Major League Baseball

Ohtani skips bullpen session as L.A. stays cautious

Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said Shohei Ohtani experienced "a little bit of regression" after his last bullpen session Wednesday and the team opted to have him skip Saturday's session as he continues to deal with left knee discomfort.

Perez hits 318th HR, passes Brett on Royals' list

Salvador Perez, third on baseball's home runs list among active players who have played for one team, hit his 318th career homer Saturday afternoon, breaking George Brett's franchise record in the Kansas City Royals' 3-2 win over the Detroit Tigers.

Mets' Soto to miss significant time with calf strain

Mets All-Star Juan Soto was diagnosed with a Grade 2 left calf strain and is expected to miss a significant period of time.

Twins scratch RHP Paredes with left oblique strain

Minnesota Twins right-hander Mike Paredes, 25, was scratched from his scheduled start on Saturday against the Athletics just minutes before the game was scheduled to begin, after he suffered a left oblique strain during warmups.

Rangers place Jung on IL, recall Smith before win

The Texas Rangers placed third baseman Josh Jung on the 10-day injured list Saturday, retroactive to Wednesday, with a left calf strain, and recalled veteran infielder Josh Smith from Triple-A Round Rock before his team's win over the Seattle Mariners.

Astros place Arrighetti on IL with nerve irritation

The Astros placed right-handed starter 8on the 15-day injured list with nerve irritation in his right foot and recalled left-hander Bryan King from Triple-A Sugar Land.

Athletics reinstate Kurtz, option Muncy to Triple-A

The Athletics reinstated slugger Nick Kurtz from the 10-day injured list before their game at Minnesota and slotted him into the lineup as the designated hitter, batting second.

📈 Power Rankings: AL contender debuts in top 10

Our first list since the All-Star break saw quite the shake-up as one team's historic win streak comes to an end.