago...

Improved Astros get Jose Altuve back vs. struggling A's

The Houston Astros seemed an unlikely bet to claim their second series sweep of the season when they entered the bottom of the eighth inning on Wednesday while facing a five-run deficit. But in what might have been the clearest sign that things...

Improved Astros in search of more vs. struggling A's

The Houston Astros seemed an unlikely bet to claim their second series sweep of the season when they entered the bottom of the eighth inning on Wednesday while facing a five-run deficit. But in what might have been the clearest sign that things...