MLB

Yanks' Cole takes next step, throws off mound

Yankees ace Gerrit Cole threw off a mound Saturday for the first time since being shut down in mid-March, another step in his road back from an elbow injury. ... Continue Reading

Padres trade for Marlins batting champ Arraez

The Padres have acquired second baseman Luis Arraez in a trade with the Marlins for a package of three prospects and a relief pitcher. ... Continue Reading

Buehler seeking big league adrenaline for return

Dodgers starter Walker Buehler said he's looking for the adrenaline you only get from pitching in the majors when he returns to the mound on Monday. ... Continue Reading

Trout undergoes knee surgery, to start rehab

Angels star Mike Trout had surgery to repair a torn meniscus in his left knee on Friday, and the three-time AL MVP is expected to return this season. ... Continue Reading

Rockies end dubious streak with wire-to-wire win

Colorado trailed in each of its first 31 games this season, a modern-era record. But not Friday, as the Rockies beat the Pirates 3-2. ... Continue Reading

Twins place Buxton on IL with knee inflammation

The Minnesota Twins placed center fielder Byron Buxton on the 10-day injured list Friday because of inflammation in his troublesome right knee. ... Continue Reading

Cubs ace Steele may return Monday from injury

Cubs ace Justin Steele is just about ready to return to Chicago's rotation after being sidelined since the season opener because of a strained left hamstring. ... Continue Reading

Baseball under black lights? Meet the Tri-City Chili Peppers' new promotion

The June 1 promotion will be the first of four 'cosmic baseball' games played by the Chili Peppers this summer. ... Continue Reading

Yankees ace Cole to throw off mound Saturday

Yankees ace Gerrit Cole is scheduled to throw off a mound Saturday for the first time since injuring his elbow in spring training. ... Continue Reading

'That's the kind of player to build a team around': How Gunnar Henderson became an early AL MVP candidate

The youngest player ever to hit 10 home runs before May is the face of an Orioles team whose time has come. ... Continue Reading

Buehler seeking big-league adrenaline for return

Dodgers starter Walker Buehler said he's looking for the adrenaline you only get from pitching in the majors when he returns to the mound on Monday. ... Continue Reading

Source: Padres nearing deal for Marlins' Arraez

The Padres are nearing a deal to acquire second baseman Luis Arraez from the Marlins for a package of three prospects and a relief pitcher. ... Continue Reading

Rangers place Eovaldi on IL with groin strain

The Texas Rangers placed right-hander Nathan Eovaldi on the 15-day injured list Friday with a right groin strain. ... Continue Reading

Pitcher Urias pleads no contest to battery charge

Former Dodgers pitcher Julio Urias has pleaded no contest to a misdemeanor domestic battery charge while four other misdemeanor charges were dismissed. ... Continue Reading

Mets move winless Houser (8.16 ERA) to pen

The Mets have moved struggling starter Adrian Houser to the bullpen for at least one turn through the rotation. ... Continue Reading