White Sox's Teel (ankle) could miss 6-12 weeks

White Sox catcher Kyle Teel is expected to miss a significant amount of time after being placed on the 10-day injured list Tuesday because of a high ankle sprain.

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Cubs' Thornton avoids heel fracture, credits cleat...

Cubs reliever Trent Thornton is day-to-day with a bruised left heel after he was struck by a comebacker in the 10th inning Monday. He credited his Mizuno cleats with helping him avoid serious injury.

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MLBPA calls to preserve current system of draft

After MLB proposed cutting the draft from 20 to 12 rounds, slashing amateur signing bonuses by more than $150 million and preventing high schoolers from entering, the MLBPA called to preserve the current system while opening more doors to younger players.

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Rangers' fireballing draft pick needs TJ surgery

Brody Bumila, the 18-year-old third-round pick of the Rangers who regularly runs his fastball over 100 mph, said he'll need Tommy John surgery to repair his left UCL.

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Twins All-Star Buxton back after 9-game absence

The Twins have activated Byron Buxton after the All-Star outfielder, who is sixth in the majors with 25 home runs, missed nine games with a right hip strain.

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Dodgers trade for Rockies reliever Halvorsen

Rockies GM Josh Byrnes orchestrated a trade with his former team Monday, sending right-hander Seth Halvorsen to the Dodgers in exchange for two minor leaguers.

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Bedard: Kane back in Chicago would be 'incredible'...

On the day the Blackhawks star met with the media after signing his new contract, Chicago's Connor Bedard made his pitch to winger Patrick Kane to return to the United Center, sign with the club he began his NHL career with, and chase another Stanley Cup.

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Pirates rookie Valdez up to 12 HRs in 31 games

Pirates rookie OF Esmerlyn Valdez is the fourth player in major league history with at least 12 homers and 31 RBIs in their first 31 games.

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Baldwin 'back to form,' has 2 HRs in Braves' win

After returning from an oblique injury that kept him sidelined for nearly a month, Atlanta Braves catcher Drake Baldwin was a career-best 5 for 5 at the plate and homered twice in his club's 8-5 victory over the Texas Rangers on Sunday at Truist Park.

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Lucky 13: BoSox tie their 2nd-longest win streak

Willson Contreras hit a two-run homer, Sonny Gray gave up one run and five hits over six innings, and the Red Sox beat the Rays 6-1 on Sunday for their 13th win in a row.

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Blackhawks, Bedard agree to 5-year, $75M deal

Chicago Blackhawks star Connor Bedard has agreed to a $75 million, five-year contract, completing a major offseason goal for the team.

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Retired Rizzo snares Busch's HR from bleachers

Former Cubs 1B Anthony Rizzo, in the bleachers after a ceremony honoring the 2016 team, recovered current Chicago 1B Michael Busch's solo HR.

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Ohtani had lubricant injected into knee, not drain...

Shohei Ohtani had a lubricant injected into his left knee, but the Dodgers two-way star did not have fluid drained, according to manager Dave Roberts. Ohtani was in the lineup Friday and will likely will make his next start Wednesday at Philadelphia.

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Yanks' Judge still on mend, not OK'd for workouts

Aaron Judge's broken rib hasn't fully healed, and he hasn't been cleared to resume baseball activities.

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Flyers, Drysdale agree to 4-year, $26 million deal...

The Flyers have agreed to terms with defenseman Jamie Drysdale on a four-year contract worth $26 million.

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Mets return with win under Philly's hazy sky

Francisco Alvarez homered twice, Brett Baty also went deep and the Mets defeated the Phillies 4-1 on Thursday night in the first major league game following the All-Star break.

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Blues sign F McMichael to 6-year, $40.5M deal

The St. Louis Blues have signed recently acquired forward Connor McMichael to a six-year, $40.5 million contract.

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Pirates get former top prospect Hassell from Nats

The Pirates acquired one-time top prospect Robert Hassell III from the Nationals in exchange for cash or a player to be named later.

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Wetzel: Inclusion of owner's family devalues Stanley Cup

Someone should have saved Tom Dundon from his decision to put his whole family on the Stanley Cup.

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Sources: Flyers re-signing Zegras to 4-year deal

The Flyers are re-signing Trevor Zegras to a four-year contract with an annual average value of $9.125 million, sources said.

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Dodgers to give away bobblehead celebrating Pages ...

The Los Angeles Dodgers' newest bobblehead giveaway will pay homage to one of the more unconventional and greatest catches in MLB history.

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Fantasy baseball free agent pickups: Use the sched...

The top players you should consider claiming off the fantasy baseball waiver wire this week.

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