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Luis Gil of the Yankees has not thrown since suffering a lat strain in early March and will remain shut down for at least another 10 days due to insufficient healing, delaying his return to MLB action by over a month. Meanwhile, Clarke Schmidt has returned from injury, but the Yankees are still missing three starting pitchers, including Gerrit Cole, who is out for the season, and Marcus Stroman, who is on the IL with...

Washington Nationals reliever Jorge López expressed regret after a pitch sailed over Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Andrew McCutchen's head, leading to a brief bench-clearing incident during a 6-1 loss. López, who was ejected for what umpires deemed an intentional pitch, apologized and attributed the errant throw to struggles with his delivery. McCutchen, while uncertain about the pitch's intent, noted that such incidents could help bond a struggling team as they seek to improve their performance. Full...

White Sox outfielder Austin Slater underwent surgery for a meniscus tear in his right knee and will be sidelined for 4-6 weeks. He has played eight games this season, with a batting line of 5-20, including a home run and two doubles, and has struggled against right-handed pitching. Slater, who signed a $1.75MM contract with performance bonuses, is one of three outfielders injured, joining Andrew Benintendi and Mike Tauchman, while Michael A. Taylor and Joshua...

Dodgers Pitcher Clayton Kershaw's Rehab StartClayton Kershaw made his first rehab appearance for the Dodgers in triple-A Oklahoma City, throwing three scoreless innings against the Tacoma Rainiers, with two strikeouts and no walks. After offseason surgery on his left knee and foot, Kershaw expressed satisfaction with his health and performance, though he noted a slight decrease in fastball velocity. As he aims for a mid-to-late May return, the Dodgers' rotation faces complications with other pitchers...

Atlanta Braves pitcher Spencer Strider remains optimistic despite the team's 5-13 start to the season, stating, "It's early still in the season," and welcoming any doubts from critics. After returning from Tommy John surgery, Strider pitched five innings against the Toronto Blue Jays, allowing two runs while striking out five, although his fastball velocity was slightly reduced. He emphasizes his role in helping the team, as the Braves prepare to face the Minnesota Twins in...