Major League Baseball

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.

Cubs' Boyd hurt playing with kids, having surgery

Cubs lefty Matthew Boyd will require surgery after suffering a left meniscus injury while playing with his kids at home. He is expected back this season.

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.

Yankees scratch Weathers (illness) from start

Yankees left-hander Ryan Weathers will not make his scheduled start Thursday against the Texas Rangers after dealing with a virus following his last outing.

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.

⚾ 28 years ago today: Kerry Wood K's 20

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.