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Star Pirates prospect Skenes gives up 1st pro HR
Pitching in Triple-A, star Pirates prospect Paul Skenes allowed his first career home run as a pro Sunday.
Rays' Pepiot leaves after hit by 107.5 mph liner
Rays starting pitcher Ryan Pepiot departed with a lower left leg bruise in the second inning of Sunday's game against the Mets after getting hit by a 107.5 mph line drive hit by Starling Marte.
Dodgers place Phillips on IL, activate Treinen
The Dodgers placed reliever Evan Phillips on the 15-day IL on Sunday because of a right hamstring strain and activated Blake Treinen from the IL.
Arraez a big hit in Padres debut, goes 4-for-6
Luis Arraez had four hits and an RBI in his first game with the Padres, who acquired "The Sprinkler" in a blockbuster trade with the Marlins on Friday.
Ohtani gifts Roberts toy Porsche, then sets mark
Shohei Ohtani hit his eighth home run of the season Saturday night and surpassed Dave Roberts' team record for a Japanese-born player, with a solo shot to right-center during the third inning against the Braves.
AL hitting leader Kwan exits with ailing hammy
AL hitting leader Steven Kwan exited Saturday's game because of a hamstring injury.
Jays to activate Manoah for 1st start since Aug.
RHP Alek Manoah (right shoulder soreness) will be reinstated and make his 2024 debut against the Nationals. The former Blue Jays ace has not pitched in the majors since Aug. 10.
Judge: First ejection of career 'very surprising'
Yankees star slugger Aaron Judge was ejected for the first time in his career after arguing a third-strike call Saturday vs. the Tigers.
Giants put catcher Bailey on 7-day concussion IL
The San Francisco Giants placed starting catcher Patrick Bailey on the seven-day concussion injured list Saturday and recalled Blake Sabol from Triple-A Sacramento.
Phils SS Turner (hamstring) set to miss 6 weeks
Phillies star shortstop Trea Turner told reporters that he expects to miss six weeks with a left hamstring strain.
Braves RHP Johnson goes on IL with elbow issue
The Braves placed reliever Pierce Johnson on the 15-day injured list with elbow inflammation, while the contract of fellow right-hander Jackson Stephens was selected from Triple-A Gwinnett.
Cubs' Bellinger, Suzuki could return next week
The Cubs could get back outfielders Cody Bellinger (ribs) and Seiya Suzuki (oblique) as soon as next week, manager Craig Counsell said.
Blue Jays reinstate OF Kiermaier (hip) from IL
The Blue Jays reinstated outfielder Kevin Kiermaier from the 10-day injured list ahead of Saturday's game against the Nationals.
Yanks' Cole takes next step, throws off mound
Yankees ace Gerrit Cole threw off a mound Saturday morning for the first time since being shut down in mid-March, checking off another box in his road back from an elbow injury.
Baseball under black lights? Meet the Tri-City Chili Peppers' new promotion
The June 1 promotion will be the first of four 'cosmic baseball' games played by the Chili Peppers this summer.
'That's the kind of player to build a team around': How Gunnar Henderson became an early AL MVP candidate
The youngest player ever to hit 10 home runs before May is the face of an Orioles team whose time has come.
Buehler seeking big-league adrenaline for return
Dodgers starter Walker Buehler said he's looking for the adrenaline you only get from pitching in the majors when he returns to the mound on Monday.
Source: Padres nearing deal for Marlins' Arraez
The Padres are nearing a deal to acquire second baseman Luis Arraez from the Marlins for a package of three prospects and a relief pitcher.
Rockies end dubious streak with wire-to-wire win
Colorado trailed in each of its first 31 games this season, a modern-era record. But not Friday, as the Rockies beat the Pirates 3-2.
Twins place Buxton on IL with knee inflammation
The Minnesota Twins placed center fielder Byron Buxton on the 10-day injured list Friday because of inflammation in his troublesome right knee.
