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Shigeo Nagashima, who was known in Japan as "Mr. Pro Baseball" and was one of the most famous people in the country during his playing days, has died.

New York Yankees closer Luke Weaver is expected to miss at least four weeks because of a hamstring injury, sources told ESPN's Jeff Passan on Monday.

Trout had three more hits on Monday night, including a 454-foot homer that was the longest at Fenway Park this year, in the Angels' 7-6 victory over the Red Sox.

Detroit Tigers designated hitter Kerry Carpenter smashed three home runs against the White Sox on Monday night becoming the first Tiger to accomplish that feat since Victor Martinez in 2016.

The struggling Atlanta Braves are bringing back former manager Fredi Gonzalez as acting third base coach.

The trial of Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Wander Franco started Monday in the Dominican Republic in a sexual abuse case involving a 14-year-old girl.

The Orioles reinstated Colton Cowser from the 60-day injured list Monday, bringing back the outfielder prior to a six-game road trip out West.

The Athletics placed third baseman/outfielder Miguel Andujar and right-hander Gunnar Hoglund on the injured list Monday and recalled outfielder JJ Bleday and right-hander Elvis Alvarado from Triple-A Las Vegas.

The Tigers reinstated center fielder Parker Meadows from the 60-day injured list Monday.

An intoxicated bettor located overseas was behind social media threats directed last month at Houston Astros pitcher Lance McCullers Jr. and his family, according to Houston police.

The Angels placed third baseman Yoan Moncada (right knee inflammation) and right-handed reliever Robert Stephenson (right biceps inflammation) on the injured list.

The Boston Red Sox should just leave designated hitter Rafael Devers alone and let him decide if he wants to start playing first base, Hall of Famer David Ortiz told The Associated Press on Monday.

The No. 51 worn by Randy Johnson will be retired by the Mariners during the 2026 season, joining the No. 51 of Ichiro Suzuki, which will be retired this season.

Tristan H. Cockcroft outlines who should be claimed off the waiver wire, including potential slugger Jac Caglianone, and who should be dropped from fantasy rosters.

The Kansas City Royals are calling up slugger Jac Caglianone, one of the top prospects in baseball, less than a year after choosing him with the sixth pick in the draft, sources tell ESPN.

Athletics third baseman/left fielder Miguel Andujar hurt his right oblique while taking a swing and will have an MRI on Monday to determine the severity of the injury.

Reds star Elly De La Cruz insisted on playing just one day after learning of the death of his older sister, and he paid tribute to her with a towering home run.

Gavin Sheets left the Padres' win over the Pirates after colliding face-first with the padded wall while tracking Adam Frazier's home run in the fourth inning.

Andrew McCutchen tied Roberto Clemente for third place on the Pittsburgh Pirates' all-time home run list at 240 with a two-run shot.

Dodgers shortstop Mookie Betts, out for this weekend's series against the Yankees after sustaining a fracture to his fourth left toe, played catch and took part in light defensive work Sunday.