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Sal Frelick Forced Out of Doubleheader with Left Side Tightness
Milwaukee Brewers right fielder Sal Frelick exited the second game of Saturday's doubleheader against the Kansas City Royals during the fourth inning.
Juan Soto Diagnosed With Right Calf Strain Following MRI in San Francisco
New York Mets outfielder Juan Soto underwent an MRI on Saturday revealing a right calf strain sustained during a 10-3 victory over the San Francisco Giants.
Mookie Betts Exits in First Inning at Washington Due to Lower Back Pain
Dodgers star Mookie Betts departed Saturday's matchup against Washington after the top of the first inning citing right lower back pain.
Justin Verlander Injury: Tigers Ace Sidelined with Hip Inflammation
The Detroit Tigers placed 43-year-old Justin Verlander on the 15-day IL with left hip inflammation, stalling his first Comerica Park start since 2017.
Brewers Manager Pat Murphy Debuts 'Bobby Jr.' Rally Tortoise in Kansas City
Milwaukee Brewers manager Pat Murphy introduced a Sulcata tortoise named Bobby Jr. as a new team mascot after his pocket pancakes were banned.
Brewers Shortstop Cooper Pratt Signs $50.75M Contract Through 2033 Season
Milwaukee Brewers prospect Cooper Pratt has secured an eight-year, $50.75 million contract extension that includes club options for 2034 and 2035.
Blue Jays Place Alejandro Kirk on 10-Day IL with Left Thumb Fracture
The Toronto Blue Jays have officially moved catcher Alejandro Kirk to the 10-day injured list following a confirmed fracture in his left thumb.
Byron Buxton Exits Twins' 10-4 Win Over Rays After 91.6 MPH Hit-By-Pitch
All-Star outfielder Byron Buxton left Friday's 10-4 victory against the Tampa Bay Rays after being struck by a pitch in the seventh inning.
Juan Soto Exits Giants Game in First Inning With Right Calf Tightness
New York Mets outfielder Juan Soto left Friday night's contest against the San Francisco Giants during the first inning following a single and a baserunning play.