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