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Mets CF Siri returns from broken leg vs. Phillies
New York Mets center fielder Jose Siri was reinstated from the 60-day injured list Tuesday and started against the Philadelphia Phillies.
Nearing playoff berth, Brewers activate Hoskins
First baseman Rhys Hoskins was reinstated by the Milwaukee Brewers, who had the major leagues' best record at 89-56 through Monday night's action, before Tuesday night's game against the Texas Rangers after missing 57 games with a sprained left thumb.
AL East-leading Jays place Bichette on 10-day IL
The Toronto Blue Jays placed shortstop Bo Bichette on the 10-day injured list Tuesday because of a sprained left knee and recalled outfielder Joey Loperfido from Triple-A Buffalo.
Cubs opt to put Tucker on IL due to calf strain
The Cubs placed All-Star right fielder Kyle Tucker on the 10-day injured list Tuesday due to a left calf strain.
Family has Franco admitted to mental health clinic
Suspended Rays shortstop Wander Franco was detained by police on request of his family and admitted into a clinic in the Dominican Republic for mental health issues.
MLB most exciting player bracket: Crowning baseball's most electrifying star
Witt or Judge? Ohtani or De La Cruz? We narrow the field -- with a rep from every team -- to one true must-watch player.
What makes a baseball player exciting? We asked two rising MLB stars
James Wood and Brice Turang are worth the price of admission. Here's how they define excitement.
Dodgers just miss no-hitter again; Glasnow stars
Tyler Glasnow, who struck out 11 and walked two on 105 pitches in his first career start against Colorado, combined with the Los Angeles Dodgers bullpen to one-hit the Rockies in a 3-1 win Monday night, as the veteran starter improved to 2-3 this season.
Cecconi loses no-hit bid in 8th as Guardians roll
Guardians pitcher Slade Cecconi was six outs from Cleveland's first no-hitter since 1981 before the Royals spoiled the bid in the eighth inning.
Braves' Murphy to have season-ending hip surgery
Braves catcher Sean Murphy will undergo season-ending surgery on his right hip later this week and is expected to be sidelined about 4 months.
Brewers OF Yelich returns after 5-game absence
Christian Yelich returned to the lineup for the Brewers on Monday night after their designated hitter missed five games because of lower back soreness.
Angels send O'Hoppe to seven-day concussion IL
Prior to their game Monday vs. the Minnesota Twins, the Los Angeles Angels placed catcher Logan O'Hoppe on the seven-day concussion injured list after he was hit in the head by Jacob Wilson's backswing against the Athletics in the seventh inning Sunday.
Struggling Dodgers get 'boost' from Muncy return
Max Muncy was back in the Los Angeles Dodgers' lineup on Monday night after sitting out 23 games because of an oblique injury.
Cubs put closer Palencia (shoulder strain) on IL
Cubs closer Daniel Palencia went on the 15-day injured list Monday, a day after straining his right shoulder.
Phillies expect Turner (hamstring) back by playoffs
Phillies star shortstop Trea Turner has a Grade 1 hamstring strain but is expected back for the postseason.
Forecaster for Week 24: Playoffs Week 2, Sept. 8-14
Set your lineups for the week ahead with our forecaster, which features pitcher rankings and more.
Real or not? 14 contenders, 14 reasons they can -- or can't? -- win the World Series
Lack of power? Bullpen holes? Injured stars? Why each contender's biggest weakness will -- or won't -- sink them in October.
Three young arms are here to carry the Mets into October
The rookie trio of Nolan McLean, Jonah Tong and Brandon Sproat look to lift New York's fortunes this season.
Sox's Chapman adds 4 Ks in inning to 'nasty' run
Red Sox closer Aroldis Chapman, who at 37 is as dominant as he has ever been in his career, added to his "special" season by striking out four batters in an inning.
