Major League Baseball

Dodgers to hold Ohtani (biceps) out Sat. after exit

Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani threw a season-high 110 pitches against the Padres before exiting in the seventh inning when his right biceps tightened up on a swing. He will be held out of the lineup Saturday to afford him some extra recovery time.

Chapman sets career record for K's by reliever

Red Sox left-hander Aroldis Chapman passed Hoyt Wilhelm as the major leagues' all-time leader in strikeouts by a reliever, reaching 1,364 for his career.

Astros option struggling OF Meyers to Triple-A

The Astros optioned struggling outfielder Jake Meyers to Triple-A Sugar Land in one of four roster moves made before Saturday's game against the Rays.

Twins RHP Matthews exits game with foot injury

Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Zebby Matthews left Saturday's game against the New York Yankees because of a right foot laceration in the fifth inning.

Junis (hip) to IL as part of Rangers bullpen moves

The Texas Rangers have swapped right-handed relievers on the 15-day injured list.

Mariners put J-Rod on 7-day IL with concussion

Mariners outfielder Julio Rodriguez, who left Thursday night's game after taking a throw to the back of the helmet, was placed on the seven-day injured list with a concussion.

Yanks place Rodón on IL with elbow inflammation

The Yankees have placed left-hander Carlos Rodón on the 15-day injured list because of elbow inflammation.

Trout eyes Angels return next week ahead of ASG

Mike Trout believes he can return from a hamstring injury for the Angels next week, giving him enough time to be ready for the All-Star Game in Philadelphia this month.

📊 Power Ranks: Rays, Marlins bring Florida heat

Tampa Bay knocks New York out of the AL's top spot and Miami cracks the top 10 in Week 14.