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George Lombard Jr. Exits Yankees' 9-2 Win Over Boston With Knee Discomfort
Rookie shortstop George Lombard Jr. left Saturday's nightcap against Boston after suffering right knee discomfort during a second-inning at-bat.
Jackson Chourio Hits 20th HR as Brewers Defeat Rangers 5-3
Jackson Chourio reached 20 home runs for the third consecutive season during the Milwaukee Brewers' 5-3 win against the Texas Rangers.
Pete Crow-Armstrong Hits Three Homers in Cubs' 17-5 Rout of Reds
Pete Crow-Armstrong drove in six runs and hit three homers during a 17-5 Chicago Cubs victory against the Cincinnati Reds.
Shohei Ohtani Knee Discomfort Puts Sunday Return in Doubt After 20-Pitch Session
Shohei Ohtani remains sidelined from the mound with left knee irritation and a lingering right biceps issue, casting doubt on his scheduled Sunday start.
Staten Island’s No. 11: The Story of Michael Cammarata’s Retired Jersey
Michael Cammarata belted a solo home run to lead South Shore American to a 3-1 win over Haverstraw before his number 11 was retired in Williamsport.
Red Sox Activate Garrett Whitlock; Reliever Wyatt Olds Optioned to Worcester
Reliever Garrett Whitlock returns to the Boston bullpen with a 6-1 record and 2.05 ERA after recovering from right elbow inflammation.
Larry Christenson, 1980 World Series Champion Pitcher, Dies at 72
Former Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Larry Christenson, who went 83-71 over an 11-year career, passed away at age 72 during a fishing trip in Washington.
Hillsborough County OKs $796M for New $2.3B Tampa Bay Rays Stadium
The Hillsborough County Commission voted 5-2 to approve a $796 million share for a new 31,000-seat Rays stadium opening in 2029.
Ronald Acuna Jr. Hits Cleanup to Lead Braves in 6-4 Win Over Rockies
Ronald Acuna Jr. moved to the cleanup spot for the first time this season, tallying three hits and three runs in a 6-4 victory against Colorado.