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Ichiro Suzuki, CC Sabathia and Billy Wagner are set for Hall of Fame induction

Ichiro Suzuki, CC Sabathia and Billy Wagner are set for Hall of Fame induction

COOPERSTOWN, N.Y. (AP) — Ichiro Suzuki was always known for his meticulous preparation during his 19-year Major League Baseball career. For his induction into the Hall of Fame? Not so much.
Blue Jays excuse Will Wagner to attend dad Billy Wagner's Hall of Fame induction

Blue Jays excuse Will Wagner to attend dad Billy Wagner's Hall of Fame induction

DETROIT — Infielder Will Wagner has been placed on the Toronto Blue Jays' restricted list ahead of Saturday night's game in Detroit. Wagner is being given the day off so he can travel to Cooperstown, N.Y.
Phillies' Aaron Nola will make his first minor league rehab start on Thursday

Phillies' Aaron Nola will make his first minor league rehab start on Thursday

NEW YORK (AP) — Philadelphia pitcher Aaron Nola will make his first injury rehabilitation start Thursday for Triple-A Lehigh Valley at Worcester as he works his way back from a sprained right ankle and fractured rib that have sidelined him since May.
Phillies pitcher Aaron Nola throws to batters, ramping up return from ankle and rib injuries

Phillies pitcher Aaron Nola throws to batters, ramping up return from ankle and rib injuries

NEW YORK (AP) — Philadelphia's Aaron Nola threw 56 pitches to batters Friday as he ramped up his comeback from a sprained right ankle and fractured rib that have sidelined him since May.

Tigers aim to end 5-game losing streak, play the Blue Jays

Toronto Blue Jays (62-42, first in the AL East) vs. Detroit Tigers (60-45, first in the AL Central) Detroit; Saturday, 6:10 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Blue Jays: Kevin Gausman (7-7, 4.01 ERA, 1.

Nationals face the Twins looking to stop road losing streak

Washington Nationals (41-62, fifth in the NL East) vs. Minnesota Twins (50-53, fourth in the AL Central) Minneapolis; Saturday, 7:10 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Nationals: Mitchell Parker (6-10, 5.08 ERA, 1.

Athletics take on the Astros after Kurtz's 4-home run game

Athletics (44-62, fifth in the AL West) vs. Houston Astros (60-44, first in the AL West) Houston; Saturday, 7:10 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Athletics: Jacob Lopez (3-6, 4.60 ERA, 1.33 WHIP, 75 strikeouts); Astros: Hunter Brown (9-4, 2.57 ERA, 0.

Orioles take home losing streak into matchup against the Rockies

Colorado Rockies (27-76, fifth in the NL West) vs. Baltimore Orioles (45-58, fifth in the AL East) Baltimore; Saturday, 7:05 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Rockies: Antonio Senzatela (4-13, 6.41 ERA, 1.

Los Angeles Angels host the Seattle Mariners Saturday

Seattle Mariners (55-49, second in the AL West) vs. Los Angeles Angels (50-54, fourth in the AL West) Anaheim, California; Saturday, 9:38 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Mariners: George Kirby (4-5, 4.65 ERA, 1.

De La Cruz leads Reds against the Rays after 4-hit game

Tampa Bay Rays (53-51, fourth in the AL East) vs. Cincinnati Reds (54-50, third in the NL Central) Cincinnati; Saturday, 6:40 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Rays: Ryan Pepiot (6-8, 3.59 ERA, 1.16 WHIP, 118 strikeouts); Reds: Andrew Abbott (8-1, 2.