Major League Baseball

Devers' season ends early due to core muscle injury

San Francisco's Rafael Devers' season is over, and he may have surgery for a core muscle injury.

Red Sox get slugger Contreras back into lineup

Red Sox first baseman Willson Contreras was activated from the 10-day injured list on Sunday and was slated to bat cleanup in a series finale against the Kansas City Royals.

Final pitch: Tigers, retiring Verlander aim for one last start

Justin Verlander is progressing in his return from a hamstring injury with he and the Tigers hoping he can make one last start during a planned two-day celebration of the retiring former ace.

Diamondbacks' Gurriel, key in '23 World Series run, designated for assignment

The Diamondbacks have designed Lourdes Gurriel Jr. for assignment, potentially ending the tenure of an outfielder who played a key role in their recent World Series run but struggled after tearing his ACL last season.

Schmidt rejoining Yankees this week in relief role

Clarke Schmidt will be activated this week and will rejoin the New York Yankees as a reliever, 14 months after elbow surgery.

Orioles RHP Bradish goes on IL, effectively ending season

Right-hander Kyle Bradish was put on the 15-day injured list by the Orioles on Sunday because of lower abdominal discomfort, effectively ending his season.

MRI shows Luzardo has no serious shoulder injury

Phillies star pitcher Jesús Luzardo underwent an MRI that showed no serious issues, though he won't throw for a couple of days while dealing with stiffness in his left shoulder.

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