Major League Baseball

Judge says rib originally fractured on dive in April

Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge said the stress fracture in his right rib stems from him diving for a ball in late April.

Cubs not focused on trade deadline, Hoyer says

Cubs president of baseball operations Jed Hoyer called the trade deadline "the furthest thing from my mind," while also acknowledging the organization's needs if the Cubs are in the race at that time.

Rangers activate SS Seager, OF Langford off IL

The Rangers have activated SS Corey Seager (back) and OF Wyatt Langford (forearm) from the injured list ahead of Friday's series opener against the Guardians.

Reds pitching coach Johnson takes personal leave

Cincinnati Reds pitching coach Derek Johnson is taking a leave of absence from the team because of personal reasons.

Cards' Nootbaar to make season debut vs. Reds

St. Louis outfielder Lars Nootbaar was activated from the 60-day injured list in time to make his season debut in left field as the Cardinals begin a weekend series against the Cincinnati Reds.

Brewers place Hall on IL; RHP Woodford DFA'd

Brewers left-hander DL Hall went on the injured list and right-hander Jake Woodford was designated for assignment as part of a bullpen shakeup to start a six-game trip.

Muncy, Vargas sore, but OK after 'terrible' collision

Arizona Diamondbacks first baseman Ildemaro Vargas and Los Angeles Dodgers third baseman Max Muncy both left Thursday's game following a violent collision at first base.

🗣️ CBA talks: Takeaways from owners meetings

Here's the latest on baseball's labor negotiations from MLB HQ in New York.