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The Rangers called up infielder Ezequiel Duran from Double-A Frisco to make his major league debut after rookie Josh Smith was put on the IL with a shoulder sprain.

Giancarlo Stanton, who has 11 home runs and 35 RBIs this season, has returned to the Yankees lineup after time on the injured list for right ankle inflammation.

Caleb Kilian, the Cubs' top pitching prospect that they acquired in last year's Kris Bryant trade with the Giants, will make his major league debut vs. the Cardinals on Saturday.

In his return to St. Louis, the future Hall of Famer is embracing a new role in the clubhouse.

Yankees third baseman Josh Donaldson returned to the lineup against the Tigers after being on the injured list with right shoulder inflammation.

Francisco Lindor returned to the New York Mets' lineup Friday night against the Los Angeles Dodgers after missing the first game of the series when he slammed a finger while closing a hotel door.

The Dodgers opened the season with a record $310.6 million payroll and are on track to pay a tax of nearly $47 million.

Jim Kaat has apologized to Nestor Cortes, with the Yankees left-hander tweeting Friday that he doesn't believe the comment made a night earlier by the longtime Minnesota Twins announcer was done with ill intentions.

Righty Vince Velasquez is the latest White Sox player to go on the injured list as he has a strained left groin.

Yankees third baseman Josh Donaldson is returning to the lineup against the Tigers after being on the injured list with right shoulder inflammation.

Pittsburgh infielder Rayber Romero, Colorado pitcher Stalyn Sanchez and Dodgers outfielder Geremias Valencia were suspended for 60 games each following positive tests under baseball's minor league drug program.

Yordan Álvarez, the 2019 AL Rookie of the Year and last year's ALCS MVP, will see his new 6-year, $115 million extension begin next season, sources told ESPN's Jeff Passan.

After a 22-29 start that has put the team on track to miss the playoffs for the 11th straight year, the Phillies have fired Joe Girardi as manager.

The struggling Twins have arrived in Toronto without regular right fielder Max Kepler and relief pitchers Emilio Pagán, Caleb Thielbar and Trevor Megill, who are on the restricted list to comply with the Canadian government's COVID-19 vaccine mandate.

The Baltimore Orioles have promoted Eve Rosenbaum from Director of Player Development to Assistant General Manager of Baseball Operations.

Jameson Taillon took a perfect game into the eighth inning, then fell behind before the New York Yankees rallied past the Los Angeles Angels 2-1 Thursday night.

The Rangers acquired minor league right-hander Yohanse Morel from the Royals for pitcher Albert Abreu.

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Francisco Lindor slammed his finger closing a door and will miss the New York Mets' series opener against the Los Angeles Dodgers on Thursday night.

Twins broadcaster Jim Kaat referred to Yankees pitcher Nestor Cortes as "Nestor the Molestor" on Thursday. It's the second offensive remark in the past year by the 83-year-old Hall of Fame pitcher.