Major League Baseball

Braves activate Acuna for season debut vs. S.D.

The Braves officially activated former MVP Ronald Acuna Jr. from the injured list ahead of Friday's series opener against the visiting Padres.

Cora empathizes with Hendriks over threats

One day after Red Sox reliever Liam Hendriks took to social media to condemn offensive messages made against him and his family, manager Alex Cora empathized with his player.

Pirates' Cherington shuts down Skenes trade talk

Pirates general manager Ben Cherington says the possibility of trading ace Paul Skenes is "not part of the conversation at all."

Twins' Correa to return; Buxton 'a little bit behind'

Twins shortstop Carlos Correa passed concussion protocol and was reinstated from the 7-day injured list ahead of a three-game series against the Royals that begins Friday night.

Nats place Young on IL, call up prospect Lile

Two days after placing Dylan Crews on the 10-day injured list, the Washington Nationals lost another outfielder on Friday with Jacob Young landing on the 10-day IL with a left shoulder AC sprain.

Royals DFA veteran OF Renfroe, call up IF Loftin

The Royals designated veteran right fielder Hunter Renfroe for assignment on Friday and recalled infielder Nick Loftin from Triple-A Omaha.

Nats' Ruiz reunites with parents, delivers RBI hits

Keibert Ruiz gave his parents something to cheer about the first time they got to see their son play a game in the majors.

Rockies off to worst 50-game start since 1895

The Rockies were swept in a four-game series by the Phillies to fall to 8-42 this season -- the worst 50-game start in MLB since the 1895 Louisville Colonels (7-43).

📊 Updated top 50 MLB prospect rankings

Starting with a pair of players on the verge of the majors, let's rank baseball's next wave of stars.