For the first time in nearly two years, Jose Altuve did not bat in the leadoff spot when the Houston Astros played the Detroit Tigers on Monday. The 15-year veteran requested the change, according to Astros manager Joe Espada.
Tyler Glasnow was put on the injured list Monday with what the Dodgers described as shoulder inflammation, joining fellow frontline starter Blake Snell, who has been sidelined by a similar injury.
Brandon Nimmo hit a grand slam and matched a franchise record with nine RBIs, helping the first-place New York Mets past the Washington Nationals in a 19-5 rout Monday, a standout day for the 32-year-old outfielder who had four hits and scored four times.
Guardians pitcher Triston McKenzie has accepted his outright assignment to Triple-A Columbus after clearing waivers on Monday.
After meeting with President Trump, MLB commissioner Rob Manfred said he wants to issue a ruling on a request to end the permanent ban of Pete Rose, who died in September.
Houston star Jose Altuve asked Astros manager Joe Espada to move him out of the leadoff spot and into the second hole because he'd like more time to run to the dugout from left field, where he is playing for the first time in his MLB career.
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Carlos Delgado had nine RBIs in a game against the New York Yankees in 2008. On Monday, Nimmo matched Delgado's feat.
The Atlanta Braves optioned outfielder Jarred Kelenic to Triple-A Gwinnett on Monday and signed free-agent Eddie Rosario to fill his spot on the active roster. Kelenic was recently the subject of controversy after not running hard on a fly ball he believed was a home run in an April 19 game.
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Heliot Ramos gave the Giants a walk-off 3-2 win over the Rangers with a Little League home run added by two errors from Texas.
A fan in Cleveland was ejected Sunday after saying "something inappropriate" to Boston's Jarren Duran, who revealed in a documentary earlier this month that he attempted suicide three years ago.
The San Francisco Giants pulled off a ridiculous "Little League home run" on Sunday afternoon that left the Texas Rangers — and just about everyone else watching the matchup in the Bay Area — absolutely stunned.
“We recognize the gravity of the behavior at issue here and take very seriously conduct of this nature,” the Guardians said in a statement.
Major League Baseball dropped a one-game suspension against New York Yankees second baseman Jazz Chisholm Jr.
Toronto's Kevin Gausman was ejected after a 53-pitch inning -- the most by an MLB pitcher in an inning since 2022 -- in which he had five walks vs. the Yankees.
The Marlins optioned starting pitcher Connor Gillispie to Triple-A Jacksonville on Sunday and promoted fellow right-hander Luarbert Arias to take his place.
Dodgers right-hander Tyler Glasnow departed Sunday's outing against the Pirates after one inning with right shoulder discomfort.
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Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Tyler Glasnow was placed on the injured list with right shoulder inflammation, the team announced on Monday. Glasnow left Sunday's 9-2 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates after suffering an apparent injury while warming up for the second inning.
Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Tyler Glasnow left Sunday's 9-2 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates after suffering an apparent injury while warming up for the second inning. Glasnow appeared to feel discomfort in his right arm as he threw his final warmup pitches.
Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Tyler Glasnow left Sunday's game versus the Pittsburgh Pirates after suffering an apparent injury while warming up for the second inning. Glasnow appeared to feel discomfort in his right arm as he threw his final warmup pitches.
Glasnow left Sunday's game due to right shoulder discomfort after throwing warmup pitches before the second inning.
Raimon Gomez, a pitcher for the Mets' Class A affiliate in Post St. Lucie, Florida, had a pitch clocked at 104.5 mph -- faster than any pitch thrown in the majors this year.
Devin Williams, who has stumbled to start the season, has been ousted as closer by Yankees manager Aaron Boone, with Luke Weaver set to get save opportunities.
Williams finished each of the previous three seasons with an ERA under 2.00. Through 10 appearances with the Yankees, his ERA is 11.25.
Mets reliever A.J. Minter has been placed on the 15-day injured list after straining his left triceps during a 2-0 win against the Nationals. New York replaced him on the roster by selecting the contract of right-hander José Ureña from Triple-A Syracuse.
Suárez became the second player in MLB history to hit four homers in a game his team lost.
Jarren Duran pulled off Boston's first straight steal of home plate in exactly 16 years as the Red Sox beat the Guardians 7-3 in the second game of a doubleheader Saturday.
Diamondbacks third baseman Eugenio Suarez became the 19th player in major league history to hit four home runs in a game Saturday night, doing so against the Braves.
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Los Angeles Dodgers right-hander Tony Gonsolin, whose last start was an 11-3 loss to Miami at Dodger Stadium Aug. 18, 2023, will be activated off injured reserve and should make his first major league start in 20 months against the Marlins on Wednesday.
