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Felix Hernandez vowed Saturday that his first-ever stint in the Mariners' bullpen won't last long, telling the AP, "I'll be a starter before the end of the year."

Before serving as DH against the A's on Saturday, Shohei Ohtani, who hasn't pitched since June 6, reportedly threw 20 pitches during a bullpen session for the Angels.

Jose Altuve will not return from the disabled list during the Astros' current homestand, meaning the reigning American League MVP will miss at least another four games.

The Nationals have one of the most injury-prone teams in baseball, but the pressure on their first-year manager to get them to October is real.

Ronald Guzman became the first rookie to hit three home runs in a game against the Yankees, powering the Texas Rangers past New York 12-7 on Friday night.

Third baseman Nolan Arenado might have tweaked his shoulder while turning a double play in the third inning against the Dodgers.

Esteban Loaiza pleaded guilty Friday to federal drug charges in California and acknowledged that he possessed about 20 kilograms, or 44 pounds, of cocaine with intent to distribute.

Brewers right-hander Joakim Soria was placed on the 10-day disabled list Friday because of a strained right groin.

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Mike Trout has been placed on the 10-day disabled list with right wrist inflammation, the team announced.

With the Baltimore Orioles calling up Cedric Mullins to start in center field Friday night in his major league debut, Adam Jones will switch to right field. Jones hasn't played an outfield position other than center field since 2007.

The Phillies acquired first baseman Justin Bour from the Marlins on Friday for a minor-league pitching prospect, the teams announced Friday.

Los Angeles Dodgers closer Kenley Jansen is expected to miss about a month with an irregular heartbeat, sources told ESPN's Buster Olney.

Felix Hernandez, never having pitched in a game without starting, has been moved to the bullpen by the Mariners after going 8-10 with a 5.73 ERA in 23 starts this season.

Manager Dave Roberts said Kenley Jansen's condition is stable.

Manny Machado making L.A. his long-term home this offseason could affect the futures of Corey Seager, Cody Bellinger and even Clayton Kershaw.

Mookie Betts homered in the ninth inning to complete his first career cycle during the Toronto Blue Jays' 8-5 win over the Boston Red Sox on Thursday night.

Houston's Justin Verlander was ejected after pitching just two innings Thursday night against visiting Seattle. Verlander, who was called for a balk before surrendering a homer, gave up six earned runs on seven hits.

Veteran right-hander Fernando Rodney is the latest bullpen addition by the Oakland Athletics, who traded minor league righty Dakota Chalmers to the Minnesota Twins on Thursday night.

Can the Boston set the MLB wins record? Who will emerge as the NL's top team? MVP? And who ya got -- hits or whiffs? Baseball minds want to know.

With Chris Sale expected to rejoin the rotation this weekend, the Red Sox moved Drew Pomeranz to the bullpen while Brian Johnson will continue to start.