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As the NFL season kicks off, the chase for postseason baseball isn't the only thing bringing MLB teams together.

Nestor Cortes admitted he was "upset" over being used as a reliever in the Yankees' victory over the Cubs.

Dodgers outfielder Teoscar Hernandez said he is feeling much better a day after taking a pitch off his foot and is hopeful to return to the lineup Monday.

Rangers right-hander Jacob deGrom struck out five in four dominant innings Saturday for Double-A Frisco in his fourth and likely final rehab start.

Braves infielder Whit Merrifield has a left foot fracture but might miss only a week.

The Red Sox activated Trevor Story off the 60-day injured list and inserted him into the starting lineup ahead of Saturday's game vs. the White Sox.

Mets second baseman Jeff McNeil has a broken right wrist and likely is out for the rest of the regular season, manager Carlos Mendoza said Saturday.

The New York Yankees reinstated right-handers Clarke Schmidt and Ian Hamilton from the 60-day injured list Saturday.

The Dodgers' Teoscar Hernandez suffered a bruised left foot after being hit by a pitch Friday night, and manager Dave Roberts said he is likely to land on the injured list.

Mark Vientos hit a pair of two-run homers, including a leadoff shot in the 10th inning that sent the Mets past the Reds 6-4 for their eighth consecutive victory.

Yankees GM Brian Cashman said Alex Verdugo will remain in left field with the Yankees while top prospect Jasson Dominguez will stay in the minors, saying the decision gives the team "the best chance to win."

Dodgers right-hander Gavin Stone, who hadn't missed a start this season, was put on the IL with shoulder inflammation and won't throw for "10ish" days.

Anthony Rizzo, who played nine seasons for Chicago before being traded to the Yankees in 2021, was "trying to hold it together" as the Cubs celebrated his return.

Elvis Andrus signed a ceremonial one-day contract Friday to officially retire with the Rangers, the team he played for in the first 12 of his 15 seasons in the majors.

The Boston Red Sox designated left-hander Rich Hill -- at 44 the oldest player in the major leagues -- for assignment Friday and promoted one of their top pitching prospects in right-hander Luis Guerrero.

The Astros reinstated outfielder Kyle Tucker from the 60-day injured list Friday, over three months after suffering a small fracture in his shin.

The Diamondbacks activated All-Star second baseman Ketel Marte from the 10-day injured list Friday.

The Philadelphia Phillies placed All-Star third baseman Alec Bohm on the 10-day injured list Friday because of a left hand strain.

Brewers minor league pitcher Ever Urena was suspended for 56 games following a positive test for the performance-enhancing substance stanozolol.

Jerry Dipoto will return to the Seattle Mariners as president of baseball operations in 2025, The Seattle Times reported.