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Pitcher, surgery pioneer Tommy John dies at 83
Former major league pitcher Tommy John, the namesake behind the pioneering elbow surgery that prolonged his career for 14 more years, has died at the age of 83.[read more]
😆 Mets troll Jayden Daniels over No. 5 dispute
The team is the latest to poke fun at Daniels over his jersey number dispute with his alma mater, LSU.[read more]
D-backs' Arenado exits with trunk discomfort
Diamondbacks third baseman Nolan Arenado left Sunday's game with left trunk discomfort after pulling up while running out a grounder in the fourth inning.[read more]
Bellinger to begin rehab stint, targets weekend
Outfielder Cody Bellinger, who hasn't played since July 26 due to a hamstring injury, will begin a rehab assignment Tuesday and could rejoin the Yankees next weekend.[read more]
Red Sox put Yoshida on IL with hamstring strain
The Red Sox have placed Masataka Yoshida on the 10-day injured list because of a left hamstring strain.[read more]
Pirates skip Skenes start to rest struggling ace
The Pirates will move Paul Skenes' next scheduled start back three days, giving the struggling ace extra rest amid the worst stretch of his major league career.[read more]
Short-handed A's put Soderstrom on injured list
The Athletics, already playing without Nick Kurtz and Shea Langeliers, lost another slugger when they placed Tyler Soderstrom, 24, who is batting .245 with 19 homers and 56 RBIs in 109 games, on the 10-day injured list Sunday with a left hip impingement.[read more]
Cubs' Swanson exits in 3rd inning with discomfort
Veteran shortstop Dansby Swanson, 32, left Sunday's game against the St. Louis Cadinals with left side discomfort after an awkward swing-and-miss in the bottom of the third inning at Wrigley Field, the Chicago Cubs announced.[read more]
Dodgers place starter Wrobleski on injured list
Justin Wrobleski, a 26-year-old left-hander who is 11-5 with a 3.56 ERA, was placed on the injured list Sunday with what the Los Angeles Dodgers are calling forearm inflammation, prompting reliever Kyle Hurt to be called up to take his spot on the roster.[read more]
Free agent pickups: Trio of waiver-worthy prospects debut
The top players you should consider claiming off the fantasy baseball waiver wire this week.[read more]