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Tristan H. Cockcroft outlines who should be claimed off the waiver wire and who should be dropped from fantasy rosters.

Freddie Freeman vs. Pete Alonso? Tarik Skubal vs. Kris Bubic? Here's our one-month-out look at who will make it to Atlanta.

Aaron Judge hit one of his two home runs Sunday night off Red Sox rookie Hunter Dobbins, whose recent comment that he'd rather retire than play for New York made waves. As Judge said, "I've only heard Ken Griffey say that, so I was a little surprised."

Rays shortstop Wander Franco, who's on trial on charges that include sexual abuse of a minor, was charged Sunday with illegal possession of a handgun.

Paul Skenes pitched another gem but again walked away without a win. This time, the Pirates ace didn't mind as Pittsburgh was able to pull away.

Touted prospect Jac Caglianone went 4-for-4 on Sunday, helping the Royals to a 7-5 victory over the White Sox. The perfect afternoon at the plate arrived after he went 2-for-21 in his first five games in the major leagues.

George Kirby had 14 strikeouts in a breakout performance Sunday against the Angels that helped end Seattle's five-game losing streak.

The Angels acquired veteran first baseman and outfielder LaMonte Wade Jr. and cash from the Giants on Sunday.

Jhonkensy Noel, who hit a game-tying homer in Game 3 of the American League Championship Series, was optioned to Triple-A Columbus by the Guardians.

The Athletics acquired catcher Austin Wynns from the Cincinnati Reds for cash Sunday.

The Cleveland Guardians optioned Jhonkensy Noel to Triple-A Columbus on Sunday and recalled fellow outfielder Johnathan Rodriguez from the Clippers.

The Minnesota Twins placed right-hander Zebby Matthews on the 15-day injured list Sunday with a right shoulder strain.

Roman Anthony, ESPN's No. 1-rated prospect, smashed a 497-foot grand slam for Boston's Triple-A team Saturday night, the longest home run in affiliated baseball this season.

Miami Marlins starter Ryan Weathers pitched three innings after he was struck in the head by catcher Nick Fortes' throw to second base before exiting.

Red Sox manager Alex Cora said Saturday that Alex Bregman felt good after starting a running program at Fenway Park but is still far from returning from a strained right quadriceps.

A pair of MRI tests revealed no structural damage to Robert Stephenson's surgically repaired right elbow, but the Angels reliever was diagnosed with a stretched biceps nerve that will sideline him indefinitely.

Guardians ace Shane Bieber is trying to remain optimistic despite a recent setback in his rehab from Tommy John surgery.

Tony Gonsolin was placed on the 15-day injured list Saturday by the Dodgers, making him one of 14 Los Angeles pitchers currently on the IL.

The scuffling Philadelphia Phillies suffered a blow Saturday when they placed first baseman Bryce Harper on the 10-day injured list because of right wrist inflammation before their game against the Pirates.

The Atlanta Braves designated nine-time All-Star reliever Craig Kimbrel for assignment on Saturday just one day after he was called up from Triple-A.