Major League Baseball

Tigers' Valdez gets 5-game ban for plunking Story

Detroit's Framber Valdez was suspended five games by MLB for intentionally throwing at Boston's Trevor Story, while Tigers manager A.J. Hinch got a one-game ban.

Cubs' Boyd hurt playing with kids, having surgery

Cubs lefty Matthew Boyd will require surgery after suffering a left meniscus injury while playing with his kids at home. He is expected back this season.

Astros' Correa to have ankle surgery, done for '26

Astros infielder Carlos Correa has a torn tendon in his left ankle, will undergo surgery and will miss the remainder of the season.

Boone: Rodón feels 'ready,' likely to return Sunday

Yankees left-hander Carlos Rodón will likely make his season debut Sunday against the Milwaukee Brewers while right-hander Gerrit Cole is slated to make two or three more rehab starts before joining the club, manager Aaron Boone said Wednesday.

Royals' Ragans (elbow) exits after 3 scoreless IP

Royals left-hander Cole Ragans left his start against Cleveland after three scoreless innings on Wednesday night because of left triceps and elbow soreness.

Glasnow exits Dodgers start due to back spasms

Dodgers starter Tyler Glasnow will undergo additional testing after leaving Tuesday's 12-2 win over the Houston Astros with what he later described as back spasms.

Reds' Pagan has Grade 2 strain; Antone called up

Reds closer Emilio Pagan said Wednesday the Grade 2 diagnosis carries with it a four-to-eight week timetable. The Reds, meanwhile, welcomed reliever Tejay Antone from Triple-A Louisville.

Scherzer seeks help for 'confusing' forearm issue

Blue Jays pitcher Max Scherzer said he's confused about why the tendinitis in his right forearm isn't improving and will seek opinions from more doctors.

⚾ 28 years ago today: Kerry Wood K's 20

Wood, Hall of Famer Craig Biggio and others look back to when the Cubs phenom owned the zone and tied the single-game strikeout record.