Major League Baseball

Ohtani to return to mound vs. Rockies on Mon.

Dodgers two-way star Shohei Ohtani, who did not make his scheduled start Wednesday because of a chest cold, will next pitch Monday vs. the Rockies in Los Angeles.

Chisholm exits Yankees' win with bruised knees

Second baseman Jazz Chisholm Jr. left the Yankees' game Thursday night against the Astros in the fourth inning with bruises to his knees.

Royals' Lugo lands on 15-day IL with back strain

The Royals placed right-hander Seth Lugo on the 15-day injured list Thursday because of a lower back strain. The move is retroactive to Monday.

Source: Mets prospect Sproat to start Sunday

The Mets are elevating another top pitching prosect by calling up right-hander Brandon Sproat to start Sunday's matchup against the Reds in Cincinnati, a source confirmed to ESPN on Thursday.

Agent: 'Misguided' to think Valdez meant to plunk

Any speculation that Astros left-hander Framber Valdez would intentionally hit his own catcher in the chest with a pitch is "preposterous," the pitcher's agent said.

Red Sox's Anthony likely out for regular season

The Red Sox put rookie sensation Roman Anthony on the injured list Wednesday after the outfielder experienced left oblique tightness in Tuesday's win over the Cleveland Guardians.

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