Major League Baseball

Brewers' Yelich out a month with adductor strain

Brewers outfielder/designated hitter Christian Yelich is expected to miss at least a month because of an adductor strain.

O's manager has 7 cheek fractures, broken jaw

Orioles manager Craig Albernaz suffered at least seven fractures in his cheek as well as a broken jaw when he was struck in the face by a line drive during a game Monday against the Diamondbacks.

Padres' Pivetta lands on 15-day IL due to elbow

The Padres placed right-hander Nick Pivetta on the 15-day injured list Tuesday due to right elbow inflammation.

Rays' Pepiot gets hip injection, added to 60-day IL

Rays right-hander Ryan Pepiot recently received an injection in his hip that will push back his return to the majors about another six weeks.

Schultz goes 4-plus innings for White Sox in debut

White Sox pitching prospect Noah Schultz allowed three earned runs in 4⅓ innings in his major league debut against the Tampa Bay Rays Tuesday night, while striking out four and walking four.

Skenes happy Pirates bats making it easy for him

Paul Skenes spent last season pitching on a razor's edge, aware that one mistake could tilt the balance of a game, no matter how masterful the Pirates ace might be. But not anymore.

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