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Brewers place RHP Chacin on IL, to recall Nelson

TEst 4 June 2, 2019 - 12:37pm
The Brewers have placed struggling starter Jhoulys Chacin on the injured list with a strained lower back, paving the way for Jimmy Nelson's return to the majors.

How Joey Cora pulled Alex along after their father died

TEst 4 June 2, 2019 - 9:36am
The Red Sox manager didn't just follow the path his older brother blazed to the big leagues -- he also received the guidance he needed.

Rangers' Gallo placed on IL following early exit

TEst 4 June 2, 2019 - 9:36am
Joey Gallo is on the injured list after oblique tightness flared up multiple times during Saturday's game.

'Release the Kraken!' How Gary Sanchez is making 2019 his year

TEst 4 June 2, 2019 - 12:53am
Ripping his 18th home run one-handed was just the latest feat for the bopping backstop who is leading a Yankees' surge in the standings.

Rangers' Gallo exits with oblique injury, has MRI

TEst 4 June 1, 2019 - 6:52pm
Joey Gallo initially felt tightness in his left oblique while playing in the outfield and then again on a check swing during a plate appearance.

Athletics slugger Davis returns from IL vs. Astros

TEst 4 June 1, 2019 - 6:52pm
Khris Davis went on the injured list May 24 because of a bruised left hip and oblique muscle.

Rangers' Gallo exits game with oblique injury

TEst 4 June 1, 2019 - 3:51pm
Joey Gallo initially felt tightness in his left oblique playing in the outfield and then again on a check swing during a plate appearance.

Anarchy, ingenuity and a lot to gain: How one team could blow up MLB draft

TEst 4 June 1, 2019 - 12:51pm
We lay out a big-dollar, high-reward plan to exploit the process, score the most talented class in history and change the sport forever. One question remains: Would it actually work?

Source: Phillies, Mariners discuss Bruce trade

TEst 4 June 1, 2019 - 12:51pm
The Phillies are in discussions with the Mariners concerning a deal for veteran Jay Bruce, who has 14 home runs and 28 RBIs this season, a source told ESPN's Jeff Passan.

Brewers moving Gonzalez to IL with arm fatigue

TEst 4 June 1, 2019 - 12:51pm
Gio Gonzalez, who has made six starts this season for the Brewers, is going on the 10-day injured list due to arm fatigue.

Red Sox place Pearce on IL with low back strain

TEst 4 June 1, 2019 - 9:51am
Steve Pearce, who was removed from Friday's game against the Yankees after fouling out in the second inning, has been put on the 10-day IL with a low back strain.

Homer-happy: MLB-record 1,135 HRs hit in May

TEst 4 June 1, 2019 - 12:34am
Forty more home runs were slugged Friday, the last day of the month, bringing the final tally for May to 1,135 home runs, easily breaking the major league record that was set in August 2017.

Maddon critical of plate umpire Laz Diaz after loss

TEst 4 June 1, 2019 - 12:34am
Joe Maddon wasn't pleased with plate umpire Laz Diaz after his Cubs dropped a 2-1 decision to the Cardinals in 10 innings Friday, saying a missed call by Diaz on a 3-2 pitch in the bottom of the 10th factored into the outcome.

Homer rate hits monthly high with 1,120 in May

TEst 4 May 31, 2019 - 9:34pm
Toronto's Vladimir Guerrero Jr. went deep in the eighth inning at Colorado on Friday, the final day of the month, to set the record with the 1,120th homer in May.

Bell's 94 TB most in May since Willie Mays in '58

TEst 4 May 31, 2019 - 9:34pm
Josh Bell finished off his historic May with two more hits, Starling Marte added three hits and scored three times and the Pittsburgh Pirates pounced on struggling Milwaukee starter Jhoulys Chacin in a 9-4 victory Friday night.

Correa: Knew something was wrong after 'crack'

TEst 4 May 31, 2019 - 6:33pm
Astros star Carlos Correa said he heard a "crack" when his masseuse pressed on his right side and figured "something was not right" when it hurt to breathe and while he was walking.

Cubs' Almora wants change after foul ball hits girl

TEst 4 May 31, 2019 - 6:33pm
Albert Almora Jr. said he wants MLB to do whatever it takes to make sure no child is in danger of getting hit by a foul ball.

Rockies demote '18 Cy Young contender Freeland

TEst 4 May 31, 2019 - 6:33pm
After a stellar 2018 campaign, Freeland has struggled this season, leading the NL in home runs given up and earned runs.

D-backs' Weaver (elbow) to miss extended time

TEst 4 May 31, 2019 - 6:33pm
Diamondbacks right-hander Luke Weaver will miss extended time after being place on the injured list Friday due to a mild sprain of the ulnar collateral ligament in his pitching elbow along with a mild flexor pronator strain.

Cards place Molina on IL due to thumb injury

TEst 4 May 31, 2019 - 3:33pm
The Cardinals placed catcher Yadier Molina on the injured list retroactive to Wednesday due to a strained right thumb tendon. Molina suffered the injury last Saturday, but tried playing through the injury.

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