Zika concerns scrap Puerto Rico series
The union had asked Commissioner Rob Manfred to relocate the games after several players expressed fears about getting and possibly transmitting the Zika virus.
[...] after the thorough presentation by the CDC, there was just significant concerns for players and players’ families potentially expecting kids and people who may or may not be pregnant.
Just after his best outing this season, CC Sabathia was put on the 15-day disabled list by the Yankees because of a strained left groin.
The left-hander pitched seven shutout innings at Baltimore on Wednesday, stopping the Yankees’ six-game losing streak.
A source says Angels ace Garrett Richards will need surgery to repair a torn ligament in his right elbow, sidelining him into next season. ...
Reds catcher Devin Mesoraco will have surgery on his left shoulder Tuesday, resulting in a second straight season wiped out by injury.