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Inside Minor League Baseball's experimental rules: Oversize bases, robot umps and moving the mound
Here's how everything MLB is trying out at a ballpark near you will impact 2021 -- and the future of the sport -- as a new minor league season begins.
White Sox CF Robert (hip flexor) out 12-16 weeks
The White Sox are still determining whether to surgically repair Luis Robert's torn hip flexor or let it heal naturally.
Dodgers lose May for season due to TJ surgery
Dustin May's season-ending Tommy John surgery leaves a once-stacked Dodgers rotation down to four starting pitchers -- Clayton Kershaw, Walker Buehler, Trevor Bauer and Julio Urias.
HOF accepts Alomar's resignation from board
The Baseball Hall of Fame has accepted Roberto Alomar's resignation from the board of directors in the wake of an allegation of sexual misconduct.
Schmidt named interim GM of rebuilding Rockies
Bill Schmidt, who has been with the Colorado Rockies in several roles for nearly 22 years, was named interim general manager Monday for the rest of the season.
Marlins' Campbell suspended 80 games for PEDs
After an 80-game suspension that is effective immediately was announced, Miami Marlins rookie right-hander Paul Campbell said he never knowingly ingested the anabolic steroid that he tested positive for.
Yelich, Cain rejoin Brewers for opener vs. Phillies
The Brewers have activated outfielders Christian Yelich and Lorenzo Cain from the 10-day injured list, and both are in the lineup for Monday night's game against the Phillies.
Angels' Ohtani scratched from start against Rays
The Angels have scratched Shohei Ohtani from his scheduled start Monday night against the Rays. Jose Quintana will get the nod in his place.
Amber Sabathia, CC's wife, now a baseball agent
Amber Sabathia, wife of former MLB pitcher CC Sabathia, has joined the business side of sports by becoming a baseball agent
Overturned HR, suspension headline Phils' loss
In a game in which their suspended reliever allowed three runs, the Phillies endured a critical, overturned home run call during a dramatic 8-7 loss to the Mets on Sunday night.
Frustrated Phillies falter after overturned homer
In a game in which their suspended reliever allowed three runs, the Phillies endured a critical, overturned home run call during a dramatic 8-7 loss to the Mets on Sunday night.
Grand slams from Beaty, Pollock power Dodgers
A.J. Pollock homered twice and doubled while Matt Beaty had four hits in a dazzling display of power, lifting the Dodgers to a win in the series finale vs. the Brewers on Sunday.
La Russa: White Sox OF Robert (hip) to go on IL
White Sox outfielder Luis Robert is headed to the injured list because of a strained right hip flexor, suffered when he fell to the ground while beating out an infield single in the first inning Sunday vs. the Indians.
Scherzer tosses CG, rushes to join wife for birth
Max Scherzer tossed a five-hitter to lead the Nationals over the Marlins, then hustled out of Nationals Park after a game that took only 2 hours, 37 minutes, hurrying to be with wife Erica for the birth of their third child on Sunday night.
A's Luzardo breaks pinkie playing video game
Athletics left-hander Jesus Luzardo suffered a hairline fracture in the pinkie of his throwing hand while playing a video game before his start Saturday, manager Bob Melvin told reporters.
Phillies RP Alvarado suspended for 'inciting' Mets
Phillies veteran reliever Jose Alvarado was suspended three games, Major League Baseball said on Sunday, for his role in a benches-clearing eighth-inning incident Friday against the Mets in Philadelphia.
White Sox lose Robert to a right hip flexor strain
Chicago White Sox outfielder Luis Robert fell to the ground after beating out an infield single in the first inning Sunday vs. the Cleveland Indians, and left the game with a strained right hip flexor.
Nottingham hits 2 HRs after return to Brewers
Brewers catcher Jacob Nottingham hit a pair of home runs after rejoining the team in a trade a little over a week after it placed him on waivers.
Yankees' Kluber Ks 10 to earn 100th career win
Corey Kluber handcuffed Detroit batters to gain his 100th career win with his most dominant performance since 2018, and the Yankees beat the Tigers 2-0 Sunday to complete their first series sweep this season and get back to .500.
A's Luzardo breaks hand playing video game
Athletics left-hander Jesus Luzardo suffered a hairline fracture in the pinkie of his throwing hand while playing a video game before his start Saturday, manager Bob Melvin told reporters.