Phillies right-hander Roy Halladay was placed on the 15-day disabled list on Tuesday, retroactive to Monday, with a right shoulder strain.
Blue Jays send slumping Thames to Triple-A
The Blue Jays sent outfielder Eric Thames to Triple-A Las Vegas on Tuesday and recalled utility man Mike McCoy to take Thames' roster spot.
Braves to turn Medlen into a starter at Triple-A
Mired in an eight-game slump that has highlighted some weaknesses at the back end of their rotation, the Braves have decided Kris Medlen will make the switch from reliever to starting pitcher, making three starts for Triple-A Gwinnett.
Camp clutch as 'pen secures Samardzija 'W'
Jeff Samardzija was solid and Shawn Camp proved clutch as the Cubs claimed their second straight victory, 5-3, over the Padres on Tuesday at a sun-drenched Wrigley Field.
Tracy could miss rest of year with groin tear
Nationals infielder Chad Tracy will undergo surgery Thursday after an MRI exam revealed a tear in his right groin, and he could miss the remainder of the season.
Sizemore not close to rehab assignment
Grady Sizemore tried to rush back and return to the Indians' lineup as quickly as possible last season. His injured back felt good, but it wasn't all the way healed.
Strep throat delays Duffy's elbow surgery
Left-hander Danny Duffy's elbow surgery scheduled for Thursday has been postponed because the pitcher has developed a case of strep throat.
Oswalt seems like perfect fit with Rangers
The Rangers will be a perfect fit for Roy Oswalt. They've got one of the closest and best clubhouses in all of baseball. As Michael Young said, “If you can't fit in here, you've got a problem.”
Jackson not ready to resume baseball activities
What was once hoped to be a day to day injury for Tigers leadoff man Austin Jackson now appears all but certain to stretch beyond the minimum stay on the disabled list as the Tigers try to get him past his abdominal strain.
Quintanilla joins Mets as Turner hits DL
Omar Quintanilla arrived at Citi Field as expected on Tuesday, replacing Justin Turner on the Mets' active roster.
Dodgers activate Kemp from disabled list
The Dodgers made expected roster moves on Tuesday, activating outfielder Matt Kemp from the 15-day disabled list, recalling right-handed pitcher Nathan Eovaldi to start against Milwaukee and optioning outfielder Jerry Sands to Triple-A Albuquerque.
Sale's dominance dictated length of outing
Chris Sale was dazzling on Monday in his 15-strikeout game, but still, there were questions for White Sox manager Robin Ventura about leaving him in for as long as he did.
Frazier saves choking victim with Heimlich
Quick thinking by Reds rookie third baseman Todd Frazier, and his memory from high school of how to perform the Heimlich Maneuver, likely helped save a man's life on Tuesday.
Angels activate Hunter from restricted list
The Angels reinstated outfielder Torii Hunter from the restricted list on Tuesday and optioned infielder Andrew Romine back to Triple-A Salt Lake in order to make room on the roster.
Sox await doctors' word on Pedroia's thumb
Dustin Pedroia could be the next big-name Red Sox player to hit the disabled list, depending on medical opinions the team expects to receive on Tuesday night. The second baseman underwent an MRI exam on his right thumb that's being reviewed by in-house and outside doctors.
O'Neil makes history, 50 years ago Tuesday
Tuesday marks the 50th anniversary of the day the late Buck O'Neil was officially named the first black coach in Major League history. O'Neil, who passed away in 2006 at the age of 94, was named a coach by the Chicago Cubs on May 29, 1962.
Huge week nets Konerko AL weekly honor
White Sox captain Paul Konerko continued his torrid pace last week, earning American League Player of the Week honors on Tuesday for the second time this season and the sixth time in his career.