Major League Baseball

Bregman hit in face by foul ball while on deck

Cubs third baseman Alex Bregman left Sunday's game against the Cincinnati Reds after being struck in the face by a foul ball while standing in the on-deck circle.

Blue Jays ace Cease undergoes MRI to check shoulder

The Blue Jays have scratched Dylan Cease from his next start as they await the results of an MRI on his pitching shoulder to determine if and when the right-hander will pitch again this season.

Dodgers juggle rotation, hope for Ohtani return during upcoming Pads series

Los Angeles recalled Emmet Sheehan and placed Tarik Skubal on the bereavement list as part of a series of roster moves Sunday, with manager Dave Roberts also expressing hope that Shohei Ohtani will be back in the lineup soon.

AL West-leading Rangers lose versatile Quantrill to lat injury

The Rangers put versatile right-hander Cal Quantrill on the 15-day injured list Sunday, a day after he exited following four batters and 12 pitches because of right lat tightness.

Reds place ace Burns on 15-day IL with groin injury

The Reds have placed right-hander Chase Burns on the 15-day injured list with a right groin strain. A first-time All-Star this season, the 23-year-old went 15-3 with a 2.86 ERA.

Phillies option Kerkering after September struggles

The Phillies optioned reliever Orion Kerkering to Triple-A Lehigh Valley after he posted an 18.69 ERA in his four appearances this month.

Federal prosecutors identify 18 allegedly rigged pitches for Clase trial

Prosecutors identified 18 pitches, including one from a 2024 playoff game, that will be the focus of their case against Guardians closer Emmanuel Clase that is set for trial in November, according to court documents.

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