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Marlins' Hicks scratched due to back tightness
Marlins slugger Liam Hicks was scratched for their game against the San Francisco Giants on Saturday because of back tightness.[read more]
Red Sox place Kiner-Falefa (forearm) on IL
The Red Sox placed utility infielder Isiah Kiner-Falefa on the injured list Saturday with left forearm inflammation.[read more]
Soroka latest D-backs starting pitcher to hit IL
The Diamondbacks lost another starting pitcher to injury on Saturday, placing right-hander Michael Soroka on the 15-day injured list with a strained right glute.[read more]
Dodgers' Ohtani announces he is a father again
Los Angeles Dodgers superstar Shohei Ohtani announced on social media Saturday that he is a father again, posting on his Instagram account that "we are again overjoyed to experience this wonderful day in our lives together."[read more]
Schwarber's 3 HRs, Harper's cycle propel Phillies
Kyle Schwarber launched two long home runs in the Phillies' eight-run third inning against the Mets on Saturday night and Bryce Harper became the 11th player in franchise history to hit for the cycle.[read more]
⚾ Tom Glavine fears another ugly work stoppage
The union's primary spokesperson the last time baseball lost games to a labor fight sees similar signs of trouble ahead.[read more]
Nats' Young exits after crashing into outfield wal...
The Nationals' Jacob Young hit the left-center field wall hard with his right shoulder and head in the eighth inning and had to leave Saturday's game against the Rays.[read more]
Tigers' Verlander (hamstring) likely out 'weeks'
Tigers veteran right-hander Justin Verlander has a left hamstring strain and likely will be out "weeks," according to manager A.J. Hinch.[read more]
Brewers' Murphy set to have hip, back surgeries
Brewers manager Pat Murphy said Saturday he's planning to have back surgery on Thursday, when the team is off, and a procedure on his hip during the All-Star break.[read more]
What to know about MLB's draft proposal: No more h...
The league offered up a plan that would add an international draft and shake up the domestic version.[read more]