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Rays' Franco on restricted list amid investigation
Major League Baseball launched an investigation into Rays SS Wander Franco and the team placed him on the restricted list after social media posts questioned the alleged nature of a relationship between Franco and a younger woman, sources told ESPN.
Jeter officially 'Old-Timer' as Yanks honor '98 title
Derek Jeter will attend Yankees' Old-Timers' Day for the first time since his retirement when New York honors the 25th anniversary of its 1998 World Series championship team on Sept. 9.
Yanks' 'mountain gets bigger' after collapse in 9th
Leading by four runs in the ninth inning, the Yankees dropped an 8-7 decision to the Miami Marlins on Sunday, adding to a run of 12 series in which New York is now 3-8-1 and fading from the wild-card chase in the American League.
MLB looking into social posts involving SS Franco
Major League Baseball is looking into social media posts involving Rays shortstop Wander Franco, the team said Sunday.
Pirates manager, coaches ejected in sixth inning
Manager Derek Shelton, bench coach Don Kelly and pitching coach Oscar Marin were ejected by umpire Nic Lentz during the same at-bat for arguing balls and strikes in the sixth inning, as the Pirates wrapped up Sunday's doubleheader against the Reds.
Mariners' Gonzales set for nerve surgery Aug. 22
Seattle Mariners veteran left-hander Marco Gonzales, 31, who is 4-1 with a 5.22 ERA in 10 starts, will undergo nerve surgery later this month and will miss the rest of the season.
Dodgers place RHP Kelly (forearm) on 15-day IL
The Los Angeles Dodgers placed right-hander Joe Kelly on the 15-day injured list Sunday with right forearm inflammation.
Rockies' Profar injured after slamming into wall
Colorado left fielder Jurickson Profar left the Rockies' game against Los Angeles on Sunday after he ran into the wall while making an inning-ending catch.
Rangers All-Star catcher Heim returns from IL
Rangers All-Star catcher Jonah Heim was activated from the 10-day injured list on Sunday.
Ohtani to skip next start due to arm fatigue
Los Angeles Angels two-way star Shohei Ohtani will skip his next scheduled pitching start Wednesday at Texas because of arm fatigue.
D-backs DFA catcher Kelly as Moreno activated
The Diamondbacks on Sunday activated catcher Gabriel Moreno from the 10-day injured list after his recovery from left shoulder inflammation. In a corresponding move, the team designated veteran catcher Carson Kelly for assignment.
Red Sox reliever Rodriguez has another setback
Boston Red Sox reliever Joely Rodriguez's season could be over following another setback in the left-hander's injury-riddled season, manager Alex Cora said Sunday.
Fit for a King: Hernández joins Mariners HOF
Félix Hernández, who made 418 career starts and struck out 2,524 batters, became the 11th player to be inducted into the Mariners Hall of Fame.
Braves blast six homers in 21-3 blowout of Mets
Ozzie Albies homered and drove in six runs, and the Atlanta Braves pounded the New York Mets 21-3 on Saturday in the opening game of a doubleheader.
Harper returns for Phillies after missing 1 game
Phillies slugger Bryce Harper was back in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Twins after sitting out one game with mid-back spasms.
Jays send closer Romano on rehab assignment
The Toronto Blue Jays moved closer to getting the back of their bullpen intact, sending All-Star closer Jordan Romano on a rehab assignment Saturday to Triple-A Buffalo.
Astros place Abreu (back), Maton (elbow) on IL
The Houston Astros placed first baseman Jose Abreu on the 10-day injured list Saturday and sent right-hander Phil Maton to the 15-day IL.
Guardians' Ramirez suspension down to 2 games
Cleveland Guardians All-Star third baseman Jose Ramirez had his MLB suspension for fighting Tim Anderson reduced from three games to two on Saturday.
Rays rule out ace McClanahan for rest of season
Rays ace Shane McClanahan was moved to the 60-day IL and will not return this season as he could have Tommy John surgery for a second time.
Astros' Singleton ends 8-year HR drought with 2
Jon Singleton's homers were his first in the majors since he hit one for the Astros in a 6-3 win over the Angels on July 29, 2015.