Joe Espada's squad is increasingly battered and bruised as the summer approaches. Could a transaction help matters?

The Houston Astros placed right-hander Ronel Blanco on the 15-day injured list Thursday with inflammation in his right elbow.

The Seattle Mariners' George Kirby didn’t get the results he wanted in his season debut but was still encouraged in his return after a long absence.

Joe Ryan, Yoshinobu Yamamoto and Spencer Strider are among the projected two-start pitchers for the upcoming week.