Major League Baseball

Lopez suspended for throwing at McCutchen

Nationals reliever Jorge Lopez has been suspended three games for intentionally throwing at Pirates outfielder Andrew McCutchen.

'Bit odd': Yankees make 1st trip to Steinbrenner

The Yankees were back at Steinbrenner Field for a four-game series against the displaced Rays that began Thursday night. "I don't know if surreal is the right word but it's definitely a little bit odd," Aaron Boone said.

Braves call up late signing Verdugo from Triple A

Four weeks after he was signed as a free agent, the Atlanta Braves added outfielder Alex Verdugo to the active roster Thursday.

Meulens out, Hurdle in as Rockies hitting coach

The Rockies fired hitting coach Hensley Meulens and replaced him with former manager Clint Hurdle on Thursday.

Umpire hit in face by line drive, taken to hospital

Umpire Hunter Wendelstedt left the Mets-Twins game on Wednesday after being struck in the face by a line-drive foul ball. He was taken to a hospital for tests.

Reds place 1B Encarnacion-Strand on 10-day IL

The Reds placed 1B Christian Encarnacion-Strand on the 10-day IL with low back inflammation and recalled Noelvi Marte.

Neris, cut in March, joins Angels on minors deal

Hector Neris, who was cut by the Braves after giving up five runs opening week, signed a minor league contract with the Angels.

Nats' DeJong to IL with fractured nose after HBP

A day after he was struck in the face by a pitch, Nationals third baseman Paul DeJong was placed on the 10-day injured list Wednesday with a fractured nose.

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