Major League Baseball

Skubal says he's symptom-free since surgery

Less than two weeks after having surgery to remove a loose body from his elbow, Tigers ace Tarik Skubal is already freely throwing bullpen sessions.

Urshela, 34, retires after 10 seasons with 8 teams

Infielder Gio Urshela, 34, who had a three-year stint with the New York Yankees and played for Colombia in March's World Baseball Classic, has decided to retire after 10 big league seasons with eight different teams, he announced Monday on social media.

15-4 under Mattingly, Phils surge over .500 mark

The resurgent Phillies improved to 15-4 since interim manager Don Mattingly took over, and they also shot over the .500 mark, at 24-23, for the first time since April 7 as Philadelphia beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 6-0, completing a three-game sweep Sunday.

Mariners top prospect Emerson makes MLB debut

Mariners infielder Colt Emerson, the No. 6-ranked overall prospect, made his major league debut in Sunday's loss to the Padres.

Ailing Astros lose Altuve to IL with oblique strain

Astros second baseman Jose Altuve has a left oblique strain and will be placed on the injured list, manager Joe Espada said.

Rangers' Seager (back) still sidelined, has MRI

Rangers All-Star shortstop Corey Seager was out of the lineup for a second straight game Sunday against the Astros because of back spasms.

Dodgers send Dreyer to IL, land Lauer from Jays

The Los Angeles Dodgers shook up their bullpen Sunday, placing left-hander Jack Dreyer, 27, on the injured list with with left shoulder discomfort, while also acquiring left-hander Eric Lauer, 30, from the Toronto Blue Jays in a trade for cash.

⚾ MLB mock draft: 1st-round projections, intel

Starting with an intriguing decision at the top of the board, here's how the first 40 picks of this July's draft could play out.