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Astros right-hander Ronel Blanco is set for season-ending Tommy John surgery

Astros right-hander Ronel Blanco is set for season-ending Tommy John surgery

HOUSTON (AP) — Houston right-hander Ronel Blanco will have season-ending Tommy John surgery next week. The team made the announcement Wednesday after Blanco got a second opinion.
Tigers' Pérez homers in 1st at-bat in return to action after being sidelined with back inflammation

Tigers' Pérez homers in 1st at-bat in return to action after being sidelined with back inflammation

DETROIT (AP) — The Detroit Tigers outfielder Wenceel Pérez homered in his first at-bat of the season Tuesday night, shortly after coming off the injured list.
Braves' Strider says he's not a 'complete sociopath' after HBP knocks Phillies' Harper out of game

Braves' Strider says he's not a 'complete sociopath' after HBP knocks Phillies' Harper out of game

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Bryce Harper took a knee and grasped his right arm —- the Phillies' star slugger's elbow was bruised, more than 40,000 Phillies fans stomachs were in knots — and the worst was feared as he took off for the tunnel.
Suárez shines as Phillies overcome Harper's loss after HBP and beat Braves 2-0

Suárez shines as Phillies overcome Harper's loss after HBP and beat Braves 2-0

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Ranger Suárez struck out eight over six shutout innings, and the Philadelphia Phillies survived an injury scare to slugger Bryce Harper to beat the Atlanta Braves 2-0 on Tuesday night.
Mets get power boost from journeyman Jared Young after his stint in South Korea

Mets get power boost from journeyman Jared Young after his stint in South Korea

NEW YORK (AP) — After hitting a two-run shot for the New York Mets on Tuesday night, Jared Young was reminded it was his first major league homer in 613 days. “Felt that long, yeah," he said.

Reynolds leads Pirates against the Diamondbacks after 4-hit performance

Pittsburgh Pirates (20-36, fifth in the NL Central) vs. Arizona Diamondbacks (27-28, fourth in the NL West) Phoenix; Wednesday, 3:40 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Pirates: Paul Skenes (3-5, 2.36 ERA, 0.

Rangers and Blue Jays meet, winner claims 3-game series

Toronto Blue Jays (26-28, third in the AL East) vs. Texas Rangers (27-29, third in the AL West) Arlington, Texas; Wednesday, 8:05 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Blue Jays: Eric Lauer (1-1, 3.31 ERA, 1.

Padres look to sweep series against the Marlins

Miami Marlins (21-32, fifth in the NL East) vs. San Diego Padres (31-22, second in the NL West) San Diego; Wednesday, 4:10 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Marlins: Sandy Alcantara (2-7, 8.04 ERA, 1.

Guardians host the Dodgers on home losing streak

Los Angeles Dodgers (34-21, first in the NL West) vs. Cleveland Guardians (29-25, third in the AL Central) Cleveland; Wednesday, 1:10 p.m.

Phillies host the Braves on 4-game home win streak

Atlanta Braves (25-28, third in the NL East) vs. Philadelphia Phillies (35-19, first in the NL East) Philadelphia; Wednesday, 6:45 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Braves: AJ Smith-Shawver (3-2, 3.67 ERA, 1.