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Athletics demote Spence after five HR outing
The Athletics demoted right-hander Mitch Spence to Triple-A Las Vegas on Thursday, one day after he served up five homers in a 9-2 loss to the Braves.
Bregman 'in a great place,' to return for Red Sox
Red Sox third baseman Alex Bregman, who has been sidelined since May 24 with a strained right quad, will "play this weekend," manager Alex Cora said.
Manzardo returns after mom's heart transplant
Guardians first baseman Kyle Manzardo rejoined the team Thursday after missing three games to be with his family while his mother underwent a heart transplant.
White Sox pay tribute to Jenks with uniform patch
The White Sox paid tribute to late closer Bobby Jenks by donning a "45" patch on their uniforms that they will continue to wear for the rest of the season.
Yankees' Schmidt having TJ surgery for 2nd time
Yankees right-hander Clarke Schmidt will undergo Tommy John surgery for the second time and will miss at least the rest of this season, manager Aaron Boone said.
Lee Elia, manager of Cubs and Phillies, dies at 87
Lee Elia, who managed the Cubs and Phillies in a pro baseball career that lasted more than 50 years as a coach and player, died Wednesday at the age of 87.
Cubs' Crow-Armstrong hits 25-HR, 25-steal mark
With two home runs that fueled an 8-1 Cubs victory over the Twins on Thursday, Pete Crow-Armstrong recorded his fifth multi-homer game in his 92nd game this season.
Mets' Peterson gets 1st ASG nod as sub for Ray
Mets pitcher David Peterson was added to the National League roster for the All-Star Game on Thursday, replacing Giants left-hander Robbie Ray.
MLB: Iassogna crew chief, plate umpire for ASG
Veteran umpire Dan Iassogna has been named crew chief and will work the plate during MLB's All-Star Game Tuesday night at Atlanta's Truist Park.
Dodgers to celebrate Kobe Bryant on 8/8 with new bobblehead
The first 40,000 ticketed fans for the Dodgers' matchup against the Blue Jays on Aug. 8 will receive the bobblehead.
A's Rooker joins list of HR Derby participants
Athletics slugger Brent Rooker is adding his name to the list of Home Run Derby participants.
O's trade reliever Baker to Rays for draft pick
The Orioles traded right-handed reliever Bryan Baker to AL East rival Tampa Bay on Thursday in exchange for the 37th overall pick in the 2025 MLB amateur draft.
Mets recall Acuna from Triple-A, DFA Jankowski
The Mets recalled 23-year-old utility man Luisangel Acuna from Triple-A Syracuse before Thursday's split doubleheader against Baltimore.
Twins hold Buxton (hand) out of lineup vs. Cubs
The Twins held All-Star centerfielder Byron Buxton out of the starting lineup on Thursday against the Cubs due to a bruised left hand that is not expected keep him out of action for long.
Springer gives top-10 OF value? Phillies have three top-20 SP? Don't be surprised
Eric Karabell looks into the crystal ball to tell fantasy baseball managers what might come to pass in the not-too-distant future.
The perfect trade deadline addition for every MLB contender
A star outfielder to the NL West? A powerful slugger dealt to New York? We make moves for every World Series hopeful.
MLB Power Rankings: Where every team stands heading into the All-Star break
The Blue Jays and Cubs debut at their highest rankings of 2025, while the Yankees' fall continues. Here's who's hot -- and who's not -- ahead of baseball's midseason break.
Phils' Harper busts slump: I'm still one of the best
Bryce Harper broke out with a career-best four extra-base hits Wednesday in the Phillies' rout of the Giants and then issued a reminder about his place in the game.
Twins' Buxton exits with bruised hand after HBP
Twins All-Star Byron Buxton left Wednesday's win against the Cubs with a left hand contusion after being hit by a pitch.
