Major League Baseball

Ohtani's mound return still up in air for Dodgers

While the Dodgers -- including Enrique Hernandez, Edwin Diaz, Blake Snell, Will Smith and Tyler Gasnow -- continue to get healthier, the mound return of Shohei Ohtani remains in question.

Bieber, former Cy Young winner, walks six in 1st

Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Shane Bieber, a former Cy Young Award winner, issued walks to six of the nine batters he faced Tuesday, including three with the bases full, before exiting after two-thirds of an inning in an 8-6 loss to the Washington Nationals.

Harper says Phillies 'need some help' at deadline

With the Phillies now 3-8 since the All-Star break, Bryce Harper was blunt when asked if the team needs reinforcements as Monday's trade deadline approaches.

Mead fractured wrist in Red Sox debut, test shows

Follow-up tests Tuesday on new Red Sox INF Curtis Mead revealed a fractured left wrist.

Twins OF Buxton exits win because of sore hip

Twins outfielder Byron Buxton reaggravated a hip injury and left in the fifth inning of Minnesota's 3-2 victory over the Royals on Tuesday.

Giants' Schmitt to IL as MRI shows torn meniscus

Giants infielder Casey Schmitt underwent an MRI that revealed a torn meniscus in his left knee, and the team said there is no timetable for his return.

Tigers' Skubal set to start Wed. as deadline nears

With the Aug. 3 trade deadline quickly approaching, Tigers manager A.J. Hinch confirmed Tuesday that ace Tarik Skubal is still scheduled to start Wednesday against the Orioles.

Vlad Jr. exits Jays' loss with hamstring tightness

Blue Jays first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr. left Tuesday night's 8-6 loss to the Nationals with right hamstring tightness.

⚾ Trade deadline plans for four NL contenders

Will Milwaukee finally go big? Is Atlanta all-in? Here's what to know about the deadline needs of the NL powerhouses chasing the Dodgers.