Major League Baseball

Cubs' Steele to have elbow surgery, done for '25

Cubs pitcher Justin Steele, who went on the IL last week after feeling discomfort in his left elbow, will undergo season-ending surgery, manager Craig Counsell said.

Yanks' Stroman gets injection for inflamed knee

Yankees pitcher Marcus Stroman, who was placed on the injured list Saturday, had a cortisone shot to treat swelling in his inflamed left knee.

Twins unveil Mauer statue outside Target Field

The Twins unveiled a bronze statue of Hall of Fame catcher Joe Mauer at Target Field on Sunday.

Royals' Ragans fights hamstring cramping in win

The Royals' Cole Ragans managed to pitch through a left hamstring cramp for 7⅔ innings and get his first win this season.

Red Sox call up Fulmer in Tommy John return

Former AL Rookie of the Year Michael Fulmer, returning from Tommy John surgery, was brought up from the minor leagues by the Red Sox.

Guardians' Clase on slow start: 'I am human'

Emmanuel Clase's struggles in the first weeks of this season have seemingly alarmed everyone but the All-Star closer and his Guardians teammates.

Ranking the 12 true aces in the game

Who is the sport's most dominant pitcher right now? We rank the elite.