Bill Baer
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Aaron Judge homers in fifth consecutive game
Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge mashed a three-run homer on Sunday, making it five consecutive games with homers. A-Rod last did it for the Yankees. → Read More
Ryan Braun lands on 10-day IL with infected finger
Brewers DH Ryan Braun will head to the 10-day injured list due to an infected finger. He had a pair of singles and a double to start the season. → Read More
Albert Pujols hits grand slam for career home run No. 658
Angels DH Albert Pujols swatted a grand slam Sunday afternoon to give his team the lead. It's the 658th homer of his career, two behind Willie Mays. → Read More
Shohei Ohtani walks five as pitching struggles continue
Angels two-way player Shohei Ohtani's struggles continued on the mound, walking five Astros, failing to finish the second inning on Sunday. → Read More
Tyler Alexander records nine consecutive Reds, ties AL record
Tigers reliever Tyler Alexander tied the AL record for consecutive strikeouts by fanning the first nine Reds he faced on Sunday afternoon. → Read More
Scott Oberg likely to miss remainder of season due to blood clots in arm
Rockies reliever Scott Oberg will likely miss the rest of the 2020 season due to blood clots in his arm. It's the third time he's dealt with the issue. → Read More
Report: Mets haven't heard from Yoenis Céspedes for Sunday's game
Mets OF/DH Yoenis Céspedes didn't show up at Truist Park in Atlanta for Sunday's game between the Mets and Braves. The Mets have been unable to contact him. → Read More
Roberto Osuna headed back to Houston for MRI on arm
Astros closer Roberto Osuna suffered an apparent injury Saturday against the Angels. He's headed back to Houston for an MRI. → Read More
Reds place Joey Votto on injured list, activate Anthony DeSclafani
On Sunday, the Reds placed first baseman Joey Votto on the injured list for undisclosed reasons and activated pitcher Anthony DeSclafani. → Read More
José Leclerc has grade 2 strain of teres major muscle in shoulder
Rangers closer José Leclerc will miss most if not all of the 2020 season due to a grade 2 strain of the teres major muscle in his right shoulder. → Read More
Diamondbacks to promote catching prospect Daulton Varsho
The Diamondbacks will promote catcher Daulton Varsho, their No. 3 prospect. He's behind Carson Kelly and Stephen Vogt on the depth chart. → Read More
Report: Doubleheaders could be shortened to seven innings
MLB and the MLBPA are discussing a deal that would shorten the length of doubleheaders from nine to seven innings each game. → Read More
Mike Foltynewicz clears waivers
Braves starter Mike Foltynewicz was designated for assignment earlier this week. He cleared waivers and has been outrighted to the alternate training site. → Read More
Umpire Joe West exits game after being hit by Bo Bichette's backswing
On Erick Fedde's first pitch, umpire Joe West was hit on Bo Bichette's backswing, causing him to bleed on the side of his face and exit the game. → Read More
Seranthony Domínguez finally undergoes Tommy John surgery
Phillies reliever Seranthony Domínguez finally underwent Tommy John surgery on Thursday. Doctors recommended the procedure back in March. → Read More
Cubs turn 5-3 triple play in loss to the Reds
Cubs third baseman Kris Bryant turned a 5-3 triple play in Wednesday night's 12-7 loss to the Reds. He appeared to get lucky on the play. → Read More
Video: Nick Castellanos hits grand slam in seven-run fifth inning
Reds outfielder Nick Castellanos struck the big blow in the fifth inning against the Cubs, belting a grand slam as part of a seven-run outburst. → Read More
Nate Pearson tosses five shutout innings in MLB debut
Blue Jays No. 1 prospect Nate Pearson tossed five shutout innings in his MLB debut on Wednesday, trading zeroes with Max Scherzer. → Read More
Shortstop José Reyes announces retirement from baseball
Former Mets shortstop José Reyes announced on Wednesday his retirement from Major League Baseball, ending a 16-year career. → Read More
Stephen Strasburg scratched from Thursday's start due to nerve irritation
Nationals starter Stephen Strasburg will miss his second scheduled start of the 2020 season due to nerve irritation in his right hand. → Read More