FOR AN HOUR, Elyjah Blankenberg carefully went through his baseball card collection. He wanted the perfect mix of Orioles and Yankees cards -- but mostly Yankees -- for the biggest adventure of his life: His first mad dash to try to get autographs at a baseball game.Blankenberg has a nice-sized collection, including lots of cards from his beloved Yankees. He…

Braves left-handed reliever Tyler Matzek, one of the bullpen stalwarts during Atlanta's World Series run last year, will be placed on the 10-day injured list because of discomfort in his pitching shoulder.The Braves announced the injury to Matzek after Monday's loss to the Brewers and will make the roster move before Tuesday's game in Milwaukee.Matzek, who will undergo an examination…

More than a month into the 2022 Major League Baseball season, some East Coast/West Coast history is being made.Both New York teams -- the Mets and Yankees -- and both Los Angeles teams -- the Angels and Dodgers -- are on pace to win 100-plus games. But even more historic: All four teams are in first place in their respective…

TORONTO -- The Seattle Mariners put right-hander Drew Steckenrider on the restricted list before Monday's game against the Toronto Blue Jays and called up left-hander Roenis Elías from Triple-A Tacoma.Left-hander Robbie Ray remained on the active roster but did not accompany the Mariners to Toronto, where he won the 2021 Cy Young Award while pitching for the Blue Jays. The…