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The Cubs could take their chances with a Manny Machado trade, but their shortstop is working on delivering a big bounce-back at the plate.

With pitchers throwing harder than ever, veterans such as Paul Goldschmidt are struggling to adapt and survive at the plate.

Sergio Romo was so effective in his first career start Saturday that Rays manager Kevin Cash said the reliever will get another start -- on Sunday.

Dodgers veteran left-hander Rich Hill lasted just two pitches against the Nationals. He was pulled after an recurrence of his blister problem.

Charting the first 162 games of the two-sport phenom's career; the former QB is starting to hit with authority.

Nationals outfielder Howie Kendrick left Saturday afternoon's loss to the Dodgers after suffering an injury to his lower right leg while catching a deep fly ball to left field. Manager Davey Martinez had no additional details on the injury.

Twins first baseman Joe Mauer has been placed on the 10-day disabled list with a cervical strain and concussion-like symptoms. Minnesota recalled outfielder Jake Cave, who made his major league debut Saturday against Milwaukee.

Reds left-hander Amir Garrett and Chicago Cubs second baseman Javier Baez exchanged words after Baez struck out to end the sixth inning, sparking a bench-clearing incident that was quickly defused after a brief scuffle.

The Brewers' Jimmy Nelson will take a break from throwing during his rehab from shoulder surgery, but he is encouraged after a visit with his doctor.

Braves shortstop Dansby Swanson, who missed 14 games with a wrist injury, has been activated off the DL on Saturday.

A's pitcher Brett Anderson, who left Friday's game after just 15 pitches due to a shoulder strain, was put on the DL.

Royals catcher Drew Butera kept his promise that if 7-year-old Dagan Lingenfelter beat cancer, he would dye his hair any color. And it's pink.

A heavy schedule or poor performances by other starters could eventually give the man who saved Game 7 of the 2016 World Series his chance.

Pirates minor leaguer Ji-hwan Bae, who signed with the team in March for $1.2 million, has returned to his native South Korea to deal with a police investigation into allegations he assaulted his ex-girlfriend.

The Giants' Brandon Belt, who made critical remarks about plate umpire Doug Eddings following Wednesday's loss to the Reds, met with Joe Torre, and manager Bruce Bochy said the team doesn't expect Belt to face any further action for the comments.

After chasing Jakob Junis, the Yankees scored two runs to cut into the Royals' lead.

Cubs outfielder Jason Heyward said that experiencing his first concussion May 6 "made a believer" out of him when it comes to the dangers of head injuries.

White Sox manager Rick Renteria said reliever Danny Farquhar looked "very, very good" when he visited the team before Friday's game, adding that Farquhar even brought some cookies for the team.

The Diamondbacks will likely start veteran Clay Buchholz on Sunday -- Buchholz's first start in the major league in more than 365 days.

The Cardinals placed Paul DeJong on the 10-day disabled list Friday, a day after the shortstop's left hand was fractured when he was hit by a pitch.