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Nats C Wieters undergoes hamstring surgery
Nationals catcher Matt Wieters had surgery Wednesday on his left hamstring, the team announced Thursday.
Real or not? J.D. Martinez, Red Sox were meant for each other
After a longer-than-expected courting period, J.D. Martinez and the Red Sox finally came together and it looks like a match made in heaven.
Cubs out of the zone as strikeout issues return
With his team suffering through another double-digit strikeout game, Joe Maddon is looking for Cubs hitters to stop chasing bad pitches.
Speed vs. power: Could '80s Cardinals cut it in today's game?
The Cardinals of Willie McGee and Vince Coleman ran wild, winning three pennants in the '80s, but how would they fare in today's homer-happy world?
Giants' Belt: Umpire called strike to end game
Brandon Belt said the Giants were cheated out of a potential win against the Reds on Wednesday because the plate umpire wanted the game to end early.
Colon hit by ball, says his 'big belly' can take it
Bartolo Colon laughed off having a line drive hit him in the stomach, allowing four hits in 7 2/3 shutout innings and giving the Texas Rangers a 5-1 win over the Seattle Mariners on Wednesday.
Jeter optimistic despite Marlins frustrations
As the Marlins rebuild and seek to reinvigorate their attendance and win-loss record, Derek Jeter says "there are a lot of positives."
Cora surprised by Smith's comment on injury
Red Sox manager Alex Cora said he doesn't agree with Carson Smith's opinion that fatigue could have contributed to his dislocated pitching shoulder.
Gallo on playing 3B: 'I'd rather catch, no joke'
Joey Gallo wouldn't tell the Rangers "no" if they asked him to fill the team's hole at third base, but admitted, "I don't want it. ... I hate it, no joke."
Rays put Gomez on DL, call up prospect Arroyo
Rays outfielder Carlos Gomez, who is batting just .200 with 11 RBIs this season, was placed on the 10-day disabled list with a strained right groin.
Twins catcher Castro out for rest of season
The Twins will be without catcher Jason Castro for the rest of the season as his knee injury was more serious than expected.
Votto apologizes to Paxton, Canada for remarks
Reds All-Star Joey Votto apologized to James Paxton and Canadian baseball for his comments on the Mariners pitcher and fellow Canadian's feat of throwing a no-hitter on his home country's soil this month.
Mets put Cespedes on DL with hip flexor strain
Mets outfielder Yoenis Cespedes, who suffered a mild strain of his right hip flexor on May 6, has landed on the disabled list.
Swihart's agent wants trade from Red Sox
The agent for Blake Swihart, a former top prospect who has battled injuries and struggled to find playing time with the Red Sox, has requested that his client be traded out of Boston.
Mike Trout is on pace for the greatest season in MLB history
A quarter of the way through the MLB schedule, the all-world Angels outfielder is on a run for the ages.
Tigers' Cabrera says he's 'done playing hurt'
Miguel Cabrera says his efforts to play through injuries with the Tigers have been unappreciated and claims he is "done playing hurt."
Astros send slumping OF Marisnick to minors
Jake Marisnick, who is batting just .141 this season, has been demoted to Triple-A Fresno. Said Marisnick: "You don't perform and you get sent down."
Real or not? Why we expect more from Noah Syndergaard
The Mets hurler notched a win on Tuesday, but as intimidating as Thor's stuff looks, he has been surprisingly hittable so far.
Cramp derails promising start for Cubs' Darvish
Yu Darvish left Tuesday's start against the Braves with a right leg cramp, ruining what had been a promising outing for the first-year Cub in the fourth inning.
Piscotty rejoins Athletics, homers in first at-bat
Athletics outfielder Stephen Piscotty returned to the lineup Tuesday after the club reinstated him from the bereavement list.
