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'Right decision': Kershaw still good with removal
One day after he was pulled with six outs remaining in a perfect game, Clayton Kershaw said "I felt like that was the right call for my personal health, the best interest of the team and me being ready in October."
Rangers reliever Santana goes on COVID-19 list
Reliever Dennis Santana was placed on the COVID-19 injured list after he arrived at the ballpark with symptoms before Thursday night's game.
Pads' Snell to IL; prospect Gore to make debut
Top Padres pitching prospect MacKenzie Gore, who struck out 16 batters over 12 innings during spring training, will make his first major league start against Atlanta on Friday. He will take the roster spot of Blake Snell, who is headed to the IL.
Jays' Hernandez heads to IL with oblique injury
Teoscar Hernandez was diagnosed with a left oblique strain and has been placed on the injury list by the Blue Jays. He had gotten off to a hot start this season, hitting .316 with a home run and three RBIs.
Study: Average salary up 5.9% over last year
The average salary in the major leagues rebounded to $4.4 million on Opening Day, boosted by a frenzy of free-agent signings before and after the 99-day lockout, according to a study of baseball contracts by The Associated Press.
Lawsuits allege Dodger Stadium security violence
Three separate lawsuits were filed earlier this week claiming excessive violence by Dodger Stadium security personnel toward the team's fans during the 2021 season.
Pirates sign CF Reynolds to two-year contract
The Pirates and All-Star center fielder Bryan Reynolds have avoided arbitration by reaching a two-year contract.
Source: Pirates, CF Reynolds reach 2-year deal
The Pirates and All-Star center fielder Bryan Reynolds have avoided arbitration by agreeing to a two-year contract, a source familiar with the deal told ESPN.
Where would Cardinals QB Kyler Murray be now in his baseball career?
Had Murray stuck with baseball, the hope was that when the MLB season started last week, he would have been the starting center fielder in Oakland.
MLB Power Rankings: Which teams have made the biggest jumps since Opening Day?
Here's how all 30 clubs measure up one week into the new season.
Why Jackie Robinson was an even better baseball player than you realize
Robinson's legacy is about so much more than his numbers, but that doesn't mean he was anything less than amazing on the field.
How MLB's only Black double-play combo is passing on Jackie Robinson's legacy
White Sox infielders Tim Anderson and Josh Harrison are showing the importance of No. 42.
Despite gash, Guerrero hits 3 homers in Jays' win
Toronto first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr. shook off a bloody gash on his right ring finger to hit three home runs against the rival Yankees in New York, including two off ace Gerrit Cole in Toronto's 6-4 victory on Wednesday night.
Jays OF Hernandez (side) set for MRI after exit
Toronto pulled Teoscar Hernandez from Wednesday night's win over the Yankees because of left side discomfort.
Mariners put reliever Romo (shoulder) on IL
Seattle put right-hander Sergio Romo on the 10-day injured list Wednesday with right shoulder inflammation.
Dodgers pull Kershaw after perfect 7 in 1-hit win
Clayton Kershaw took a perfect game through seven innings for the Los Angeles Dodgers in his season debut before being pulled, dominating the Minnesota Twins with 13 strikeouts in 21 batters during a 7-0 victory Wednesday.
S.F. coach, Padres' Shildt clear air after incident
Giants first-base coach Antoan Richardson and Padres third-base coach Mike Shildt hugged on the field before their game Wednesday, a day after Richardson was ejected following an incident between the two.
White Sox P Lynn 'ahead of schedule' in recovery
Chicago White Sox right-hander Lance Lynn, who is expected to be sidelined for four to six weeks after having knee surgery this month, said he's "ahead of schedule" in his recovery.
Fenway Park changes: New deck, food, no cash
This year, the most visible of the changes at Fenway Park is a new bar and deck area behind the right field stands.
Sources: MLB, union again extend Bauer's leave
Dodgers pitcher Trevor Bauer, who has not pitched since June 2021, again has had his administrative leave extended by MLB and the players' association through April 22, sources confirmed to ESPN.