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Dodgers' Bellinger diagnosed with rib fracture

TEst 4 September 18, 2021 - 4:11pm
Cody Bellinger was diagnosed with a non-displaced rib fracture on a collision with teammate Gavin Lux earlier this week that manager Dave Roberts said was "benign." He'll try to play though the pain after sitting out Saturday's game.

Yankees' Gallo leaves game with neck tightness

TEst 4 September 18, 2021 - 4:11pm
Yankees left fielder Joey Gallo left Saturday's game because of neck tightness. Manager Aaron Boone said he was unsure how Gallo's neck tightened up.

Mets, Phillies minor leaguers protest low pay

TEst 4 September 18, 2021 - 4:11pm
Minor league players in the New York Mets and Philadelphia Phillies farm systems are wearing wristbands Saturday to protest pay that they say is insufficient.

Source: Ozuna again has leave extended by MLB

TEst 4 September 18, 2021 - 1:10pm
Braves outfielder Marcell Ozuna's administrative leave under the MLB-MLBPA joint domestic violence policy has been extended through Sept. 24, a source confirmed to ESPN.

Rays place CF Kiermaier on COVID-19-related IL

TEst 4 September 18, 2021 - 10:10am
The Tampa Bay Rays placed center fielder Kevin Kiermaier on the COVID-19-related IL due to general illness symptoms, and they purchased the contract of right-hander Joey Krehbiel from Triple-A Durham before Saturday's game against Detroit.

Giants ace Gausman plays pinch-hit hero in 11th

TEst 4 September 18, 2021 - 1:30am
Pinch-hitting pitcher Kevin Gausman lofted a full-count, bases-loaded sacrifice fly in the 11th inning to beat the Braves on Friday night.

Angels' Ohtani throws bullpen, to pitch Sunday

TEst 4 September 17, 2021 - 10:29pm
Shohei Ohtani threw a bullpen session on Friday and his sore arm felt good enough for him to return to the mound against the A's on Sunday.

MLB playoff tracker: Who is in, who can clinch next and must-watch games

TEst 4 September 17, 2021 - 7:27am
October is right around the corner. Here's the latest on which teams will be playing in the postseason.

M's set 'to celebrate entire region' at 2023 ASG

TEst 4 September 16, 2021 - 6:57pm
MLB commissioner Rob Manfred commended the Seattle Mariners for being ready to host the 2023 All-Star Game after the city had targeted 2024 or later.

Royals' Perez ties Bench's HR mark for catchers

TEst 4 September 16, 2021 - 3:57pm
Salvador Perez tied Johnny Bench's record for homers in a season by a catcher with his 45th on Thursday.

Astros' Valdez scratched due to cut on finger

TEst 4 September 16, 2021 - 3:57pm
Houston left-hander Framber Valdez was scratched from his start against Texas on Thursday night, a day after cutting the index finger on his pitching hand.

Ohtani could be sidelined for season as pitcher

TEst 4 September 16, 2021 - 12:57pm
Two-way star Shohei Ohtani won't pitch Friday for the Los Angeles Angels because of a sore right arm that could sideline him as a pitcher for the rest of the season.

Rockies-Braves postponed due to soggy field

TEst 4 September 16, 2021 - 12:57pm
The Colorado Rockies game at the Atlanta Braves has been postponed because of a soggy field caused by rain.

Tarp or tossed? O's grounds crew not 'ejected'

TEst 4 September 16, 2021 - 12:57pm
Acting umpire crew chief Tim Timmons said he didn't toss the Camden Yards grounds crew Wednesday night. "I just didn't want all of them behind the tarp, especially with the infield in," he said.

MLB Power Rankings: Where all 30 teams stand as the top squads start to clinch

TEst 4 September 16, 2021 - 6:56am
Which squads are rising and falling as teams start punching their postseason tickets?

Umpire: Didn't 'eject' Orioles' grounds crew

TEst 4 September 16, 2021 - 12:56am
Acting umpire crew chief Tim Timmons said he didn't toss the Camden Yards crew Wednesday night. "I just didn't want all of them behind the tarp, especially with the infield in," he said.

Maddon: 'Surprised' if Trout returns to play in '21

TEst 4 September 15, 2021 - 6:50pm
Angels star Mike Trout isn't expected to play the rest of the season, according to manager Joe Maddon.

Padres put Snell on IL, sign Velasquez to minors

TEst 4 September 15, 2021 - 6:50pm
The San Diego Padres placed lefty Blake Snell in the 10-day injured list due to a left adductor groin strain and signed veteran righty Vince Velasquez to a minor league deal.

Astros place Brantley on IL with knee soreness

TEst 4 September 15, 2021 - 3:49pm
Astros left fielder Michael Brantley, whose .315 batting average puts him among the American League leaders, has been placed on the IL with knee soreness.

Yelich to give away 10,000 tickets to Cards series

TEst 4 September 15, 2021 - 9:47am
Brewers star Christian Yelich is purchasing 10,000 tickets to an upcoming home series and giving them away for free, the team announced Wednesday.

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