Major League Baseball

Mead fractured wrist in Red Sox debut, test shows

Follow-up tests Tuesday on new Red Sox INF Curtis Mead revealed a fractured left wrist.

Tigers' Skubal set to start Wed. as deadline nears

With the Aug. 3 trade deadline quickly approaching, Tigers manager A.J. Hinch confirmed Tuesday that ace Tarik Skubal is still scheduled to start Wednesday against the Orioles.

New audio sheds light on Ohtani interpreter case

Shohei Ohtani's former interpreter initially told a reporter that the Dodgers slugger had agreed to cover his massive gambling debt but reversed course less than 24 hours later, according to newly released audio.

Schwarber expected to miss game in Miami

Philadelphia Phillies slugger Kyle Schwarber is out of the starting lineup and expected to miss Tuesday night's game against Miami due to illness.

Pirates' Valdez OK to play after being hit by pitch

Pirates rookie slugger Esmerlyn Valdez, who was hit in the left hand by a pitch on Monday, was back in the lineup against the Diamondbacks on Tuesday night.

Marlins win after manager likens skid to 'Odyssey'

Griffin Conine hit a walk-off single against the Phillies to end the Marlins' franchise-record 12-game losing streak. Before Monday's game, manager Clayton McCullough said he recently saw "The Odyssey" and couldn't help but think of Miami's misfortunes.

Yankees lose Bellinger (hamstring) for 4-6 weeks

All-Star outfielder Cody Bellinger will be out four to six weeks due to a Grade 2 left hamstring strain.

Cubs DFA veteran pitcher Taillon amid struggles

Jameson Taillon was designated for assignment by the Cubs on Monday, one day after giving up seven runs in four innings against the Pirates.

⚾ Trade deadline plans for four NL contenders

Will Milwaukee finally go big? Is Atlanta all-in? Here's what to know about the deadline needs of the NL powerhouses chasing the Dodgers.