Major League Baseball

Freeman grateful for IL: 'Best I've felt' since injury

Dodgers first baseman Freddie Freeman admitted he might have needed his brief stint on the injured list, saying he returned Friday feeling "the best I've felt" since he got hurt.

Cubs' Steele to get 2nd opinion on injured elbow

Cubs left-hander Justin Steele will seek a second opinion on his injured left elbow, manager Craig Counsell said.

Stroman rocked, then hits hospital for knee tests

Marcus Stroman went to a hospital for tests on his left knee after he gave up five runs before getting chased in the first inning of a 9-1 loss to the Giants.

Boone on rainy night: Probably 'worst' we've seen

Yankees manager Aaron Boone called the conditions for Friday night's game in New York against the Giants "probably the worst" he's experienced.

Nearing return, Strider to join Braves in Tampa

Braves ace Spencer Strider, coming off a dominant 13-strikeout rehab appearance, will join the team for its weekend series at Tampa Bay.

Padres' Cronenworth latest to IL with rib fracture

The depleted Padres placed infielder Jake Cronenworth on the 10-day injured list on Friday with a right rib fracture.

2B Winn exits Cards' win with lower back spasms

Cardinals second baseman Masyn Winn left Friday night's game against the Phillies because of lower back spasms.

Twins place RHP Lopez (hamstring) on 15-day IL

The Minnesota Twins placed pitcher Pablo López on the 15-day injured list Friday with a strained right hamstring.

Winners, losers after Vlad Jr.'s megadeal

Toronto finally locked up the face of its franchise. Here's what the deal means for Vlad Jr., the Jays and MLB.