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Padres Promote 20-Year-Old Ethan Salas to MLB Roster from Triple-A
The San Diego Padres selected the contract of 20-year-old catcher Ethan Salas, the youngest active player in the major leagues, on Tuesday.
Stan Kroenke Agrees to Acquire Angels After 23 Years of Arte Moreno Ownership
Real estate magnate Stan Kroenke, worth $24.3 billion, has agreed to acquire a controlling interest in the Los Angeles Angels from Arte Moreno.
Colton Cowser Catch Robs HR in 9th to Secure Orioles 2-1 Win Over Rockies
Colton Cowser preserved a 2-1 victory for the Baltimore Orioles by robbing Jake McCarthy of a game-winning home run at the 415-foot sign in center field.
Yankees Blast Will Flemming for Suggesting Retaliation in 7-1 Bronx Victory
New York Yankees players criticized Will Flemming after the broadcaster suggested hitting Austin Wells following Jazz Chisholm Jr.'s eighth-inning stolen bases.
Aaron Judge Nears Lineup Return; Yankees Eye Sept. 8 Homestand vs. Rockies
Aaron Judge, currently hitting .248 with 17 home runs, joined the Yankees for their West Coast trip as he recovers from a rib stress fracture.
Cubs Set Franchise-Record With 9 Home Runs in 17-3 Rout of Brewers
The Chicago Cubs capped August with a franchise-record nine home runs during a 17-3 victory over the Milwaukee Brewers.
White Sox Acquire Tommy Pham and Jake Cave in Monday Cash Trades
The White Sox added 13-year veteran Tommy Pham and outfielder Jake Cave for cash considerations on Monday to bolster their roster before Tuesday's expansion.
Ketel Marte Returns to D-backs Lineup as DH Following Two-Week Absence
Ketel Marte returned to the Arizona Diamondbacks on Monday, batting cleanup as the designated hitter after missing 13 games.
Orioles Claim Luis Robert Jr. from Mets to Bolster AL Wild Card Chase
Luis Robert Jr. joins the Baltimore Orioles after clearing waivers on Monday, bringing a .268 batting average and six home runs from his recent stint with the Mets.