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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.
Jo Adell Makes History With 3 Home Run Robberies in Angels' 1-0 Win
Los Angeles Angels right fielder Jo Adell robbed three home runs against the Seattle Mariners to preserve a 1-0 victory on Saturday night.
Umpire Ron Kulpa Exits Marlins-Yankees Game Following Fourth-Inning Foul Ball
Veteran umpire Ron Kulpa left Saturday's matchup between the Miami Marlins and New York Yankees after being struck in the mask by a foul ball.