Major League Baseball

Dodgers' Hernández likely to make '26 debut Mon.

Dodgers utilityman Kiké Hernández is expected to be activated in time to make his season debut Monday after recovering from surgery on his left elbow.

Shoulder tightness stops Irvin's roll as Nats win

Washington right-hander Jake Irvin pitched five hitless innings for his first win in nearly two months, a 2-0 victory over Atlanta, but he felt a bit of tightness on his final few pitches in the fifth before turning the game over to the Nationals bullpen.

Rays place DeLuca on IL with strained hamstring

The Rays placed Jonny DeLuca on the 10-day IL because of a right hamstring strain.

Cubs give Happ day off, move PCA to leadoff spot

The Cubs are giving struggling left fielder Ian Happ the day off while moving center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong up to the leadoff spot for Saturday's game against the Astros.

Tigers put Hurter on IL with lumbar inflammation

The Tigers placed left-handed reliever Brant Hurter on the 15-day injured list with lumbar spine inflammation.

Alvarez exits Astros' win, will miss series finale

Houston designated hitter Yordan Alvarez left Saturday's 3-0 victory over the Chicago Cubs in the middle of an at-bat in the sixth inning because of a back spasm and will miss the series finale as the Astros try for a sweep Sunday at Wrigley Field.

👀 Olney: Trade deadline X factors to watch

From unexpected dealers to Skubal's status, these six early X factors will define the trade season ahead.