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In four of his six starts, the Cubs righty hasn't gotten through five innings -- and the natives are getting restless at Wrigley.

Right-hander Jacob deGrom exited his start for the Mets against the Braves after hyperextending his pitching elbow.

Mets slugger Yoenis Cespedes snapped his glitzy chain during a hard slide into second base, scattering gems around the infield.

Gerrit Cole? Aces. Giancarlo Stanton? Hit or miss. Here's how the top names who changed teams are faring in their new surroundings.

Daniel Murphy has returned to the Nationals from extended spring training, but he still is feeling discomfort in his surgically repaired right knee when he runs.

Yankees starting pitcher Jordan Montgomery will miss between six to eight weeks after being diagnosed with a flexor strain in his left elbow, manager Aaron Boone said Wednesday. Boone told WFAN that Montgomery won't throw for the next two to three weeks.

Edwin Encarnacion launched three homers to lead the Indians past the Rangers on Wednesday.

Mookie Betts, who had been out with right hamstring tightness, returned to the Red Sox starting lineup and hit three home runs vs. the Royals.

One last radical idea: No more empty parks hurting small-market clubs. Let the rich fill their own seats more often -- and pay for the privilege.

Rockies rookie Noel Cuevas made a coffee run for his teammates in full uniform outside Wrigley Field.

Trevor Bauer, while saying he never accused the Astros directly of cheating, says pitchers are using sticky substances and MLB should just "allow it."

So, about all that hype heading into the year? It's time to buy in. The Bombers -- after a slow start -- are proving they're the real deal.

Here's another radical idea: Play well, get paid well. Play poorly, don't. No more guarantees. Come payday, every at-bat and every pitch counts.

After declining a one-time offer from the Cubs, Jake Arrieta says he's "not playing around" and is betting on himself to "get the job done" with the Phillies.

With three decisive home runs in six days, the Yankees catcher is making opponents pay a heavy price for pitching to him.

Atlanta called up another phenom ready to put a scare in NL East rivals as Mike Soroka outpitched Noah Syndergaard to win his MLB debut.

Baltimore Orioles catcher Chance Sisco appeared to be knocked unconscious when teammate Pedro Alvarez's elbow hit him in the head while they chased a foul ball.

Tired of free passes, the Nationals' slugger is finally getting his chance to rake again from his new perch up top in the lineup.

The Cardinals are benching closer Greg Holland for Bud Norris, the club said Tuesday.

Manny Machado says he wants to stay, and Orioles executive vice president Dan Duquette says he's not ready to pack in this season as trade talk involving the All-Star infielder picks up.