Major League Baseball

Boone to mull Yanks' closer as Williams flops again

Devin Williams' continued struggles in the ninth prompted Yankees manager Aaron Boone to say "we'll see" when asked if the team would consider making a switch at closer.

Skenes deals best 'stuff' to shut down Dodgers

Paul Skenes outdueled Yoshinobu Yamamoto, striking out nine in 6⅓ scoreless innings to lead the Pirates to a 3-0 win Friday night.

Pham suspended 1 game for gesture toward fans

Major League Baseball issued a one-game suspension to Pirates outfielder Tommy Pham for what it described as "inappropriate actions towards fans" in a game at Angel Stadium on Wednesday.

Mariners' ace Gilbert exits with forearm tightness

Mariners All-Star pitcher Logan Gilbert left his start against the Marlins on Friday after three perfect innings because of right forearm tightness.

Snell's MRI shows no damage; return still TBD

An MRI exam on the left shoulder of Los Angeles Dodgers left-hander Blake Snell revealed no structural damage, manager Dave Roberts said Friday.

Scherzer throws off mound as rehab progresses

Max Scherzer threw 27 pitches off the mound Friday in what Blue Jays manager John Schneider called a step in the right direction.

Twins' Keaschall IL-bound with forearm fracture

Twins rookie infielder Luke Keaschall is headed to the injured list due to a nondisplaced fracture in his right forearm.

Way-too-early trade deadline preview

From major league stars like Sandy Alcantara to up-and-coming prospects, here's who could be on the trade block come July.