Major League Baseball

Ex-MLBers Dotel, Blanco die in nightclub tragedy

Former major leaguers Octavio Dotel and Tony Blanco were among the more than 90 people who died after the roof of a nightclub collapsed in the Dominican Republic early Tuesday.

Pads' Merrill lands on IL week after $135M deal

All-Star center fielder Jackson Merrill landed on the injured list Tuesday, a week after finalizing a $135 million, nine-year deal with the San Diego Padres.

Orioles' Eflin (lat) gets MRI, will be put on IL

Baltimore Orioles veteran starter Zach Eflin, 30, will be placed on the injured list and shut down for at least a week with a low-grade lat strain, manager Brandon Hyde said after his club's 4-3 loss to the Arizona Diamondbacks on Tuesday at Chase Field.

Skenes ships career-worst 5 runs in loss to Cards

Paul Skenes might still be relatively new in the major leagues, but the Pittsburgh Pirates star isn't new to baseball and he won't be sweating a shaky start Tuesday night in which he gave up a career-worst five runs to the St. Louis Cardinals.

Twins' Lopez exits start; MRI set on hamstring

Twins ace Pablo Lopez was pulled in the fifth inning of Tuesday's start against the Royals because of what the team called a "very mild" hamstring strain.

M's Robles out at least 12 weeks, possibly season

Mariners outfielder Victor Robles has a small fracture in his left shoulder and will miss at least 12 weeks -- and potentially the entire season if he needs surgery.

Roberts: Ohtani in 'good place' in elbow rehab

Dodgers manager Dave Roberts says has not detected anxiety or frustration from Shohei Ohtani as the two-way star goes through the rehabilitation process as a pitcher from his second elbow operation.

Braves add to bullpen depth with Astros' Montero

The Braves added to their bullpen depth Tuesday night by acquiring right-hander Rafael Montero from the Astros along with $7.7 million that will cover just over 70% of his remaining salary.

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