Major League Baseball

Judge returns for Yankees, goes 0-3 in opener vs. Rockies

New York outfielder Aaron Judge, out since May 31, made his long-awaited return from a fractured rib on Tuesday against the Colorado Rockies, going 0-for-3 with two strikeouts and a flyout before being removed in the sixth inning with the Yankees up 2-1.

Roberts, Dodgers choose to sit Ohtani a day after 0-3 return

Shohei Ohtani was out of the Los Angeles Dodgers' lineup Tuesday, a day after he went 0-for-3 in his return from a four-day break because of nagging injuries, and manager Dave Roberts said he and the training staff have decided to build him up slowly.

Cubs shortstop Dansby Swanson (oblique) nears return to field

Cubs shortstop Dansby Swanson (oblique) is getting close to returning to the field, according to manager Craig Counsell.

Braves P Elder out 3-4 weeks after knee surgery

Braves starting pitcher Bryce Elder had surgery on his right knee on Tuesday and will be out three to four weeks, manager Walt Weiss said.

Rays place SS Walls on IL with hip flexor strain

Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Taylor Walls was placed on the 10-day injured list with a right hip flexor strange on Tuesday.

Pirates reliever Mattson lands on IL due to hip

The Pirates placed right-handed reliever Isaac Mattson on the 15-day injured list before Tuesday's game against the White Sox with right hip inflammation.

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