Major League Baseball

Ichiro shows funny side, joins CC, Wagner in HOF

Ichiro Suzuki's sense of humor was on full display Sunday, when he joined CC Sabathia, Billy Wagner, Dave Parker and Dick Allen in baseball's Hall of Fame.

Braves get starting pitcher Fedde from Cardinals

The Braves acquired veteran starting pitcher Erick Fedde from the Cardinals for a player to be named later or cash on Sunday.

Dodgers go to 6-man rotation amid Ohtani return

Dodgers two-way star Shohei Ohtani is expected to start on the mound Wednesday as he continues his buildup from elbow surgery that kept him from pitching all last season.

Judge to DH upon return; 1B not among options

The Yankees are not considering having Aaron Judge play first base when he returns from the IL, a source told ESPN. He will be slotted at DH until he can play in the outfield.

Boston closer Chapman brushes off back spasm

Red Sox closer Aroldis Chapman thinks he'll be able to pitch in a couple of days after walking off the mound with a back spasm in the eighth inning of Sunday's game against the Dodgers.

Buxton (ribs) day-to-day after 'good news' on MRI

Twins All-Star Byron Buxton, who left Saturday's game against Washington with discomfort in his side, is day-to-day after an MRI showed cartilage irritation in his rib cage.

Skenes shines again as Pirates up his pitch count

Paul Skenes struck out nine in six three-hit innings, and the Pirates shut out Arizona for a second straight day, beating the Diamondbacks 6-0 on Sunday.

Rangers' Pederson returns after missing 52 games

Joc Pederson returned to the Rangers' lineup Sunday after missing 52 games because of a broken right hand.

📈 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.