Braves' Ronald Acuña Jr. out for season with torn left ACL  —  Reigning National League MVP Ronald Acuña Jr. tore the ACL in his left knee Sunday and will miss the remainder of the season, a significant blow to an Atlanta Braves team that already lost ace Spencer Strider for 2024.

Much-maligned umpire Ángel Hernández to retire from Major League Baseball  —  Ángel Hernández, the polarizing veteran umpire who has drawn the wrath and exasperation from players, managers and fans alike over three decades, is retiring Tuesday from Major League Baseball …

Kansas City Royals place Michael Massey on 10-day injured list with back strain  —  The Kansas City Royals on Sunday placed second baseman Michael Massey on the 10-day injured list with a strained ligament in his lower back.  —  Massey heads to the injured list for the second time this season.

Dodgers' Shohei Ohtani progressing in recovery from TJ surgery  —  NEW YORK — While Shohei Ohtani has remained one of the most productive hitters in the majors this season, he continues making progress in his recovery to getting back on the mound after Tommy John surgery.

Rockies' Jordan Beck, out with broken hand, unsure when he'll return  —  Injured reliever Daniel Bard would like to pitch next season  —  With his left hand in a splint and heavily wrapped, Jordan Beck was still coming to grips with his injury on Sunday morning.  —  “It's a tough ticket,” the Rockies rookie outfielder said.

Yankees ace Gerrit Cole is pleased with progress after 2-inning simulated game  —  New York Yankees ace Gerrit Cole is pleased with his comeback progression from a right elbow injury after throwing two, 15-pitch innings in a simulated game on Saturday.  Cole faced minor league hitters …

Elly De La Cruz Makes Bold Claim Ahead of Weekend Showdown With Shohei Ohtani and the Dodgers  —  Is Elly De La Cruz the fastest man in the world?  —  CINCINNATI — The Reds welcome the Dodgers to town on Friday night for a three game series.  —  Cincinnati is hoping to right the ship …

PGA TOUR winner Grayson Murray passes away at 30  —  Grayson Murray, who won his second PGA TOUR title at this year's Sony Open in Hawaii, passed away Saturday.

Passan identifies the best new pitches of 2024 MLB season  —  Baseball in 2024 belongs to pitchers.  It's not just the .699 leaguewide OPS or the average fastball velocity approaching 95 mph.  It's the widespread desire for starters and relievers to stroll into a pitching lab …