Major League Baseball

Cubs hoping Swanson can return from oblique injury next week

- Chicago Cubs shortstop Dansby Swanson could be back in the team's lineup in a week, manager Craig Counsell said before Friday's game with Pittsburgh.

Volpe has grand slam, career-high 5 RBIs for Yankees in return to majors

Anthony Volpe smacked a grand slam and drove in a career-high five runs during his rousing return from Triple-A as the Yankees beat the Rockies.

Pirates activate O'Hearn before playing Cubs

The Pittsburgh Pirates activated infielder/outfielder Ryan O'Hearn from the 10-day injured list before Friday's game against the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley...

Ohtani heads to IL; Dodgers calling up top prospect De Paula to play DH

The Dodgers are putting Shohei Ohtani on the 15-day injured list and will call up top prospect Josue De Paula from Double-A to temporarily take his place at designated hitter, manager Dave Roberts said.

Pirates put 14-game winner Ashcraft on 15-day IL

The Pirates placed All-Star right-hander Braxton Ashcraft on the 15-day injured list due to right arm discomfort.

Braves' Thomas to IL after batting cage injury

Braves outfielder Lane Thomas is headed to the 15-day IL with an intercostal injury after hurting himself in the batting cage before Thursday's game vs. the Rays.

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