The Latest Breaking News from Luis Torrens

In a corresponding move, the Cubs designated catcher Luis Torrens for assignment.

LOS ANGELES — Maybe all the subtractions are beginning to add up.

When manager Scott Servais warned those listening in his pregame media session that they might see some unique pitching decisions, including a position player pitching, the idea of Luis Torrens being brought in to pitch in a tie game in extra innings, well, that wasn’t on the list of likely…

SEATTLE — Spencer Torkelson walked through the clubhouse Tuesday morning carrying a well-worn bat. He was heading toward the batting cage. This was hours before the Tigers would fail to take advantage of a catcher pitching in the 10th inning and get walked off by the Mariners in the bottom…

ARLINGTON, Texas — Even without a game on Thursday, Mariners fans can feel victorious knowing that Julio Rodriguez will be back in the starting lineup on Friday night at Globe Life Park for the start of the three-team, nine-game road trip.

SEATTLE — Entering Game 2 of Saturday’s doubleheader with the Angels, the Seattle Mariners starting pitcher Chris Flexen hadn’t allowed more than three runs in his last 11 consecutive starts.

NEW YORK — Welcome to the Mariners and a playoff push, Luis.

The Red Sox have their swagger back.

BALTIMORE — When you’ve lost more than half the games you’ve played on the road this season, and had won just one road series, even if it did come against one of the better teams in baseball in the New York Mets, it’s clear that victory will never be simple…