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A's boost already stout pen, deal for Nats' Kelley
The A's added another arm to their bullpen on Sunday, acquiring reliever Shawn Kelley from the Nationals.
Astros' Springer hurts thumb on headfirst slide
Astros outfielder George Springer left Sunday's game in Los Angeles with what the team called left thumb discomfort after trying to steal second base on a headfirst slide.
Osuna talks to Astros in closed-door meeting
Roberto Osuna met his new Houston Astros teammates and addressed the club for 10 minutes in a closed-door meeting Sunday.
Astros' McCullers to DL with elbow discomfort
Houston Astros starter Lance McCullers Jr. has been placed on the 10-day disabled list with right elbow discomfort, the team announced Sunday.
Cards get Ross, Brewers get Lyles from Padres
The Padres are allowing the Cardinals to claim Tyson Ross and the Brewers to take Jordan Lyles.
Harper in lineup day after being hit in knee
Bryce Harper is in the lineup for Sunday's game, playing center field and batting fourth, a day after being hit in the kneecap by a pitch.
Trout out 4th straight game with sore wrist
Los Angeles Angels All-Star outfielder Mike Trout is missing his fourth straight game with a nagging right wrist injury.
Can slumping Yankees bounce back at Price's expense?
What chance New York has of reigniting the AL East race might depend on its historic success against the veteran lefty.
Posey passes concussion test, ready to return
Giants catcher Buster Posey passed a concussion test Saturday after leaving Friday's game after taking a foul ball off his mask.
Astros' McCullers exits with elbow discomfort
Astros starter Lance McCullers Jr. struck out five and allowed two hits in four innings before exiting Saturday's game against the Dodgers with elbow discomfort.
Report: Scioscia set to step down after season
Mike Scioscia, in his 19th season managing the Angels, is expected to step down at the end of this season, The Athletic reported.
Harper hit by pitch, exits Nationals game in 7th
Bryce Harper was struck in the sixth inning of Washington's doubleheader nightcap against the Reds on Saturday night and was replaced defensively in the top of the seventh.
Astros hold meeting to discuss Osuna's arrival
The Astros held a pregame meeting inside the visiting clubhouse at Dodger Stadium on Saturday to discuss the arrival of Roberto Osuna, who will be added to the active roster Sunday after serving a 75-game suspension under MLB's domestic violence policy.
Eovaldi keeps Yanks' bats silent; Sox widen lead
Nathan Eovaldi pitched eight innings of three-hit baseball, and the Red Sox stretched their AL East lead on the Yankees to 8.5 games.
Olney: Position players pitching has gotten out of hand
Teams finishing up blowouts by using their hitters on the mound might be analytics' latest dubious gift to the game.
Man gets '55 Mantle in pack; $50K offer on table
Maryland's Chris Rothe, who became the proud new owner of a 1955 Mickey Mantle Bowman card when it was found in a pack this weekend, said he has received a $50,000 offer for the card.
Trout (wrist) not in lineup for third straight game
A sore right wrist has kept Angels center fielder Mike Trout out of the starting lineup for a third straight game Saturday at Cleveland. Trout injured his wrist Wednesday while sliding into a base.
Pirates' Dickerson, 2nd in NL in hitting, off DL
Pirates left fielder Corey Dickerson, who is second in the NL with a .318 batting average, has recovered from a strained left hamstring and is off the DL.
Going batty? Free therapy offered to Mets fans
An online mental health marketplace is giving free, confidential therapy sessions to Mets fans who fill out a form asking for their most difficult moments.
Darvish throws bullpen session, 'very optimistic'
Cubs pitcher Yu Darvish, who has been on the DL since late May with triceps and elbow injuries, threw 55 pitches during a bullpen session and was pain-free.
