Baseball News

Astros third baseman Alex Bregman was reinstated from the injured list Tuesday and is batting second in Game 1 of a doubleheader against the Athletics.

Reds president of baseball operations Dick Williams expressed confidence in manager David Bell and his coaching staff Tuesday but said he would be "extremely disappointed" if the team fails to make the playoffs.

The Padres placed first baseman Eric Hosmer on the 10-day injured list Tuesday with a broken left index finger and manager Jayce Tingler said the recovery time could be two to three weeks.

The Brewers released struggling first baseman Justin Smoak on Tuesday after designating him for assignment last week.

The Nationals put 1B Howie Kendrick on the 10-day injured list, retroactive to Sunday, with a strained left hamstring.

Second baseman Ozzie Albies, who hasn't played for more than a month because of a wrist injury, has been activated off the injured list by the Braves.

General manager Brian Cashman spoke to the struggling Yankees in Buffalo on Tuesday, trying to reinvigorate a roster that has lost four straight games and 14 of 19.

The Cubs optioned slumping slugger Jose Martinez to their alternate training site on Tuesday, clearing a roster spot for outfielder Billy Hamilton, who was claimed off waivers on Monday. Martinez is 0-for-14 since joinin...