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Phillies slugger Bryce Harper was back in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Twins after sitting out one game with mid-back spasms.

The Toronto Blue Jays moved closer to getting the back of their bullpen intact, sending All-Star closer Jordan Romano on a rehab assignment Saturday to Triple-A Buffalo.

The Houston Astros placed first baseman Jose Abreu on the 10-day injured list Saturday and sent right-hander Phil Maton to the 15-day IL.

Cleveland Guardians All-Star third baseman Jose Ramirez had his MLB suspension for fighting Tim Anderson reduced from three games to two on Saturday.

Rays ace Shane McClanahan was moved to the 60-day IL and will not return this season as he could have Tommy John surgery for a second time.

Jon Singleton's homers were his first in the majors since he hit one for the Astros in a 6-3 win over the Angels on July 29, 2015.

Chris Sale retired Detroit's first 14 batters Friday night, combining with two relievers on a two-hitter to lead the Red Sox past the Tigers and pull Boston within three games of Toronto in the race for the AL's final wild-card spot.

Rangers manager Bruce Bochy, still revered for his decade-plus tenure managing the Giants, received a warm welcome in his return to Oracle Park on Friday night.

The Dodgers were set to retire Fernando Valenzuela's No. 34 jersey before Friday night's game against the Rockies, kicking off a weekend-long celebration of one of the most enduring and popular players in the team's history.

Mike Trout hit off a pitching machine Friday for the first time since fracturing his left hamate bone and manager Phil Nevin said the Angels' star outfielder is moving closer to a return.

White Sox closer Liam Hendriks said Friday he doesn't think his quick return from cancer led to an elbow injury that ultimately forced him to have Tommy John surgery.

The Seattle Mariners placed shortstop J.P. Crawford on the 7-day concussion injured list on Friday.

Rays pitcher Tyler Glasnow had his scheduled start Saturday pushed back to Monday as he continues to come back from back spasms that cost him a start a week ago.

Yankees pitcher Nestor Cortes, who made one start after a two-month injury absence, is back on the IL with a left rotator cuff strain.

Orioles broadcaster Kevin Brown is expected to return to the television booth Friday night when Baltimore opens a weekend series with the Seattle Mariners.

Phillies slugger Bryce Harper was not in the lineup for Friday night's game against Minnesota, a day after he was sidelined by mid-back spasms.

Chris Sale was activated off the 60-day IL and will start Friday's game as the Red Sox hope to make a push for a wild-card spot in the American League.

Orioles outfielder Cedric Mullins, who has been on the injured list since last playing on July 15, has been activated off the injured list.

Atlanta's minor league affiliate in Rome, Georgia, is rebranding and will be dropping its Braves nickname.

José Bautista, whose dramatic home run in Game 5 propelled Toronto to the 2015 ALCS, has signed a one-day deal to retire with the Blue Jays.