Major League Baseball

Ohtani, Freeman lead Dodgers' 4 All-Star starters

Shohei Ohtani will be joined by three Los Angeles teammates in the NL's starting lineup, while the Dodgers, Braves and Phillies will each send five players to the July 14 All-Star Game.

Rockies place Sugano, 36, on IL with back spasms

Veteran right-hander Tomoyuki Sugano, 36, who was slated to start on Saturday night for Colorado against the San Francisco Giants at Coors Field, was instead placed on the 15-day injured list due to back spasms by the Rockies.

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.

Cubs DFA struggling Wilson, sign RHP Woodford

The Chicago Cubs signed right-hander Jake Woodford to a one-year major league contract before the rain-delayed game against the St. Louis Cardinals.

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.

📊 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.