Umpire Ron Kulpa Sidelined With Concussion
Kulpa was diagnosed with a concussion after being struck in the mask and will miss at least a week. The injury highlights the occupational hazards facing MLB umpires.
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8/10
Dodgers Place Mookie Betts on IL With Strained Oblique
Mookie Betts is sidelined with a right oblique strain, a significant loss for the Dodgers (7-2) despite their strong 7-2 start.
5/10
Machado's Heads-Up Play Fuels Padres Rally
Manny Machado kicked aside a pickoff attempt to spark a two-run rally as San Diego came back from down four to beat Boston 8-6.
7/10
Red Sox's 2-7 Start Ties Franchise Record for Worst
Boston fell to 2-7 on Sunday, matching the franchise's worst nine-game start in history, with leadership calling the performance 'unacceptable' as playoff odds collapse early.
6/10
Vitello Ejected as Giants Fall to 3-7
Tony Vitello was ejected for the first time in his MLB career during San Francisco's loss to the Mets, his third straight defeat as the Giants sit at 3-7 with frustration mounting.
Umpire Ron Kulpa Out With Concussion
Kulpa sustained a concussion after being hit in the mask and will miss at least a week of action.
5/10
Fairbanks Makes Rare Start Before Paternity Leave
Pete Fairbanks started Sunday's game for Miami (6-3, .667) to allow the closer time to leave for his child's birth, throwing 27 pitches in a dominant first inning during the Marlins' 7-6 win over the Yankees.
5/10
Trout Exits With Hand Contusion After HBP
Mike Trout left the Angels' 8-7 win over Seattle in the eighth inning after being hit by a pitch on his left hand, though manager Kurt Suzuki characterized the injury as just a contusion.
4/10
Machado's Pickoff Kick Ignites Padres Rally
Manny Machado kicked aside a pickoff attempt to spark a two-run rally as San Diego overcame a four-run deficit to beat Boston 8-6.
8/10
Dodgers Place Mookie Betts on IL With Oblique Strain
Dodgers shortstop Mookie Betts is sidelined with a strained right oblique, dealing a blow to Los Angeles' (7-2, .778) strong early season despite their elite rotation (Yamamoto 2.49 ERA, Glasnow 3.19 ERA).
4/10
Fairbanks Given Rare Start to Attend Child's Birth
Closer Pete Fairbanks (0.00 ERA in relief) made a rare starting appearance Sunday to allow paternity leave, throwing 27 pitches in the first inning of Miami's 7-6 win over the Yankees.
Umpire Ron Kulpa Out With Concussion
Veteran umpire Ron Kulpa has been diagnosed with a concussion after being struck by a pitch and will miss at least one week.
8/10
Dodgers Place Mookie Betts on IL With Oblique Strain
Mookie Betts (7-2 team record) went on the injured list with a right oblique strain, depriving Los Angeles' offense of a key contributor at a critical point in the season.
Umpire Ron Kulpa Out With Concussion
Umpire Ron Kulpa sustained a concussion after being struck in the mask and will miss at least a week.
4/10
White Sox Place Everson Pereira on IL, Promote Tanner Murray
Pereira (left ankle sprain) hits the 10-day IL retroactive to April 2, with infielder Tanner Murray called up for his MLB debut. The 4-5 White Sox swept Toronto 3-0 in the transaction's aftermath.
