Athletics activate Muncy from injured list and send Hernaiz to minors
Athletics third baseman Max Muncy has come off the injured list after missing about six weeks with a fracture in his left hand.
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Cease, Scherzer and Kirk could all be back with Blue Jays this week
The Toronto Blue Jays could be getting three major pieces back with the major league club in the coming days, as MLB.com's Keegan Matheson reports pitchers Dylan Cease and Max Scherzer as well as catcher Alejandro Kirk are all nearing returns from the injured list.
Blue Jays DFA righty Rodriguez
Yariel Rodriguez’s time with the Toronto Blue Jays is at an end. The team designated the right-hander for assignment on Monday.
Orioles place RHP Bassitt on IL with back pain, recall Gibson to start vs. Mariners
The Baltimore Orioles placed right-hander Chris Bassitt on the 15-day injured list retroactive to Friday with low back discomfort and recalled Trey Gibson from Triple-A Norfolk to take Bassitt’s place in the rotation Monday night against the Seattle Mariners.
A’s Japanese three-way prospect Morii finds his footing in the minor leagues
Shotaro Morii is gaining attention as a rising three-way prospect from Japan in the Athletics’ farm system — a hitter and pitcher who unlike Shohei Ohtani also plays the infield.
Why Vladdy’s power has drifted away
The Blue Jays slugger's power numbers are way down this season because of an issue that is both physical and mental, Steve Phillips writes.
Guerrero banking on turnaround amid season-long slump: ‘Things are going to go my way’
Vladimir Guerrero Jr. feels a turnaround coming. The Toronto Blue Jays first baseman is on pace for by far the least productive season of his career, sitting on just three home runs and 25 runs batted in through 64 games, but remains confident that he will find his stride, and soon.
Cubs starter Taillon bound for IL with hamstring strain
Cubs starter Jameson Taillon will be placed on the injured list after exiting Sunday's game against the Giants with a left hamstring strain in the top of the second inning.
Judge’s injury gives Yankees unwelcome challenge; Skubal’s return could boost Tigers
The reigning MVP and Cy Young Award winners in the American League are both on the injured list. One is on his way back, the other went on the IL just in the last few days.
What makes Padres closer Miller so hard to hit?
Not even MLB's most advanced technology can replicate the dominant San Diego Padres closer.
Skubal to the Jays? Nine trade options for the Tigers star
Where should Detroit send the best pitcher on the planet? Here are our best offers for the Tigers ace.
Bregman takes blame for Cubs’ offensive woes after loss
Chicago third baseman Alex Bregman, in the first year of a five-year, $175 million contract, put the blame for his team's offensive woes on himself after going 0-for-5 and making the last out in the Cubs' 2-1 loss to the San Francisco Giants Sunday night.
Chapman’s 10th-inning single gives Giants win over Cubs
Matt Chapman singled to drive in automatic runner Jonah Cox in the 10th inning, lifting the San Francisco Giants over the Chicago Cubs 2-1 on Sunday night for their fourth win in their last five games.
Kepler signs with Diamondbacks while still serving suspension for performance-enhancing drugs
The Arizona Diamondbacks have signed outfielder Max Kepler, who is still serving an 80-game suspension for testing positive for performance-enhancing drugs.
Backup catcher Sebastián Rivero has six RBIs as Angels rout Dodgers
Backup catcher Sebastián Rivero went 5 for 5 with six RBIs to lead a 13-for-15 performance by the bottom four batters in the order, propelling the Los Angeles Angels past the Los Angeles Dodgers 13-5 on Sunday to avoid a season sweep.
Mets rookie Benge goes five-for-five with homer in win over scuffling Padres
Carson Benge went 5 for 5 with a home run and an RBI triple, leading the New York Mets to a 7-3 victory Sunday over the struggling San Diego Padres.
Chisholm Jr. borrows Judge’s bat and hits three-run homer to lead Yankees over Red Sox
After lumbering through the early innings, Chisholm borrowed lumber from the injured Yankees captain. His three-run homer with Judge’s model capped a five-run eighth inning in Sunday’s 6-1 win over the Boston Red Sox.
Royals hold off Twins after star shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. exits with sore knee
Starling Marte hit a three-run homer to back six strong innings from Noah Cameron, and the Kansas City Royals held off the Minnesota Twins 6-5 on Sunday to take three of four games in the series.
Varland, Valenzuela among key contributors as Blue Jays climb standings with win
The Toronto Blue Jays celebrated their series win against the Baltimore Orioles with a family barbecue in the Rogers Centre outfield after their second win in a row on Sunday.
Sánchez’s first homer since April helps Brewers complete sweep of Rockies with win
Gary Sánchez homered for the first time since April 14 as part of a seven-run sixth inning, rookie Shane Drohan pitched efficiently into the seventh and the Milwaukee Brewers beat the Colorado Rockies 12-4 on Sunday to complete a three-game sweep.
McGonigle’s single in ninth rallies Tigers to win over Mariners
Kevin McGonigle homered in the fourth inning and hit a two-run single off All-Star closer Andrés Muñoz with two outs in the bottom of the ninth that gave the Detroit Tigers a 5-4 victory over the Seattle Mariners on Sunday.
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