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Busch's big day propels Cubs to 8-3 win over Nationals

Busch's big day propels Cubs to 8-3 win over Nationals

WASHINGTON (AP) — Michael Busch hit his ninth homer of the season , drove in three runs and finished a double shy of the cycle to help the Chicago Cubs to a 8-3 victory over the Washington Nationals on Tuesday night.
McCullers outduels Skenes for 1st win since 2022 as Astros blank Pirates 3-0

McCullers outduels Skenes for 1st win since 2022 as Astros blank Pirates 3-0

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Lance McCullers Jr. pitched six sparkling innings for his first win since 2022, and Christian Walker and Isaac Paredes hit late home runs as the Houston Astros beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 3-0 on Tuesday night.
Dodgers' Tyler Glasnow is optimistic about recovery from shoulder injury

Dodgers' Tyler Glasnow is optimistic about recovery from shoulder injury

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Tyler Glasnow is feeling optimistic about his recovery from a shoulder injury that has sidelined him since late April, one of five Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitchers who are on the injured list.
Red Sox first baseman Triston Casas is 'living my worst nightmare' as he embarks on injury rehab

Red Sox first baseman Triston Casas is 'living my worst nightmare' as he embarks on injury rehab

BOSTON (AP) — Triston Casas isn't happy about having to watch the remainder of the Boston Red Sox's season following season-ending knee surgery . But he's ready to attack the rehab from his second major injury in two years head on.

Rangers activate outfielder Evan Carter off the 10-day injured list after quad strain

TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — The Texas Rangers activated outfielder Evan Carter from the injured list Tuesday ahead of their series opener against the Tampa Bay Rays. Carter had been on the IL since May 18 with a strained right quad.
Brian Snitker excited to reunite with his old friend and former Braves boss Fredi González

Brian Snitker excited to reunite with his old friend and former Braves boss Fredi González

ATLANTA (AP) — Braves manager Brian Snitker knows the unique nature of Atlanta's coaching change this week, but he's also excited about reuniting with an old friend.

Pirates Nick Gonzales returns to active roster for first time since breaking his ankle in opener

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Nick Gonzales was back in the Pittsburgh Pirates starting lineup on Tuesday night for the first time since breaking his left ankle while hitting a home run on opening day in Miami on March 27.
Diamondbacks put RHP Corbin Burnes on 15-day IL with right elbow inflammation

Diamondbacks put RHP Corbin Burnes on 15-day IL with right elbow inflammation

ATLANTA (AP) — Arizona Diamondbacks ace Corbin Burnes was put on the 15-day injured list Tuesday with right elbow inflammation, two days after leaving a start early against the Washington Nationals.
Blue Jays reinstate Gimenez and Heineman before series opener against Phillies

Blue Jays reinstate Gimenez and Heineman before series opener against Phillies

TORONTO — The Toronto Blue Jays reinstated second baseman Andres Gimenez and backup catcher Tyler Heineman before Tuesday's game against the Philadelphia Phillies.
Blue Jays RHP Scherzer throws live BP, could pitch in minor league game this weekend

Blue Jays RHP Scherzer throws live BP, could pitch in minor league game this weekend

TORONTO (AP) — Blue Jays right-hander Max Scherzer threw 40 pitches of live batting practice Tuesday and could pitch in a minor league game this weekend, manager John Schneider said.