Major League Baseball

Rutschman's 2 HRs spark Orioles' rout of Red Sox

Adley Rutschman hit two of Baltimore's six homers and drove in six runs as the Orioles routed the slumping Boston Red Sox 10-3.

Thielbar becomes 8th Cubs pitcher on IL in April

Cubs reliever Caleb Thielbar landed on the injured list with a strained left hamstring Friday, becoming the team's eighth pitcher to go on the IL this month.

Yankees' Stanton exits with right leg tightness

Yankees slugger Giancarlo Stanton left New York's game Friday night against the Astros because of tightness in his lower leg.

Blue Jays reliever Hoffman out of closer's role

The Blue Jays are moving Jeff Hoffman out of the closer's role, general manager Ross Atkins said.

Mets' Lindor (calf) to be reevaluated in 3 weeks

The New York Mets have provided more information on the status of injured shortstop Francisco Lindor.

OF Harris hits 2-run double after being scratched

Center fielder Michael Harris II was scratched from the Braves lineup Friday night for the opener of a weekend series against the Phillies because of left quad tightness.

Blue Jays OF Lukes to get MRI on left hamstring

Blue Jays outfielder Nathan Lukes exited Friday's game against Cleveland in the first inning because of a sore left hamstring.

Astros' Imai (arm fatigue) set for rehab outing

Astros rookie Tatsuya Imai, who is on the 15-day IL with right arm fatigue, threw his second bullpen session and will go on a rehabilitation assignment.

📈 Power Rankings: New No. 2, NL-heavy top 10

A new No. 2 and an NL-heavy top 10 dominate our rankings four weeks into the 2026 season.