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Yanks' German gets 10-game ban for sticky hand
Yankees pitcher Domingo German has been suspended 10 games and fined by Major League Baseball for violating the rules regarding foreign substances.
Padres' Machado dealing with small hand fracture
The Padres expect to know more on the status of Manny Machado (hand) when they return home for the start of a series against the Red Sox on Friday.
Twins' Gordon heading to IL after fracturing shin
Minnesota center fielder Nick Gordon fouled a pitch off a leg during Wednesday's loss to the Dodgers, causing a fracture in his right shin.
Dodgers' May leaves start with right elbow pain
Dodgers pitcher Dustin May left his start against the Twins after one inning because of right elbow pain.
D-backs' Gallen accidentally kills bird with throw
While warming up Wednesday, the Diamondbacks' Zac Gallen threw a curveball that hit a bird in midflight, apparently killing the animal.
MLB memo warns hitters not to skirt timer rules
MLB hitters are reminded that any circumvention of pitch timer rules to gain an advantage will result in a violation, according to a memo obtained by ESPN.
Rangers activate Seager after 31-game absence
Rangers shortstop Corey Seager was activated from the injured list and back in the lineup Wednesday against the Braves after missing 31 games with a left hamstring strain.
Vlad Jr. day-to-day after MRI comes back clean
Vladimir Guerrero Jr. is day-to-day after an MRI on his right knee revealed no structural damage.
Jays' Jackson: I was tipping pitches vs. Judge
Blue Jays pitcher Jay Jackson says he was tipping his pitches Monday night while facing Aaron Judge, who has received widespread scrutiny for a sideways glance before his mammoth home run off the Toronto right-hander.
Reds' Lodolo out indefinitely with injury to tibia
Reds left-hander Nick Lodolo is out indefinitely after an MRI revealed a stress reaction in his left tibia.
D-backs send CF Thomas to AAA, recall P Frias
Diamondbacks centerfielder Alek Thomas, who is batting just .195 on the season, has been optioned down to Triple-A Reno, the team announced on Wednesday.
'MLB Together' community help program launched
"MLB Together," a community assistance platform launched by Major League Baseball, will focus on a wide variety of issues facing local communities.
Making a pitch to switch to Mitch
Tristan H. Cockcroft takes a look at some pitchers whose 2023 performance has defied expectations and whether or not those trends can continue.
Sources: Slumping Mets to add slugger Vientos
The Mets are promoting power-hitting prospect Mark Vientos from the minors, sources told ESPN's Jeff Passan, in an attempt to boost their struggling offense.
From Gold Glove outfielder to shortstop learning on the fly? Mookie Betts has never been happier
Why Betts has started a third of his games this season in the middle of the Dodgers' infield.
Oakland A's fans aren't going down without a fight
If this is the start of a long goodbye as team leadership explores a move to Las Vegas, the Oakland A's faithful -- rooting for a dismal team in a crumbling stadium -- are making sure their voices are heard.
Verlander booed at Citi: 'We're frustrated, too'
Justin Verlander struggled Tuesday in his debut in Queens and heard fans express their dissatisfaction as the Mets lost to the Rays.
Longtime vet, Nats WS winner Sanchez retires
Right-hander Aníbal Sanchez, an 11-game winner for the Washington Nationals when they won the 2019 World Series, is retiring after 16 years in the majors.
Dodgers' Buehler: Sept. 1 'still the goal' for return
Walker Buehler threw a modified bullpen session at Dodger Stadium on Tuesday and said "Sept. 1 is still the goal" for his return from a second Tommy John surgery. His manager is taking a wait-and-see approach.
DeGrom throws in pen, Seager return delayed
Texas Rangers shortstop Corey Seager's return from the injured list was delayed Tuesday because he was dealing with a stomach bug, while right-hander Jacob deGrom threw his first bullpen session since going on the IL because of elbow inflammation.
