Major League Baseball

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.

Jays' Bieber walks 6 in 1st inning vs. Nationals

Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Shane Bieber, a former Cy Young Award winner, issued walks to six of the nine batters he faced Tuesday night, including three with the bases loaded, before departing after two-thirds of an inning against the Washington Nationals.

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.

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.

New audio sheds light on Ohtani interpreter case

Shohei Ohtani's former interpreter initially told a reporter that the Dodgers slugger had agreed to cover his massive gambling debt but reversed course less than 24 hours later, according to newly released audio.

Brewers 1B Bauers has broken toe, out vs. Giants

Milwaukee Brewers veteran first baseman Jake Bauers, 30, who fouled a ball off his foot on Monday night, has a broken big toe on his right foot and was not in the lineup for Tuesday's game against the San Francisco Giants at Oracle Park.

Mariners activate Refsnyder from IL, DFA Kennedy

The Mariners reinstated outfielder Rob Refsnyder from the 10-day injured list on Tuesday ahead of a three-game series against the Dodgers.

⚾ 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.