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Ian Kinsler, who had gone 4-for-10 since joining the Red Sox after a trade from the Angels, was placed on the DL with a strained left hamstring.

Forty years ago, the Yanks hung a near-impossible comeback on Boston. If they're outclassed again the next two games, history would need to repeat itself.

Shohei Ohtani hit two home runs in a game for the first time in his major league career, and the Los Angeles Angels defeated the Cleveland Indians 7-4 on Friday night.

Cardinals outfielder Dexter Fowler fractured his foot Friday night. He will be re-evaluated later this weekend, at which point the team will have a timetable for how long he'll be sidelined.

Andre Ethier, who spent his entire major league career with the Dodgers, was honored by the team Friday prior to their game against Houston. Ethier hoped to play this season, but realized in February that there wasn't a market for his services.

Red Sox manager Alex Cora was ejected in the first inning after arguing with umpires when a pitch nearly hit Mookie Betts. Meanwhile, Betts was forced to play second base after Ian Kinsler left with a hamstring injury.

Hunter Greene, the Cincinnati Reds' No. 2 prospect entering the season and No. 13 overall at midseason, has been shut down with an elbow injury.

Right-hander Chance Adams will make a spot start for the New York Yankees on Saturday against the Boston Red Sox at Fenway Park. It will be Adams' debut as he fills in for J.A. Happ, who is on the disabled list with hand, foot and mouth disease.

Orioles center fielder Adam Jones agreed Friday to contribute $8,500 toward bus transportation for the Mamie Johnson Little League team, which will represent the nation's capital in the Mid-Atlantic Regional tournament starting Sunday in Connecticut.

Rays OF Tommy Pham, who was acquired from the Cardinals in a trade Tuesday, has been put on the DL with a fracture foot, the team announced.

Jose Fernandez's estate has reached a settlement in a wrongful death lawsuit with the families of the other two men who were with the Marlins pitcher at the time of his September 2016 fatal boat crash off the coast of Florida.

The Cleveland Indians activated Andrew Miller, who missed two months because of inflammation in his right knee, and designated Zach McAllister for assignment.

Jung Ho Kang, who hasn't appeared in a major league game for the Pirates since 2016, has had wrist surgery after experiencing additional discomfort.

From the most important things to know in a new clubhouse to making time for his wife's unusual job, the Cubs' oft-traded reliever has got this new city thing down.

As Los Angeles hosts Houston for the first time since last fall's Game 7, the NL West leaders are confident they measure up to the world champs.

J.D., Mookie & Co. don't have the hero status of Papi, Manny and the '04 curse busters, but they're winning at a rate Boston rarely has seen.

After two straight shoddy performances, including Thursday's blowout loss at Fenway, the Yankees need to get their house in order in a hurry.

Brad Ziegler drew cheers from the Arizona fans when he used the bullpen cart to enter the game against the Giants on Thursday night.

With no reliable left-handed relievers, and their best one just shipped to the minors, the Cubs would have been wise to shore up their bullpen.

Red Sox manager Alex Cora said the team is hoping Chris Sale (shoulder) will return to the mound Wednesday against the Blue Jays.