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D-backs lefty Bumgarner (shoulder) put on IL
Madison Bumgarner was placed on the 10-day injured list Thursday by the Diamondbacks with inflammation in his throwing shoulder.
Brenly to take voluntary leave after comment
TV analyst Bob Brenly will take time off from covering the Diamondbacks to "devote my attention to awareness training related to diversity and inclusion to enhance my understanding and appreciation of others" following his comment about Marcus Stroman.
Sources: Umps to crack down on doctored balls
Major League Baseball plans to give umpires more latitude on cracking down on pitchers using illegal substances to get a better grip on the ball, sources told ESPN.
D-backs hope Bumgarner (shoulder) can avoid IL
Left-hander Madison Bumgarner is dealing with inflammation in his throwing shoulder, but the Diamondbacks hope he can avoid going on the injured list, manager Torey Lovullo told reporters.
White Sox put rookie OF Vaughn on COVID IL
- The Chicago White Sox placed outfielder Andrew Vaughn on the COVID-19 injured list on Thursday, with general manager Rick Hahn saying the prized rookie was asymptomatic.
Bettor gets probation for threats to athletes
Sports bettor Benjamin Patz, who had pleaded guilty to threatening four Tampa Bay Rays players on social media, was sentenced to 36 months of probation. He also was accused of making threats to 307 accounts that were linked to college and pro athletes.
Indians narrowing, vetting final list of new names
The Cleveland Indians are narrowing a final list of new names and vetting them for legal purposes after months of research and discussions with fans.
Yanks' Kluber could resume throwing in few days
Yankees starter Corey Kluber could begin a flat-ground throwing program in the next few days, manager Aaron Boone said, but the right-hander's return from a shoulder injury remains pegged at two months.
Mock drafts, rankings, order and analysis
Who is the No. 1 draft prospect? Where does your favorite team pick? And when does it all happen?
MLB Power Rankings: Who opens June as our No. 1 team?
Another week, another shuffle at the top? Here's where all 30 clubs stand two months into the season.
Bellinger's slam fuels 11-run 1st as Dodgers roll
The Los Angeles Dodgers scored 11 times in the first inning, highlighted by Cody Bellinger's grand slam, and the team routed the Cardinals 14-3 on Wednesday night.
Padres' Kim, Pham collide, then exchange words
The Padres' Ha-Seong Kim and Tommy Pham collided trying to catch a popup and then had words in the dugout.
Bumgarner set for shoulder MRI after quick exit
Arizona Diamondbacks starter Madison Bumgarner lasted just two innings after experiencing discomfort in his left shoulder Wednesday against the Mets and is set to have an MRI.
Why pitching as we know it today wouldn't exist without Mike Marshall
The first reliever to win a Cy Young Award, Marshall's unique vision revolutionized the way future pitchers approach the craft -- even if he didn't get enough credit for it in his time.
Nats' Strasburg returns to IL with neck strain
Nationals pitcher Stephen Strasburg is returning to the injured list after suffering a neck strain. He missed more than a month earlier this season, and it's the 14th time that he's been placed on the IL during his career.
Brenly sorry for 'insensitive' Stroman comment
Diamondbacks TV analyst Bob Brenly has apologized for his "insensitive" comment about Marcus Stroman's attire.
MLB bans 4 in minors for doctoring baseballs
As the use of tacky substances to doctor baseballs and increase spin rates continues to be a hot-button topic, MLB has suspended four minor league pitchers for 10 games.
'Second Opening Day' for Reds gets washed out
The Reds' celebration Wednesday of the first capacity, mask-less crowd to be allowed at Great American Ball Park this season -- a "Second Opening Day" -- was instead rained out.
Injured Tatis day-to-day, not in Padres lineup
The San Diego Padres removed Fernando Tatis Jr. for "precautionary" reasons in the sixth inning Tuesday during a loss in Chicago, with the shortstop feeling right oblique tightness.
The Ballad of Bryan Wayne Galentine: How one man's dream led to creation of Lou Gehrig Day across MLB
As an entire sport both honors a baseball icon and raises ALS awareness, here's how Galentine's fight against the disease helped bring the day into existence.