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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.

MLB announced Friday that CC Sabathia will be participating in events associated with the All-Star Game in Cleveland next week.

The first 25,000 fans at the ballpark will get a Jerry Seinfeld bobblehead that does not bear much resemblance to the comedian, and Seinfeld will be reunited with longtime Mets star and TV analyst Keith Hernandez.

The Tigers are giving general manager Al Avila a multiyear extension, citing his ability to land talented prospects as the 28-54 team rebuilds.

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Is Zack Greinke a Hall of Famer? Which Chicago team is in better shape for the future? And is anybody hungry? We'll get you ready for the weekend.

Christian Yelich, who leads the majors with 31 home runs, isn't worried that participating in the Home Run Derby will affect his swing thereafter. "How much damage can you do to your swing in four minutes?" he said.

A.J. Pollock, who went on the injured list April 30 to have another procedure on his right elbow, will return to the Dodgers when they open the second half of the season vs. the Red Sox.

Chicago White Sox second baseman Yolmer Sanchez is day-to-day after suffering a lacerated right hand in the third inning of Thursday's 11-5 loss to the Tigers.

Cubs manager Joe Maddon was tossed from Thursday's game against the Pirates after an exchange with the Pittsburgh dugout.

Chicago White Sox second baseman Yolmer Sanchez left Thursday's game against the Detroit Tigers with a lacerated right hand.

The Phillies have placed reliever Juan Nicasio on the 10-day injured list with a left groin strain.

Rays second baseman Brandon Lowe will not play in next week's All-Star Game due a bruised shin. He'll be replaced by the Yankees' Gleyber Torres.

The Tigers have placed outfielder JaCoby Jones on the 10-day injured list with a lower back strain and recalled outfielder Victor Reyes from Triple-A Toledo.

With the All-Star break fast approaching, it's a perfect time to dive into how baseball's races stack up and who has surprised (and disappointed) us most so far.

The Red Sox have reinstated pitcher Heath Hembree from the injured list.

All-Star Cody Bellinger hit a tiebreaking homer in the 10th inning, giving the Dodgers a fifth consecutive walk-off victory at home, 5-4 over the Arizona Diamondbacks on Wednesday night.

The New York Yankees' rookie-level affiliate in the Dominican Summer League routed the Minnesota Twins' squad 38-2 -- yes, that's 38 runs -- on Wednesday.