The Philadelphia Phillies demoted rookie right-hander Mick Abel, who has struggled since he struck out nine in his major ...

Abel pitched six innings of five-hit ball with nine strikeouts and zero earned runs in his debut May 18 against the ...

TORONTO BLUE JAYS — Transferred OF Anthony Santader to the 60-day IL. Optioned LHP Justin Bruihl to Buffalo (IL). Selected the contract of RHP Lazaro Estrada from Buffalo. CHICAGO CUBS — Placed RHP ...

The Phillies are still holding it down atop the NL East, but with inconsistencies starting to creep into the starting rotation, getting Aaron Nola back and ...

Well, that was fun while it lasted. Mick Abel is headed back to Triple-A Lehigh Valley after two straight duds at the big-league level.