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Houston Astros star Jose Altuve is moving a step closer to returning from a broken right thumb as he began a rehab assignment with Triple-A Sugar Land on Friday

Kansas City catcher and seven-time All-Star Salvador Perez was scratched from the Royals' lineup due to what manager Matt Quatraro described as "a little bit of blurry vision."

Don Denkinger, a major league umpire who worked four World Series over three decades, died Friday. He was 86.

The Rays pitching staff took another big blow on Friday with Drew Rasmussen going on the 60-day injured list with a flexor strain in his right arm.

Antonio Senzatela did avoid season-ending Tommy John surgery, the same procedure Rockies teammate German Marquez had Friday.

Max Scherzer threw about 30 pitches Friday before the opener of a four-game series against the Nationals, and the Mets were "encouraged" by the results.

The Cubs placed second baseman Nico Hoerner on the injured list Friday with a left hamstring strain and recalled utility man Miles Mastrobuoni from Triple-A Iowa.

Red Sox fans are scrutinizing a rejuvenated Jansen's every pitch -- and he wouldn't want it any other way.

NEW YORK -- Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Wander Franco left Thursday's game against the Yankees with neck discomfort. Franco left the game after hitting a single in the fifth inning off of Yankees starter Domingo German.

Carlos Correa hit a two-run double in the seventh inning, and the Minnesota Twins beat the San Diego Padres 5-3.

Left-handed pitcher James Paxton is scheduled to make his long-awaited debut for the Boston Red Sox on Friday night when they open a three-game series against the visiting St. Louis Cardinals.

Tampa Bay Rays left-hander Tyler Glasnow was cleared to make his next minor league injury rehabilitation appearance in his return from an oblique injury, a day after a start was cut short by left side tightness.

Texas Rangers shortstop Corey Seager begins a minor league rehab stint Thursday night, while veteran pitcher Ian Kennedy has been designated for assignment.

Tigers president Scott Harris says the positive way Javier Baez responded to being removed from a game has helped contribute to his team's improved play since.

A sports integrity monitor launched a tool Thursday to help athletes, coaches and staff to anonymously report suspicions about gambling activity to regulators and law enforcement.

The New York Yankees transferred right-hander Jonathan Loaisiga to the 60-day injured list on Thursday.

Twins pitcher Tyler Mahle, who was shut down April 30 for an elbow injury, will have Tommy John surgery and won't return until the 2024 season.

Marlins top prospect Eury Perez will become the youngest pitcher in franchise history Friday when he makes his major league debut against the Reds.

Our fantasy baseball experts take a quick peek ahead to the upcoming weekend of action and highlight what they're looking forward to watching.

Six weeks into the season, the American League East has cemented itself as the most competitive division in baseball -- and in our rankings.