Major League Baseball

Brewers' Murphy set to have back, hip surgeries

Brewers manager Pat Murphy said Saturday he's planning to have back surgery on Thursday, when the team is off, and a procedure on his hip during the All-Star break.

Tigers' Verlander (hamstring) likely out weeks

Tigers veteran right-hander Justin Verlander has a left hamstring strain and likely will be out "weeks," according to manager A.J. Hinch.

Marlins' Hicks scratched due to back tightness

Marlins slugger Liam Hicks was scratched for their game against the San Francisco Giants on Saturday because of back tightness.

Rangers scratch Eovaldi due to knee soreness

Rangers right-hander Nathan Eovaldi was scratched from his scheduled start against the Padres because of left knee soreness.

Cubs' Palencia diagnosed with mild flexor strain

Cubs closer Daniel Palencia has been diagnosed with a mild flexor strain in his right arm, manager Craig Counsell announced.

RHP Misiorowski hits 104.2 mph in Brewers' loss

Brewers ace Jacob Misiorowski had another strong outing against the Braves, topping out at 104.2 mph, but it may not have been strong enough during a 3-2 loss.

Royals' Witt out with mild MCL sprain, avoids IL

Royals shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. was out of the lineup for Friday's game against the Cardinals with a Grade 1 MCL sprain.

Soroka (hip) exits in latest hit to D-backs' pitching

Diamondbacks starter Michael Soroka left Friday's game against the Twins after one inning with what the team called posterior left hip discomfort.

⚾ Tom Glavine fears another ugly work stoppage

The union's primary spokesperson the last time baseball lost games to a labor fight sees similar signs of trouble ahead.