Major League Baseball

Dodgers C to debut despite tragedy in Venezuela

The stepmom and sister of Dodgers catcher Eliezer Alfonzo Jr. were found dead as a result of the earthquakes in Venezuela last week, according to reports.

Cautious Buxton leaves Twins' victory due to hip

Twins All-Star center fielder Byron Buxton left Sunday's game against the Yankees following the first inning after aggravating a hip injury.

Chisholm (toe) exits Yankees' loss in 5th inning

Jazz Chisholm Jr. exited the New York Yankees' 6-1 loss to the Minnesota Twins because of right big toe discomfort Sunday, another in a list of concerns riddling a club that has lost nine of 10 games and fallen four games behind first-place Tampa Bay.

Braves LHP Perez hit by Soto liner, likely to IL

Braves left-hander Martín Perez is likely headed to the injured list after he was hit on his left forearm by Juan Soto's line drive in Sunday's 10-9 loss to the Mets.

Brewers' Woodruff (shoulder) put back on IL

Brewers right-hander Brandon Woodruff has gone back on the injured list with inflammation in his throwing shoulder, one day after a drop in velocity led to his early exit from a start against the Diamondbacks.

Guardians' Ramírez (hand) progressing; BP soon

José Ramírez has made steady progress in his recovery from hand surgery, and the Guardians star third baseman will soon start taking batting practice.

📊 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.