Cubs manager Craig Counsell calls MLB's Shohei Ohtani rule ‘bizarre’  —  CHICAGO — While dealing with a cluster of injuries on his pitching staff, Chicago Cubs manager Craig Counsell was asked for an explanation as to why clubs in these situations don't have additional roster flexibility.

Moniak and Karros homer as the Rockies beat the Dodgers 9-6  —  Mickey Moniak hit a go-ahead two-run homer in the seventh, and the Colorado Rockies held on to beat Los Angeles 9-6 on Sunday and give the Dodgers' their first losing streak of the season.  Los Angeles won 11 of 13 before dropping the last two in Denver.

Royals release former top pick Lacy after slew of injuries  —  KANSAS CITY — The Royals released former first-round MLB Draft pick Asa Lacy on Monday, ending the 26-year-old's tenure in the organization after six injury-riddled years and just 80 career innings of affiliated baseball.

Royals' Salvador Perez calls disagreement with Matt Quatraro a misunderstanding  —  AI-generated summary reviewed by our newsroom.  — Salvador Perez disputed Quatraro on X, Instagram, then walked back those comments Sunday.  — Quatraro said Perez's benching was to reduce preparation load, not suggest struggle.

Freddie Freeman returns to Dodgers from paternity list after welcoming baby daughter, London  —  Freddie Freeman spent the past couple of days immersing himself as a new father of four, figuring out how to change diapers as a first-time girl dad after daughter London joined the world and three big brothers.

Lodolo (blister) to begin rehab assignment; Trevino (spine strain) nearing return  —  ST. PETERSBURG - The Reds are close to getting one injured player back in catcher Jose Trevino while another, starting pitcher Nick Lodolo, had another successful test on Tuesday.

Early MLB 2026 trade deadline preview for all 30 teams  —  It has been a chaotic start to the MLB season.  The Toronto Blue Jays, Seattle Mariners, Philadelphia Phillies and Boston Red Sox, all playoff teams in 2025, have struggled and are each below .500.  The Blue Jays and Phillies entered Sunday …

A ‘chronic’ shoulder injury sidelines Jonathan India.  Here's how Royals will adjust  —  AI-generated summary reviewed by our newsroom.  — Jonathan India was placed on the Royals' 10-day injured list.  — The Royals recalled utilityman Nick Loftin from Triple-A Omaha to provide depth.

D-backs Reliever A.J. Puk Gives Encouraging Update on Injury Timeline  —  Some encouraging news for the Diamondbacks.  —  Arizona Diamondbacks left-hand reliever A.J. Puk is inching closer to a return from Tommy John surgery.  —  Puk was present at Chase Field on Tuesday to throw a bullpen session.

Rob Thomson sticks with Alec Bohm amid struggles on and off field  —  The third baseman endured a 2-for-29 homestand, dropping him to .139 on the season.  —  CHICAGO - Manager Rob Thomson considered giving Alec Bohm the night off as the Phillies began a four-game series against the Chicago Cubs on Monday night.

'I'm better than I've ever been': Soroka's latest gem a testament to personal growth  —  PHOENIX — The Michael Soroka signing at last year's Winter Meetings didn't generate much buzz, but through four starts it's shaping up to be a masterstroke by Diamondbacks general manager Mike Hazen.

Diamondbacks' Ryne Nelson rocked, Carroll exits early in Toronto rout  —  Nick Piecoro José M. RomeroArizona Republic  —  The Diamondbacks' Ketel Marte walked back toward the dugout and disgustedly flipped his helmet in the air.  He had just smoked his second batted ball of the day in excess of 110 mph to right field.

Fantasy baseball streamers and arsenal changes for Reid Detmers, Spencer Arrighetti, and more  —  Welcome to your fantasy baseball starting pitcher happy place.  This is a new column for me this year that will combine a few things I've done in the past.  In this article, every Monday …