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To compete in a tight NL Central -- and into October -- Chicago might need to add several pieces, from bats to the bullpen. Expect a busy week.

The Cubs sent down second baseman Addison Russell, activated catcher Willson Contreras and scratched Jon Lester with an illness.

A day after making a game-saving throw against the Tigers, the Phillies put Brad Miller on the 10-day injured list with a right hip flexor strain.

Gary Sanchez, who is batting .229 and leads the Yankees with 24 home runs, suffered a groin strain while running the bases Tuesday and has been placed on the injured list.

Aaron Hicks made a game-saving catch for the final out in the 10th inning against the Twins on Tuesday, and Didi Gregorius had five hits and seven RBIs in the 14-12 win.

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Aaron Hicks made a game-saving catch for the final out in the 10th inning against the Twins on Tuesday, and Didi Gregorius had five hits and seven RBIs in the 14-12 win.

Nationals shortstop Trea Turner has hit for the cycle for the second time in his career -- both against the Rockies. He becomes just the third player in MLB history with multiple cycles against one team.

Robinson Cano hit three home runs, breaking loose from a season-long slump in a huge way and leading Jason Vargas and the New York Mets over the San Diego Padres 5-2 Tuesday night.

Barring any setbacks, Nationals ace Max Scherzer is expected to return from the injured list Thursday and start the finale of the Colorado-Washington series.

The Indians said the team, especially Francisco Lindor, "are very thankful" that a 3-year-old boy hit by a foul ball on Sunday is "doing well" and isn't showing any signs of serious injury.

The Dodgers announced plans for a $100 million renovation that will modernize their ballpark and give legend Sandy Koufax a statue.

The Rockies have recalled Yonder Alonso after he hit .419 in nine games at Triple-A Albuquerque.

The Rays have put Yandy Diaz on the IL after he fouled a ball off his left foot in Monday night's game and activated Matt Duffy, who has been out all season.

Former Cy Young Award winner Dwight Gooden has been charged with DWI, his second arrest in two months.

"Robot umpires" will continue to be used for the rest of the season in the Atlantic League after a successful trial at the league's All-Star Game.

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"Robot umpires" will continue for the rest of the season in the Atlantic League, a source told ESPN.