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D-backs minor league pitcher suspended 80 gms.
Jose Cabrera, a pitcher in the Arizona Diamondbacks' minor league system, has been suspended 80 games after a positive test for a performance-enhancing substance.
Fantasy baseball pitcher rankings, lineup advice for Sunday's MLB games
Everything you need to know to place your MLB bets and set your fantasy baseball lineups for Sunday, Sept. 3.
Orioles claim RHP Lopez off waivers from Marlins
The Orioles claimed veteran right-hander Jorge Lopez, who spent parts of three seasons with Baltimore from 2020-22, and made an All-Star appearance in that final campaign, off waivers from the Miami Marlins on Saturday afternoon.
Marlins activate RHP Cueto for start vs. Nats
The Miami Marlins activated right-hander Johnny Cueto ahead of Saturday's start against the host Washington Nationals.
Domínguez youngest Yankee to homer in first AB
Jasson Domínguez, 20, became the youngest Yankees player to homer in his first career at-bat when he blasted a two-run shot off Houston ace Justin Verlander on Friday night.
Angels welcome call-ups: 'Go out and have fun'
The Angels welcomed new faces for series opener at Oakland on Friday and seemed to be taking all the change in stride three days after the team deconstructed its roster by waiving six players.
Scherzer leaves start, cites tightness in forearm
Rangers starter Max Scherzer said he opted to play it "smart" and left his start Friday night against the Twins after feeling tightness in his forearm.
Astros' Altuve leaves game with bruised left leg
Houston second baseman Jose Altuve left Friday night against the New York Yankees after one inning because of a bruised left leg.
Natalia Bryant throws out first pitch at Dodgers
Natalia Bryant was joined at the game by her mother, Vanessa, and sisters, 6-year-old Bianka and 4-year-old Capri. They all wore Dodgers jerseys.
Blue Jays' Green set to return from elbow surgery
Chad Green was reinstated from the 60-day injured list by the Toronto Blue Jays on Friday after undergoing Tommy John surgery with the New York Yankees last season.
Sources: MLB to keep pitch clock rules for playoffs
Major League Baseball will maintain its pitch clock rules during the postseason, hoping the positive momentum of faster regular-season games translates similarly into playoff atmospheres in which games have been notoriously longer, sources told ESPN.
Angels dip into minors for six players to fill void
The Los Angeles Angels on Friday added six players from the minor leagues to fill the void left after the team purged its roster earlier this week.
Phillies get LHP Suarez, OF Pache back from IL
The Phillies have activated left-hander Ranger Suarez and outfielder Cristian Pache and added them to their expanded 28-man roster.
Reds OF Fraley off IL; RHP Greene to COVID list
The Cincinnati Reds reinstated outfielder Jake Fraley from the 10-day injured list and placed right-hander Hunter Greene on the COVID-19 injured list Friday.
Acuña makes history as MLB's first 30-60 player
Ronald Acuna Jr.'s latest homer, off Dodgers right-hander Lance Lynn, made him the first player in baseball history to amass at least 30 home runs and 60 stolen bases within a single season.
Dodgers' Buehler bound for Triple-A rehab stint
Dodgers right-hander Walker Buehler, in the late stages of his recovery from a second Tommy John surgery, will begin a rehab assignment before the end of the week.
Brewers sign 3B Donaldson to minor league deal
The Brewers signed third baseman Josh Donaldson to a minor league contract on Thursday.
Triple-A robot strike zone to get bigger Tuesday
The robot strike zone will be getting slightly bigger at Triple-A starting Tuesday in an attempt to make it better reflect individual batters rather than averages, and the pitch clock will be altered, too.
Dodgers activate RHP Miller from 60-day IL
Shelby Miller has not pitched for the Dodgers since June 15 because of a neck issue that caused discomfort in his non-throwing arm, making his shoulder stiff.
Reinsdorf: Unlikely shots fired from inside stadium
White Sox owner Jerry Reinsdorf is pushing back on the possibility that a shooting at Guaranteed Rate Field came from a gun inside the ballpark.