Baseball News

Cleveland Indians manager Terry Francona will miss his team's three-game series with the Pirates to undergo a "scheduled procedure" to address a gastrointestinal issue.

Flirting with a no-hitter is just the latest feat from the veteran Minnesota targeted to help end its 16-game playoff losing streak.

Cubs third baseman Kris Bryant, who hurt his wrist last week, got an injection to manage the injury and will be out until at least Friday.

The Giants and Angels both downplayed the two ninth-inning pitches that were thrown near Mike Trout's head, with manager Gabe Kapler calling pitcher Shaun Anderson "jumpy."

The Reds activated 3B Mike Moustakas before a doubleheader against his former team, the Royals, on Wednesday.

Pirates pitcher Derek Holland, always up for a good laugh, strategically placed cardboard cutouts of comedian and actor Rob Schneider around the ballpark prior to Tuesday's game against Cleveland.