Baseball News

Fred McGriff and Scott Rolen took vastly different paths to Cooperstown, and their elections represented a notable shift in how players are valued.

The A's placed rookie first baseman Ryan Noda on the injured list Thursday because of a fractured jaw, and he reportedly could be out three weeks.

Yankees catcher Jose Trevino is set to undergo season-ending surgery on a tear in his right wrist that's ailed him all season, he revealed Friday.

Phillies slugger Bryce Harper, who has made two previous appearances at first base in his career, will make his first start at the position Friday.

The Rays have placed catcher Francisco Mejia on the 10-day injured list with a left knee MCL sprain and recalled fellow catcher Rene Pinto from Triple-A.

The Yankees host the last-place Royals for three games this weekend before the under-performing Mets come to the Bronx.

The Orioles, who were 6½ games back in the AL East at the beginning of July, now have a one-game lead after Thursday's 4-3 win over the Rays.

The 37-year-old infielder will be a free agent at the end of the season.

Yankees third baseman Josh Donaldson was transferred to the 60-day injured list, a decision that means he can't play until Sept. 14 at the earliest.