Tampa Bay Rays left-hander Jeffrey Springs is expected to undergo season-ending Tommy John surgery Monday.Rays manager Kevin Cash made the surgery decision official before Saturday's game against the Chicago White Sox. Springs was moved from the 15-day injured list to the 60-day IL.Texas Rangers team physician Dr. Keith Meister, who specializes in the elbow ligament replacement procedure, will operate."Devastating, honestly,"…

Colorado Rockies outfielder Kris Bryant left Saturday's game against the Philadelphia Phillies during the third inning with back tightness.Bryant, 31, struck out swinging in the first inning and remained in the game before being replaced by Elehuris Montero in the third inning.After an injury-riddled debut season with Colorado in 2022, Bryant is showing signs of turning it around this year.…

Miami Marlins star right-hander Sandy Alcantara is dealing with "very mild" biceps tendinitis and will miss his scheduled start against the host Cleveland Guardians on Saturday, the team said.Alcantara, the reigning National League Cy Young Award winner, isn't the only Marlins pitcher dealing with injuries. He joins left-hander Trevor Rogers (left biceps strain) and right-hander Johnny Cueto (right biceps tightness)…

Manager Derek Shelton's contract was extended by the Pittsburgh Pirates after the team's 14-7 start -- its best start since 1992.Shelton's contract was set to expire after the season. The Pirates announced the new deal Saturday but did not specify a length."It shows what we're doing and how we're doing it is working," Shelton said.Shelton entered the season with a…