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Kelly homers twice, Tucker hits go ahead shot as Cubs outslug Diamondbacks 13-11

Kelly homers twice, Tucker hits go ahead shot as Cubs outslug Diamondbacks 13-11

CHICAGO (AP) — Carson Kelly homered twice, Kyle Tucker hit a go-ahead two-run homer in a six-run eighth inning, and the Chicago Cubs outslugged the Arizona Diamondbacks 13-11 on Friday. Ian Happ hit a grand slam.
Orioles RHP Grayson Rodriguez to get second opinion on sore shoulder following MRI

Orioles RHP Grayson Rodriguez to get second opinion on sore shoulder following MRI

BALTIMORE (AP) — Baltimore Orioles right-hander Grayson Rodriguez will get a second opinion on his sore right shoulder after undergoing an MRI. “We're going to get some other opinions on it,” Orioles manager Brandon Hyde said Friday.
Rays promote speedy prospect Chandler Simpson before game versus Yankees

Rays promote speedy prospect Chandler Simpson before game versus Yankees

TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — The Tampa Bay Rays promoted speedy prospect Chandler Simpson on Friday before their game against the New York Yankees. The 24-year-old Simpson is the No. 7 prospect in the Rays' organization, according to MLB Pipeline.

Blue Jays RHP Scherzer receives 2nd cortisone shot in sore right thumb

TORONTO (AP) — Toronto Blue Jays right-hander Max Scherzer received a second cortisone shot in his troublesome right thumb this week and will try playing catch again when he rejoins the team in Houston next week, manager John Schneider said Friday.

Blue Jays RHP Scherzer receives 2nd cortisone shot in sore right thumb

TORONTO (AP) — Toronto Blue Jays right-hander Max Scherzer received a second cortisone shot in his troublesome right thumb this week and will try playing catch again when he rejoins the team in Houston next week, manager John Schneider said Friday.
Blue Jays reinstate outfielder Nathan Lukes from paternity list

Blue Jays reinstate outfielder Nathan Lukes from paternity list

TORONTO — The Toronto Blue Jays have reinstated outfielder Nathan Lukes from the paternity list. Lukes will also be active for Friday's series opener at home against the Seattle Mariners.
Nationals-Rockies game postponed by weather, to be made up in Sunday doubleheader

Nationals-Rockies game postponed by weather, to be made up in Sunday doubleheader

DENVER (AP) — The game between the Colorado Rockies and Washington Nationals scheduled for Friday night was postponed because of inclement weather.
Cubs recall left-hander Jordan Wicks from Triple-A, option reliever Luke Little to the minors

Cubs recall left-hander Jordan Wicks from Triple-A, option reliever Luke Little to the minors

CHICAGO (AP) — The Chicago Cubs recalled left-hander Jordan Wicks from Triple-A Iowa on Friday and optioned Luke Little to the minor league club on the heels of a shaky relief outing.

Royals aim to stop road skid, face the Tigers

Kansas City Royals (8-12, third in the AL Central) vs. Detroit Tigers (11-8, first in the AL Central) Detroit; Friday, 6:40 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Royals: Cole Ragans (1-0, 2.28 ERA, 0.93 WHIP, 34 strikeouts); Tigers: Jackson Jobe (1-0, 3.

Dodgers bring 3-game win streak into matchup with the Rangers

Los Angeles Dodgers (14-6, second in the NL West) vs. Texas Rangers (12-7, first in the AL West) Arlington, Texas; Friday, 8:05 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Dodgers: Yoshinobu Yamamoto (2-1, 1.23 ERA, 0.