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Lance Berkman underwent successful surgery on his injured right knee Friday and the Cardinals expect the first baseman to be able to return later this season.
Lance Berkman revived his career with the Cardinals last season, and despite a knee injury that will likely sideline him for at least the next two months, he has plenty more to offer.
The Pirates on Friday designated slumping former All-Star Nate McLouth for assignment and recalled Matt Hague from Triple-A Indianapolis.
The Blue Jays made several roster moves Friday, placing Ben Francisco on the DL with a left hamstring strain, optioning Evan Crawford to Triple-A and promoting David Cooper and Ryota Igarashi.
Dan Haren was in such command Thursday vs. the Mariners that he did something unprecedented in Angels history -- becoming the first Halos pitcher with at least 14 Ks and no walks in a shutout.
A forensic scientist testified Friday that Roger Clemens' DNA was found on a needle and cotton balls that former strength and conditioning coach Brian McNamee kept for several years before turning them over to the government, a crucial development in the federal perjury trial of the former pitcher.
Three people have a chance to win MLB.com's Million Dollar Pick 'Em game by predicting all 15 winning teams in tonight's games. All three did that very thing Tuesday to put them in this position.
The first-place Orioles are close to signing center fielder Adam Jones to a club-record contract extension, sources confirmed to MLB.com on Friday.
The Phillies' offense, with or without Ryan Howard and Chase Hutley, must improve if the club is to return to the elite of the National League.
Former big leaguer Chad Curtis was charged with sexual misconduct Thursday, stemming from charges that he inappropriately touched two teenage girls at a Michigan high school where Curtis volunteered.
The Yankees will be sign right-hander John Maine to a Minor League deal, a baseball source told MLB.com on Friday
The race for the DH spot on the AL All-Star team will likely come down to iconic Red Sox slugger David Ortiz and KC hometown hero Billy Butler.
As the Blue Jays prepare for a three-game weekend series against the Rangers in Arlington, it's worth noting that quietly Toronto is enjoying a solid season in the game's toughest division. If the season ended now, the Blue Jays would be in the postseason for the first time since 1993.
When it comes to judging pitchers, wins can be a misleading statistic. Just ask the Indians' Justin Masterson or the Marlins' Anibal Sanchez, who often pitch well enough to win, but don't receive enough run support.
Albert Almora, an outfielder who has displayed talent and maturity beyond his 18 years, has garnered visits from GMs of teams with picks among the first 10 in the 2012 First-Year Player Draft.
This question must be posed: What, in the name of Billy Martin, is Corey Hart doing, wearing on his back the one number that George Washington, "Hey Jude," and John Wooden's teams have in common?
There are a number of talented high school outfielders to choose from, many of whom will go in the first half of the first round, and there are some others who could go before the Draft's first night is complete.
On the heels of J.P. Arencibia winning American League Player of the Week honors, Travis d'Arnaud, the man some think will eventually supplant Arencibia behind the plate in Toronto was chosen as the Prospect Watch Player of the Week.
Although the Phillies stumbled out of the gate, they don't just know how to win. They expect to win. Even with the middle of the lineup on the disabled list. Even with seven other players sidelined. Even with manager Charlie Manuel forced to mix-and-match his lineups almost nightly.
Each day, MLB.com selects one player from each game whose performance stands out.
Dan Haren fanned a career-high 14 Mariners while throwing a four-hit shutout on Thursday night, and Albert Pujols totaled three hits, including his 450th home run.
Freddy Galvis ripped a tiebreaking RBI single in the sixth and drove in three runs to lead the Phillies to a 10-9 win over the St. Louis Cardinals in front of 40,135 at Busch Stadium.
Miami, 16-7 in May, dropped back-to-back games for the first time this month and will turn the ball over to Josh Johnson, who has put a rocky start behind him. Johnson will be opposed by Tim Lincecum in a matchup that features two premier arms who did not start the season as planned.
On a night when Snoop Dogg threw out a ceremonial first pitch at U.S. Cellular Field, the White Sox turned loose a rabid offense that bit the Twins in Thursday's 11-8 victory.
Will Venable had two run-scoring doubles and teammate Everth Cabrera had a career-high four hits Thursday as the Padres topped the Mets, 11-5, before a crowd of 24,109 at Citi Field.
