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The New York Yankees have activated first baseman Greg Bird from the disabled list and demoted infielder Ronald Torreyes to the minors.

Shortstop Troy Tulowitzki is still "a ways away" from rejoining the Blue Jays, but he is making progress after having surgery on both feet in April.

Yankees rookie Gleyber Torres homered to right in the seventh, providing the winning run over the Angels and giving Torres a place in American League history. He's the youngest AL player ever to homer in four consecutive games.

Dodgers ace Clayton Kershaw is set to throw a four-inning simulated game on Saturday at Dodger Stadium, the next step in his recovery from left biceps tendinitis. The three-time Cy Young winner hasn't pitched in a game since May 1.

Shohei Ohtani likely will rejoin the Angels rotation next week as his previously scheduled Sunday start against the Yankees has been scrapped.

After previously saying he'll return from his hamstring injury on his own timetable, Tigers slugger Miguel Cabrera gave an update Friday that he plans to return "soon."

The Tampa Bay Rays traded OF Denard Span and closer Alex Colome to the Seattle Mariners on Friday in return for two minor league pitchers.

Tampa Bay Rays pitcher Nate Eovaldi is set to make his first major league start since having a second Tommy John surgery.

The Yankees plan to activate first baseman Greg Bird from the disabled list before Saturday's game against the Los Angeles Angels, forcing New York to make a difficult roster decision.

A Derek Jeter rookie card in top condition fetched $99,100 at auction, the highest price ever for a modern-day baseball card. The buyer was looking to complete a top grade 1993 set.

Tigers third baseman Jeimer Candelario, who is tied for the team lead with five home runs, is returning to the lineup Friday after a wrist injury.

The Sox will still owe Ramirez about $15 million for the rest of the season, but with the highest payroll in baseball, they can afford mistakes.

Shortstop Orlando Arcia, who is hitting just .194 with two home runs and 13 RBIs this season, was sent to Triple-A Colorado Springs by the Brewers.

The Red Sox have designated Hanley Ramirez for assignment to make room for Dustin Pedroia, who was activated from the disabled list.

While a certain superstar infielder's name churns through the rumor mill, Chicago's lineup could be good enough to win as is -- at least for now.

White Sox left-hander Carlos Rodon was removed from a minor league rehab start Thursday after being hit in the forehead by a line drive.

Rangers pitcher Bartolo Colon, who turned 45 on Thursday, was given a cake by his Rangers teammates -- who then promptly smashed his face into it.

The early returns from the American League Central aren't pretty, as the .500 Indians lead a group that has been far from good in games outside of the division.

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The Rays will again start reliever Sergio Romo vs. the Orioles on Friday and Sunday, while Ryne Stanek will come out of the bullpen to start Saturday.