Major League Baseball

Ohtani to return to mound vs. Rockies on Mon.

Dodgers two-way star Shohei Ohtani, who did not make his scheduled start Wednesday because of a chest cold, will next pitch Monday vs. the Rockies in Los Angeles.

Royals' Lugo lands on 15-day IL with back strain

The Royals placed right-hander Seth Lugo on the 15-day injured list Thursday because of a lower back strain. The move is retroactive to Monday.

Source: Mets prospect Sproat to start Sunday

The Mets are elevating another top pitching prosect by calling up right-hander Brandon Sproat to start Sunday's matchup against the Reds in Cincinnati, a source confirmed to ESPN on Thursday.

Chapman, appealing ban, hits 2 HRs vs. Rockies

San Francisco third baseman Matt Chapman was issued a one-game suspension earlier Wednesday for his role in Tuesday night's fracas between the Giants and Rockies.

Cubs' Horton OK with hook after 5 no-hit innings

For the first five innings, Cubs rookie starter Cade Horton didn't allow any hits to the Braves. But then came manager Craig Counsell's hard stop.

Agent: 'Misguided' to think Valdez meant to plunk

Any speculation that Astros left-hander Framber Valdez would intentionally hit his own catcher in the chest with a pitch is "preposterous," the pitcher's agent said.

Red Sox's Anthony likely out for regular season

The Red Sox put rookie sensation Roman Anthony on the injured list Wednesday after the outfielder experienced left oblique tightness in Tuesday's win over the Cleveland Guardians.

Brewers' Miller to 60-day IL, may need TJ surgery

Shelby Miller says he's facing the possibility of a second Tommy John surgery as the Milwaukee Brewers placed the veteran right-hander on the 60-day injured list with a sprained ulnar collateral ligament in his throwing elbow.

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