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Ketel Marte Returns to Phoenix for Knee Tests After Missing 11-1 Loss in Boston
Ketel Marte is undergoing testing on his left knee in Phoenix after failing to appear for Monday's game against the Red Sox.
CJ Abrams Moves to Second Base Amid MLB-Leading 19 Errors
Washington Nationals shortstop CJ Abrams is moving to second base despite a career-best .884 OPS and 28 home runs this season.
Ohtani Hits 2 HRs, Gives Positive Update on Knee in Dodgers' 11-5 Win
Shohei Ohtani went 4-for-5 with two home runs and reported his left knee felt good following a recent bullpen session during the Dodgers' 11-5 victory.
Pete Crow-Armstrong Hits Leadoff and Walk-off Homers in 7-5 Cubs Win
Pete Crow-Armstrong became the first Cubs player in franchise history to hit a leadoff and walk-off home run in a single game during a 7-5 win over the White Sox.
Elly De La Cruz Delivers First Career Walk-Off Hit in Reds 6-5 Win
Elly De La Cruz recorded his first career walk-off hit in the 10th inning to lift the Cincinnati Reds to a 6-5 victory over the St. Louis Cardinals.
Mets Rookies Make History with 3 Assists at Home in 2-1 Win Over Padres
Right fielder Carson Benge recorded two assists at home plate as the New York Mets defeated the San Diego Padres 2-1 on Monday night.
D-backs Place Ketel Marte on Restricted List Following 11-1 Loss to Red Sox
The Arizona Diamondbacks placed Ketel Marte on the restricted list after he failed to show up for Monday's 11-1 loss against the Boston Red Sox.
Mets Call Up Christopher Morel; Infielder to Start Tuesday vs Robbie Ray
The New York Mets have selected Christopher Morel from Triple-A Syracuse, where he hit .309 with 12 home runs in 35 games.
Dansby Swanson Sidelined 4 Weeks; Cubs Recall Javier Assad and Kevin Alcantara
Shortstop Dansby Swanson will miss at least four weeks for the 72-53 Chicago Cubs after suffering a Grade 2 left oblique strain.
Rockies Designate Michael Lorenzen After 3-11 Start with 7.08 ERA
The Colorado Rockies designated Michael Lorenzen for assignment on Monday and recalled righty TJ Shook from Triple-A Albuquerque.
Carlos Rodon to Start Tuesday vs. Orioles Following 15-Day IL Stint
New York Yankees left-hander Carlos Rodon will return from the injured list to start at Baltimore on Tuesday, skipping a planned minor league outing.
MLB Owners Unanimously Approve Record $3.9B Sale of San Diego Padres
Major League Baseball owners approved the $3.9 billion sale of the San Diego Padres to an investor group led by José E. Feliciano and Kwanza Jones.
Chase DeLauter Exits Early as Guardians Fall 5-0 to Padres
Rookie outfielder Chase DeLauter left Sunday's game against San Diego before the third inning due to mild left hamstring tightness.
Dansby Swanson to IL Following 11-4 Cubs Loss to Cardinals
Shortstop Dansby Swanson is headed to the injured list after suffering left side discomfort during the Chicago Cubs' 11-4 defeat against St. Louis.
Dodgers Move Justin Wrobleski to IL with Forearm Inflammation After 6-2 Loss
The Los Angeles Dodgers placed 26-year-old left-hander Justin Wrobleski on the injured list Sunday following a 6-2 defeat against the Milwaukee Brewers.
Noah Cameron Throws 1-Hit Shutout as Royals Defeat Angels 3-0
Noah Cameron struck out eight batters and allowed just one hit in the Kansas City Royals' 3-0 win over the Los Angeles Angels.
Roberts Decries Dodgers' Defense and Offense After 6-2 Loss to Brewers
The Los Angeles Dodgers dropped three of four games in the Dodgers Brewers series, falling 6-2 on Sunday while surrendering a crucial postseason tiebreaker.
Tommy John Dies at 83: 288-Game Winner and Medical Pioneer Passes in Florida
Former MLB pitcher Tommy John, who won 288 games and underwent the first UCL reconstruction in 1974, died Saturday at the age of 83.
Masataka Yoshida Hits IL as Red Sox Recall Mickey Gasper and Raymond Burgos
The Boston Red Sox placed Masataka Yoshida on the 10-day IL Sunday following a left hamstring strain suffered during a double against the Pirates.
Pirates Delay Paul Skenes Start After Velocity Drops to 95.7 MPH
Paul Skenes will skip his Sunday start against the Red Sox to receive three days of extra rest following a career-low velocity performance.
Jacob Misiorowski Fans Ohtani, Freeman in Brewers' 4-1 Victory Over Dodgers
Jacob Misiorowski lowered his ERA to 1.75 after striking out Shohei Ohtani and Freddie Freeman during a bases-loaded jam in Milwaukee's 4-1 win.
Guardians Reach 10,000th Win With One-Hitter Against Padres
Cleveland became the third American League team to reach 10,000 wins following a 6-1 victory over San Diego on Saturday night.
Joshua Baez Hits 3 HRs in MLB Debut as Cardinals Beat Cubs 8-4
Joshua Baez became the first player in MLB history to homer in his first three career at-bats during the St. Louis Cardinals' 8-4 win on Saturday.
Jays Place Vladimir Guerrero Jr. on 7-Day IL After Collision in 3-1 Victory
The Blue Jays placed Vladimir Guerrero Jr. on the seven-day concussion injured list Saturday following a sixth-inning collision during Toronto's 3-1 win.