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Twins place Royce Lewis on injured list, Byron Buxton leaves game with elbow injury

Twins place Royce Lewis on injured list, Byron Buxton leaves game with elbow injury

HOUSTON (AP) — The Minnesota Twins placed third baseman Royce Lewis on the 10-day injured list Saturday with a left hamstring strain.
Kepler's homer in the eighth lifts Phillies to 3-2 win over Blue Jays

Kepler's homer in the eighth lifts Phillies to 3-2 win over Blue Jays

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Max Kepler hit a tiebreaking home run in the eighth inning to lift the Philadelphia Phillies to a 3-2 victory over the Toronto Blue Jays on Saturday.
Kepler's homer in the eighth gives Phillies 3-2 win over Blue Jays

Kepler's homer in the eighth gives Phillies 3-2 win over Blue Jays

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Max Kepler hit a tiebreaking home run in the eighth inning to lift the Philadelphia Phillies to a 3-2 victory over the Toronto Blue Jays on Saturday.
Matthew Boyd has been a key performer in his 1st season with the Chicago Cubs

Matthew Boyd has been a key performer in his 1st season with the Chicago Cubs

CHICAGO (AP) — The Chicago Cubs are on top of the NL Central with a depleted rotation. The quiet consistency of Matthew Boyd is a major reason for their success.
Rookie Cam Smith hits walkoff single to give Astros a thrilling 3-2 win over Twins

Rookie Cam Smith hits walkoff single to give Astros a thrilling 3-2 win over Twins

HOUSTON (AP) — Rookie Cam Smith hit a tiebreaking RBI single off closer Jhoan Duran with two outs in the ninth inning to give the Houston Astros a 3-2 victory over the Minnesota Twins on Saturday.
Max Muncy, Lawrence Butler homer as Jacob Lopez leads A's to 4-0 victory over struggling Royals

Max Muncy, Lawrence Butler homer as Jacob Lopez leads A's to 4-0 victory over struggling Royals

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Jacob Lopez became the latest pitcher to shut down the Royals with six innings of three-hit ball, Max Muncy and Lawrence Butler hit homers, and the Athletics beat struggling Kansas City 4-0 on Saturday.
Dave Martinez defends coaching staff as sputtering Nationals' losing streak reaches seven

Dave Martinez defends coaching staff as sputtering Nationals' losing streak reaches seven

WASHINGTON (AP) — Washington Nationals manager Dave Martinez bristled Saturday when asked how much of his team’s recent offensive struggles should be apportioned between players and his coaches after the 4-3 loss to the Miami Marlins.
Aaron Civale gets what he wanted and remains a starter with quick trade to Chicago White Sox

Aaron Civale gets what he wanted and remains a starter with quick trade to Chicago White Sox

ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Aaron Civale joined the White Sox on Saturday, giving the right-hander a day to get to know his new Chicago teammates before starting for them after being traded from the Milwaukee Brewers.
Swanson and Boyd help the NL Central-leading Cubs top the Pirates 2-1

Swanson and Boyd help the NL Central-leading Cubs top the Pirates 2-1

CHICAGO (AP) — Dansby Swanson homered, Matthew Boyd pitched six sharp innings and the Chicago Cubs beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 2-1 on Saturday.
Jesus Sanchez homers as Marlins hold off Nationals 4-3 to clinch series victory

Jesus Sanchez homers as Marlins hold off Nationals 4-3 to clinch series victory

WASHINGTON (AP) — Jesús Sánchez homered in the seventh inning, and the Miami Marlins held off the Washington Nationals 4-3 on Saturday.