Major League Baseball

Bieber, former Cy Young winner, walks six in 1st

Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Shane Bieber, a former Cy Young Award winner, issued walks to six of the nine batters he faced Tuesday, including three with the bases full, before exiting after two-thirds of an inning in an 8-6 loss to the Washington Nationals.

Giants' Bader further injures foot in scooter crash

Giants center fielder Harrison Bader is awaiting evaluation after a scooter crash caused further damage to an already injured left foot.

Harper says Phillies 'need some help' at deadline

With the Phillies now 3-8 since the All-Star break, Bryce Harper was blunt when asked if the team needs reinforcements as Monday's trade deadline approaches.

Ohtani's mound return still up in air for Dodgers

While the Dodgers -- including Enrique Hernandez, Edwin Diaz, Blake Snell, Will Smith and Tyler Gasnow -- continue to get healthier, the mound return of Shohei Ohtani remains in question.

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.

Twins OF Buxton exits win because of sore hip

Twins outfielder Byron Buxton reaggravated a hip injury and left in the fifth inning of Minnesota's 3-2 victory over the Royals on Tuesday.

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.

Vlad Jr. exits Jays' loss with hamstring tightness

Blue Jays first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr. left Tuesday night's 8-6 loss to the Nationals with right hamstring tightness.

⚾ 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.