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Stanton, Hicks out as Yanks' injury woes mount
Giancarlo Stanton was scratched from Friday's game due to left quad tightness, and Aaron Hicks' status is in the air after he was diagnosed with a torn tendon sheath.
Braves: Acuna (ankle) still sore, could return Sat.
Atlanta Braves star Ronald Acuna Jr. was not in the lineup for Friday's game against the Milwaukee Brewers after injuring his left ankle running to first base on Thursday afternoon.
Braves veteran catcher Flowers retires at age 35
Tyler Flowers played for the Braves from 2016 to '20 after spending seven seasons with the White Sox.
Abreu, Dozier exit game after nasty collision
Chicago White Sox first baseman Jose Abreu and Kansas City Royals third baseman Hunter Dozier both left Game 1 of Friday's doubleheader after they collided in the second inning.
Cubs activate Arrieta, Hoerner from IL for Tigers
The Chicago Cubs have activated pitcher Jake Arrieta and infielder Nico Hoerner from the 10-day injured list.
Phillies' Realmuto back from COVID IL after 1 day
Philadelphia Phillies catcher J.T. Realmuto is back in the lineup one day after being placed on the COVID-19-related injured list.
Five more MLB teams can relax virus protocols
Five more major league teams are allowed to relax coronavirus protocols after 85% of their players and other on-field personnel completed vaccination for COVID-19, raising the total to 12 of the 30 clubs.
3-year evolution of American sports betting: From taboo to revenue
Ads, media coverage and pingpong -- the sports gambling industry is booming since the Supreme Court decision allowing for its expansion.
Why the White Sox are MLB's most interesting (and best) team
From a rookie with a burger named in his honor to a manager everyone loves to scrutinize, the South Side of Chicago is home to this season's most intriguing club.
M's Gilbert shaky, but 'feel like I belong here'
Mariners right-hander Logan Gilbert, who made his MLB debut along with Jarred Kelenic on Thursday night, struggled on the mound but said, "I definitely feel like I belong here."
Torres is Yankees' 8th confirmed COVID-19 case
The Yankees placed Gleyber Torres on the COVID-19 injured list after the shortstop tested positive for the coronavirus for the second time in less than a year.
Pujols officially released, becomes free agent
Albert Pujols cleared waivers and was released by the Angels on Thursday, one week after being designated for assignment.
Touted prospects Kelenic, Gilbert debut for M's
Jarred Kelenic and Logan Gilbert are making their MLB debuts for the Mariners on Thursday night.
Target pauses sales of popular sports cards
Retail store Target released a statement this week stating it will temporarily pause sales of NFL, NBA, MLB and Pokémon cards out of caution for its employees and customers.
Yanks' Torres tests positive again for COVID, to IL
The Yankees have placed Gleyber Torres on the COVID-19 injured list after the shortstop tested positive for the coronavirus for the second time in less than a year.
Braves' Acuna hurts ankle, avoids serious injury
Ronald Acuna Jr. suffered a left ankle injury against Toronto, but X-rays were negative and the Braves' star outfielder will be reevaluated Friday.
ESPN extends deal to air MLB games through '28
ESPN and Major League Baseball announced a seven-year contract extension Thursday that will see the network carry 30 regular-season games per year plus wild-card games.
Brewers' Burnes sets record with K's vs. Cards
The Brewers' Corbin Burnes set the major league record for strikeouts without issuing a walk to start a season with 52 when he struck out the Cardinals' Harrison Bader on Thursday.
Sources: Yanks holding Torres out for 2nd game
Yankees shortstop Gleyber Torres will not play in Thursday's series finale against the Rays, sources told ESPN.
Braves star Acuna leaves game with ankle injury
Braves star Ronald Acuna Jr. left Thursday's game against the Blue Jays because of an apparent injury to his left ankle.