Baseball News

Nats reliever Aaron Barrett pitched a scoreless fifth in his first major league appearance in four years Saturday against the Braves and was consoled by manager Dave Martinez as he wept in the dugout afterward.

Angels star Mike Trout, who left Friday's game against the White Sox with soreness in his right toe, did not start Saturday night but entered as a pinch hitter in the ninth inning and drew an intentional walk.

Cubs shortstop Addison Russell left Sunday's game shortly after being hit in the face with a pitch.

Washington Nationals catcher Kurt Suzuki is day-to-day with elbow inflammation.

Washington catcher Kurt Suzuki had an MRI on his right elbow because he still feels tingling in his arm after an awkward throw to second base.

Philadelphia star Bryce Harper is still out of the starting lineup because of an injured right hand, but he did pinch hit in the Phillies' 10-7 win over the New York Mets on Sunday.

Philadelphia Phillies star Bryce Harper is still out of the starting lineup because of an injured right hand.

Astros outfielder George Springer is back in the lineup after missing three games with a concussion.

No team has won back-to-back World Series since the start of this century. And you can get ready to add Boston to that list.