Darvish has mild elbow inflammation
Rangers right-hander Yu Darvish, who underwent an MRI exam on Thursday, has been diagnosed with mild inflammation in his right elbow. The examination showed no indications of a long-term problem. Read more
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Mets manager to injured Harvey: ‘Back off’
New York Mets manager Terry Collins had a blunt message for rehabbing ace Matt Harvey during a phone conversation with the ace on Thursday: "Back off." Read more
Peralta ties Cards homer record for shortstops
With his two-run homer off Eric Stults in the second inning on Thursday, Jhonny Peralta matched the franchise's single-season record for homers by a shortstop. Read more
Phillips to begin rehab assignment Friday
Reds second baseman Brandon Phillips will begin a Minor League rehab assignment at Triple-A Louisville on Friday. Phillips is working back from July 11 surgery to repair a torn left…Read more
Strained flexor mass tendon sends Bailey to DL
Reds pitcher Homer Bailey will not make his next scheduled start on Saturday and is headed for the disabled list with a strained right flexor mass tendon near his forearm. Read more
Sources: Manziel tardiness handled internally
Cleveland Browns rookie quarterback Johnny Manziel has made a strong impression with his work ethic since training camp began but he suffered his first slip Monday when he was a…Read more
Keuchel invites former host parents to Friday’s start
Astros pitcher Dallas Keuchel's first career appearance at Fenway Park on Friday will be extra special for him. In addition to his parents, who are flying in from Oklahoma, he's…Read more
Myers close to returning from fractured wrist
Wil Myers, who has been on the disabled list since June 1 with a right wrist fracture, has appeared in three games for Triple-A Durham on his rehab assignment. He…Read more
Fiers in select company with career-high 14 K’s
For a pitcher to accumulate a high number of strikeouts, a lot of things have to go right. Brewers catcher Jonathan Lucroy knew early on Thursday that the conditions were…Read more
Baseball remembers ‘The Bird’ on 60th birthday
Mark Fidrych would have been 60 today. "The Bird" created a national sensation in his 1976 rookie year for the Tigers, and his playful, unique personality have left a lasting…Read more