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La Russa respects Kapler, disagrees with protest
White Sox manager Tony La Russa says he both likes and respects San Francisco Giants manager Gabe Kapler, but disagrees with his form of protest as it relates to the latest mass shooting in the country.
MLB hits Pham with 3-game ban for fantasy slap
Reds outfielder Tommy Pham has been suspended three games for slapping the Giants' Joc Pederson in the face over a fantasy football dispute.
Braves call up top prospect, outfielder M. Harris
The Atlanta Braves have called up top prospect Michael Harris from Double-A Mississippi to help boost their outfield defense.
Struggling lefty Keuchel DFA'd by White Sox
Left-hander Dallas Keuchel, who had a 7.88 ERA this season after compiling a 5.28 ERA last year, has been designated for assignment by the White Sox.
Royals activate Perez off IL after 9-game absence
Royals catcher Salvador Perez, who missed nine games while recovering from a thumb sprain, has been activated off the injured list. He led the majors with 48 home runs and 121 RBIs last season.
Kapler won't take field during anthem in protest
Giants manager Gabe Kapler wrote that he is "not okay with the state of this country" after the school shooting in Texas and that he "felt like a coward" for not protesting "the lack of delivery on the promise of what our national anthem represents."
Ohtani (back) out of lineup, likely at DH on Sat.
Angels superstar Shohei Ohtani was out of the lineup Friday night against the Blue Jays with back soreness, but manager Joe Maddon said it was likely that Ohtani would be back in the designated hitter spot for Saturday night's game.
Pham slaps Pederson over fantasy football beef
San Francisco Giants outfielder Joc Pederson said Cincinnati Reds outfielder Tommy Pham slapped him prior to Friday's series opener over a dispute about their fantasy football league.
Ohtani (back) out of lineup; likely at DH on Sat.
Angels superstar Shohei Ohtani was out of the lineup Friday night against the Blue Jays with back soreness, but manager Joe Maddon said it was likely that Ohtani would be back in the designated hitter spot for Saturday night's game.
Angels' Ohtani (back) out of lineup vs. Blue Jays
Los Angeles Angels superstar Shohei Ohtani was out of the lineup Friday night against the Toronto Blue Jays with back soreness, but manager Joe Maddon said it was likely that Ohtani would be back in the designated hitter spot for Saturday night's game.
Brewers' Woodruff exits with ankle inflammation
Milwaukee Brewers right-hander Brandon Woodruff left his start Friday night against the St. Louis Cardinals with right ankle inflammation.
Kapler to not take field during anthem in protest
Giants manager Gabe Kapler wrote that he is "not okay with the state of this country" after the school shooting in Texas and that he "felt like a coward" for not protesting "the lack of delivery on the promise of what our national anthem represents."
Yanks' Donaldson moved to IL with shoulder issue
Yankees third baseman Josh Donaldson, who is appealing a one-game suspension, has been transferred from the COVID-19 injured list to the regular injured list with right shoulder inflammation.
Former All-Star Martínez gets 80-game drug ban
Carlos Martínez, who pitched for the Cardinals from 2013 to 2021 and was released by the Giants and Red Sox this season after becoming a free agent, was suspended 80 games after a positive test for Ibutamoren, which increases Human Growth Hormone.
Reds' Pham, Giants' Pederson in pregame scuffle
Reds outfielder Tommy Pham confronted the Giants' Joc Pederson in the outfield during pregame warmups Friday. They were quickly separated and no punches were thrown.
Mets' Lopez has suspension reduced to one game
New York Mets reliever Yoan Lopez had his three-game suspension cut to one game and was set to serve the penalty Friday night when New York played the Philadelphia Phillies.
Kapler: 'Not OK with the state of this country'
Giants manager Gabe Kapler wrote that he is "not okay with the state of this country" after the school shooting in Uvalde, Texas, and he "felt like a coward" for not protesting "the lack of delivery on the promise of what our national anthem represents."
Dodgers to retire Hodges' No. 14 jersey in June
Gil Hodges, who helped the Dodgers win World Series titles in Brooklyn and Los Angeles, will have his No. 14 jersey retired.
Colorado Rockies unveil City Connect uniforms
Welcome to Colorful Colorado, indeed. The Rockies are keeping it on brand with hints of pine trees, skiing and sunshine for their City Connect uniforms.
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