Astros first. Jeremy Pena grounds out to second base, Max Schuemann to Nick Kurtz. Isaac Paredes pops out to third base to Max Muncy. Jose Altuve homers to left field. Christian Walker flies out ...

Nick Kurtz homered in the ninth inning for the second straight day and the Athletics beat the Houston Astros 3-1 ...

TAMPA BAY RAYS — Optioned RHP Mason Englert to Durham (IL). ATLANTA BRAVES — Reinstated RF Stuart Fairchild from the 10-day IL and SS Nacho Alvarez Jr. from the 60-day IL. Designated LF Jose Azocar ...

Competitive eater Joey “Jaws” Chestnut is making a return appearance at this year’s Nathan’s Famous Fourth of July hot dog eating contest. The 41-year-old had skipped last year’s ...

Every team can find something to be positive about, especially after a weekend that included nine different series sweeps.