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Boston Red Sox Match Franchise-Worst 2-7 Start Following 8-6 Defeat to San Diego Padres
A four-run lead evaporated at Fenway Park as the Boston Red Sox fell 8-6 to the San Diego Padres, matching a historic low for the franchise through nine games.
Ron Kulpa Sidelined at Least One Week Following Concussion in New York
MLB umpire Ron Kulpa has been diagnosed with a concussion after a foul ball struck his mask during the fourth inning of Saturday's Marlins-Yankees matchup.
Mike Trout Diagnosed With Hand Contusion in Angels' 11-Inning Victory
Los Angeles center fielder Mike Trout exited Sunday's 8-7 win against the Seattle Mariners after being struck by a pitch in the eighth inning, with X-rays later confirming a contusion.
Pete Fairbanks Start: Marlins Closer Throws 27 Pitches Before Paternity Leave
Marlins closer Pete Fairbanks made a rare start against the New York Yankees, throwing 27 pitches in the first inning before being placed on paternity leave.
Colt Emerson Avoids Fracture: Mariners Prospect Day-to-Day After Negative X-Rays
Seattle Mariners shortstop prospect Colt Emerson is listed as day-to-day for Triple-A Tacoma after a foul ball off his right foot resulted in negative X-ray results.
Yankees Edge Marlins 9-7 in Record 3:49 Marathon During Pitch Clock Era
New York defeated Miami 9-7 in a nine-inning contest lasting 3 hours and 49 minutes, the longest such game since 2023.
Cubs Place Cade Horton on 15-Day IL Following 93.8 MPH Fastball to Bo Naylor
Cade Horton was placed on the 15-day IL Sunday after a forearm strain limited his second 2026 start to just two innings.
Astros Place Ace Hunter Brown on 15-Day IL With Shoulder Strain
Houston ace Hunter Brown has been moved to the 15-day injured list following a diagnosis of a strain in his pitching shoulder.
Mookie Betts Moves to IL with Oblique Strain Following 10-5 Win Over Nationals
Los Angeles Dodgers shortstop Mookie Betts is sidelined for four to six weeks after an MRI confirmed a right oblique strain suffered during a first-inning at-bat.