Major League Baseball

Judge headed to IL, but 'it could've been worse'

New York right fielder Aaron Judge will go on the 10-day injured list with a flexor strain in his right elbow. But in a positive development for the Yankees and their superstar, a scan did not show damage in the two-time MVP's ulnar collateral ligament.

Royals bulk up, land Grichuk from Diamondbacks

Eyeing a postseason run, the Kansas City Royals acquired outfielder Randal Grichuk in a Saturday night deal with the Diamondbacks, landing a veteran who was removed from Arizona manager Torey Lovullo's lineup in Pittsburgh after the deal was formalized.

Texas' Semien walks it off after fastball to helmet

Marcus Semien stayed in the game after a 94.6 mph fastball hit the ear flap of his helmet while he was batting in the third Saturday, then walked it off for the Rangers in the 10th against the Braves.

Gausman outduels Skubal in AL 'heavyweight' bout

Kevin Gausman allowed one hit and one walk while striking out 10 in six shutout innings to outduel reigning American League Cy Young Award winner Tarik Skubal in the Toronto Blue Jays' impressive 6-1 win over the Detroit Tigers on Saturday night.

Benches clear as Machado, Contreras hit twice

The benches cleared in a Cardinals-Padres game for the second straight night Saturday as St. Louis' Willson Contreras and San Diego's Manny Machado each got hit twice by pitches.

Angels CF Taylor breaks hand for second time

Chris Taylor is likely to be sidelined for at least the next six weeks after again breaking his left hand, while Jorge Soler also went on the IL on Saturday with lower back inflammation.

Rehab start for Cubs P Assad set for Wednesday

Veteran right-hander Javier Assad, 27, is slated to make a rehabilitation start for Triple-A Iowa on Wednesday, as he continues his lengthy journey back to the Chicago Cubs after suffering a left oblique injury during spring training in Arizona.

Nationals' Young injures finger on bunt attempt

Nationals outfielder Jacob Young left his team's game with the Twins on Saturday with a bruised right index finger.

📈 Power Rankings: Hot NL team surges to No. 1

Our first list of the second half sees a massive shake-up in the top five, with three clubs at their highest rankings of the seasons -- including a new squad at the top.