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Seattle reliever James Pazos withstood a bout of food poisoning, and first baseman Logan Morrison's throwing error in the eighth accounted for the game's only run as the Mariners beat the Twins after a long rain delay.

Diamondbacks center fielder A.J. Pollock injured his left thumb while diving for a line drive that led to a Brewers inside-the-park homer on Monday night. The All-Star will see a hand specialist on Tuesday.

The Giants put Alen Hanson, who has been starting at second base in place of the injured Joe Panik, on the DL with a hamstring strain Monday.

We know strikeouts are at an all-time high and aren't likely to go down anytime soon. But 41 K's for one walk? Come on, now.

The Colorado Rockies have placed All-Star second baseman DJ LeMahieu on the 10-day disabled list with a sprained left thumb and recalled infielder Pat Valaika from Triple-A Albuquerque.

An MRI performed on Angels reliever Keynan Middleton revealed damage to the ulnar collateral ligament in his right elbow, the team announced Monday.

As they take their unexpected success in stride, the Braves hope to follow the lead of the 2015 Cubs, who rose faster than most thought they could.

Blue Jays closer Roberto Osuna's administrative leave was extended by MLB as he faces assault charges.

The Tigers have placed starting third baseman Jeimer Candelario on the 10-day disabled list with tendinitis in his left wrist.

Red Sox second baseman Dustin Pedroia, who hasn't played this season after undergoing a cartilage restoration procedure on his left knee in October, begins his rehab assignment in Pawtucket on Monday.

Pirates right-hander Jameson Taillon recently admitted that he would consider urinating on his pitching hand in order to heal a cut on his finger.

The Yankees reinstated Brandon Drury from the DL and assigned him to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre, meaning rookie Miguel Andujar likely will remain New York's starting third baseman.

Billions will be wagered at new legal sportsbooks across the United States. The NBA and MLB are angling to reap some of the profits.

The Supreme Court released a landmark decision by striking down a federal law prohibiting sports gambling. The ruling gives individual states the go-ahead to allow betting on sports.

The Padres will promote outfield prospect Franmil Reyes, who has more home runs that any player in the minors, on Monday in an attempt to bolster their struggling lineup, according to multiple reports.

The Yankees may be riding high after winning 18 of their past 21 games, but that doesn't mean the future belongs to them.

The Mariners will not consider Dee Gordon as an option to replace injured star Robinson Cano at second base.

Mark Reynolds, playing in his first game as a member of the Nationals, hit two home runs Sunday to help Washington defeat his former team, the Arizona Diamondbacks, 6-4.

A late call-up to start for the Brewers, Freddy Peralta had one of the best -- and most unexpected -- major league debuts we've seen.