Baseball News

The New York Yankees got the worst news possible Friday on Tommy Kahnle's injured elbow, as manager Aaron Boone announced the reliever is likely destined for Tommy John surgery.

Clayton Kershaw, who was scratched from his start on Opening Day because of back stiffness, will make his season debut for the Dodgers on Sunday in Arizona.

Miami second baseman Isan Diaz is opting out of the 2020 season. In a separate move, the coronavirus-ravaged Marlins acquired lefty reliever Richard Bleier in a trade with the Orioles.