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 ...