Major League Baseball has suspended Jose Urena for six games and fined him an undisclosed amount for intentionally hitting Ronald Acuna, Jr. on Wednesday night.
May 2018 - Baseball Wiretap
Jose Urena Suspended Six Games For Hitting Ronald Acuna
Cubs Acquire Terrance Gore In Trade With Royals
Terrance Gore wasn't on the 40-man roster and didn't have to clear waivers to be moved.
Victor Martinez 'Pretty Sure' He'll Retire After Season
Victor Martinez, who will turn 40 in December, has struggled in his 16th Major League season.
Elon Musk's Planned Tunnel Could Help Dodgers Traffic Issue
The Boring Company has announced that it would build a privately funded tunnel from a subway station in East Hollywood to Dodger Stadium.
Aaron Judge To Miss More Than Original Three Weeks
The Yankees say the original three-week projection for Aaron Judge's return from a wrist injury was overly optimistic.
Trevor Rosenthal Planning October Showcase For Teams
Trevor Rosenthal is progressing from Tommy John surgery and is planning an October showcase for interested Major League teams.
Rays Land Another Top Prospect To Complete Chris Archer Deal
The Rays have received another top-100 prospect as the player to be named later in last month's Chris Archer trade with the Pirates.
Brandon McCarthy To Retire After Season
Brandon McCarthy will retire at the end of this year after a 13-year Major League career.
Ben Zobrist Ejected After Lobbying For Robot Umpires
Ben Zobrist was ejected for the first time in his Major League career during Tuesday's game between the Cubs and Brewers.
With James Paxton Hurt, Felix Hernandez Likely To Take Next Turn
James Paxton has a bruised left forearm after tests were negative.
Carlos Martinez Moving To Bullpen For Remainder Of 2018
Carlos Martinez has been sidelined as of late with a shoulder strain.
Phillies' Timely Demotion Costs Zach Eflin $20K
The Phillies optioned Zach Eflin following his start on Friday night, activating J.P. Crawford from the disabled list.
Kenley Jansen Expecting To Have Second Heart Surgery
Kenley Jansen returned to the Dodgers on Monday and seemed confident that he'll pitch again this season.
Leonys Martin Battling Life-Threatening Infection
Leonys Martin had a bacterial infection that attacked his organs and was life-threatening, but he is currently in stable condition and improving.
Mike Trout Leaves Angels To Deal With Family Matter
Mike Trout has left the Angels to deal with a family matter and may not be available Thursday, when he is scheduled to come off the disabled list.
Mets Considering Cherington, Heck, LaCava For GM Job
The Mets are looking for a full-time general manager and are reportedly considering a number of candidates.
If Marlins Can't Sign J.T. Realmuto To Long-Term Deal, Trade Likely
The Marlins are expected to gauge J.T. Realmuto's interest in a long-term deal this winter.
Padres Interested In Bringing Back Freddy Galvis
Freddy Galvis will be a free agent this coming offseason, but the Padres have interest in re-signing him.
Dodgers Move Kenta Maeda, Ross Stripling To Bullpen
With Kenley Jansen out at least one month because of an irregular heartbeat, the Dodgers have moved Kenta Maeda and Ross Stripling to the bullpen.
Edwin Diaz First To Have Four Saves In Sweep Since 2004
The Mariners completed a four-game sweep of the Astros on Sunday with Edwin Diaz notching a save in each of the games.
Chris Sale Throws Five Shutout Innings, Fans 12
Chris Sale returned from the DL on Sunday, and helped pitch the Red Sox to a 4-1 win over the Orioles.
Maddon, A-Rod Clear Air Over Darvish Remarks
Alex Rodriguez made controversial comments about Yu Darvish two weeks ago.
Santana: 'Frustrated' With Twins' Front Office
Twins pitcher Ervin Santana recently voiced his frustration, saying "they took our pieces away" with trades since the end of July.
Giants Retire Barry Bonds' No. 25
Giants great Willie Mays, Barry Bonds' godfather, called for the slugger to reach the Hall of Fame.
King Felix Vows To Return To Rotation
Felix Hernandez told the AP that "I'll be a starter before the end of the year."
Shohei Ohtani Completes Bullpen Session
Shohei Ohtani reportedly threw about 20 pitches in a bullpen session on Saturday.
Phillies Trade Prospect To Marlins For Justin Bour
The Marlins have acquired minor league pitcher McKenzie Mills from the Phillies.
Jayson Werth: 'Super Nerds' Are 'Killing The Game'
Jayson Werth, who retired earlier this season, doesn't believe in the heavy use of sabermetrics to determine the paths of franchises.
A's Acquire Fernando Rodney From Twins
Fernando Rodney has a 3.09 ERA and 25 saves in 46 appearances this season.
Mariners Send Felix Hernandez To Bullpen
The Mariners have sent Felix Hernandez to the bullpen for the first time in his Major League career.
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