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Jays pitcher Max Scherzer day to day after receiving cortisone injection to thumb

Jays pitcher Max Scherzer day to day after receiving cortisone injection to thumb

TORONTO — The pain of a cortisone injection to his ailing thumb isn't what has Max Scherzer hurting. "It doesn't feel good," he said of the injection, "but you'll take any pain to get out there. The pain's not the problem.
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Reliever Adam Ottavino returns to the Yankees, agrees to a 1-year contract

Reliever Adam Ottavino returns to the Yankees, agrees to a 1-year contract

NEW YORK (AP) — Right-handed reliever Adam Ottavino is returning to the New York Yankees, agreeing Tuesday to a one-year contract. Ottavino gets $1 million while in the major leagues and $150,000 while in the minors.
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At 89, Fred Costello plays the organ on opening day in Rochester just like he has since 1977

At 89, Fred Costello plays the organ on opening day in Rochester just like he has since 1977

Fred Costello could swing a bat about as well as he could perform a melody as a kid growing up in Syracuse, New York. He wanted to play at ballparks, and figured the best way to reach that dream was through slick fielding and a sweet swing.
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Blue Jays, Astros swap right-handed pitching prospects Robertson and Batista

Blue Jays, Astros swap right-handed pitching prospects Robertson and Batista

TORONTO — The Toronto Blue Jays have traded minor league right-handed pitcher Nick Robertson to the Houston Astros for right-handed pitching prospect Edinson Batista.
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Garrett Crochet agrees to $170 million, 6-year deal with Red Sox

Garrett Crochet agrees to $170 million, 6-year deal with Red Sox

The Boston Red Sox believe their way back to the World Series will begin with a youth movement on the mound. They are hopeful their latest move is a step in that direction.
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World Series champ, 2-time All-Star pitcher Lance Lynn says he's retiring

World Series champ, 2-time All-Star pitcher Lance Lynn says he's retiring

World Series champion and two-time All-Star pitcher Lance Lynn is retiring from Major League Baseball . Lynn announced his decision Tuesday on the “Dymin in the Rough” podcast. He was 7-4 with a 3.84 ERA in 23 starts last season with St. Louis.
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Cubs play the Athletics after Kelly hit for the cycle

Chicago Cubs (3-4) vs. Athletics (2-3) West Sacramento, California; Tuesday, 10:05 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Cubs: Justin Steele (1-1, 8.00 ERA, 1.44 WHIP, seven strikeouts); Athletics: Luis Severino (0-0, 0.00 ERA, 1.
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Brewers look to end skid in matchup with the Royals

Kansas City Royals (2-2) vs. Milwaukee Brewers (0-4) Milwaukee; Tuesday, 7:40 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Royals: Michael Lorenzen (0-0); Brewers: Chad Patrick (0-0, 18.00 ERA, 3.
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Toronto Blue Jays and Washington Nationals play in game 2 of series

Washington Nationals (1-3) vs. Toronto Blue Jays (3-2) Toronto; Tuesday, 7:07 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Nationals: Trevor Williams (0-0); Blue Jays: Jose Berrios (0-1, 10.80 ERA, 2.
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Dodgers try to keep home win streak going, host the Braves

Atlanta Braves (0-5) vs. Los Angeles Dodgers (6-0) Los Angeles; Tuesday, 10:10 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Braves: Chris Sale (0-0, 5.40 ERA, 1.
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