MLB News
Breslow talks with Story, open to feedback on style
Red Sox chief baseball officer Craig Breslow said Monday he's open to feedback about his communication style, which drew criticism a day earlier in the wake of the team's surprise firing of manager Alex Cora and five members of his coaching staff.
Yanks await Stanton MRI results; Domínguez at DH
The New York Yankees were awaiting the results of an MRI on Giancarlo Stanton's right calf before the opener Monday of their three-game series against the Texas Rangers, a game in which minor league call-up Jasson Domínguez was inserted into the lineup.
Braves move Lopez to pen: A reliever 'for now'
Reynaldo Lopez, who opened the season as Atlanta's No. 2 starter, is moving to the bullpen as Braves manager Walt Weiss shuffles his rotation for a series against Detroit.
Blue Jays put Scherzer (forearm, ankle) on IL
Max Scherzer was put on the 15-day injured list by the Blue Jays on Monday because of right forearm tendinitis and left ankle inflammation.
GM backs Espada, says injuries, walks to blame
Astros general manager Dana Brown offered a public backing of Joe Espada on Sunday, telling The Athletic that the team is not considering a managerial change amid its slow start to the season.
Baty's bases-loaded walk goes to inning-ending K
Done in by a robot reversal, Brett Baty of the Mets became the first batter to have a bases-loaded walk changed to an inning-ending called third strike by Major League Baseball's new challenge system.
Refsnyder HR after successful challenge lifts M's
Rob Refsnyder successfully challenged a third strike, then hit a go-ahead solo home run in the ninth inning to lift the Seattle Mariners to a 3-2 win over the St. Louis Cardinals on Sunday.
Skenes rented the inflatable kids attraction as a part of a belated celebration for rookie shortstop Konnor Griffin.