The Minnesota Twins have promoted catcher Jhonny Pereda with veteran Christian Vazquez going on the injured list.

Altuve hit a two-run homer three batters in off rookie Cam Schlittler to give the Astros a 2-0 lead. PIRATES 3, REDS 2 ...

Kyle Schwarber hit his 41st homer in the first inning, Brandon Marsh’s four hits included a solo shot that put Philadelphia ahead for good in the fourth in a win over Texas.