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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.

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 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.