The Houston Astros got hard-throwing reliever Matt Lindstrom from Florida on Wednesday, hoping he can help fill a late-inning hole in their bullpen. Houston sent two low-level minor leaguers and a player to be named to the Marlins. Lindstrom features a fastball that can reach ...

The Florida Marlins placed closer Matt Lindstrom on the 15-day disabled list Wednesday with a sprained right elbow, one day after he blew a three-run lead. Lindstrom, 29, did not hint at an injury after Tuesday's game, where he gave up four consecutive hits ...

Brad Ausmus signed with the Los Angeles Dodgers in the offseason knowing that starts were going to be rare. After all, they already had an All-Star catcher in Russell Martin. Ausmus, a 17-year veteran, is embracing this new backup role, even thriving in ...