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Matt Harvey, who was 3-5 with a 7.09 ERA in 12 starts for the Angels before he was designated for assignment last month, has agreed to a minor league deal with the Oakland Athletics, according to multiple reports.

Albert Pujols had two hits and three RBIs on Wednesday and set the major league record for hits by a foreign-born player, leading the Los Angeles Angels to a 7-4 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates.

Astros right-hander Gerrit Cole, who was a last-minute scratch from Game 2 of a doubleheader on Tuesday in Chicago, said he got "good news" after undergoing tests on his hamstring and, "We'll just take it day by day right now."

Phillies pitcher Jake Arrieta said he "probably" will not pitch again this season if he has arthroscopic surgery for a bone spur in his right elbow. "This is what I have to do," he said.

Pirates starting pitcher Jameson Taillon will miss the 2020 season after undergoing reconstructive surgery on his right elbow for a second time.

Diamondbacks lefty Robbie Ray, who is 10-7 with a 3.99 ERA this season, had to leave Wednesday's game against Colorado in the third inning after suffering back spasms.

Mets All-Star second baseman Jeff McNeil was placed on the 10-day injured list Wednesday due to a mild left hamstring strain. The team called up Ruben Tejada from Triple-A to fill McNeil's spot.

Gerrit Cole underwent tests on his right hamstring on Wednesday but is expected to accompany the Astros to Oakland as he awaits the results.

Yasiel Puig, who defected from Cuba in 2012, became an American citizen on Wednesday.

Nationals ace Max Scherzer, who has pitched just once since July 10 due to back muscle problems, played catch Wednesday and could return as soon as this weekend.

Rays outfielder Avisail Garcia has been placed on the 10-day injured list after straining his oblique on Tuesday. Manager Kevin Cash believes the team caught the injury early and hopes Garcia isn't sidelined long.

Indians pitcher Carlos Carrasco, who was diagnosed with leukemia and has been out since June 5, threw a bullpen session and did fielding work Tuesday and will face live hitters Friday.

The three heavyweights in the standings have separated themselves from the rest of MLB. Which is the best bet to win it all, and can anyone stop the superteam trio?

Bryce Harper isn't setting the baseball world on fire this season. But on his very first day as a Phillie, he told us exactly what to expect.

The drama of an NL Central race isn't new to most of the Cubs, but it's something their new slugging star can't get enough of this season.

Running his record to an MLB-best 16-2 might make German the obvious choice to front New York's rotation. But will the team have to watch his workload?

The Yeli-Belli rivalry gets the most attention, but the Braves phenom is uncorking a huge season of his own.

Mets second baseman Jeff McNeil, who is vying for a batting title, had to be helped off the field in the ninth inning Tuesday night after he sustained a hamstring injury while trying to beat out a grounder in a loss to the Braves.

Kyle Seager homered three times and Tom Murphy added two to help the Seattle Mariners beat the Detroit Tigers 11-6 on Tuesday night.

Boston Red Sox third baseman Rafael Devers on Tuesday became the first player in the modern era (since 1900) to record a six-hit, four-double game.