Major League Baseball

Springer exits Blue Jays' loss with fractured toe

Toronto's George Springer, who entered batting just .189 with two home runs, left Saturday's 7-4 loss to the Minnesota Twins because of a fractured big toe on his left foot, and Blue Jays manager John Schneider said the DH was sent to undergo a CT scan.

Mets call up reliever Kimbrel, DFA LHP Lovelady

The Mets have called up reliever Craig Kimbrel and designated left-hander Richard Lovelady for assignment to make room on the 26-man roster.

O's Rutschman late scratch with sore left ankle

The Orioles scratched catcher Adley Rutschman from the lineup about two hours before Saturday's game against the Giants because of a sore left ankle.

Tigers OF Meadows has broken arm, concussion

Tigers center fielder Parker Meadows has a broken bone in his left arm and a concussion after an outfield collision with teammate Riley Greene.

Angels' Klassen leaves start with finger injury

Angels rookie right-hander George Klassen left Saturday's game against Cincinnati in the third inning because of a bruised nail on his right index finger.

Going batty: Ichiro statue breaks during unveiling

A statue has been unveiled of Hall of Famer Ichiro Suzuki at the Seattle Mariners' T-Mobile Park. There was just one problem at the ceremony Friday -- a broken bat.

Ohtani surpasses Ichiro's record on-base streak

Shohei Ohtani extended his on-base streak to 44 games with a fifth-inning single, breaking Ichiro Suzuki's record for a Japanese-born player.

'SNB' opening on NBC to feature Zac Brown Band

The Zac Brown Band, a three-time Grammy Award-winning Southern rock band, will star in the opening for NBC's Sunday night coverage of Major League Baseball.

👀 Pope promotion: White Sox answer fan demand

After strong fan response, Chicago will distribute pope-themed hats to all attendees at its Aug. 11 game.