MLB

Cabrera has 3-homer game in Texas, 2nd of career

Detroit Tigers slugger Miguel Cabrera has hit three home runs in a game for the second time in his career.

Rangers put Kinsler on DL, recall Profar

The Texas Rangers have placed second baseman Ian Kinsler on the 15-day disabled list because of bruised ribs and recalled top prospect Jurickson Profar from Triple-A Round Rock.

Phillies’ Ruiz, Howard set for MRI exams

Phillies catcher Carlos Ruiz and first baseman Ryan Howard will have MRI exams Monday.

Yankees put LHP Andy Pettitte on 15-day DL

Add starting pitcher Andy Pettitte to the long list of All-Stars on the New York Yankees’ disabled list.

Nolan Ryan’s oldest son named Astros president

Reid Ryan choked back tears as he was introduced as president of his beloved Astros, the team he grew up watching in the days when his Hall of Fame father, Nolan Ryan, starred as a pitcher for Houston.

MLB hoping for large replay expansion in 2014

Major League Baseball appears set for a vast expansion of video review by umpires in 2014 and is examining whether all calls other than balls and strikes should be subject to instant replay.

Rays put Cy Young winner David Price on DL

The Tampa Bay Rays have put AL Cy Young Award winner David Price on the 15-day disabled list because of a strained left triceps.

Verlander, Darvish set for showdown in Texas

Justin Verlander says it’s May. Yu Darvish says it’s not the first great opposing pitcher he’s faced, and won’t be his last.

Carlos Zambrano, Phils agree to minor league deal

In a need of a lift in the rotation, the Phillies are taking a chance on Carlos Zambrano.