Major League Baseball

Tigers' Verlander (hamstring) likely out 'weeks'

Tigers veteran right-hander Justin Verlander has a left hamstring strain and likely will be out "weeks," according to manager A.J. Hinch.

Royals' Witt out with mild MCL sprain, avoids IL

Royals shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. was out of the lineup for Friday's game against the Cardinals with a Grade 1 MCL sprain.

Bieber rejoins Jays, 'feeling good,' says manager

Blue Jays right-hander Shane Bieber has rejoined the team and could be activated from the injured list in the next few days, manager John Schneider said.

Chisholm won't wear cup after foul ball to groin

Yankees second baseman Jazz Chisholm Jr. said Friday that he doesn't plan to start wearing a protective cup, one day after getting hit in the groin by a foul ball.

Rangers option 2B Smith just days after return

The Rangers optioned second baseman Josh Smith to Triple-A Round Rock on Friday, just days after his return to the majors from missing 37 games because of injuries and a bout with viral meningitis.

Sources: MLB plan would ban preps, add int'l draft

MLB's proposed changes include cutting amateur signing bonuses by more than $150M, making high school players ineligible for the draft and instituting an international draft.

Angels' Trout suffers hamstring injury, put on IL

Angels center fielder Mike Trout, who is batting .234 with 17 home runs and 36 RBIs this season, has been placed on the injured list with a hamstring injury.

Buxton addresses trade speculation: 'I'm a Twin'

Amid speculation that he could be dealt ahead of the Aug. 3 trade deadline, Minnesota center fielder Byron Buxton reiterated, "I'm a Twin."

⚾ Tom Glavine fears another ugly work stoppage

The union's primary spokesperson the last time baseball lost games to a labor fight sees similar signs of trouble ahead.