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DENVER (AP) — Corbin Carroll hit two home runs for his third multi-homer game of the year, Eduardo Rodriguez struck out a season-high 11 and the Arizona Diamondbacks beat the Colorado Rockies 9-4 on Wednesday to avert a series sweep.

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NEW YORK (AP) — Mets rookie right-hander Christian Scott is scheduled to undergo Tommy John surgery next week and is expected to miss the entire 2025 season.

BALTIMORE (AP) — Craig Kimbrel’s time with the Baltimore Orioles is over. The Orioles designated their former closer for assignment Wednesday following the latest in a series of rough outings.

CINCINNATI (AP) — Reds starting pitcher Brandon Williamson said Wednesday he has a full UCL tear that will require Tommy John surgery. The left-hander exited Tuesday night’s game against Atlanta in the second inning with a strained elbow.

TORONTO — The Toronto Blue Jays' Canadian Futures Showcase has become a destination for young baseball prospects and scouts alike.

NEW YORK (AP) — Luisangel Acuña has subbed so nicely for the New York Mets already that his brother's team is in growing danger of missing the postseason.

Houston Astros (82-69, first in the AL West) vs. San Diego Padres (86-66, second in the NL West) San Diego; Wednesday, 6:40 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Astros: Framber Valdez (14-6, 2.91 ERA, 1.

Arizona Diamondbacks (83-68, third in the NL West) vs. Colorado Rockies (59-93, fifth in the NL West) Denver; Wednesday, 3:10 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Diamondbacks: Eduardo Rodriguez (2-3, 5.50 ERA, 1.

Oakland Athletics (66-86, fourth in the AL West) vs. Chicago Cubs (77-74, second in the NL Central) Chicago; Wednesday, 2:20 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Athletics: Brady Basso (1-0, 1.23 ERA, 0.