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Springer hits two homers as Blue Jays top Athletics but lose Varsho to leg injury

Springer hits two homers as Blue Jays top Athletics but lose Varsho to leg injury

TORONTO — George Springer hit two of Toronto's four home runs in an 8-7 victory over the Athletics on Saturday afternoon at Rogers Centre.
Cardinals place OF Jordan Walker on the 10-day IL with inflammation in his left wrist

Cardinals place OF Jordan Walker on the 10-day IL with inflammation in his left wrist

ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Jordan Walker was placed on the 10-day injured list on Saturday with inflammation in his left wrist.

Blue Jays CF Daulton Varsho leaves game against the Athletics with an apparent left leg injury

TORONTO (AP) — Blue Jays center fielder Daulton Varsho left Toronto's game against the Athletics on Saturday with an apparent left leg injury in the third inning.

Home sweet homer: Athletics rookie Denzel Clarke's 1st major league HR comes in his native Toronto

TORONTO (AP) — This weekend is turning into quite a homecoming for Denzel Clarke. The Athletics' 25-year-old rookie hit his first major-league home run Saturday, going deep at Rogers Centre in his hometown of Toronto.
Rockies demote first baseman Michael Toglia

Rockies demote first baseman Michael Toglia

NEW YORK (AP) — Struggling Colorado Rockies first baseman Michael Toglia was optioned to Triple-A Albuquerque prior to Saturday’s game against the New York Mets.
Orioles place 1B Ryan Mountcastle on the injured list with a hamstring strain

Orioles place 1B Ryan Mountcastle on the injured list with a hamstring strain

BALTMORE (AP) — The Baltimore Orioles placed Ryan Mountcastle on the 10-day injured list with a right hamstring strain Saturday, a day after the first baseman left in the eighth inning of a 2-1 victory over the Chicago White Sox with discomfort.
Red Sox place Liam Hendriks on the injured list, recall Nick Burdi from Triple-A Worcester

Red Sox place Liam Hendriks on the injured list, recall Nick Burdi from Triple-A Worcester

BOSTON (AP) — Boston Red Sox relief pitcher Liam Hendriks has been placed on the 15-day injured list with inflammation in his right hip.
Dodgers transfer pitcher Tyler Glasnow to 60-day injured list and claim catcher Chuckie Robinson

Dodgers transfer pitcher Tyler Glasnow to 60-day injured list and claim catcher Chuckie Robinson

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Los Angeles Dodgers starter Tyler Glasnow has been transferred to the 60-day injured list. The team made the move Saturday when catcher Chuckie Robinson was claimed off waivers.
Yordan Alvarez's return delayed by newly discovered hand fracture

Yordan Alvarez's return delayed by newly discovered hand fracture

HOUSTON (AP) — Yordan Alvarez’s hand injury is worse than it originally appeared. The Houston slugger felt pain in his right hand on Friday while hitting and a small fracture that was previously believed to be a muscle strain was discovered.

Red Sox meet the Braves with 1-0 series lead

Boston Red Sox (28-31, fourth in the AL East) vs. Atlanta Braves (26-30, fourth in the NL East) Atlanta; Saturday, 4:10 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Red Sox: Walker Buehler (4-2, 3.95 ERA, 1.