Tyler McKay’s conversation with IronPigs manager Anthony Contreras and pitching coaches Ryan Buchter and Tyler Higgins in early May did not come as a surprise to the 26-year-old right hander ...

Braves trade Lopez ATLANTA - The Braves traded veteran right-hander Rodrigo Lopez to the Cubs in a deal for minor-league left-hander Ryan Buchter.

San Diego won two of three against Washington to earn its first series victory over the Nationals since May 2011. Ryan Buchter (2-0) pitched a scoreless eighth to earn the victory.