MLB News
MLBPA calls to preserve current system of draft
After MLB proposed cutting the draft from 20 to 12 rounds, slashing amateur signing bonuses by more than $150 million and preventing high schoolers from entering, the MLBPA called to preserve the current system while opening more doors to younger players.
Rangers' fireballing draft pick needs TJ surgery
Brody Bumila, the 18-year-old third-round pick of the Rangers who regularly runs his fastball over 100 mph, said he'll need Tommy John surgery to repair his left UCL.
Cubs' Thornton avoids heel fracture, credits cleats
Cubs reliever Trent Thornton is day-to-day with a bruised left heel after he was struck by a comebacker in the 10th inning Monday. He credited his Mizuno cleats with helping him avoid serious injury.
A's Kuroda-Grauer to IL after emergency surgery
The Athletics placed rookie infielder Joshua Kuroda-Grauer on the 10-day injured list Tuesday following emergency surgery for a ruptured testicle caused by a foul ball the night before.
Tigers righty Flaherty hits IL with inflammation
The Detroit Tigers placed right-hander Jack Flaherty on the 15-day injured list on Tuesday with right flexor inflammation.
Durbin's blast extends Red Sox win streak to 14
Caleb Durbin hit a tiebreaking homer over the Green Monster with two outs in the eighth inning, and the Red Sox extended the second-longest winning streak in club history to 14 games, beating Baltimore 6-5 on Monday night.
White Sox's Teel (ankle) could miss 6-12 weeks
White Sox catcher Kyle Teel is expected to miss a significant amount of time after being placed on the 10-day injured list Tuesday because of a high ankle sprain.
Brewers monitoring Miz workload after layoff
Jacob Misiorowski worked just four innings in the Brewers' win over the Mets on Monday, his first appearance since July 7.
📈 Top 10 prospect rankings for all 30 teams
Who is rising and falling in every major league farm system after the MLB draft? Kiley McDaniel digs in.