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Francisco Cervelli told DKPittsburghSports.com that he is done catching in the majors after suffering his sixth documented concussion in the big leagues.

Todd Frazier said Sunday that Jake Arrieta went "a little overboard" when he threatened to "put a dent" in the Mets third baseman's skull after he was steamed after getting hit by the Phillies pitcher on Saturday.

Mark Wegner will be the crew chief and umpire behind home plate for the All-Star Game on Tuesday night in Cleveland.

Max Scherzer won't pitch in the All-Star Game because of a back injury, although the ace right-hander intends to represent the Washington Nationals on the sideline Monday and Tuesday in Cleveland.

Phillies right-hander Jake Arrieta has bone spurs in his right elbow and will be checked during the All-Star break to see whether surgery is needed, manager Gabe Kapler said Sunday.

Giants pitcher Madison Bumgarner left Saturday's game against the Cardinals with an elbow contusion after taking a liner off his left arm.

Mets general manager Brodie Van Wagenen reportedly threw a chair during a heated meeting with manager Mickey Callaway and his coaching staff.

Yuli Gurriel homered for the fourth straight game and Gerrit Cole pitched seven scoreless innings before two relievers completed the four-hitter, leading the Houston Astros to a 4-0 win over the Los Angeles Angels on Saturday night.

Giants pitcher Madison Bumgarner left Saturday's game against the Cardinals with an elbow contusion after taking a liner off his left arm.

The Red Sox have signed fourth-round draft pick Noah Song, a pitcher from the U.S. Naval Academy who has to serve two years of duty before he can petition to finish his commitment as a reservist.

Following an early exit from Friday's loss due to a shoulder strain, Pirates left-hander Steven Brault has been placed on the 10-day injured list.

Masahiro Tanaka goes into this year's All-Star break with a 5-5 record and a 3.86 ERA.

C.J. Cron, who is hitting .266 with 17 home runs and 54 RBIs for the first-place Twins this season, has been put on the 10-day injured list with thumb inflammation.

Indians pitcher Carlos Carrasco, who was put on the injured list for a blood disorder on June 5, said doctors "saw something different in my blood" and is being treated for leukemia.

It was among the most disturbing images of the first half of the baseball season, when a small girl was struck by Albert Almora Jr.'s foul ball in Houston. Since then, pressure on MLB to address fan safety has intensified.

Christian Yelich put on a show in a practice session for the Home Run Derby on Friday afternoon, with balls raining down on boats in the Allegheny.

Phillies center fielder Odubel Herrera has accepted a suspension for the remainder of 2019, including the postseason, for violating Major League Baseball's Joint Domestic Violence, Sexual Assault and Child Abuse Policy.

Max Muncy is replacing banged-up third baseman Anthony Rendon in the All-Star Game. Shane Bieber and Liam Hendriks are replacing fellow pitchers Mike Minor and Charlie Morton.

Outfielder David Peralta, who is hitting .289 with nine homers and 44 RBIs, has been placed on the 10-day injured list by the Diamondbacks due to right shoulder inflammation.

Anthony Rendon is skipping out on his first All-Star Game to rest his banged-up body.