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Mariners Reinstate Julio Rodriguez to Lineup for Giants Series

Seattle center fielder Julio Rodriguez returns from a concussion-related stint on the injured list to bat second against San Francisco.

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Brandon Woodruff to Undergo Second Shoulder Surgery After 2.98 ERA Start

Milwaukee Brewers right-hander Brandon Woodruff announced he will undergo a second anterior capsule surgery on his right shoulder, likely ending his 2026 campaign.

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Aaron Judge Moved to 60-Day IL; Yankees 18-20 Since Captain's Fractured Rib

The New York Yankees moved captain Aaron Judge to the 60-day injured list Saturday as he continues to recover from a fractured rib sustained May 31.

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Rockies Activate Tomoyuki Sugano for Saturday Start Against Cincinnati Reds

Right-hander Tomoyuki Sugano returns from the 15-day injured list to start Saturday's game against Elly De La Cruz and the Reds.

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Mariners Target Saturday for Julio Rodriguez Return After July 2 Concussion

Seattle Mariners center fielder Julio Rodriguez is projected to rejoin the lineup Saturday against the San Francisco Giants after a July 3 injured list stint.

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Brent Rooker Undergoes Season-Ending Surgery Following .200, 10-HR Campaign

Athletics designated hitter Brent Rooker is out for the year after undergoing a debridement procedure on his left knee articular cartilage tear.

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Shohei Ohtani Receives Knee Injection; Slated for Wednesday Start in Philadelphia

Shohei Ohtani underwent a lubricant injection in his left knee following Sunday's game against Arizona and returned to the lineup Friday as the designated hitter.

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Aaron Judge Injury Update: Yankees Captain Sidelined with Unhealed Broken Rib

New York Yankees captain Aaron Judge remains sidelined as an All-Star break scan revealed his broken rib has not completely healed.

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Phillies Reliever Brad Keller Sidelined by UCL Tear After 32 Appearances

Philadelphia Phillies right-hander Brad Keller is expected to miss the remainder of the season due to a torn right UCL.

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Junior Caminero Exits All-Star Game After 97.6 MPH Riley O’Brien Sinker

Tampa Bay Rays third baseman Junior Caminero left Tuesday's All-Star Game in Philadelphia during the third inning following a hit-by-pitch on his left hand.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Jordan Lawlar Fractures Wrist in 17-2 Loss; D-backs Promote Del Castillo

Outfielder Jordan Lawlar was placed on the 10-day injured list Friday after a pitch from Osvaldo Bido fractured his right wrist during a 17-2 loss to Atlanta.

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Alejandro Kirk Forced Out of Extra Innings Following Foul Tip to Glove Hand

Toronto Blue Jays catcher Alejandro Kirk left Friday's contest against Chicago in the 10th inning after a foul tip struck his left thumb.

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