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Mike Trout Diagnosed With Hand Contusion in Angels' 11-Inning Victory
Los Angeles center fielder Mike Trout exited Sunday's 8-7 win against the Seattle Mariners after being struck by a pitch in the eighth inning, with X-rays later confirming a contusion.
Machado Kicks Pickoff Attempt as Padres Overcome 4-Run Deficit in 8-6 Win
San Diego third baseman Manny Machado deflected a pickoff throw with his foot, leading to two runs in an 8-6 victory over the Boston Red Sox.
Pete Fairbanks Start: Marlins Closer Throws 27 Pitches Before Paternity Leave
Marlins closer Pete Fairbanks made a rare start against the New York Yankees, throwing 27 pitches in the first inning before being placed on paternity leave.
Colt Emerson Avoids Fracture: Mariners Prospect Day-to-Day After Negative X-Rays
Seattle Mariners shortstop prospect Colt Emerson is listed as day-to-day for Triple-A Tacoma after a foul ball off his right foot resulted in negative X-ray results.
Yankees Edge Marlins 9-7 in Record 3:49 Marathon During Pitch Clock Era
New York defeated Miami 9-7 in a nine-inning contest lasting 3 hours and 49 minutes, the longest such game since 2023.
Cubs Place Cade Horton on 15-Day IL Following 93.8 MPH Fastball to Bo Naylor
Cade Horton was placed on the 15-day IL Sunday after a forearm strain limited his second 2026 start to just two innings.
Astros Place Ace Hunter Brown on 15-Day IL With Shoulder Strain
Houston ace Hunter Brown has been moved to the 15-day injured list following a diagnosis of a strain in his pitching shoulder.
Mookie Betts Moves to IL with Oblique Strain Following 10-5 Win Over Nationals
Los Angeles Dodgers shortstop Mookie Betts is sidelined for four to six weeks after an MRI confirmed a right oblique strain suffered during a first-inning at-bat.
Rhett Lowder Sets Reds Record with 1.30 ERA in 2-0 Shutout of Rangers
Rookie pitcher Rhett Lowder lowered his career ERA to 1.30, the lowest for any Cincinnati Reds starter through eight career appearances since 1913.