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In another signature moment in a season full of them, Shohei Ohtani punctuated his game-tying -- and major-league-leading -- 35th home run with an epic bat flip and set the stage for Michael Stefanic to deliver an Angels walk-off win.

St. Louis president of baseball operations John Mozeliak indicated Monday that the underperforming team might deal veterans for prospects ahead of the Aug. 1 trade deadline.

Milwaukee Brewers left-handed pitcher Wade Miley has gone back on the injured list due to discomfort in his throwing elbow.

Yankees third baseman Josh Donaldson could be done for the rest of the season after an MRI revealed a high-grade strain to his right calf.

Shohei Ohtani, dealing with a troublesome finger during his past three trips to the pitcher's mound, is still on track to make his next scheduled start on Friday vs. the Pirates, Angels manager Phil Nevin said prior to Monday's opener against the Yankees.

Endy Rodríguez was inserted into the Pirates' lineup hitting seventh and at catcher for his big league debut in a series opener against Cleveland. Quinn Priester, a 22-year-old right-hander, started in his major league debut.

The Houston Astros of Major League Baseball and the Las Vegas Aces of the WNBA will be honored by President Joe Biden at the White House next month.

The Rays have activated left-handed ace Shane McClanahan from the 15-day injured list for Monday night's start against the Rangers. Tampa Bay also activated AL batting leader Yandy Diaz from the paternity list.

Infielder Christian Encarnacion-Strand, rated as Cincinnati's No. 5 prospect, according to MLB Pipeline, was recalled from Triple-A Louisville on Monday, taking the place of infielder Kevin Newman, who was put on the 10-day injured list with gastritis.

Hall of Famer Johnny Bench apologized for an antisemitic comment he made in reference to former Reds GM Gabe Paul during a team event.

The Rays will welcome back left-hander Shane McClanahan for Monday's series opener at Texas.

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Knuckleballer Matt Waldron was recalled from Triple-A El Paso on Sunday by the San Diego Padres, who placed left-hander Adrian Morejon on the 15-day injured list because of right knee inflammation.

The New York Yankees placed third baseman Josh Donaldson on the 10-day injured list Sunday with a right calf strain and recalled Oswald Peraza.

Already on the IL, Brewers first baseman Rowdy Tellez will miss an additional four weeks after a pregame accident led to surgery on his left ring finger.

Cleveland Guardians right-hander Shane Bieber hopes for the best as he gets his inflamed right elbow checked out on Sunday.

Catcher Andrew Knizner was activated from the 10-day injured list on Sunday by the St. Louis Cardinals, who optioned first baseman Luken Baker to Memphis and returned right-hander James Naile to the Triple-A farm team.

Atlanta Braves left-hander Kolby Allard left Sunday's start against the visiting Chicago White Sox after 1 2/3 innings with what the team called left shoulder tightness.

The Boston Red Sox selected the contract of right-hander Jake Faria from Triple-A Worcester on Sunday and designated right-hander Tayler Scott for assignment.