Baseball News

Dakota Hudson and two relievers combined on a one-hitter, and Paul DeJong homered to lead the St. Louis Cardinals over the Milwaukee Brewers 3-0 on Monday in a series opener between NL Central contenders.

Indians right-hander Carlos Carrasco was greeted with a standing ovation in Akron as he made his first appearance on the mound since being diagnosed with leukemia.

Twins slugger Nelson Cruz was reinstated from the injured list Monday and will play through a ruptured tendon in his left wrist.

Al Jackson, a tough left-hander who provided a rare glint of hope in the early days of the woebegone New York Mets, has died at 83.

Indians ace Corey Kluber, who hasn't pitched since May 1, has an oblique strain and will be shut down for two weeks.

Pitching great Roger Clemens declined to run for political office in Texas, saying, "The climate in politics at this time is much more than I would want to undertake."

Braves reliever Jacob Webb, who hasn't pitched in the majors since July 13 due to an elbow impingement and had a 6.97 ERA in 10 rehab appearances, is likely done for the season.

Trevor Rosenthal, who missed all of last season after having Tommy John surgery and was struggling with the Nationals this season before being released, has reached a deal with the Yankees, sources told ESPN.

Felix Hernandez, on the injured list since May, said after a rehab start that he is ready to return to the Mariners.

The Atlanta Braves claimed outfielder Billy Hamilton off waivers from the Kansas City Royals, the team announced Monday.

Chris Sale will miss the remainder of the regular season because of a left elbow injury but is expected to avoid Tommy John surgery, sources told ESPN. He will miss the remainder of the regular season as he rehabilitates...