Sports

Pirates call up red-hot prospect Esmerlyn Valdez, start him in right field at Toronto

Mitch Garver’s 2-run homer sends Mariners to 2-0 win over punchless Royals

Contreras homers and Henderson pitches 5 shutout innings in Brewers’ 5-1 win over Dodgers

Huerta and Dahlien score as NWSL’s Reign snap scoreless skid and beat Legacy 2-1

Blue Jays beat the Pirates 6-2 for their 3rd straight victory

Two-run homers by Buxton and Martin help Twins rally to beat Red Sox 8-6