Major League Baseball

Braves place Acuna on IL with hamstring strain

The Braves placed right fielder Ronald Acuna Jr. on the 10-day injured list with a strained left hamstring, the team announced Sunday.

Mauricio injury forces Mets to mull Bichette at SS

Ronny Mauricio fractured his left thumb Saturday against the Angels, forcing the injury-plagued Mets to consider using Bo Bichette at shortstop.

Padres reach deal to sell to Jones-Feliciano group

The San Diego Padres have reached an agreement to sell control of the team to an investor group led by Kwanza Jones and José E. Feliciano.

Reds issue 7 straight walks, tying MLB record

The Reds issued a record-tying seven straight walks in the second inning of a 17-7 loss to the Pirates, just the third time in MLB history a team walked that many batters consecutively.

Mariners scratch Raleigh with 'general soreness'

Seattle Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh, who had been slated to bat second and start behind the plate, was a late scratch from the lineup on Saturday night before a 3-2, 10-inning loss to Kansas City with what manager Dan Wilson termed "general soreness."

Astros' Walker hit in head by pitch, says he's OK

Houston first baseman Christian Walker expects to be in the lineup Sunday even though he left Saturday's game in the ninth inning after getting hit in the head by a fastball from Boston left-hander Tyler Samaniego.

O's prospect Gibson to make debut vs. Yankees

On Sunday against the Yankees, prospect Trey Gibson will make his major league debut for the Orioles.

Springer hit by pitch again on foot; X-rays clean

Toronto Blue Jays designated hitter George Springer left his team's 11-4 win over Minnesota in the third inning after being hit by a pitch on the left foot.

🐶 Judge's cleats spotlight his dachshunds

The Yankees' slugger wore custom Nike cleats, featuring a logo of his dachshunds, Penny and Gus.