Baseball News

Houston Astros veteran pitcher Justin Verlander went six innings and allowed two runs in his season debut Friday night against the Washington Nationals.

Red Sox LHP Cam Booser, who walked away from the game in 2017, made his long-awaited debut Friday night, later calling it "something I'll always remember."

Some teams have kept it simple with their home run celebrations while others have been sparked by creativity.

The Tigers have placed third baseman Gio Urshela on the 10-day injured list with a right hamstring strain.

Houston Astros veteran pitcher Justin Verlander went six innings and allowed two runs in his season debut Friday night against the Washington Nationals.

Travis d'Arnaud hit his first three homers of the season, including a go-ahead grand slam in the sixth, and the Braves beat the Texas Rangers 8-3 for their fifth straight win.

Jordan Montgomery's debut with the Arizona Diamondbacks went better than is tune-up starts in Triple-A.

The Diamondbacks placed Ryne Nelson on the 15-day injured list, recalled Pavin Smith and designated Jace Peterson for assignment.

The Rockies placed left-hander Kyle Freeland on the 15-day injured list Friday with a left elbow strain.

The Texas Rangers optioned rookie right-hander Jack Leiter to Triple-A Round Rock on Friday, one day after allowing seven runs in his major league debut.

The Yankees delayed the start of DJ LeMahieu's minor league injury rehabilitation assignment after an MRI showed the fracture in his right foot has not fully healed.