Astros shift Imai to bullpen after rough start

Houston starter Tatsuya Imai will pitch out of the bullpen for Houston's weekend series against the Texas Rangers after struggling in his last start.

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Sharks reward Graf's breakout with 3-year deal

Forward Collin Graf, who had 21 goals and 25 assists in 81 games last season, re-signed with the Sharks on a three-year deal worth $12.75 million.

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Season in doubt for Orioles' Mountcastle (oblique)

Orioles first baseman Ryan Mountcastle has suffered a torn oblique during his recovery from an earlier left foot fracture and might not return this season.

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Rangers' Seager returns from 23-game IL stint

Shortstop Corey Seager was activated from the injured list Friday along with several other moves made by the Rangers ahead of their pivotal series with the Astros.

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Ohtani (knee) out vs. M's; Dodgers cite precaution

Shohei Ohtani was absent from the Los Angeles Dodgers' lineup on Thursday because of lingering soreness in his left knee.

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Red Sox to reevaluate Mead (wrist) in 4 weeks

Newly acquired Red Sox infielder Curtis Mead has a nondisplaced fracture in his left wrist and will be re-evaluated in four weeks.

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IIHF bars Russia from 4 tournaments in 2027

The International Ice Hockey Federation said Russia will not be allowed to participate in four tournaments next year after a review by the organization's council.

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Phillies' Mattingly: Time to find out who we are

Phillies interim manager Don Mattingly said "now's the time that we're going to find out what we're made of" after the team has dropped nine of 12 games since the All-Star break.

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Twins' Buxton returns to IL with same hip injury

Twins outfielder Byron Buxton has returned to the injured list because of a right hip impingement -- the same injury that caused him to miss the All-Star Game.

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Royals place Pasquantino on IL with sore wrist

Royals first baseman Vinnie Pasquantino, who is hitting .232 with 6 home runs, was placed on the 10-day injured list with a sore right wrist.

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No.1 NHL draft pick McKenna sets rookie goals

Gavin McKenna, the No. 1 pick of the 2026 NHL Draft, outlined his season goals on Wednesday at the NHLPA Rookie Showcase.

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Tigers' Skubal set to start Wed. as deadline nears

With the Aug. 3 trade deadline quickly approaching, Tigers manager A.J. Hinch confirmed Tuesday that ace Tarik Skubal is still scheduled to start Wednesday against the Orioles.

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Pirates' Valdez OK to play after being hit by pitc...

Pirates rookie slugger Esmerlyn Valdez, who was hit in the left hand by a pitch on Monday, was back in the lineup against the Diamondbacks on Tuesday night.

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Guardians pick Schmidt, Brewers' Knaak don't sign

Pitchers Logan Schmidt and Aidan Knaak were the only two players among those picked in the first 10 rounds of baseball's amateur draft who didn't sign by Monday's deadline to agree to deals.

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Yankees lose Bellinger (hamstring) for 4-6 weeks

All-Star outfielder Cody Bellinger will be out four to six weeks due to a Grade 2 left hamstring strain.

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Cubs DFA veteran pitcher Taillon amid struggles

Jameson Taillon was designated for assignment by the Cubs on Monday, one day after giving up seven runs in four innings against the Pirates.

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Mets' Soto (calf) '100%' expects return this year

Despite a lost season for the Mets, Juan Soto "100%" expects to return to the lineup this season once his Grade 2 calf strain is healed.

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Scherzer to come off IL, start on b-day Monday

Max Scherzer will celebrate his 42nd birthday with a start, coming off the injured list and starting Monday's series opener at the Nationals, Blue Jays manager John Schneider said.

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O'Hearn hits b-day grand slam in win over Cubs

Ryan O'Hearn hit a grand slam on his 33rd birthday as the Pittsburgh Pirates held off the Chicago Cubs 8-7 on Sunday to avoid being swept in the three-game series.

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Ohtani skips bullpen session as L.A. stays cautiou...

Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said Shohei Ohtani experienced "a little bit of regression after his last bullpen session Wednesday and the team opted to have him skip Saturday's session as he continues to deal with left knee discomfort.

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Astros place Arrighetti on IL with nerve irritatio...

The Astros placed right-handed starter 8on the 15-day injured list with nerve irritation in his right foot and recalled left-hander Bryan King from Triple-A Sugar Land.

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Rangers put Jung on IL, recall Smith from minors

The first-place Texas Rangers placed third baseman Josh Jung on the 10-day injured list Saturday, retroactive to Wednesday, with a left calf strain, and recalled veteran infielder Josh Smith from Triple-A Round Rock.

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