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Chris Paddack picked up his first win since last June 10, allowing just one run with six strikeouts and no walks as the Twins stayed hot with a 3-1 win over the Giants.

Red Sox owner John Henry flew to Kansas City to have a sit-down with disgruntled star Rafael Devers, who told the team he would not move to first base.

The Pittsburgh Pirates made manager Don Kelly a winner in his debut, beating the Atlanta Braves 3-2.

The Reds acquired outfielder/first baseman Connor Joe from the Padres on Friday for minor league right-hander Andrew Moore and cash.

The Angels transferred Ben Joyce to the 60-day IL, and the hard-throwing reliever is set to undergo more testing on his ailing right shoulder.

The Orioles activated outfielder Tyler O'Neill from the 10-day injured list prior to Friday night's road game against the Angels.

The Astros placed right-hander Hayden Wesneski on the 15-day injured list on Thursday with right elbow discomfort.

Padres second baseman Jake Cronenworth, who has missed the last four weeks with a fractured rib, was activated off the injured list prior to Friday night's road game against the Rockies.

Gold Glove outfielder Sal Frelick is back in the Brewers' lineup Friday after missing the previous three games with discomfort in his left knee.

The Brewers called up infielder Andruw Monasterio and lefty Bryan Hudson from the minors and designated infielder Vinny Capra for assignment on Friday.

Emmanuel Clase is just one of baseball's elite 2024 relievers who has had issues this season. But all hope might not be lost ... yet.

Rafael Devers said the Red Sox approached him about the idea of filling in as Boston's first baseman but said it's not in his best interest to make another position switch.

Shohei Ohtani could have pursued a 15-year contract through age 44, agent Nez Balelo said Thursday, explaining the two-way superstar didn't want to risk a decline in his skills while under the big deal.

The Cubs and White Sox paid tribute to recently elected Pope (and Chicago native) Leo XIV amid a fandom debate.

Reds right-hander Hunter Greene suffered a Grade 1 groin strain and will be placed on the injured list.

The Brewers have optioned righty Elvin Rodríguez to Triple-A Nashville and sent fellow pitcher Aaron Civale down to Nashville for a rehabilitation assignment.

Chet Lemon, a three-time All Star and World Series champion with the 1984 Detroit Tigers, has died at the age of 70.

Derek Shelton's dismissal as manager comes as the Pirates (12-26) have lost seven straight games and 10 of 11. Pirates chairman Bob Nutting said the team needed to "act with a sense of urgency and take the steps necessary to fix this now."

The Rangers recalled utility man Ezequiel Duran from Triple-A Round Rock on Thursday to fill the 26-man roster spot vacated by outfielder Kevin Pillar.

Eric Karabell looks into the crystal ball to tell fantasy baseball managers what might come to pass in the not-too-distant future.