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Although he continues to be nagged by the pain in his injured right wrist, Yankees slugger Aaron Judge has been making strides in his recovery and participated in live batting practice on Monday, during which he launched several home runs.

The Cubs announced Monday that reliever Drew Smyly has been shut down for the season after his recovery from Tommy John surgery hit some snags.

You know all about Ronald Acuna, but what about Johan Camargo? These lesser-known names on contenders could make (or break) your team's October hopes.

Houston's hot stretch brought the total of teams on pace for 100 wins (or losses) up to five. For better or worse, who else is on pace to join the defending champs?

The circumstances of the Indians' waiver deadline acquisition of star third baseman Josh Donaldson has drawn the ire of multiple teams, including the Red Sox and Yankees, according to a report by The Athletic.

The Red Sox got the last laugh with Sunday night's walk-off win, but the Astros showed they might be the team to beat in the playoffs.

Shohei Ohtani's status set off more "Is it time to trade Trout?" questions. The Halos aren't dealing the best player in baseball, but can they keep him beyond 2020?

The Cubs have been in a tough stretch of scheduled games, and it will continue with Sunday's game against the Nats rescheduled for Thursday.

Blue Jays right fielder Randal Grichuk was forced from Sunday's game and is being checked for a possible concussion after slamming face-first into a chair being held by a security guard while chasing a foul ball.

Mets pitcher Jacob deGrom was scratched from his start against the Philadelphia Phillies on a rainy Sunday in New York. Corey Oswalt started in his place.

Kansas City rookie Jorge Lopez came within three outs of a perfect game in the Royals' 4-1 win over the Minnesota Twins on Saturday night.

On his 109th pitch, New York Mets ace Noah Syndergaard took a line drive off of his chest and exited in the seventh inning against the Philadelphia Phillies.

Royals pitcher Jorge Lopez had a perfect game leading into the ninth inning, but a lead-off walk followed by a hit ended his night at 110 pitches and four strikeouts.

Team captain David Wright believes he will return to the New York Mets this season.

Twins pitcher Ervin Santana, who is 0-1 with an 8.03 ERA this season, had the first of multiple injections in the middle finger of his pitching hand.

A day after waiting through a lengthy rain delay that led to a postponement against the host Washington Nationals, Cubs manager Joe Maddon still isn't sure why Friday night's game wasn't played.

The Pirates' Gregory Polanco has a significant bone bruise in his left knee in addition to a shoulder injury and will miss the rest of the season.

Boston should reach 100 wins this week, but after the defending world champs cut them down to size, all bets are off.

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David Price was not fazed by the Astros' lineup on Friday. That's a key development, given what's on the horizon for the Red Sox.