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Max Scherzer, Andres Gimenez among Blue Jays nearing return from injury

Max Scherzer, Andres Gimenez among Blue Jays nearing return from injury

TORONTO — Pitchers Max Scherzer and Nick Sandlin both threw bullpen sessions this afternoon as the Toronto Blue Jays' battered lineup is starting to heal.
NL Central-leading Cubs activate Happ from injured list, option Ballesteros to Iowa

NL Central-leading Cubs activate Happ from injured list, option Ballesteros to Iowa

MIAMI (AP) — The Chicago Cubs activated outfielder Ian Happ from the injured list on Tuesday ahead of their game at Miami. The 30-year-old Happ had been sidelined since May 10 because of a left oblique strain. Before his injury, Happ was hitting .
Guardians-Twins postponed by more rain after suspension of series opener; doubleheaders scheduled

Guardians-Twins postponed by more rain after suspension of series opener; doubleheaders scheduled

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Rain prevented the Cleveland Guardians and Minnesota Twins from playing again on Tuesday, following the suspension of the series opener the previous night.

Guardians' prospect Travis Bazzana, last year's top overall pick, sidelined with oblique strain

CLEVELAND (AP) — Guardians prospect Travis Bazzana, the No. 1 overall pick in last year’s amateur draft, will miss at least 8 to 10 weeks because of an oblique strain on his right side.

Pirates bring 4-game losing streak into matchup with the Reds

Cincinnati Reds (25-24, third in the NL Central) vs. Pittsburgh Pirates (15-33, fifth in the NL Central) Pittsburgh; Tuesday, 6:40 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Reds: Nick Martinez (2-4, 3.66 ERA, 1.

Athletics aim to end 6-game losing streak, play the Angels

Los Angeles Angels (21-25, fifth in the AL West) vs. Athletics (22-26, fourth in the AL West) West Sacramento, California; Tuesday, 10:05 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Angels: Kyle Hendricks (1-5, 5.18 ERA, 1.

Sosa leads Phillies against the Rockies after 4-hit performance

Philadelphia Phillies (29-18, first in the NL East) vs. Colorado Rockies (8-39, fifth in the NL West) Denver; Tuesday, 8:40 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Phillies: Jesus Luzardo (4-0, 2.00 ERA, 1.

Mariners bring 6-game road win streak into game against the White Sox

Seattle Mariners (27-19, first in the AL West) vs. Chicago White Sox (14-34, fifth in the AL Central) Chicago; Tuesday, 7:40 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Mariners: TBD; White Sox: Bryse Wilson (0-2, 6.00 ERA, 1.

Red Sox play the Mets leading series 1-0

New York Mets (29-19, second in the NL East) vs. Boston Red Sox (24-25, second in the AL East) Boston; Tuesday, 6:45 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Mets: Clay Holmes (5-2, 3.14 ERA, 1.

Royals bring 1-0 series lead over Giants into game 2

Kansas City Royals (27-22, third in the AL Central) vs. San Francisco Giants (28-20, third in the NL West) San Francisco; Tuesday, 9:45 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Royals: Michael Lorenzen (3-4, 3.76 ERA, 1.