ARLINGTON, Texas — Chicago Cubs pitcher Justin Steele exited his first career opening-day start with a left hamstring strain after going down awkwardly while fielding a sacrifice bunt in the fifth inning against World Series champion Texas on Thursday night. “Just kind of went down with it and didn’t want to do anything to risk further injury.” Manager Craig Counsell …
WASHINGTON — The Atlanta Braves placed ace Max Fried on the 15-day disabled list Friday with a recurring blister issue on his left index finger, with the hope that extra rest will have him ready for the NL Division Series. Fried allowed one run on three hits over six innings in a 10-3 victory over the Washington Nationals on Thursday …