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Manfred eyes 'big crowd' when Bristol hosts MLB
"Big crowd, big crowd," Rob Manfred said of the turnout he is expecting when the Reds host the Braves at Bristol Motor Speedway on Aug. 2 -- part of the commissioner's push to take MLB to locations where baseball isn't played every day live.
Guardians place Thomas on IL with bruised wrist
Guardians center fielder Lane Thomas was placed on the 10-day injured list with a bruised right wrist sustained when he got hit by a pitch on April 8.
Bullpen stock watch: Devin Williams deserves a little faith
Everything fantasy baseball managers need to know about which closers should be added, dropped, and more.
Lindor swats slow-start stigma, fuels Mets' win
Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor homered twice and finished with four RBIs, lifting first-place New York past its National League East rival, the Philadelphia Phillies, 5-4, in the opener of a marquee three-game series on Monday night at Citi Field.
Giants' Schmitt (oblique) out at least one month
San Francisco Giants infielder Casey Schmitt has a Grade 2 left oblique strain and is expected to sit out at least a month.
Arraez to concussion IL following scary collision
The Padres placed Luis Arraez on the seven-day concussion injured list Monday, a day after he collided with the Astros' Mauricio Dubon on a frightening play at first base.
Guardians DFA former 1st-round pick McKenzie
Cleveland Guardians pitcher Triston McKenzie, who has been plagued by arm injuries since making 30 starts in his breakout 2022 season, was designated for assignment Monday.
Cubs add relief option, acquire Pomeranz from M's
The Cubs acquired Drew Pomeranz from the Mariners on Monday in exchange for cash, putting another relief option in their minor league system.
Braves put P Strider on IL with hamstring strain
The Atlanta Braves have placed right-hander Spencer Strider on the 15-day injured list with a strained right hamstring. The move is retroactive to April 18.
Buehler stays at hotel to avoid marathon hassles
Instead of navigating road closures along the Boston Marathon route, Red Sox pitcher Walker Buehler instead took his family to a hotel prior to his Monday morning start.
A's to call up 2024 No. 4 pick Kurtz, sources say
The Athletics are calling up power-hitting first baseman Nick Kurtz after only 32 minor league games, sources told ESPN.
Yanks place outfielder Grisham on paternity list
The Yankees placed outfielder Trent Grisham on the paternity list Monday, in advance of a three-game road series against the Cleveland Guardians.
Marlins C Brantly lands on IL with right lat strain
Miami Marlins catcher Rob Brantly has been placed on the 10-day injured list with a right lat strain, and the team has recalled C Agustin Ramirez and righty George Soriano from Triple-A Jacksonville.
Waiver wire: Pick up these players before they're gone
The top players you should consider claiming off the fantasy baseball waiver wire this week.
White Sox place Meidroth on IL, recall Dalbec
The Chicago White Sox placed rookie infielder Chase Meidroth on the 10-day injured list with right thumb inflammation on Monday before their game against the Boston Red Sox.
'Here comes the pizza': Inside the greatest throw in MLB history
In 2007, lifelong Red Sox fan Dan Kelly went to Fenway with his wife for a typical Boston game. Three hours later, he was escorted out by security and will forever be known as the Pizza Chucker.
Padres' Arraez exits on stretcher after collision
San Diego Padres designated hitter Luis Arraez, who hit a drag bunt on the first pitch of his at-bat, was carted off after colliding with Mauricio Dubon on a play at first base in the first inning of Sunday's game with the Houston Astros at Daikin Park.
O's give up 24 runs in 'embarrassing' loss to Reds
The Baltimore Orioles began Sunday with right-hander Charlie Morton making his fifth start since signing a one-year $15-million contract for the sixth...
Bryant 'frustrated' by back injury, latest IL stint
On Monday, a back injury landed Kris Bryant on the injured list for the ninth time since joining the Rockies, and he talked about his struggles Sunday.
Guardians win in extras after Clase falters again
Emmanuel Clase allowed three runs in the ninth inning against Pittsburgh on Sunday for his second blown save of the season, and although he got the win when Cleveland prevailed in 10, it was another concerning outing for the right-hander.