Major League Baseball

Blue Jays put Scherzer on IL with back spasms

The Blue Jays placed three-time Cy Young winner Max Scherzer on the 10-day injured list Wednesday with back spasms.

Ohtani continues HR barrage, set to pitch Wed.

Shohei Ohtani will make his scheduled start on the mound against the Rays on Wednesday, Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said, after the two-way star left last Thursday's game in Pittsburgh with left knee inflammation.

Boone talks Caballero's delay of game with MLB

Yankees manager Aaron Boone said he's talked to MLB about Jose Caballero's deliberate approach to the plate that earned him a delay-of-game warning Sunday.

Tigers' Verlander set for Comerica Park return Sun.

Tigers right-hander Justin Verlander is expected to start against the White Sox on Sunday at Comerica Park, where he has not pitched for the franchise since 2017.

Scoring change gets Rangers' Ahlstrom first win

After a scoring change in the official box score, Texas Rangers rookie left-hander Robby Ahlstrom, 26, was awarded his first MLB victory on Tuesday, four days after he pitched in a victory over the Kansas City Royals.

Cubs closer Palencia (elbow inflammation) to IL

The Cubs put Daniel Palencia on the 15-day injured list because of right elbow inflammation Tuesday, one day after he struck out the side against the Rockies.

Royals' Lugo (concussion) slated to return Friday

Royals right-hander Seth Lugo threw a bullpen session Tuesday and is expected to start Friday after spending time on the concussion list.

Diamondbacks sign Korean 2-way prospect Eom

The Arizona Diamondbacks and South Korean two-way prospect Jun-Sang Eom, 18, agreed on to a deal during the international signing period that includes a $1.5 million signing bonus, and the team announced the contract on Tuesday.

⚾ 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.