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The Rays acquired reliever Richard Lovelady from the Cubs on Saturday in exchange for fellow left-handed pitcher Jeff Belge.

The Braves activated Pierce Johnson from the injured list and sent fellow right-hander Jackson Stephens to Triple-A Gwinnett.

The Orioles activated right-hander Grayson Rodriguez from the 15-day injured list to start Saturday's game against the visiting Mariners.

- Following a one-run loss, Minnesota manager Rocco Baldelli was having a hard time processing what had just happened to his ballclub.

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David Fletcher, a former Los Angeles Angels infielder currently with the Braves' Triple-A affiliate, and his friend, who also played in the minor leagues, bet with the bookie who took wagers from Shohei Ohtani's ex-interpreter, according to sources.

In a series of roster moves made by the Los Angeles Dodgers on Friday, Jason Heyward was activated off the 10-day injured list, Max Muncy was placed on the injured list and James Outman was optioned to Triple-A Oklahoma City.

Giants outfielder Jung Hoo Lee will undergo season-ending surgery on his left shoulder, the team announced Friday.

Paul Skenes struck out the first seven Cubs hitters he faced Friday, setting a record for a Pirates pitcher.

The city of Los Angeles has declared May 17 Shohei Ohtani Day, with the city council passing a resolution to make this an annual observance for the duration of Shohei Ohtani's Dodgers career.

Guardians leadoff hitter and left fielder Steven Kwan took batting practice on Friday for the first time since hurting his left hamstring and going on the injured list.

The Washington Nationals on Friday activated first baseman/designated hitter Joey Gallo from the 10-day injured list, after he missed the past 17 games with a sprained right shoulder.

Seven-time MLB All-Star Nelson Cruz has been named special advisor for baseball operations and will serve as a liaison between the league and players in Latin American nations.

Cubs second baseman Nico Hoerner is out of the starting lineup for the fourth consecutive day, increasing the possibility that he could need a stint on the injured list.

The two-time batting champ has long been compared to the late Hall of Famer. Now he's on Mr. Padre's former team.

Juan Soto is open to in-season contract negotiations with the Yankees. Said owner Hal Steinbrenner: "We'd like to see him here for the rest of his career."

The first Shohei Ohtani bobblehead giveaway of the season caused cars to snake the roadways around Chavez Ravine and stadium parking lots to fill up two hours before the Dodgers hosted Cincinnati on Thursday.

Emmet Sheehan, who gives L.A. important starting pitching depth, had surgery Wednesday and won't pitch this season.

Phillies right-hander Taijuan Walker was hit in the left foot by a line drive off the bat of the Mets' Starling Marte and left Thursday's start in the fourth inning.

Oakland Athletics left-hander Ken Waldichuk had reconstructive surgery on his troublesome pitching elbow and will be sidelined all season, another tough injury blow for the pitcher this past year.