ST. LOUIS — Cubs president of baseball operations Jed Hoyer was self-critical about one area of last offseason in particular. ‘‘Our bench was struggling,’’ Hoyer said this week. ‘‘I don’t think I did ...

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 ...

New York Mets president of baseball operations David Stearns acknowledged feeling frustrated by the team’s recent hitting ...

Rock Island High School and Augustana College graduate Jordan Vesey has merged as a big-time playmaker for the Quad City ...