Major League Baseball

Family sighs: Boyd, hurt with kids, has surgery

Matthew Boyd underwent successful surgery on his left meniscus -- an injury suffered while playing with his kids -- and is set to miss at least a month, according to manager Craig Counsell.

Yanks' Domínguez carted off, to IL; Jones gets call

Jasson Domínguez is headed to the IL with a sprained shoulder after crashing into the outfield wall, opening a path for prospect Spencer Jones to make his debut.

Red Sox opt to put Anthony (wrist) on 10-day IL

The Boston Red Sox placed Roman Anthony on the 10-day injured list, making the decision Thursday after the second-year outfielder's wrist hadn't improved much since he injured it earlier this week.

Reds' Lowder exits start with shoulder discomfort

Cincinnati Reds pitcher Rhett Lowder has exited his start against the Chicago Cubs in the bottom of the fourth inning with right shoulder discomfort.

Tigers' Valdez gets 5-game ban for plunking Story

Detroit's Framber Valdez was suspended five games by MLB for intentionally throwing at Boston's Trevor Story, while Tigers manager A.J. Hinch got a one-game ban.

Skenes blanks D-backs on two-hit gem for Pirates

Paul Skenes threw eight brilliant innings in one of the best outings of the young star's career and the Pittsburgh Pirates edged the Arizona Diamondbacks 1-0.

Astros' Correa to have ankle surgery, done for '26

Astros infielder Carlos Correa has a torn tendon in his left ankle, will undergo surgery and will miss the remainder of the season.

In 'no-brainer,' Royals pull Ragans (elbow) after 3

In what Kansas City manager Matt Quatraro called "a no-brainer," the Royals pulled left-hander Cole Ragans after three scoreless innings in his start against Cleveland on Wednesday night because of left triceps and elbow soreness.

⚾ Looking back: Kerry Wood's masterful 20-K day

Wood, Hall of Famer Craig Biggio and others look back to when the Cubs phenom owned the zone and tied the single-game strikeout record.