Cubs starter Ben Brown came apart in a six-run fourth inning against the Phillies on Saturday, leading manager Craig Counsell to say simply, "We need better, frankly.".
Harper said the Cubs were the No. 1 team on his list when he was a free agent after the 2018 season.
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An MRI revealed that Logan Gilbert has a Grade 1 flexor strain. He won't throw for two weeks, at which point he'll be reevaluated.
After directing the Oakland A's farm system, Jocketty served as the GM for the Cardinals and Reds and was named Executive of the Year twice.
Alex Trautwig via Getty ImagesWalt Jocketty, a decorated general manager with the St. Louis Cardinals and Cincinnati Reds, has died at age 74, both teams confirmed Saturday.
The White Sox have acquired infielder Gage Workman from the Cubs for cash considerations.
Walt Jocketty, a three-time baseball executive of the year and former general manager for the Cardinals and Reds, has died. He was 74.
Milwaukee placed center fielder Garrett Mitchell on the 10-day injured list with a left oblique strained and called up Daz Cameron, the son of former Brewer Mike Cameron.
The Twins have acquired infielder Kody Clemens from the Phillies in exchange for cash considerations. To make room for Clemens, the Twins placed prospect Luke Keaschall on the 10-day injured list with a nondisplaced fracture in his right forearm.
Friday night's matchup between the Los Angeles Dodgers and Pittsburgh Pirates featured an enticing clash between National League Rookie of the Year Paul Skenes and the reigning World Series champions.
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Paul Skenes outdueled Yoshinobu Yamamoto, striking out nine in 6? ? scoreless innings to lead the Pirates to a 3-0 win.
Devin Williams' continued struggles in the ninth inning prompted Yankees manager Aaron Boone to say "we'll see" when asked if the team would consider making a switch at closer.
Brewers center fielder Garrett Mitchell left Friday night's game against the St. Louis Cardinals in the fourth inning with left oblique tightness.
Twins rookie infielder Luke Keaschall is headed to the injured list due to a nondisplaced fracture in his right forearm.
An MRI exam on the left shoulder of Los Angeles Dodgers left-hander Blake Snell revealed no structural damage, manager Dave Roberts said Friday.
Mariners All-Star pitcher Logan Gilbert left his start against the Marlins on Friday after three perfect innings because of right forearm tightness.
The Nationals turned their first triple play during a home game, thanks to missed call that wasn't reviewable.
Friday's game between the Detroit Tigers and Baltimore Orioles was postponed by rain and will be made up as part of a doubleheader on Saturday.
The series opener between the Red Sox and Guardians was postponed by rain on Friday, setting up a day-night doubleheader between the clubs on Saturday.
The Cardinals optioned right-handed pitcher Ryan Fernandez to Triple-A Memphis and recalled right-hander Riley O'Brien before Friday's game against Milwaukee.
Juan Brito, regarded as one of the Guardians' top prospects, is expected to be restricted from game activities from 8-12 weeks after undergoing thumb surgery Friday.
Max Scherzer threw 27 pitches off the mound Friday in what Blue Jays manager John Schneider called a step in the right direction.
Major League Baseball issued a one-game suspension to Pirates outfielder Tommy Pham for what it described as "inappropriate actions towards fans" in a game at Angel Stadium on Wednesday.
Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Tommy Pham received a one-game suspension and was fined an undisclosed amount by Major League Baseball for "inappropriate actions toward fans" during Wednesday's 3-0 Pirates win over the Los Angeles Angels.
The lefty, who was later dealt by the Marlins to the Phillies, will face the Cubs on Saturday at Wrigley Field.
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The Mets activated Jeff McNeil, who hasn't played this season because of a right oblique strain, from the injured list Thursday night.
The Rays placed rookie outfielder Jake Mangum on the 10-day injured list with a left groin strain Thursday.
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Royals ace Cole Ragans will undergo testing on his left groin after the All-Star left-hander was forced to leave Thursday's start after just three innings and 62 pitches.
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Former Phillies slugger Ryan Howard and current Padres manager Mike Shildt are pushing for the expansion of the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum.
Nationals All-Star shortstop CJ Abrams was activated off the 10-day injured list after recovering from a strained right hip flexor.
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"He needs to send me a bottle of wine or some golf balls with all the success he's had," L.A. manager Dave Roberts said before Pete Crow-Armstrong helped the Cubs to another win Wednesday night.
The Twins say Tony Oliva had "a series of mini strokes" over the past month but is expected to make a full recovery, and Kent Hrbek suffered a minor stroke following knee surgery in early April and is recovering at home.
Rangers shortstop Corey Seager went on the 10-day injured list Wednesday, a day after he suffered a strained hamstring while running to first base.
Oliva, 86, and Hrbek, 64, are recovering after each suffered a stroke in the past month, a team official confirmed Wednesday night.
