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The Mariners placed left-hander James Paxton on the 10-day disabled list Friday.

Indians ace Corey Kluber, who has given up 19 runs over his past 34 innings, will miss the All-Star Game after getting an injection in his right knee.

Chase Utley, a six-time All-Star over 16 seasons, plans to hold a news conference Friday in Los Angeles to announce that he will retire at the end of the 2018 season, sources told ESPN.

Jordan Hicks says Cardinals teammate and closer Bud Norris has his best interests in mind following a report that detailed Norris' methods to publicly challenge the rookie reliever.

With their ace having a rare off night, the Yankees got key contributions from some of their supporting players, including Brett Gardner.

Mariners pitcher James Paxton exited his start Thursday against the Angels after just 17 pitches with stiffness in his lower back.

Angels right-hander Garrett Richards will have Tommy John surgery for a damaged UCL in his right elbow. In 2016, facing the same injury, he opted for stem-cell and platelet-rich plasma treatment.

Logan Morrison, who is hitting just .193 in his first season with the Twins, went on the DL before Thursday's game against Tampa Bay because of an injured left hip.

D-backs right-hander Zack Greinke will take Jon Lester's place on the National League All-Star squad. Since May 9, Greinke has gone 6-3 with a 2.88 ERA. The five-time All-Star and one-time Cy Young winner says this one is the most meaningful.

At the plate, on the bases and in the field -- at home or on the road -- Cubs fans can't get enough of their team's Mr. Excitement.

Boston placed third baseman Rafael Devers on the 10-day disabled list with left shoulder inflammation and recalled Tzu-Wei Lin from Pawtucket. Eduardo Nunez will play third Thursday.

The Yankees, Red Sox and Astros reached the break looking like 100-plus-win powerhouses, but even among the best, not all are equal.

The new rule adopted by baseball's minor leagues, designed to shorten the length of games that go extra innings, has generated positive reviews. Under the rule, the batter making the last out of the ninth inning starts the 10th on second base.

A look at how much adding Manny Machado would mean to contenders, where today's managers rank all-time and a Q&A with Braves All-Star Mike Foltynewicz.

The Angels knew they were getting a hitter and pitcher in Ohtani. He also happens to be faster than 75 percent of the major leagues.

Mets outfielder Yoenis Cespedes, who has played only 118 games over the past two seasons because of injuries, reportedly is willing to play first base.

The stage was set for the Harper hometown Midsummer Classic, but given the walk year he's having, should he really be front and center?

Dustin Pedroia said he'll know more in 4 to 5 weeks but expressed some doubt about returning to the Red Sox this season so his surgically repaired knee can heal.

With their big first baseman hitting a grand slam to support a strong outing by their up-and-down starter, the Yankees hope to see more of the same.

From Washington's homegrown superstar to a pair of Cubs teammates, here's what you need to know about the field that will be swinging for the fences at Nationals Park.