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Giants' Moronta exits game after writhing in pain
Giants right-handed reliever Reyes Moronta left Saturday night's game against the Padres after falling off the mound and writhing in pain after throwing a 98-mph fastball on his third pitch in the sixth inning.
Zobrist added to Cubs roster for stretch run
Ben Zobrist, who has been out since May 8 while going through a divorce, was activated from the restricted list to help with the Cubs' postseason push.
Twins break MLB record with 268th HR of season
The Twins hit six home runs Saturday against the Tigers to reach 268 on the season, breaking the MLB record for home runs in a single season.
Rays reschedule O's game because of hurricane
The Tampa Bay Rays and Baltimore Orioles will play a single-admission doubleheader Tuesday with Hurricane Dorian looming.
Indians lose outfielder Naquin to torn right ACL
Indians outfielder Tyler Naquin has a torn ACL in his right knee after crashing into the wall on a home-run robbery in Friday's game.
A's lefty Manaea to make season debut Sunday
Sean Manaea is scheduled to start Sunday for the Oakland Athletics at Yankee Stadium, making his season debut after recovering from left shoulder surgery.
Yanks put Sabathia back on IL with knee issue
Yankees left-hander CC Sabathia landed back on the injured list Saturday with knee inflammation.
Castillo, Dotel cleared of Dominican drug-ring ties
Former major leaguers Luis Castillo and Octavio Dotel have been cleared in an investigation of drug trafficking in the Dominican Republic, Attorney General Jean Alain Rodríguez announced Friday. Dotel still faces unrelated illegal weapons charges.
Sabathia (knee) exits, wants to pitch again in '19
Yankees lefty CC Sabathia said he will have his knee drained after leaving Friday's start against the A's with right knee soreness, adding that he hopes to be able to pitch again this season.
Coroner: Opioids and alcohol in Skaggs' system
A medical examiner has ruled that Los Angeles Angels pitcher Tyler Skaggs died from an accidental overdose of drugs and alcohol. Skaggs was found dead in his hotel room July 1 before the start of a series against the Rangers.
Dodgers place Muncy on IL with wrist fracture
Dodgers infielder Max Muncy has been placed on the 10-day injured list because of a broken right wrist.
Indians' Naquin leaves after spraining right knee
Indians left fielder Tyler Naquin suffered a sprained right knee during Friday night's game at Tampa Bay. He was injured making a catch in the bottom of the fifth inning.
Coroner: Skaggs died of accidental overdose
A medical examiner has ruled that Los Angeles Angels pitcher Tyler Skaggs died from an accidental overdose of drugs and alcohol. Skaggs was found dead in his hotel room July 1 before the start of a series against the Rangers.
Royals sold to K.C. businessman, investors group
The Royals said in a statement the sale of the team to a local businessman and a group of investors is pending customary approval from Major League Baseball.
Yankees set IL record after shelving 3B Urshela
First baseman Luke Voit was activated off the injured list in a corresponding move.
Ex-Met Backman charged with domestic violence
Former Mets second baseman Wally Backman, who now manages the Long Island Ducks, an independent team in the Atlantic League, was arrested Friday morning and charged with domestic violence in Riverhead, New York.
Tigers minor leaguer hospitalized after accident
Detroit Tigers minor league catcher Chace Numata was involved in an accident Friday morning and has been hospitalized.
Yankees place Urshela on IL, activate 1B Voit
Yankees infielder Gio Urshela, who is in a heated race for the AL batting title but needs at-bats to qualify, has been put on the injured list with a groin injury.
A for average: D-backs set record for being OK
The Arizona Diamondbacks are amazing at being average: They've been within two games of .500 for more than two months.
MLB Weekend Watch: Sizing up clashes with wild-card implications
With Labor Day upon us, the postseason chase is on, with contenders matching up in both leagues. Who will have the upper hand?