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Bell HR off 102.9 mph pitch caps D-backs debut
- Josh Bell homered from both sides of the plate in his Diamondbacks debut, Ketel Marte also hit two home runs and Arizona beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 9-8 on Friday night after blowing a five-run lead.
Rockies' Blackmon hit on arm, eye by errant throw
Rockies designated hitter Charlie Blackmon left Friday night's game at San Diego with a bruised left eye after he was hit on the left arm and face on an errant throw by Padres second baseman Xander Bogaerts.
Scherzer put on 15-day IL with shoulder fatigue
Rangers righty Max Scherzer was placed on the 15-day injured list Friday because of right shoulder fatigue.
Man gets 15 years for Jackie Robinson statue theft
Ricky Alderete, the Kansas man who pleaded guilty to stealing a Jackie Robinson statue from a youth baseball league, received a 15-year prison sentence for multiple cases.
J-Rod starts running but no timeline for M's return
Mariners center fielder Julio Rodríguez has started running in his recovery from a high ankle sprain, but the team is still uncertain about the timeline for when he could return to the lineup.
Rays place OF Palacios on IL with knee sprain
Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Richie Palacios was placed on the 10-day injured list Friday with a right knee sprain.
Yanks' Cole to return to mound Sunday vs. Jays
Yankees ace Gerrit Cole, who was scratched from Tuesday's scheduled start with "general body fatigue," said he will return to the mound Sunday against the Blue Jays.
Touted prospect Mayo set to debut for Orioles
Coby Mayo, one of the top prospects in baseball, was recalled by the Orioles on Friday to make his major league debut against the Guardians.
White Sox place RHP Thorpe (flexor strain) on IL
The Chicago White Sox placed rookie right-hander Drew Thorpe on the 15-day injured list Friday with a right flexor strain.
Sioux City Explorers' bus catches fire in Iowa
A bus that was transporting the Sioux City Explorers from Iowa to a game in Illinois caught fire early Friday. No one is hurt.
D-backs' Jarvis lands on IL with sprained elbow
The Diamondbacks placed right-hander Bryce Jarvis on the 15-day injured list. New first baseman Josh Bell reported to the team and was in Friday night's lineup against the Pirates.
Yankees activate new RHP Enyel De Los Santos
The New York Yankees added RHP Enyel De Los Santos to the active roster Friday as they prepare to open a three-game series against the visiting Toronto Blue Jays.
Split verdict in Eckersley baby abandonment case
Jurors reached a split verdict in the case against the daughter of baseball Hall of Famer Dennis Eckersley, who abandoned her newborn in subfreezing temperatures after giving birth in the woods.
Dodgers' Freeman says son, 3, has Guillain-Barré
Dodgers first baseman Freddie Freeman revealed Thursday that his 3-year-old son, Maximus, is suffering from Guillain-Barré, a rare neurological disorder.
All but four of 315 picks sign ahead of deadline
First-round picks Trey Yesavage and Vance Honeycutt agreed to contracts as all but four of the top 315 players selected in Major League Baseball's amateur...
Trout out for season with another meniscus tear
Angels outfielder Mike Trout will miss the remainder of the season after sustaining another meniscus tear, general manager Perry Minasian told reporters Thursday.
Bookie to plead guilty in case tied to Mizuhara
The bookmaker who took thousands of sports bets from the ex-interpreter for Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani has agreed to plead guilty to running an illegal gambling business.
Guardians' Bibee expected to miss next start
Guardians pitcher Tanner Bibee will not make his scheduled start Saturday against the Orioles because of a sore right shoulder.
Orioles place Westburg (broken hand) on IL
The Baltimore Orioles placed All-Star infielder Jordan Westburg on the 10-day injured list Thursday as part of a flurry of eight transactions.
World Series could start earlier in flex schedule
MLB's new postseason schedule includes the flexibility for an earlier start to the World Series if the league championship series finish early.