Major League Baseball

Arraez to concussion IL following scary collision

The Padres placed Luis Arraez on the seven-day concussion injured list Monday, a day after he collided with the Astros' Mauricio Dubon on a frightening play at first base.

Lindor swats slow-start stigma, fuels Mets' win

Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor homered twice and finished with four RBIs, lifting first-place New York past its National League East rival, the Philadelphia Phillies, 5-4, in the opener of a marquee three-game series on Monday night at Citi Field.

Braves put P Strider on IL with hamstring strain

The Atlanta Braves put right-hander Spencer Strider on the 15-day injured list because of a strained right hamstring. The move is retroactive to April 18.

Guardians DFA former 1st-round pick McKenzie

Cleveland Guardians pitcher Triston McKenzie, who has been plagued by arm injuries since making 30 starts in his breakout 2022 season, was designated for assignment Monday.

A's to call up 2024 No. 4 pick Kurtz, sources say

The Athletics are calling up power-hitting first baseman Nick Kurtz after only 32 minor league games, sources told ESPN.

Cubs add relief option, acquire Pomeranz from M's

The Cubs acquired Drew Pomeranz from the Mariners on Monday in exchange for cash, putting another relief option in their minor league system.

Giants' Schmitt (oblique) out at least one month

San Francisco Giants infielder Casey Schmitt has a Grade 2 left oblique strain and is expected to sit out at least a month.

Buehler stays at hotel to avoid marathon hassles

Instead of navigating road closures along the Boston Marathon route, Red Sox pitcher Walker Buehler instead took his family to a hotel prior to his Monday morning start.

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