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Brewers Place Grant Anderson on IL, Recall Brandon Sproat from Triple-A
Milwaukee placed Grant Anderson on the 15-day injured list Monday after the right-hander threw a season-high 44 pitches against Cincinnati.
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Shohei Ohtani targets Monday return after missing four games with soreness
Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani is expected to return Monday against the Cincinnati Reds following a four-game absence.
Joe Morgan, Manager of 1988 'Morgan Magic' Red Sox, Dies at 95
Joe Morgan, who led Boston to a 19-1 start in 1988 and two AL East titles, died Saturday at age 95.
Acuña Jr. Reaches 1,000 Hits in Braves' 5-4 Comeback Win Over Phillies
Ronald Acuña Jr. launched a 100.5 mph fastball for a tying three-run home run as the Braves rallied to beat the Phillies 5-4.
Perdomo Struck by 93 MPH Liner in Diamondbacks' 3-2 Victory Over Astros
Shortstop Geraldo Perdomo left Sunday's game with a head contusion after a 93 mph Ketel Marte single struck his helmet.
Pete Crow-Armstrong Hits 40th HR in Cubs' 10-3 Loss to Marlins
Slugger Pete Crow-Armstrong hit his 40th home run of the season, a 403-foot blast, during Chicago's 10-3 defeat against Miami.
Aroldis Chapman Hits 400 Saves as Red Sox Sweep Orioles with 3-1 Victory
Aroldis Chapman became the ninth player in MLB history to reach 400 saves during Boston's 3-1 win over Baltimore.
Mariners Call Up Michael Arroyo for MLB Debut in Series Finale vs. Athletics
Seattle Mariners prospect Michael Arroyo makes his MLB debut Sunday, batting eighth and playing second base against the Athletics.
Jonah Tong Joins Mets Rotation; Jefry Yan Optioned After 9-5 Loss
The New York Mets are promoting 23-year-old Jonah Tong to start Monday in Miami while optioning viral reliever Jefry Yan to Triple-A Syracuse.
Shohei Ohtani Out for 3rd Straight Game as Dodgers Face Washington
Shohei Ohtani remains out of the Los Angeles Dodgers lineup for a third consecutive day following an 8-6 loss to the St. Louis Cardinals.
Cards, Rockies Tilt Caps After Umpire Orders Hancel Rincon to Straighten Hat
St. Louis and Colorado players protested umpire Doug Eddings on Saturday after he forced rookie Hancel Rincon to adjust his tilted cap.
Shohei Ohtani Pitching Halted by Bicep and Knee Ailments Amid Offensive Slump
Shohei Ohtani has not pitched since July 3 and was scratched from the Dodgers lineup on Thursday following a four-strikeout performance against Riley O'Brien.
Oliver Marmol Ejected After Hancel Rincon Hat Dispute in 7-6 Cardinals Win
St. Louis manager Oliver Marmol was ejected Friday after plate umpire Doug Eddings ordered rookie Hancel Rincon to straighten his tilted cap.
Jameson Taillon Exits After 2 Innings in Blue Jays' 9-2 Win Over Royals
Toronto starter Jameson Taillon left Friday's game against Kansas City after two innings due to right elbow discomfort following a 9-2 Blue Jays victory.
Benches Clear in Boston’s 1-0 Win Over Baltimore as Chapman Reaches 399 Saves
The Boston Red Sox secured a 1-0 victory over the Baltimore Orioles as Aroldis Chapman earned his 399th career save amidst a late-inning bench-clearing incident.
Brayan Rocchio Hits Grand Slam and Walk-Off HR in Guardians' 7-6 Win
Shortstop Brayan Rocchio became the sixth player in MLB history to record a grand slam and a walk-off home run in a single game during Cleveland's 7-6 victory.
Shohei Ohtani Sidelined with Biceps and Neck Issues After 8-6 Loss
Shohei Ohtani remains out of the Dodgers' lineup for a weekend series opener against the Nationals following a four-strikeout performance.
MLB Sets Feb. 19 Spring Start for All 30 Teams Amid CBA Tensions
Major League Baseball announced all 30 clubs will begin exhibition play on Feb. 19, leading into a March 24 regular season start.
White Sox Activate Kyle Teel; Catcher Drew Romo Optioned to Triple-A Charlotte
Kyle Teel returns to the White Sox active roster after a high ankle sprain sidelined him during a 10-3 victory against the Texas Rangers.
2026 Fallen Stars: Cal Raleigh Hitting .172 as Top MLB Talent WAR Drops 39.9%
MLB stars from the 2025 season have seen a collective 39.9% decrease in WAR during 2026, headlined by Cal Raleigh’s .172 batting average.
Shohei Ohtani Sidelined After Four-Strikeout Performance in Dodgers Loss
Shohei Ohtani was removed from the Los Angeles Dodgers lineup on Thursday following an 8-6 extra-inning defeat to the Cardinals where he struck out four times.
Adley Rutschman Clubs Two Home Runs in Camden Yards Return for Red Sox
Boston Red Sox catcher Adley Rutschman homered in the first and sixth innings during his return to Baltimore on Thursday night.
Konnor Griffin Targets Friday Return as Pirates Open Series Against Angels
Pirates rookie shortstop Konnor Griffin expects to be activated from the 60-day IL this Friday after recording 20 stolen bases in 59 games.
MLB Power Rankings: Misiorowski Eyes ERA History and Ohtani Targets Mound Return
Milwaukee's Jacob Misiorowski leads the MLB Power Rankings with a sub-2.00 ERA while Pete Crow-Armstrong pursues a historic 40/40 campaign for the Chicago Cubs.