Major League Baseball

Mets' Soto has strained right calf, MRI reveals

New York Mets right fielder Juan Soto was diagnosed with a right calf strain after undergoing an MRI.

Jays' Kirk hits IL with dislocated, fractured thumb

The Blue Jays have placed catcher Alejandro Kirk on the 10-day injured list with a dislocated and broken left thumb.

Brewers' Frelick (tightness) exits early vs. Royals

Brewers right fielder Sal Frelick exited the second game of Saturday's split doubleheader in the fourth inning with left side tightness.

Ump leaves Marlins-Yanks after foul ball off mask

Plate umpire Ron Kulpa left Saturday's game between the Miami Marlins and New York Yankees with two outs in the fourth inning after taking a foul ball off his mask.

Dodgers' Betts exits in 1st inning with back pain

Dodgers star Mookie Betts left Saturday's game at Washington after the top of the first inning because of right lower back pain.

Brewers' 'rally tortoise' replaces pocket pancakes

The Milwaukee Brewers have inherited a "rally tortoise" after manager Pat Murphy had his "pocket pancakes" banned by a local reporter.

Tigers vet Verlander on 15-day IL with hip injury

Justin Verlander's season home debut with the Tigers was put on hold after the veteran was placed on the 15-day IL with hip inflammation.

'Difference-maker': Griffin dazzles in Pirates debut

Pittsburgh Pirates shortstop Konnor Griffin made his major league debut and hit an RBI double as Pittsburgh beat the Baltimore Orioles 5-4 in its home opener at PNC Park.

🐦 Remembering Randy Johnson's bird pitch

In 2001, one of baseball's first viral moments played out on a spring training field. Those who were there relive the "Sea of Feathers" game.