Major League Baseball

Braves-Reds showcase at Bristol stalled by rain

Major League Baseball's long-planned event at Bristol Motor Speedway met an unwelcome detour, when rain suspended the Braves-Reds game until Sunday.

Tempers flare in Boston after Neris' intentional balk

Astros reliever Hector Neris intentionally balked a runner to third, then argued with Boston's third base coach before both benches cleared in Houston's 7-3 loss on Saturday.

Red Sox's Houck to undergo Tommy John surgery

Tanner Houck's attempt to come back this season is over, as manager Alex Cora said the Red Sox right-hander will undergo Tommy John surgery.

Snell allows pair of HRs, loses Dodgers return

Dodgers left-hander Blake Snell gave up a home run to the first batter he faced, Yandy Diaz, then allowed another homer to Diaz during a 4-0 loss to the Rays.

Halvorsen exits Rockies' win with elbow injury

The Rockies' win over Pittsburgh on Saturday was dampened with an elbow injury to closer Seth Halvorsen.

Rangers put OF Carter on IL with back spasms

Rangers outfielder Evan Carter was placed on the 10-day injured list Saturday because of back spasms, and outfielder Alejandro Osuna was recalled from Triple-A Round Rock to replace him on the active roster.

⚾ Ichiro's HOF induction and Japanese baseball

On Ichiro Suzuki's induction weekend, a new exhibit in Cooperstown shares his place in the international baseball landscape.