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Edwin Diaz Targets September Return to Dodgers After 11.85 ERA Start
Edwin Diaz aims to return from the 15-day IL in early September after struggling with a 11.85 ERA and four blown saves.
Mariners Move Brendan Donovan to Concussion IL After 5-4 Win Over Cubs
Seattle utilityman Brendan Donovan was placed on the 7-day concussion injured list Sunday following a pregame batting cage accident.
Cody Bellinger Returns in Yankees 8-3 Victory Over Toronto Blue Jays
The New York Yankees activated Cody Bellinger from the injured list Sunday for an 8-3 win against Toronto after he missed 25 games.
Yankees Place Ryan Weathers on 15-Day IL After Left Forearm Flexor Strain
Southpaw Ryan Weathers enters the 15-day injured list with a left forearm flexor strain following a 3 1/3-inning start against Toronto.
Casey Mize Exits Early After Dugout Slip and Three Home Runs Allowed
Right-hander Casey Mize left Saturday's contest against the Minnesota Twins in the third inning following a right ankle sprain sustained on the dugout steps.
JJ Bleday Hits for Cycle in First Four At-Bats as Reds Defeat Diamondbacks 11-5
JJ Bleday completed the 11th cycle in Cincinnati Reds history during an 11-5 win over the Arizona Diamondbacks on Saturday night.
Skubal Fans 11 to Secure First Win as Dodgers Edge Pirates 4-3
Tarik Skubal struck out 11 batters and reached 100 mph to earn his first victory with the Los Angeles Dodgers in a 4-3 win against Pittsburgh.
Arozarena Hits Two Homers in 5-4 Mariners Walk-Off Win Over Cubs
Randy Arozarena became the seventh player in MLB history to hit a leadoff and walk-off home run in the same game during Seattle's 5-4 victory.
Ryan Weathers Exits Yankees' 4-3 Loss With Left Forearm Discomfort
Ryan Weathers left his 26th start of the season during the fourth inning of a 4-3 loss to the Toronto Blue Jays after throwing a 78 mph sweeper.
Shohei Ohtani Throws 30 Pitches in Live BP as Dodgers Rotation Nears Full Strength
Shohei Ohtani completed a 30-pitch live batting practice session in 93-degree heat on Saturday, marking a significant step in his recovery from a left knee injury.
Brewers’ Brandon Woodruff Avoids Surgery; All-Star Eyes Late 2026 Return
Two-time All-Star Brandon Woodruff will begin a throwing progression Wednesday after scans revealed improvement in his right shoulder, negating the need for surgery.
Stanton Suffers Moderate Left Calf Strain; Return to Yankees Lineup in Jeopardy
Giancarlo Stanton suffered a moderate grade left calf strain while rehabbing a right calf injury, stalling his return after appearing in only 24 games this year.
From Bobby Witt Jr. to James Wood: MLB Stars Share Little League Advice
Kansas City Royals shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. and Washington Nationals outfielder James Wood detail the specific coaching tips that fueled their rise to MLB.
Andy Pages Suffers Fractured Left Hand in Dodgers' 10-Inning Victory
Los Angeles Dodgers center fielder Andy Pages exited Friday's game against the Pittsburgh Pirates with a fractured left hand after being hit by a pitch.
Luis Robert Jr. Returns to Chicago for 50th Game With Mets
Luis Robert Jr. returned to Chicago on Friday, batting sixth in the order for his 50th game since being traded to the New York Mets.
Jacob Misiorowski Outduels Chris Sale in Brewers' 2-1 Victory Over Braves
Jacob Misiorowski (13-5) struck out six batters and allowed zero runs in six innings to lead the Milwaukee Brewers past the Atlanta Braves 2-1.
Keider Montero to Skip Turn in Tigers Rotation After 5-Inning Start
Right-hander Keider Montero will skip at least one turn in the Detroit rotation after allowing three runs in a 4-1 loss to Pittsburgh.
Lovullo 'Betrayed' by Ketel Marte Disappearance During D-backs Road Trip
Arizona manager Torey Lovullo expressed frustration following Ketel Marte's mysterious absence in Boston, which resulted in a 10-day IL stint for the All-Star.
Kade Anderson MLB Debut: Mariners Starter Faces Cubs After 1.06 Double-A ERA
Prized left-hander Kade Anderson will make his MLB debut Saturday against the Chicago Cubs following a dominant 10-1 stint with Double-A Arkansas.
Devers Returns to Fenway with 25 HRs as Giants Face Surging Red Sox
Rafael Devers returned to Fenway Park on Friday carrying a team-high 25 home runs and 141 strikeouts for the 52-75 San Francisco Giants.
Max Fried Set for Saturday Mound Return; Cody Bellinger Reinstated Sunday
Yankees left-hander Max Fried will throw off a mound Saturday for the first time since his August 18 injury recurrence.
Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Cleared for Saturday Return After Passing Concussion Tests
Vladimir Guerrero Jr. is expected to return from the seven-day injured list Saturday after passing his final concussion tests following a collision at third base.
Jesús Made Tops MLB Prospect Rankings as Josue De Paula Hits .312 with 22 HRs
Jesús Made holds the No. 1 spot in the latest MLB prospect rankings, while Josue De Paula surges with a .312/.411/.551 slash line and 22 home runs.
Ketel Marte Injury: D-backs Move All-Star to 10-Day IL After Boston Absence
Ketel Marte moves to the 10-day injured list after missing a game in Boston and undergoing tests on his left knee.