Major League Baseball

Braves move Lopez to pen: A reliever 'for now'

Reynaldo Lopez, who opened the season as Atlanta's No. 2 starter, is moving to the bullpen as Braves manager Walt Weiss shuffles his rotation for a series against Detroit.

Blue Jays put Scherzer (forearm, ankle) on IL

Max Scherzer was put on the 15-day injured list by the Blue Jays on Monday because of right forearm tendinitis and left ankle inflammation.

Story questions direction of Sox after Cora firing

Trevor Story said the reasoning for Red Sox manager Alex Cora being fired wasn't "satisfactory" and added that it's "up in the air what the true direction of the franchise is."

Cora firing was Breslow's call, Sox president says

The decision to fire manager Alex Cora after the Red Sox's 10-17 start to the season began with chief baseball officer Craig Breslow, president Sam Kennedy said.

GM backs Espada, says injuries, walks to blame

Astros general manager Dana Brown offered a public backing of Joe Espada on Sunday, telling The Athletic that the team is not considering a managerial change amid its slow start to the season.

Baty's bases-loaded walk goes to inning-ending K

Done in by a robot reversal, Brett Baty of the Mets became the first batter to have a bases-loaded walk changed to an inning-ending called third strike by Major League Baseball's new challenge system.

Yankees calling up OF Domínguez, sources say

The Yankees are calling up outfielder Jasson Domínguez, a former top prospect and a regular contributor last season, from Triple A, sources told ESPN on Sunday.

Refsnyder HR after successful challenge lifts M's

Rob Refsnyder successfully challenged a third strike, then hit a go-ahead solo home run in the ninth inning to lift the Seattle Mariners to a 3-2 win over the St. Louis Cardinals on Sunday.

👀 What's next for Red Sox after firing Alex Cora?

Boston let go manager Alex Cora and five coaches in a stunning move Saturday. Here's what you need to know.