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Tests 'negative' on Ozuna's wrist after HBP in loss
Atlanta Braves slugger Marcell Ozuna, sent to a hospital for testing after exiting a 6-5 loss to the Detroit Tigers on Monday, avoided serious injury to his right wrist when he was hit by a pitch, adding Tuesday that "we're going to take it day by day."
Pitino tosses 1st pitch to Cavs' Mitchell at Citi Field
Just before the Yankees faced the Mets at Citi Field, new St. John's men's basketball coach Rick Pitino threw out the ceremonial first pitch to Cavaliers star Donovan Mitchell -- who played for Pitino at Louisville.
Blue Jays 1B Belt (hamstring) heads to 10-day IL
The Blue Jays placed first baseman Brandon Belt on the 10-day injured list Tuesday because of left hamstring inflammation and also placed right-hander Adam Cimber on the paternity list.
Yankees owner firm in support of struggling Volpe
Yankees owner Hal Steinbrenner says he has had "zero conversations" about sending struggling shortstop Anthony Volpe down to the minors but that the organization will be thorough in its pursuit of players by the trade deadline.
Angels' Drury suspended for contact with umpire
Los Angeles Angels infielder Brandon Drury was suspended Tuesday for one game and fined an undisclosed amount for making contact with home plate umpire Ramon De Jesus during Monday night's 9-6 victory over the Texas Rangers.
Twins reinstate 1B/OF Gallo (hamstring) from IL
Twins first baseman Joey Gallo, who missed the last nine games with a left hamstring strain, has been reinstated from the injured list.
Cards' Contreras on slump: 'Lost my confidence'
Willson Contreras, off to a nightmare start with the Cardinals, told MLB.com he is going through the worst slump of his career and said he is still "looking for answers."
Royals GM: No intention of trading catcher Perez
Royals general manager J.J. Picollo said, despite overtures from other teams, Kansas City does not intend to trade All-Star catcher and team captain Salvador Perez.
'He's hitting it everywhere': Luis Arraez chasing .400 ... all over the ballpark
The Marlins second baseman might not be crushing balls over the fence, but he sure is hitting 'em where they ain't.
Phils' Realmuto hits for cycle on wild night in AZ
J.T. Realmuto hit for the cycle Monday night -- the ninth in Phillies history and their first since 2004 -- but the Diamondbacks stifled a Philadelphia comeback attempt on a wild night in the desert.
Elbow surgery for deGrom went well, Bochy says
Texas ace Jacob deGrom had reconstructive surgery to repair a torn ulnar collateral ligament in his right elbow Monday. Rangers manager Bruce Bochy said the procedure went well as the starter begins a recovery process that typically takes 12-14 months.
Red Sox's Story (elbow) eyes July return at DH
Trevor Story said Monday he could envision rejoining the Red Sox as a DH in July and then at shortstop a month later.
Athletics fans plan 'Reverse Boycott' at Coliseum
Athletics fans are staging a "Reverse Boycott" at the Coliseum when the A's host the Tampa Bay Rays on Tuesday as a way to fight to keep their team in Oakland.
D-backs reinstate Kelly, Mantiply, Lewis from IL
The Diamondbacks reinstated catcher Carson Kelly, left-hander Joe Mantiply and OF Kyle Lewis from the injured list on Monday.
Cardinals put P Helsley (forearm) on injured list
The Cardinals have placed reliever Ryan Helsley on the 15-day injured list with a strained right forearm.
Angels sign Daniel Murphy to minor league deal
The Los Angeles Angels purchased the contract of Daniel Murphy from Long Island of the independent Atlantic League and signed him to a minor league contract.
Struggling Mets sign Voit to minor league deal
The Mets have signed Luke Voit to a minor league deal Monday and assigned him to Triple-A Syracuse. Voit appeared in 22 games for the Brewers before being designated for assignment.
What fantasy baseball free agents should you be claiming this week?
Tristan H. Cockcroft makes his recommendations of which players deserve to be claimed off your league's waiver wire and which ones need to be sent packing from your roster.
'Special moment': McCutchen records 2,000th hit
Andrew McCutchen recorded his 2,000th hit, becoming the fifth active player to do so, Jack Suwinski hit his 12th home run and the Pittsburgh Pirates edged the Mets 2-1 on Sunday, New York's eighth loss in nine games.