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Former All-Star reliever Sean Doolittle has announced his retirement, writing on social media that he was saying farewell "after 11 incredible seasons playing the sport I love."

The Guardians have activated right-hander Shane Bieber from the 60-day injured list to start Friday's game against the Orioles.

The Rays are calling up top infield prospect Junior Caminero as they gear up for the stretch run and their pursuit of the AL East title, sources told ESPN.

Ozzie Albies topped 100 RBIs for the season, Ronald Acuña Jr. scored his 140th run -- the most in the majors in 16 years -- and Matt Olson pitched in with home run No. 53 to lift Atlanta against Washington on Thursday night.

A White Sox game last month where two women were wounded by gunfire should have been stopped or delayed, the city's interim police superintendent said.

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. is day-to-day after an MRI showed inflammation but nothing structurally wrong with his right knee, manager John Schneider said.

The Giants have placed shortstop Brandon Crawford on the 10-day injured list in a move that could end his 13-year run in San Francisco.

Jeff Greenberg, who previously had front office roles with the Cubs and NHL's Blackhawks, has been named the Detroit Tigers' general manager.

There are less than two weeks left in the regular season -- and while some teams' spots are locked up, others still have a lot to play for.

Detroit Tigers outfielder Riley Greene underwent Tommy John surgery on his right elbow on Wednesday.

The Yankees said center fielder Jasson Dominguez's anticipated recovery time is nine to 10 months after he underwent surgery Wednesday.

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. was a late scratch from the Blue Jays' lineup Wednesday night against the Yankees because of right knee discomfort.

Shohei Ohtani's elbow surgery on Tuesday went well, Los Angeles manager Phi Nevin said.

Mauricio Dubon's RBI single in the ninth lifted Houston over Baltimore and kept the Astros atop the AL West by a half-game over Texas and Seattle.

Brewers right-hander J.C. Mejia has tested positive again for performance-enhancing drug stanozolol and received a 162-game suspension from Major League Baseball.

The Tampa Bay Rays are making their postseason plans without shortstop Wander Franco on the roster.

The Orioles have placed first baseman Ryan Mountcastle on the 10-day injured list with inflammation in his left shoulder.

Giants right-hander Alex Cobb, who left Tuesday's loss in the third inning, has been placed on the 15-day injured list because of his hip.

The Twins have placed shortstop Carlos Correa on the 10-day injured list with plantar fasciitis in his left foot.

Interviews with more than a dozen sources familiar with the negotiations and motivations reveal a messy, complicated and ultimately confounding path that led to owner John Fisher parting ways with the city the A's have called home for 55 years.