Major League Baseball

Ohtani battles blister, sore knee in rocky outing

Pitching with a sore left knee and a blister on his right middle finger, Shohei Ohtani cruised through four innings before allowing four runs in a rocky fifth inning, but the Dodgers rallied to beat the Rays 5-4.

Tigers' Perez hurt when resistance band hits face

Tigers outfielder Wenceel Perez was injured in a freak accident when he was hit in the the face by a resistance band in the training room following Tuesday's game against the Astros.

Brunson, Hart toss first pitches at Yankee Stadium

Knicks stars Jalen Brunson and Josh Hart received loud ovations from fans at Yankee Stadium as they took the field to throw out the ceremonial first pitches before Wednesday's White Sox-Yankees game.

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.

Brewers' Sproat leaves with hamstring cramp

Brewers pitcher Brandon Sproat left against the Guardians because of a right hamstring cramp after throwing an 0-1 pitch for a ball in the fourth inning Wednesday night.

Phils' Painter roughed up again, then sent down

The Phillies optioned Andrew Painter to Triple A on Wednesday, a move that came after the young right-hander was roughed up in another start.

Guardians OF DeLauter (rib) goes on injured list

Cleveland OF Chase DeLauter was placed on the 10-day injured list on Wednesday because of a fractured rib on his right side, the team announced.

⚾ 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.