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.

Dodgers place starter Wrobleski on injured list

Justin Wrobleski, a 26-year-old left-hander who is 11-5 with a 3.56 ERA, was placed on the injured list Sunday with what the Los Angeles Dodgers are calling forearm inflammation, prompting reliever Kyle Hurt to be called up to take his spot on the roster.

Counsell: Swanson headed to IL after Cubs' loss

Shortstop Dansby Swanson left Sunday's 11-4 loss to the St. Louis Cardinals with left side discomfort after an awkward swing-and-miss in the bottom of the third inning, and will be placed on the injured list, Chicago Cubs manager Craig Counsell said.

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.

Guardians' DeLauter exits with hamstring tightness

Guardians rookie outfielder Chase DeLauter was taken out before the third inning of Sunday's game against the Padres because of mild left hamstring tightness.

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.

😆 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.