Major League Baseball

Illness sidelines Mets' Soto for 2nd game in row

Mets star Juan Soto was out of the starting lineup for the second straight day Monday because he was sick.

Jays' Cease exits early; Vladdy pulled after HBP

Blue Jays starter Dylan Cease left in the fifth inning because of left hamstring discomfort, while Vladimir Guerrero Jr. also exited after being hit in the elbow by a pitch.

Detmers retires 24 of 25, K's 14 as Angels sweep

Reid Detmers was nearly perfect for eight innings while striking out a career-high 14, and the Angels beat the Rangers 2-1 on Sunday night on Justin Foscue's ninth-inning throwing error for their first series sweep this season.

Red Sox ace Crochet 'feeling good,' to throw BP

Red Sox ace left-hander Garrett Crochet is set to throw batting practice off the Fenway Park mound Tuesday as he returns from inflammation in his shoulder.

Dodgers' Hernández likely to make '26 debut Mon.

Dodgers utilityman Kiké Hernández is expected to be activated in time to make his season debut Monday after recovering from surgery on his left elbow.

Rockies' Quintana leaves start with elbow issue

Rockies left-hander Jose Quintana left his start against the Diamondbacks in the second inning Sunday with left elbow discomfort.

Brewers option P Gasser; tipped pitches possible

Brewers option lefty Robert Gasser back to Triple-A a day after blowing an early lead against Dodgers. Milwaukee manager Pat Murphy said it's possible Gasser was tipping his pitches.

Tigers' Torres halts hitting amid oblique recovery

Tigers second baseman Gleyber Torres said Sunday that his left oblique strain isn't fully healed and that he will be taking a break from swinging the bat as he works to return from the injury.

👀 Olney: Trade deadline X factors to watch

From unexpected dealers to Skubal's status, these six early X factors will define the trade season ahead.