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Junior Caminero homers, scores twice to help the Rays end the Tigers' winning streak

Junior Caminero homers, scores twice to help the Rays end the Tigers' winning streak

DETROIT (AP) — First-time All-Star Junior Caminero homered and scored twice and the Tampa Bay Rays beat Detroit 7-3 on Wednesday to end the major league-leading Tigers' winning streak at five games.
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Athletics Jacob Wilson's hand injury less severe than feared, All-Star Game status uncertain

Athletics Jacob Wilson's hand injury less severe than feared, All-Star Game status uncertain

WEST SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — The news on Athletics shortstop Jacob Wilson's injured left hand was much better than feared, however his status for Tuesday's All-Star Game is uncertain.
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Joe Coleman, No. 3 pick in the first MLB draft who pitched for Senators and Tigers, dies at 78

Joe Coleman, No. 3 pick in the first MLB draft who pitched for Senators and Tigers, dies at 78

Joe Coleman, a lanky right-hander who won 142 games in 15 major league seasons and was an All-Star in 1972 with Detroit, died Wednesday morning, his son said. He was 78. Casey Coleman said his father died in his sleep in Jamestown, Tennessee.
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Glasnow's solid return should steady Dodgers' rotation. Now they just need to start hitting again

Glasnow's solid return should steady Dodgers' rotation. Now they just need to start hitting again

MILWAUKEE (AP) — Tyler Glasnow returned in fine form to steady the Los Angeles Dodgers’ injury-riddled pitching staff, but the reigning World Series champions’ star-studded lineup suddenly could use a lift as well.
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Harper's hitting, Luzardo's pitching key Phillies' 13-0 romp over Giants, keeping Verlander winless

Harper's hitting, Luzardo's pitching key Phillies' 13-0 romp over Giants, keeping Verlander winless

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Bryce Harper homered and doubled three times, Jesús Luzardo struck out seven and gave up three hits in seven innings, and the Philadelphia Phillies kept Justin Verlander winless with a 13-0 rout of the San Francisco Giants on Wed
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Twins call up LHP Anthony Misiewicz and designate LHP Joey Wentz for assignment

Twins call up LHP Anthony Misiewicz and designate LHP Joey Wentz for assignment

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Minnesota Twins selected the contract of left-hander Anthony Misiewicz from Triple-A St. Paul and designated left-hander Joey Wentz for assignment on Wednesday. Misiewicz has made 26 relief appearances for St. Paul this season.
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MLB plans to use robot umpire challenge system in All-Star Game next week

MLB plans to use robot umpire challenge system in All-Star Game next week

NEW YORK (AP) — Major League Baseball plans to use its robot umpire technology for ball-strike challenges in Tuesday's All-Star Game at Atlanta, another step toward possible regular-season use next season.
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Mets and Orioles postponed by inclement weather, rescheduled for doubleheader on Thursday

Mets and Orioles postponed by inclement weather, rescheduled for doubleheader on Thursday

BALTIMORE (AP) — The scheduled game between the New York Mets and Baltimore Orioles on Wednesday was postponed due to the forecast for inclement weather and will be made up as part of a split doubleheader on Thursday.
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Houser tosses 7 solid innings as White Sox end Blue Jays' 10-game winning streak, 2-1

Houser tosses 7 solid innings as White Sox end Blue Jays' 10-game winning streak, 2-1

CHICAGO (AP) — Adrian Houser tossed seven solid innings, and the Chicago White Sox stopped Toronto’s 10-game winning streak, beating the Blue Jays 2-1 on Wednesday. Houser (5-2) won his third straight start.
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Houser tosses 7 solid innings as White Sox end Blue Jays' 10-game winning streak, 2-1

Houser tosses 7 solid innings as White Sox end Blue Jays' 10-game winning streak, 2-1

CHICAGO (AP) — Adrian Houser tossed seven solid innings, and the Chicago White Sox stopped Toronto’s 10-game winning streak, beating the Blue Jays 2-1 on Wednesday. Houser (5-2) won his third straight start.
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