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MLB inks deal with Roku to stream Sunday games
Major League Baseball announced on Monday that it has agreed to an exclusive, multiyear contract with the streaming company Roku, which will air one Sunday game from now until the middle of September.
Political rivals: N.Y. Senate honors ex-Sox Ortiz
Baseball Hall of Famer and former Red Sox star David Ortiz was honored by the New York state Senate on Monday for his prolific career and philanthropic work.
Orioles promote Stowers, option Kjerstad to AAA
In the midst of his power explosion since the start of spring training, the Orioles added outfielder Kyle Stowers, 26, who had brief appearances for Baltimore in each of the past two seasons, to the major league roster Monday, the team announced.
Reliever Alzolay (forearm) joins Cubs' crowded IL
Right-hander Adbert Alzolay, who opened the season as the Cubs' closer, was placed on the 15-day injured list with a right forearm strain.
Peralta opts out of Cubs deal, becomes FA
Veteran outfielder David Peralta opted out of his minor league deal with the Chicago Cubs on Monday and became a free agent.
Waiver wire report: A lot to love in Minnesota
Who are the players you should be claiming off the fantasy baseball waiver wire this week?
Rangers' 'cautious' Carter to see back specialist
The Rangers' Evan Carter, who has been held out of recent games because of soreness in his back, is being "overly cautious" and is scheduled to see a specialist Monday.
Passan: The five biggest takeaways from Statcast's swing tracking data
MLB's latest metric is here, measuring what hitters really do with the bat in their hands. Here's what we've learned from the new numbers.
Braves replace Riley in 4th: Not taking chances
Atlanta third baseman Austin Riley left the Braves' game Sunday night against the New York Mets because of tightness on his left side.
Mets' Nimmo, held out, comes on to pinch run
New York Mets left fielder Brandon Nimmo was initially held out of Sunday's game against the Atlanta Braves because of soreness on his right side, but he came on as a pinch runner in the bottom of the 7th inning and finished the game in left field.
Guardians unveil City Connect uniforms, inspired by the Guardians of Traffic statues
The Cleveland Guardians design leans into the resiliency of Cleveland, while connecting the past with the present.
Cards' Marmol, Descalso ejected after replay wins
After winning two replay challenges, Cardinals manager Oliver Marmol and bench coach Daniel Descalso were both ejected for arguing about the missed calls at first base.
Giants put Conforto on IL, then watch Lee exit
Giants outfielder Michael Conforto was put on the 10-day injured list with a right hamstring strain. Jung Hoo Lee could be headed there, as well, as he left Sunday's game with a strained shoulder after attempting a catch against the wall vs. the Reds.
Marlins option P Soriano, call up SS Gray from AAA
The Miami Marlins on Sunday purchased the contract of shortstop Tristan Gray, 28, who has major league experience with the Tampa Bay Rays, from Triple-A Jacksonville and optioned right-hander George Soriano.
Ohtani not in lineup as Dodgers stay cautious
Shohei Ohtani was not in Sunday's lineup against the Padres, as the Dodgers stuck to their plan to be cautious with the designated hitter after he left the previous game with back tightness.
Cubs activate Hendricks for start vs. Pirates
Cubs right-hander Kyle Hendricks, who has been out since April 21 with a lower back injury, has been activated from the IL for Sunday's start vs. the Pirates.
Bello to return from IL for Red Sox finale vs. Nats
Brayan Bello will make his return from the 15-day IL Sunday when the Red Sox host the Nationals in the finale of a three-game series at Fenway Park.
Ohtani removed in 7th after 'his back tightened up'
Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani was removed after his fourth at-bat on Saturday when his back "tightened up" during his club's 5-0 victory over the San Diego Padres. But after the win, manager Dave Roberts said his concern is minimal.
Wild one: Cubs draw 6 bases-loaded walks in 5th
The Cubs drew six bases-loaded walks in the fifth inning against the Pirates on Saturday, the most by a major league team since the White Sox had eight in the seventh inning on April 22, 1959.
Braves lose no-hitter on 2-out HR, still top Mets
Braves lefty Max Fried and two relievers fell one out short of a combined no-hitter, losing the bid on a ninth-inning homer by J.D. Martinez, but the Braves held on to win 4-1.