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Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Christian Yelich hopes to avoid surgery as he attempts to return later this season from the lower back inflammation that landed him on the injured list.

Finishing off the second no-no in Padres history was just the latest in the San Diego ace's historic hot streak.

White Sox pitcher Garrett Crochet wants to remain a starter and get an extension if he's traded.

The San Francisco Giants placed infielder Wilmer Flores on the 10-day injured list on Thursday because of right knee tendonitis.

Dylan Cease threw a no-hitter Thursday against the Nationals, becoming the second pitcher in Padres history to achieve the feat.

Max Scherzer moved into 10th place on the career strikeout list, and the most among active pitchers, when the Rangers right-hander recorded his 3,394th on Thursday against the White Sox.

The Orioles have placed second baseman Jorge Mateo on the 10-day injured list due to a dislocated left elbow.

The MLBPA lost in its attempt to get a federal judge to confirm an arbitration decision denying an attempt by an agent at Bad Bunny's Rimas Sports firm to block his decertification by the union.

The Texas Rangers activated Dane Dunning from the 15-day injured list on Thursday and optioned fellow right-hander Gerson Garabito to Triple-A Round Rock.

Earlier this year, Cora's free agency seemed a given. Now a giant payday has him in Boston through 2027.

A number of baseball's best teams have struggled recently, making the deadline even more important to their October aspirations.

Yankees manager Aaron Boone vented his frustration with his team's tailspin after Wednesday's 12-3 loss to the Mets but insisted he believes the Yankees will reverse course.

With their loss Wednesday night at Texas, the White Sox have dropped 10 in a row and are now 50 games under .500 for the first time since finishing 56-106 in 1970.

Minnesota center fielder Byron Buxton sustained a right forearm contusion during the Twins' 5-4 win over the Philadelphia Phillies on Wednesday in Minneapolis.

Blue Jays outfielder Kevin Kiermaier, a four-time Gold Glove winner, said he is "at peace" with his decision to retire at the end of the season.

The Dodgers signed free agent shortstop Nick Ahmed on Wednesday as a replacement for the injured Miguel Rojas.

The Rockies tied a franchise record for runs in a 20-7 victory over the Boston Red Sox on Wednesday.

- Clayton Kershaw's return to the rotation was once expected to be an added bonus as the Los Angeles Dodgers geared up for a postseason run.

Los Angeles Angels star Mike Trout is leaving his rehab assignment at Triple-A Salt Lake to have his surgically repaired knee reevaluated in Southern California.

The Mets will shut down right-hander Christian Scott for two weeks after an MRI on Monday revealed an ulnar collateral ligament sprain and inflammation in his right elbow.