US dollar weakens sharply against the Japanese yen after market interventions

The U.S. dollar has weakened sharply against the Japanese yen after U.S. President Donald Trump and Japan's finance minister ...

Rockies try to keep home win streak alive, host the Rays

Tampa Bay Rays (65-46, first in the AL East) vs. Colorado Rockies (45-67, fifth in the NL West) Denver; Monday, 8:40 p.m. EDT. PITCHING PROBABLES: Rays: Ian Seymour (7-3, 4.37 ERA ...

Astros take on the Blue Jays after Alvarez’s 4-hit game

The Houston Astros take on the Toronto Blue Jays after Yordan Alvarez had four hits against the Rangers on Sunday.

Nationals play the Phillies looking to break road slide

The Washington Nationals hit the road against the Philadelphia Phillies looking to stop a four-game road slide.

Yankees host the Cardinals in first of 3-game series

St. Louis Cardinals (55-57, fourth in the NL Central) vs. New York Yankees (63-49, second in the AL East) New York; Monday, 7:05 p.m. EDT. PITCHING PROBABLES: Cardinals: Michael M ...

Rangers host the Giants to begin 3-game series

San Francisco Giants (47-65, fourth in the NL West) vs. Texas Rangers (55-57, second in the AL West) Arlington, Texas; Monday, 8:05 p.m. EDT. PITCHING PROBABLES: Giants: Logan Web ...

Why we still want to scratch an itch even if we shouldn’t

Lots of mammals and even fish get that craving to scratch an irritating itch. Scientists say scratching can become very harmful, despite that initial feeling of relief, so why do we keep doing it?

Mustard makers preserve Dijon tradition in global market

Named after the historical capital of Burgundy, Dijon mustard is famous around the world. In a global market with fierce competition, artisanal makers in the French region are working to preserve the ...