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Pirates general manager Ben Cherington said on Thursday that the possibility of trading ace Paul Skenes is "not part of the conversation at all."

The Rockies were swept in a four-game series by the Phillies to fall to 8-42 this season -- the worst 50-game start in MLB since the 1895 Louisville Colonels (7-43).

Mariners center fielder Julio Rodriguez was scratched about 30 minutes before Thursday's series opener against the Astros.

The Astros placed right-hander Ronel Blanco on the 15-day injured list Thursday as he seeks a second opinion on his right elbow injury.

Athletics third baseman Gio Urshela will head to the injured list after straining his left hamstring in a loss to the Angels on Thursday.

Red Sox pitcher Liam Hendriks took to social media to express his displeasure over death threats he says he received following Boston's recent loss to the Mets.

Former Brewers player Darin Ruf is suing the Reds for damages after he suffered a career-ending injury while playing at Cincinnati's Great American Ball Park two years ago.

Guardians center fielder Lane Thomas, who hasn't played since April 19 due to an injured right wrist, was activated and will start in Thursday's game vs. the Tigers.

Rockies rookie right-hander Chase Dollander was placed on the 15-day injured list on Thursday with tightness in his right forearm.

The Boston Red Sox acquired first baseman Ryan Noda from the Los Angeles Angels on Thursday in a deal for cash.

New York Yankees reliever Fernando Cruz was placed on the 15-day injured list with right shoulder inflammation Thursday, five days after the right-hander felt pain in an outing against the New York Mets.

Eric Karabell looks into the crystal ball to tell fantasy baseball managers what might come to pass in the not-too-distant future.

Jean Segura, a two-time All-Star infielder who hit .281 over the course of his 12-year major league career, has announced his retirement.

Giants right-hander Justin Verlander will be placed on the 15-day injured list due to a right pectoral injury, manager Bob Melvin said after Wednesday's 8-4 loss to the Royals.

Seattle workhorse right-handed pitcher George Kirby is expected to start and make his season debut on Thursday night when the Mariners open a four-game series in Houston after being out since spring training.

Nationals slugger Dylan Crews, who leads all MLB rookies with seven home runs, was placed on the 10-day injured list with a left oblique strain.

Rangers catcher Jonah Heim could return to action as soon as Thursday, one day after leaving Texas' game against the New York Yankees in the second inning due to a right hand injury.

Jared Jones, who was slated to be the Pirates' No. 2 starter, underwent surgery to repair the UCL in his right elbow and will miss the remainder of the '25 season.

The organizers of the Los Angeles Olympics remain optimistic that Major League Baseball will find a way to join the NFL in sending the world's best athletes in their respective sports to the 2028 Games.

Jordan Hicks, who was moved from the Giants' starting rotation to the bullpen, said "things just weren't going the way that we wanted," but "I'm not giving up on myself."