Garza won’t throw again until he’s pain-free
On second thought, Matt Garza's stint on the disabled list for a left rib-cage strain will almost certainly extend beyond the minimum 15 days, Brewers manager Ron Roenicke said on…Read more
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Vikes’ Joseph back at practice after shooting
Vikings defensive tackle Linval Joseph, who was hit in the calf by a stray bullet during a nightclub shooting in Minneapolis early Saturday morning, returned to Vikings training camp on…Read more
Cabrera a late scratch with left hamstring cramp
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
Self: Wiggins wants to be traded to Wolves
Andrew Wiggins told Kansas coach Bill Self that he wants to be traded from Cleveland to Minnesota because the No. 1 overall pick believes it will be better for his…Read more
Skaggs will need Tommy John surgery
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
Bears reinstate TE Bennett from suspension
Chicago Bears tight end Martellus Bennett rejoined teammates Sunday at Olivet Nazarene University as the club lifted his indefinite suspension. Read more
Altuve returns to lineup after sitting with sore neck
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
Renteria encouraging Baez to ‘be himself’
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
Turner excited for ‘fresh start’; Schlitter to DL
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
Teixeira returns to Yankees’ lineup batting cleanup
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