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Battle of the NL powerhouses: What we learned from Dodgers' series sweep of Braves
Two powerhouses just wrapped up their first series of 2024. Here are our takeaways from the potential NLCS preview.
Ohtani hits 2 HRs in win, including 464-foot blast
Shohei Ohtani went 4 for 4 with two home runs, and the Dodgers beat the Braves, 5-1, to sweep the three-game series.
Reports: AL batting leader Kwan headed to IL
Guardians leadoff hitter Steven Kwan is headed to the injured list with a hamstring strain and Cleveland will call up top prospect Kyle Manzardo, according to multiple reports.
Rangers rookie Langford (hamstring) going on IL
Rangers rookie outfielder Wyatt Langford is expected to miss three to four weeks with a hamstring strain, while right-hander Nathan Eovaldi will visit a specialist in New York for evaluation on his right groin strain, manager Bruce Bochy told reporters.
Red Sox end Twins' winning streak at 12 games
The Red Sox ended Minnesota's 12-game winning streak on Sunday after beating the Twins 9-2.
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.
