Major League Baseball

Pitcher, surgery pioneer Tommy John dies at 83

Former major league pitcher Tommy John, the namesake behind the pioneering elbow surgery that prolonged his career for 14 more years, has died at the age of 83.

Short-handed A's put Soderstrom on injured list

The Athletics, already playing without Nick Kurtz and Shea Langeliers, lost another slugger when they placed Tyler Soderstrom, 24, who is batting .245 with 19 homers and 56 RBIs in 109 games, on the 10-day injured list Sunday with a left hip impingement.

Pirates skip Skenes start to rest struggling ace

The Pirates will move Paul Skenes' next scheduled start back three days, giving the struggling ace extra rest amid the worst stretch of his major league career.

Red Sox put Yoshida on IL with hamstring strain

The Red Sox have placed Masataka Yoshida on the 10-day injured list because of a left hamstring strain.

Bellinger to begin rehab stint, targets weekend

Outfielder Cody Bellinger, who hasn't played since July 26 due to a hamstring injury, will begin a rehab assignment Tuesday and could rejoin the Yankees next weekend.

D-backs' Arenado exits with trunk discomfort

Diamondbacks third baseman Nolan Arenado left Sunday's game with left trunk discomfort after pulling up while running out a grounder in the fourth inning.

Cabrera rejoins Cubs' reinforced starting rotation

The Cubs have activated Edward Cabrera from the injured list in time for the right-hander to start against the Cardinals.

Braves recall lefty Kerr after DFA for LHP Young

The Braves have recalled left-handed reliever Ray Kerr and designated Danny Young for assignment.

😆 Mets troll Jayden Daniels over No. 5 dispute

The team is the latest to poke fun at Daniels over his jersey number dispute with his alma mater, LSU.