Major League Baseball

Dodgers downplay Ohtani injury after early exit

Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani exited in the seventh inning of Thursday's win at Pittsburgh with knee inflammation, but manager Dave Roberts said the move was precautionary.

Skubal rejoins Tigers' rotation Sat. vs. Guardians

Tarik Skubal will start Saturday's game against the Guardians, as the ace left-hander rejoins the Tigers less than six weeks after elbow surgery.

Chapman: If Yanks want me, GM should apologize

If the Yankees were to acquire Red Sox closer Aroldis Chapman, he would like New York GM Brian Cashman to apologize to him for how his previous stint with the team ended.

Red Sox prez: Breslow safe amid 'awful' season

Red Sox president Sam Kennedy called the team's play this season "embarrassing and unacceptable," but said there's been no consideration of removing Craig Breslow from his role as chief baseball officer.

Phils add OF depth, acquire Hill from White Sox

The Phillies, seeking outfield depth after Adolis Garcia left Wednesday's game because of a shoulder injury, acquired Derek Hill in a trade with the White Sox.

Ohtani rues non-challenge as L.A. blows big lead

Shohei Ohtani cruised through the first six innings Wednesday before things unraveled in the seventh, including a missed ABS challenge that helped the Pirates rally and set the stage for a 9-8 win over the Dodgers.

Pirates' Cruz lands on IL with broken left hand

Pirates outfielder Oneil Cruz went on the 10-day injured list Wednesday after tests revealed non-displaced fractures between his ring finger and his pinkie.

Jays' Scherzer reaches 3,500 career strikeouts

Blue Jays pitcher Max Scherzer reached 3,500 strikeouts when he caught Phillies slugger Kyle Schwarber looking at an 86 mph changeup to begin the game Wednesday night.

👀 Examining how a salary cap could work in MLB

We examine how caps function in other pro sports to find out what it means for baseball's ongoing CBA negotiations.