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Giants' Pollock (oblique) expected out 3 weeks

August 9, 2023 - 7:27pm
The Giants put outfielder AJ Pollock on the injured list Wednesday after he was hurt in their loss to the Angels the previous night.

Dodgers ace Buehler (elbow) faces live hitters

August 9, 2023 - 7:27pm
Dodgers pitcher Walker Buehler faced live batters Wednesday for the first time since having arm surgery more than a year ago.

Dodgers DH Martinez's MRI clean; IL not likely

August 9, 2023 - 7:27pm
Dodgers DH J.D. Martinez isn't expected to go on the injured list, but it's unlikely he'll return to the lineup until at least Saturday, according to manager Dave Roberts.

Who will be fantasy baseball's surprising pitching heroes down the stretch?

August 9, 2023 - 11:29am
Tristan H. Cockcroft takes a look at a quintet of pitchers who can jump in and potentially save your fantasy baseball playoff hopes over the next few weeks.

'The rebuild is over': How the Orioles became one of the AL's best

August 9, 2023 - 7:26am
In just a few seasons, the Orioles have gone from terrible to talented -- to really, really good. A roster full of some of the AL's most exciting players will do that.

Dodgers' Martinez (groin/hamstring) set for MRI

August 9, 2023 - 12:59am
Dodgers designated hitter J.D. Martinez was scratched from Tuesday night's lineup against the Diamondbacks due to groin and hamstring tightness and flew back to Los Angeles.

Story shows rust in hitless '23 debut for Red Sox

August 8, 2023 - 10:08pm
Trevor Story, in the lineup for the first time since last September, said he is "still working on some timing stuff" after going 0-for-4 with three strikeouts in his season debut Tuesday night against the Royals.

Acuna (elbow) removed after HBP, X-rays negative

August 8, 2023 - 7:41pm
Atlanta Braves star Ronald Acuna Jr. was hit on the left elbow by a pitch from Pittsburgh Pirates reliever Colin Holderman in the sixth inning on Tuesday night and left the game, but the team announced, two innings later, that x-rays were negative.

Boone: Embarrassed by post-ejection display

August 8, 2023 - 7:33pm
Yankees manager Aaron Boone said he spoke with MLB's senior vice president of on-field operations Tuesday, a day after his AL-leading sixth ejection.

Rays' McClanahan 'highly unlikely' to pitch in '23

August 8, 2023 - 4:26pm
Rays ace left-hander Shane McClanahan is "highly unlikely" to pitch again this season, according to manager Kevin Cash.

Pirates promote Selby from Triple-A Indianapolis

August 8, 2023 - 4:26pm
The Pittsburgh Pirates promoted right-handed pitcher Colin Selby, 25, who was selected in the 16th round of the 2018 draft, from Triple-A Indianapolis on Tuesday, and he could make his first big league appearance versus the Braves this week in PNC Park.

Blue Jays' Kiermaier to IL, Ryu OK after X-ray

August 8, 2023 - 4:26pm
The Toronto Blue Jays placed center fielder Kevin Kiermaier on the 10-day injured list Tuesday after he cut his arm making a leaping catch against the wall in Boston on Sunday.

Former Tigers catcher, analyst Price dies at 81

August 8, 2023 - 4:26pm
Jim Price, a former Tigers catcher who played on their 1968 championship team and a broadcast analyst for decades, has died. He was 81.

Fill-in ump has 3 calls overturned in Nats-Phils

August 8, 2023 - 4:26pm
Lew Williams, who got the assignment at first base after being called up from Triple-A, went 0-for-3 on challenged calls in the first game of a doubleheader between the Nationals and Phillies.

M's put starter Woo on 15-day IL, release Festa

August 8, 2023 - 4:26pm
Mariners right-hander Bryan Woo went on the 15-day injured list with right forearm inflammation, and reliever Matt Festa was designated for assignment.

MLB playoffs to start Oct. 3, World Series Oct. 27

August 8, 2023 - 12:47pm
Major League Baseball released its 2023 playoff schedule Tuesday, once again featuring a best-of-three wild-card series, which begins Oct. 3, with the World Series set to start on Oct. 27.

A's claim minor leaguer Watkins off waivers

August 8, 2023 - 12:47pm
Spenser Watkins, who was 3-4 with an 8.35 ERA in two Triple-A stops this season, has been claimed off waivers by the Athletics.

Hip-Hop 50: How Ghostface Killah made Graig Nettles cool again

August 8, 2023 - 4:39am
For a young baseball player who longed to play second base but ended up at third, a Ghostface Killah freestyle helped him embrace his new position.

Yankees' Boone ejected an AL-leading sixth time

August 7, 2023 - 11:01pm
New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone made the most of his AL-leading sixth ejection this season during a 5-1 loss to the Chicago White Sox on Monday night, running to home plate to orchestrate a theatrical, arm-waving display.

Rangers All-Star Jung to undergo thumb surgery

August 7, 2023 - 9:14pm
Texas third baseman Josh Jung, among several All-Stars on the Rangers, will have surgery this week after breaking his left thumb during Sunday's 6-0 win over the Miami Marlins, but manager Bruce Bochy remains hopeful the rookie can return this season.

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