Breaking the spell that Anibal Sanchez had held over them, the Giants broke a sixth-inning tie with four runs, two coming on Angel Pagan's bases-loaded double, and proceeded to rout the Marlins, 14-7.
Lefty Drew Pomeranz didn't feel like himself Thursday. That was a tough place to be, since the Rockies sent him down to Triple-A Colorado Springs nearly two weeks ago to find his delivery and, ultimately, find himself as a Major League pitcher.
Devin Mesoraco's first career grand slam came at a great time for the Reds, who used it to take a 6-3 win over the Braves on Thursday and sweep their four-game series.
The Marlins optioned left-handed pitcher Mike Dunn to Triple-A New Orleans following another rough relief appearance Thursday night.
The Rockies are taking a new look at right-hander Jhoulys Chacin's ailing right shoulder in hopes of figuring out why he is not regaining the strength it takes to begin a throwing program, general manager Dan O'Dowd said on Thursday.
Alejandro De Aza's leadoff homer in the fifth inning of Thursday's series finale with the Twins was overturned by instant replay.
David Segui's testimony might give jurors a little more reason to believe McNamee's account of when and why he kept items he says implicate Clemens. Meanwhile, the prosecution's case is about to enter a new and crucial final phase with testimony about DNA analysis of the evidence.
Snoop Dogg, the charismatic recording artist, actor and all-around entertainer, threw out one of the ceremonial first pitches prior to Thursday's series finale with the Twins at U.S. Cellular Field.
The last two starts for Gavin Floyd have ended in defeats, with less than flattering pitching lines to go with the setbacks. But they clearly haven't sapped his confidence.
One of baseball's hottest hitters a month ago, Reds right fielder Jay Bruce was been ice cold of late.
Jimmy Rollins rejoined the team Thursday after missing three games due to the birth of his first child.
John Danks will be placed on the 15-day disabled list prior to Friday's series opener against the Indians, and Jose Quintana will be called from Triple-A Charlotte to temporarily take Danks' spot in the rotation.
Sergio Romo looked almost unrecognizable Thursday. Gone were the thick head of hair, the flowing sideburns and the bushy beard.
Third baseman Chipper Jones said before Thursday's game against the Reds that his left calf and ankle area feels worse than it did Wednesday when he pinch-hit in the seventh inning of a 2-1 loss.
Marlins center fielder Emilio Bonifacio will have surgery to repair a ligament in his left thumb on Friday, and he will miss four to six weeks.
At a time the Marlins are making a push in the standings, they're losing valuable players. On Thursday, outfielder Austin Kearns was placed on the 15-day disabled list with a right hamstring strain.
Due to a conflict with the schedule of his surgeon, Lance Berkman will undergo right knee surgery on Friday, a day later than initially planned.
Ike Davis is not going to the Minor Leagues. Despite a massive, season-long batting slump, Davis will remain a member of the Mets for the immediate future.
Shin-Soo Choo led off with a towering home run off Justin Verlander, setting an early tone for Cleveland's 2-1 victory. The Tribe used a strong effort from sinkerballer Justin Masterson and just enough offense against Verlander to complete a sweep of the three-game series.
This baseball involvement is another brave new world to conquer for Magic Johnson in an extraordinary life that keeps bringing new challenges, new mountains to climb. The latest thrill is a Sports Illustrated cover shoot with Magic's new teammate, Matt Kemp.
The Mariners on Thursday activated catcher Miguel Olivo from the disabled list and optioned outfielder Casper Wells to Triple-A.
Thursday is the 77th anniversary of the first big league night game, which took place at Crosley Field thanks in large part to the vision of Reds executive Larry MacPhail.
After a relatively slow start to the season, it appears as though Jose Bautista has recaptured his formidable form.
Standing in the tunnel underneath the new Yankee Stadium, the typically media-savvy Orioles manager Buck Showalter was visibly uncomfortable behind the television backdrop.
Major League Baseball was named the 2011 Sports League of the Year on Wednesday night at the fifth annual Sports Business Awards.
Yankees managing general partner Hal Steinbrenner, responding to a published report in the New York Daily News, said Thursday that his family has no intention of selling the team.
