Umps take Trammell's bat after Yankees appeal

The ninth inning of the Yankees’ 8-4 win over the Astros on Thursday night was delayed after umpires confiscated a bat used by Astros outfielder Taylor Trammell. Source: ESPN Baseball Headlines {$excerpt:n} Umps take Trammell's bat after Yankees appeal

Yankees' Chisholm exits after bruising both knees

Second baseman Jazz Chisholm Jr. left the Yankees’ game Thursday night against the Astros in the fourth inning with bruises to his knees. Source: ESPN Baseball Headlines {$excerpt:n} Yankees' Chisholm exits after bruising both knees

Royals' Lugo lands on 15-day IL with back strain

The Royals placed right-hander Seth Lugo on the 15-day Injured List on Thursday because of a lower back strain. The move is retroactive to Monday. Source: ESPN Baseball Headlines {$excerpt:n} Royals' Lugo lands on 15-day IL with back strain

Ohtani to pitch Mon.; Smith to miss series vs. O's

Dodgers two-way star Shohei Ohtani, who did not make his scheduled start on Wednesday due to a chest cold, will next pitch Monday vs. the Rockies in Los Angeles. Source: ESPN Baseball Headlines {$excerpt:n} Ohtani to pitch Mon.; Smith to miss series vs. O's

Source: Mets prospect Sproat to start Sunday

The Mets are elevating another top pitching prosect by calling up right-hander Brandon Sproat to start Sunday’s matchup against the Reds in Cincinnati, a source confirmed to ESPN on Thursday. Source: ESPN Baseball Headlines {$excerpt:n} Source: Mets prospect Sproat to start Sunday

Cubs' Horton OK with hook after 5 no-hit innings

For the first five innings, Cubs rookie starter Cade Horton didn’t allow any hits to the Braves. But then came manager Craig Counsell’s hard stop. Source: ESPN Baseball Headlines {$excerpt:n} Cubs' Horton OK with hook after 5 no-hit innings