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 crashes into wall, in protocol

Yankees left fielder Jasson Domínguez crashed into the wall while catching a drive to lead off the first inning against the Rangers. He has been placed in the concussion protocol and is getting an MRI on his shoulder.

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.

Tigers' AAA manager fired for 'inappropriate' text

Gabe Alvarez said he was fired over an "inappropriate" text message to a female colleague. "This was an isolated incident and not reflective of my long-standing record of professionalism, respect for colleagues, and conduct over the course of my career."

Reds' Pagan has Grade 2 strain; Antone called up

Reds closer Emilio Pagan said Wednesday the Grade 2 diagnosis carries with it a four-to-eight week timetable. The Reds, meanwhile, welcomed reliever Tejay Antone from Triple-A Louisville.

⚾ 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.