Major League Baseball

Judge 0-for-3 as Yanks win in return; 'not happy' about being pulled

Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge, out since May 31, made his long-awaited return from a fractured rib Tuesday against the Rockies, going 0-for-3 with two strikeouts and a fly out before being removed in the sixth inning of New York's 5-3 win.

Diamondbacks outlast Royals in Burnes' return from TJ surgery

Corbin Burnes made his return after a 15-month recovery from Tommy John surgery to help the Diamondbacks beat the Royals 5-3 in 11 innings on Tuesday.

Roberts, Dodgers choose to sit Ohtani a day after 0-3 return

Shohei Ohtani was out of the Los Angeles Dodgers' lineup Tuesday, a day after he went 0-for-3 in his return from a four-day break because of nagging injuries, and manager Dave Roberts said he and the training staff have decided to build him up slowly.

Cubs shortstop Dansby Swanson (oblique) nears return to field

Cubs shortstop Dansby Swanson (oblique) is getting close to returning to the field, according to manager Craig Counsell.

Braves P Elder out 3-4 weeks after knee surgery

Braves starting pitcher Bryce Elder had surgery on his right knee on Tuesday and will be out three to four weeks, manager Walt Weiss said.

Rays place SS Walls on IL with hip flexor strain

Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Taylor Walls was placed on the 10-day injured list with a right hip flexor strange on Tuesday.

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