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Marlins designate OF Garcia for assignment
The Miami Marlins designated former All-Star outfielder Avisail Garcia for assignment on Tuesday.
Phillies keeping Walker in rotation over Turnbull
The Phillies are sticking with Taijuan Walker as the team's No. 5 starter over surprise free-agent Spencer Turnbull, manager Rob Thompson said Tuesday.
Scherzer throws BP, hopes for rehab stint soon
Max Scherzer threw 40 pitches to hitters Tuesday and expressed hope that he can begin a rehab assignment soon.
White Sox reinstate OF Robert, place Pham on IL
The Chicago White Sox reinstated outfielder Luis Robert Jr. from the injured list in advance of Tuesday's game against the Chicago Cubs.
Pirates recall C Davis, OF Suwinski to play Tues.
The Pittsburgh Pirates recalled catcher Henry Davis and outfielder Jack Suwinski from Triple-A Indianapolis as part of a flurry of roster moves Tuesday before a series opener against the visiting Los Angeles Dodgers.
Mizuhara pleads guilty; MLB calls case 'closed'
Ippei Mizuhara, the ex-interpreter for Shohei Ohtani, pleaded guilty to bank and tax fraud charges in federal court on Tuesday. Major League Baseball called the case 'closed.'
Nats' Williams scratched from start, placed on IL
Nationals pitcher Trevor Williams was scratched from Tuesday's start against the Mets and placed on the injured list with a right flexor muscle strain.
Twins reinstate 3B Lewis (quad strain) from IL
The Minnesota Twins have reinstated third baseman Royce Lewis from the 10-day injured list after he missed 58 games with a right quad strain.
Original set of Jackie Robinson Brooklyn Dodgers contracts caught in legal dispute
Federal officials seized the documents in 2019. Their ownership now awaits a judge's ruling.
Marcano gets lifetime MLB ban for betting
MLB has permanently banned Tucupita Marcano after determining that the infielder placed hundreds of bets on baseball, including wagers on games involving the Pirates when he was with the team last season.
Leyland's No. 10 to be retired by Tigers Aug. 3
Jim Leyland, who as manager led Detroit to a 700-597 record from 2006-13 and a pair of American League championships in 2006 and 2012, will have his No. 10 retired by the Tigers during a ceremony on Aug. 3, the team announced on Monday.
Astros' Tucker fouls ball off shin; X-rays negative
Astros right fielder Kyle Tucker is day-to-day with a right shin contusion, according to manager Joe Espada, after fouling a ball off his leg in the third inning of Monday night's game.
Giants place Snell on 15-day IL with groin injury
Left-hander Blake Snell's injury-marred first season with San Francisco had another setback when the Giants placed the two-time Cy Young Award winner on the 15-day injured list Monday due to a left groin strain.
Hoskins, 'a pro's pro,' back in Philly as Brewer
Traded to Milwaukee in the offseason, Brewers first baseman Rhys Hoskins received a standing ovation Monday night, prior to his first plate appearance in Philadelphia since the 2022 World Series, when he was the starting first baseman for the Phillies.
Sources: Padres' Marcano faces ban for betting
Padres infielder Tucupita Marcano is facing a potential lifetime ban for betting after he allegedly placed bets on baseball while injured on the Pirates last year.
A timeline of sports gambling scandals since 2018
San Diego Padres infielder Tucupita Marcano is the latest player involved in a betting scandal.
Sources: TJ surgery expected for Astros' Urquidy
Jose Urquidy, who hasn't pitched this season due to forearm discomfort during spring training, likely will need a second Tommy John surgery, sources told ESPN.
Phillies put Marsh on IL with hamstring strain
Phillies outfielder Brandon Marsh was placed on the 10-day injured list Monday with a right hamstring strain.
Bochy to miss Rangers' series opener vs. Tigers
The Texas Rangers will play the Detroit Tigers without manager Bruce Bochy on their bench Monday night, with the team announcing several hours before first pitch that he is currently dealing with a "scheduled personal matter."
Sources: Mariners adding ex-Nationals CF Robles
The Mariners agreed to terms on a major league contract with former Nationals center fielder Victor Robles, sources confirmed to ESPN on Monday.