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Ohtani 'a little impatient' as he nears return
Shohei Ohtani won't be back in time to play in the Angels' weekend series in Mexico, a development he called "disappointing," but he could be activated later in the team's road trip.
Brewers RHP Anderson on IL with cut finger
The Brewers placed RHP Chase Anderson on the injured list after he lacerated his right middle finger while warming up for a start against Colorado.
Good seats available: MLB's early-season attendance issue continues
Rescheduled rainouts in Kansas City and Chicago were played in nearly empty stadiums, as overall attendance in April dropped slightly from last year.
Struggling Familia has sore shoulder, goes on IL
Mets reliever Jeurys Familia, who has walked 13 batters in 14⅓ innings and has a 6.28 ERA, was put on the injured list after telling the team his shoulder was bothering him.
What the future holds for these struggling aces
Some of the game's best starting pitcher posted forgettable numbers in April. Which ones are the most concerning? Tim Heaney takes a deep dive into the numbers for the answers.
How many Hall of Famers did Mike Trout pass in April?
He's just 27, but the Angels outfielder continues to move up the ranks of the all-time greats. Here's why being better than these particular players is so impressive -- and how he's done it.
From A-plus to, wait, F-minus!? First-month grades for all 30 teams
As the calendar turns to May, we hand out April grades, identify the best storylines and give everybody a do-over on their biggest misstep.
Yanks' Sabathia third lefty in 3,000-strikeout club
CC Sabathia added another milestone to his Hall of Fame résumé on Tuesday, when he recorded his 3,000th career strikeout. He reached the milestone by striking out the side in the bottom of the second inning.
Real or not? Pitchers clap back against early HR barrage
Gerrit Cole shut down the Twins, and he wasn't the only pitcher ready to stymie MLB sluggers.
Yanks' Sabathia records 3,000th career strikeout
CC Sabathia added another milestone to his Hall of Fame résumé on Tuesday, when he recorded his 3,000th career strikeout. He reached the milestone by striking out the side in the bottom of the second inning.
Rich Hill pens essay detailing newborn's death
In a piece he wrote for The Players' Tribune, Dodgers pitcher Rich Hill detailed the 2014 death of his infant son, Brooks, who had a rare brain disorder and malfunctioning kidneys. Hill was with the Boston Red Sox at the time.
CC 3K! The stories behind Sabathia's most significant strikeouts
In honor of the Yankees lefty becoming just the 17th pitcher to notch No. 3,000, we trace a few of his more memorable punchouts.
Cubs to option Russell to Triple-A when ban over
The Cubs will option shortstop Addison Russell to Triple-A Iowa when he's eligible to return from his 40-game suspension for violating the league's domestic violence policy later this week.
Dodgers' Pollock might need surgery on elbow
A.J. Pollock, who went on the injured list before Tuesday's game against the Giants, might need surgery because of an infection in his surgically repaired right elbow, the team said.
Ichiro to work as instructor for M's, Triple-A team
Ichiro Suzuki has rejoined the Mariners as a special assistant to the chairman and will work as an instructor with both the major league club and some of the organization's players in the minors.
Marlins demote slumping Brinson, activate Cooper
Outfielder Lewis Brinson, hitting just .197 this season, has been sent to Triple-A by the Miami Marlins. The team filled his roster spot by activating Garrett Cooper from the injured list.
Reds could bring up top prospect Senzel this week
While manager David Bell says the decision has yet to be made, the Reds could bring up top prospect Nick Senzel before Friday's homestand opener against San Francisco. Senzel is ranked the game's sixth-best prospect according to ESPN's Keith Law.
Mariners demote struggling Smith, recall Bishop
Mallex Smith, acquired by the Mariners after a breakout 2018 season with the Rays, was demoted after starting this season with a .165 average, 5 RBIs and 8 stolen bases.
Dodgers put Pollock on IL with inflamed elbow
The Dodgers placed A.J. Pollock on the 10-day injured list with inflammation in his right elbow and recalled Matt Beaty from Triple-A Oklahoma City on Tuesday.
Padres put rookie SS Tatis Jr. (hamstring) on IL
The San Diego Padres placed rookie shortstop Fernando Tatis Jr. on the 10-day injured list Tuesday with a strained left hamstring.