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Athletics trade speedy outfielder Esteury Ruiz to Dodgers for minor league pitcher

Athletics trade speedy outfielder Esteury Ruiz to Dodgers for minor league pitcher

WEST SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — The Athletics traded talented base-stealer and outfielder Esteury Ruiz to the reigning World Series champion Los Angeles Dodgers on Wednesday for minor league right-hander Carlos Duran.
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Paul Skenes earns his first victory of the season, Pirates beat Rays 4-2

Paul Skenes earns his first victory of the season, Pirates beat Rays 4-2

TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Paul Skenes needed nearly three innings to warm up Wednesday, then struck out six over seven innings and the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the Tampa Bay Rays 4-2 at George M. Steinbrenner Field.
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Jack Leiter shuts down Reds in Rangers' second straight 1-0 win

Jack Leiter shuts down Reds in Rangers' second straight 1-0 win

CINCINNATI (AP) — Jack Leiter shut the Cincinnati Reds down for the second game in a row on Wednesday and the Texas Rangers won 1-0 to take the three-game series. The Rangers were outscored 14-5 in the three games but still won the series.
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Newly freed Pittsburgh native Marc Fogel will throw out the first pitch at the Pirates' home opener

Newly freed Pittsburgh native Marc Fogel will throw out the first pitch at the Pirates' home opener

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Marc Fogel, a Pittsburgh-area school teacher who was deemed wrongfully held in a Russian prison for years before being freed in February , will throw out the first pitch at the Pittsburgh Pirates home opener against the New York Yan
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Bryan Reynolds is dealing with triceps soreness and limited to DH duties for Pirates

Bryan Reynolds is dealing with triceps soreness and limited to DH duties for Pirates

TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Bryan Reynolds was limited to designated hitter duties for the third consecutive game on Wednesday because of right arm discomfort.
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MLB's average salary tops $5 million for first time, AP study shows

MLB's average salary tops $5 million for first time, AP study shows

NEW YORK (AP) — Major League Baseball’s average salary broke the $5 million barrier on opening day for the first time, according to a study by The Associated Press. The New York Mets, with Juan Soto's record $61.
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Brewers and Royals meet in series rubber match

Kansas City Royals (2-3) vs. Milwaukee Brewers (1-4) Milwaukee; Wednesday, 1:10 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Royals: Cole Ragans (0-0, 5.40 ERA, 1.40 WHIP, three strikeouts); Brewers: Freddy Peralta (0-1, 3.60 ERA, 1.
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Giants try to continue road win streak in matchup against the Astros

San Francisco Giants (4-1) vs. Houston Astros (2-3) Houston; Wednesday, 4:10 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Giants: Landen Roupp (0-0); Astros: Framber Valdez (1-0, 0.00 ERA, 0.
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Phillies bring 1-0 series lead over Rockies into game 2

Colorado Rockies (1-3) vs. Philadelphia Phillies (3-1) Philadelphia; Wednesday, 6:45 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Rockies: Kyle Freeland (0-0, 0.00 ERA, 0.33 WHIP, seven strikeouts); Phillies: Zack Wheeler (0-0, 1.50 ERA, 0.
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Padres host the Guardians on 6-game home win streak

Cleveland Guardians (2-3) vs. San Diego Padres (6-0) San Diego; Wednesday, 4:10 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Guardians: Ben Lively (0-0, 5.40 ERA, 0.80 WHIP, three strikeouts); Padres: Dylan Cease (0-0, 6.23 ERA, 1.
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