7:23 PM ET Druw Jones, the second overall pick in this month’s MLB draft, injured his shoulder Monday during his first batting practice with the Arizona Diamondbacks organization, the team said. It wasn’t immediately clear how serious the injury is, but Jones would miss the rest of the season if it requires surgery. He was
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7:47 PM ET CHICAGO — With the trade deadline fast approaching, longtime catcher Willson Contreras was on the receiving end of several standing ovations Tuesday at Wrigley Field in what might have been his final home game in a Chicago Cubs uniform. Contreras, 30, has been in the organization since he was 16 and is
8:39 PM ET Associated Press BOSTON — With three giant World Series banners laid across the outfield grass, three championship trophies on a table and his Hall of Fame plaque hanging behind him, David Ortiz basked in the welcome of the Fenway fans on Tuesday, two days after his induction in Cooperstown. Thanking those who
8:00 PM ET Associated Press DETROIT — Fernando Tatis Jr. is back in the batter’s box, and the San Diego Padres‘ $340 million star could face live pitching later this week. Tatis took batting practice with teammates before Tuesday’s game against the Detroit Tigers, his first rounds with the club since breaking his left wrist
7:30 PM ET ESPN News Services TORONTO — Broadcaster Buck Martinez returned to the television booth Tuesday night when the Toronto Blue Jays opened a series against the St. Louis Cardinals. Martinez, 73, was diagnosed with cancer in April, and stepped away from the role while completing treatment for the disease. Sportsnet and the Blue
2:43 PM ET Associated Press ARLINGTON, Texas — Third overall pick Kumar Rocker signed with the Texas Rangers on Tuesday, a week after the right-handed pitcher was drafted again and a year after concerns over a physical led to him going unsigned by the New York Mets as the 10th overall pick. Rocker got a
5:47 PM ET Associated Press TORONTO — The St. Louis Cardinals put first baseman Paul Goldschmidt, third baseman Nolan Arenado and catcher Austin Romine on the restricted list before Tuesday’s game at the Toronto Blue Jays. The Cardinals recalled outfielder Conner Capel and catcher Iván Herrera and selected infielder Cory Spangenberg from Triple-A Memphis as
12:39 PM ET Associated Press MILWAUKEE — Minnesota Twins slugger Miguel Sano has been activated from the 60-day injured list after missing nearly three months with torn meniscus in his left knee. The Twins also put All-Star outfielder Byron Buxton back in the lineup for Tuesday night’s game with the Milwaukee Brewers. After homering in
2:34 PM ET The New York Yankees have placed All-Star outfielder Giancarlo Stanton on the 10-day injured list because of left Achilles tendinitis. The Yankees announced the roster move before Tuesday night’s crosstown showdown against the Mets. Stanton requested an MRI on Monday after he woke up with a sore Achilles, but Yankees manager Aaron
5:58 PM ET All-Star rookie outfielder Julio Rodriguez is back in the Seattle Mariners‘ lineup for Tuesday night’s game against the Texas Rangers after missing the past four games with a bruised left wrist. Rodriguez, who underwent an MRI on Saturday that showed bruising but no structural damage, is batting leadoff and playing center field.