MLB

Tigers' Torres exits after slide, may play Sunday

Detroit Tigers second baseman Gleyber Torres left Saturday's 1-0 victory over the Cleveland Guardians in the first inning after he took an elbow to the neck while sliding into second base, but manager A.J. Hinch said the All-Star may be available Sunday. ... Continue Reading

Ohtani works 2 scoreless innings on 31st birthday

Superstar Shohei Ohtani worked two scoreless innings for Los Angeles against the Houston Astros Saturday in his fourth mound start of the year, striking out the side in order in the second while pitching on his 31st birthday during the Dodgers' 6-4 loss. ... Continue Reading

Senga, eyeing return next week, has rehab start

Kodai Senga, who is targeting a return to the Mets' ravaged rotation next weekend in Kansas City, threw 68 pitches in a rehab start for Double-A Binghamton. ... Continue Reading

Dodgers' Snell pitches to hitters, 'looked good'

Starting pitcher Blake Snell and reliever Blake Treinen are progressing toward a return for the first-place Los Angeles Dodgers, manager Dave Roberts said on Saturday, after both veterans faced hitters during their injury rehabilitation stints. ... Continue Reading

Tigers' Torres injured while sliding, leaves game

Tigers second baseman Gleyber Torres was struck by an elbow while sliding into second base and left Saturday's game against the Guardians with a neck contusion. ... Continue Reading

In search of infield options, Yanks add Candelario

The New York Yankees have signed third baseman Jeimer Candelario to a minor league contract and assigned him to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre. ... Continue Reading

📈 Power Rankings: Four teams on the rise

While the red-hot Astros continue their ascent up our list, the Rays and Blue Jays are threatening the Yankees in the AL East. ... Continue Reading

Reliever Sewald (shoulder) activated by Guardians

Veteran relief pitcher Paul Sewald was activated off the injured list by the Cleveland Guardians before Saturday's game against the Detroit Tigers at Progressive Field, after the right-hander was sidelined since April 29 with a right shoulder stain. ... Continue Reading

Brewers' Hoskins (thumb) likely out 'a few days'

The Brewers are hoping Rhys Hoskins can avoid the injured list but expect him to be out at least "a few days" after he injured his thumb while tagging a runner out Saturday against the Marlins. ... Continue Reading

Yanks' Boone: TJ surgery for Schmidt 'inevitable'

Yankees manager Aaron Boone says it's "pretty much inevitable" that pitcher Clarke Schmidt will undergo Tommy John surgery for a torn UCL in his pitching elbow. ... Continue Reading

Everything you need to know for the MLB All-Star Game, including starters

We have your go-to guide for the summer's biggest event as the Midsummer Classic heads to Atlanta on July 15. ... Continue Reading

How CC Sabathia's idea led to Derby uniforms honoring Hank Aaron, Babe Ruth

The tribute to Ruth and Aaron reflects Ruth's long-standing home run record and Aaron's homer that broke it. ... Continue Reading

Astros bring back 36-yo veteran reliever Neris

The Houston Astros brought back Hector Neris, signing the 36-year-old right-hander on Saturday. ... Continue Reading

D-backs activate OF Carroll from injured list

The Diamondbacks activated outfielder Corbin Carroll from the 10-day injured list before Saturday's game against the Royals. ... Continue Reading

L.A. routed 18-1 in worst loss at Dodger Stadium

The Dodgers took a 17-run defeat on the chin, falling 18-1 to the Astros in the team's worst loss ever at Dodger Stadium. ... Continue Reading