The Latest Breaking News from Willy Adames

NORTH PORT, Fla. — If A.J. Minter has a successful 2023 season, he already knows why: He kept the walks to a minimum. Minter said his goal is to issue the fewest walks among major-league relievers this season. He finished 18th in walks per nine innings among qualified relievers a…

Are the Red Sox still in the business of accomplishing Plan A or are they simply a second-tier franchise that now collects the scraps when the top teams are through?

MILWAUKEE — Just when it seemed like the Pirates had life — and a hit — in a key situation, it was gone. And so was the game.

PITTSBURGH — Somewhere between impossible and a suggestion to seek medical help rests what transpired Thursday during the Pirates’ 8-7 victory over the Milwaukee Brewers at PNC Park.

MILWAUKEE — A June series that pitted the two remaining teams vying for the NL Central title and started with both teams sporting the same record became a showcase of their bullpens.

MILWAUKEE — A June showdown between two rivals tied atop the National League Central standings began with two of the division’s finest starters setting a tone for a week in Wisconsin.

MILWAUKEE — It’s been a week since Dave Dombrowski woke up, went for a jog, and decided to fire Joe Girardi.

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — By now, we know better than to immediately pounce on the wisdom/insanity of any trade made by the Rays. Today’s inexplicable deal can turn out to be tomorrow’s saving grace.

PITTSBURGH — So much for Andrew McCutchen taking it easy on his former team.