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The Cubs put Daniel Palencia on the 15-day injured list because of right elbow inflammation Tuesday, one day after he struck out the side against the Rockies.

Shohei Ohtani will make his scheduled start on the mound against the Rays on Wednesday, Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said, after the two-way star left last Thursday's game in Pittsburgh with left knee inflammation.

After a scoring change in the official box score, Texas Rangers rookie left-hander Robby Ahlstrom, 26, was awarded his first MLB victory on Tuesday, four days after he pitched in a victory over the Kansas City Royals.

Royals right-hander Seth Lugo threw a bullpen session Tuesday and is expected to start Friday after spending time on the concussion list.

The Arizona Diamondbacks and South Korean two-way prospect Jun-Sang Eom, 18, agreed on to a deal during the international signing period that includes a $1.5 million signing bonus, and the team announced the contract on Tuesday.

Reds shortstop Elly De La Cruz -- who has been sidelined since June 1 due to a right hamstring strain -- is expected to begin a rehab assignment on Thursday and could return to Cincinnati's lineup as early as June 23 if all goes well.

Cooper Pratt has reached the majors 2½ months after the Brewers signed the prospect to an eight-year, $50.75 million contract, as Milwaukee promoted the 21-year-old shortstop from Triple-A Nashville on Tuesday before a three-game series with Cleveland.

Guardians All-Star third baseman José Ramírez underwent surgery Tuesday to remove the hook of the broken bone in his left hand.

With the deadline Aug. 3, here's which front offices could make -- or break -- their future this trade season.

The union's primary spokesperson the last time MLB lost games to a labor fight sees signs of trouble ahead.

Major League Baseball on Monday decried the use of personal writings on any team-issued Pride Night hats after members of the San Francisco Giants had Bible verses etched into their caps during Friday's loss to the Chicago Cubs.

Colt Keith hit three home runs and had six RBIs as the Detroit Tigers took down the Houston Astros 9-3 on Monday night.

Despite losing a perfect game in the seventh inning, Dustin May was thrilled after pitching a one-hitter Monday night in the St. Louis Cardinals' 3-0 victory over the San Diego Padres.

Cubs center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong became the first player in the majors to hit for the cycle this season.

Seattle Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh, on the injured list since May 14 with a right oblique strain, is set to return to the lineup on Tuesday against the Baltimore Orioles, and seems ready to improve on his .161 batting average through 41 games this year.

San Diego pitcher Ron Marinaccio has been issued a three-game suspension and a fine for hitting Baltimore's Gunnar Henderson on Saturday, and Padres manager Craig Stammen was suspended one game and fined as well.

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The Braves have shut down Spencer Strider for four weeks due to elbow inflammation, but Atlanta did get some good news with the return of catcher Drake Baldwin.

Reds shortstop Elly De La Cruz, who has been sidelined since June 1 with a hamstring strain, ran the bases on Monday could go on a rehab assignment this weekend.

The New York Mets are placing right-hander Christian Scott on the injured list with a hip injury Monday, in another blow to the team's starting rotation.