Cubs closer Palencia to IL with oblique strain
The Cubs placed right-handed pitcher Daniel Palencia on the 15-day injured list, retroactive to April 14, with a left oblique strain shortly before their series opener against the Mets on Friday. It’s…
Yesavage set for one more rehab outing before return to Blue Jays
PHOENIX — You’ll have to wait another week to see Trey Yesavage back in the big leagues. Yesavage will make another rehab start Tuesday with Triple-A Buffalo, which will surely be his…
Miller (oblique) to begin rehab assignment, but with Hancock shining, where will he fit?
SEATTLE — Bryce Miller rejoined the Mariners on Friday at T-Mobile Park, where he played catch as part of a final tuneup before beginning a Minor League rehab assignment. That first outing…
Mets unable to right ship at Wrigley, drop 9th straight game
CHICAGO — This was not the way this Mets season was supposed to start. There are a plethora of reasons New York is in the midst of a nine-game losing streak after…
UMPS CARE Auction offers unique opportunities to support charitable causes
For the 18th year, Major League Baseball Umpires are hosting the UMPS CARE Charities Online Auction, featuring more than 400 items including autographed memorabilia, rare MLB logo caps and one-of-a-kind experiences. The…
Imai (arm fatigue) plays catch, but still no timetable for return
HOUSTON — Astros starter Tatsuya Imai, who is on the 15-day injured list with right arm fatigue, played catch on Thursday at Daikin Park, but said he doesn’t know when he will…
Greene's gritty AB sets stage for Tigers' walk-off sweep of Royals
DETROIT — The Tigers completed a perfect homestand with a ninth-inning comeback to sweep the Royals. Riley Greene’s game-tying two-run double with two outs in the ninth inning extended the game for…
Rangers prevail against wind hijinks to secure series split
WEST SACRAMENTO — The wind giveth and the wind taketh away. The Rangers looked to be well on their way to edging out a victory over the A’s on Thursday afternoon after…
Messick's near no-no hints at what's to come
CLEVELAND — The Guardians’ drought without a no-hitter may not have ended on Thursday. But if there’s anything we should remember about the night, it’s that Parker Messick may be the guy…
Miller passes Jones for second-longest scoreless streak in Padres history
SAN DIEGO — Mason Miller’s remarkable scoreless streak is approaching franchise-record territory. Only Cla Meredith is left. Miller was as dominant as ever, striking out all three hitters he faced to finish…
