MLB

Shortstop Everth Cabrera was a late scratch before the start of Sunday's finale vs. the Pirates with a left hamstring cramp, the Padres announced.    Read more

Starting pitcher Tyler Skaggs will undergo Tommy John surgery and will miss the remainder of the season, the Angels announced on Sunday morning.    Read more

All-Star second baseman Jose Altuve returned to the Astros lineup Sunday, batting second behind Robbie Grossman. Altuve sat out Saturday's game after he was removed in the fifth inning Friday…Read more

Cubs manager Rick Rentera said his message to Javier Baez was simple. "[I told him] that he should be himself," Renteria said Sunday of the Cubs' No. 2 prospect, promoted…Read more

Right-hander Jacob Turner, acquired Friday from the Marlins for two Minor League pitchers, joined the Cubs Sunday, and will be used out of the bullpen in the beginning.    Read more

Actions speak louder than words, and after a healthy round of normal batting practice, Mark Teixeira indicated to manager Joe Girardi that his left pinky was well enough to play…Read more

The Orioles announced that shortstop J.J. Hardy was scratched from Sunday's starting lineup with a sprained left thumb shortly before they took the field for the finale against the Cardinals.    Read more

Mets right-hander Jacob deGrom has experienced some shoulder soreness following his most recent start and will head to New York on Monday for tests. He will not make his scheduled…Read more

The Dodgers will start new acquisition Kevin Correia on Monday in Atlanta, using him as a sixth starter to give their weary rotation an extra day of rest.    Read more

The Pirates' hopes of embarking on the most difficult phase of their schedule in growing strength took a major hit Sunday morning when Neil Walker showed up at PNC Park…Read more