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Blue Jays ace Manoah hit by ball, leaves game
Toronto Blue Jays right-hander Alek Manoah left Friday's start against Detroit in the sixth inning after he was hit on the right elbow by Jonathan Schoop's comebacker.
Perez rejoins Royals month after thumb surgery
Salvador Perez, the reigning major league home run leader, was set to bat third as the designated hitter against the Yankees barely a month after surgery to repair a torn ligament in his left thumb.
Manfred: Antitrust exemption helps maintain MiLB
Commissioner Rob Manfred says it "may not be possible" for Major League Baseball to properly govern better working conditions for minor leaguers if the antitrust exemption is stripped.
Ohtani on his future: 'Right now I'm an Angel'
With the trade deadline looming, Shohei Ohtani addressed questions about his future Thursday night, saying, "Right now I'm an Angel, and that's all I can focus on."
Mets acquire Naquin, add veteran to mix in OF
The Mets have acquired OF Tyler Naquin and LHP Phillip Diehl from the Reds in exchange for minor leaguers Hector Rodriguez and Jose Acuna.
Seager's 3-hit night cut short due to bruised leg
Texas Rangers shortstop Corey Seager had three hits off Shohei Ohtani before leaving with a bruise on his lower right leg.
Benintendi excited to get started with Yankees
A day after being traded from the Royals to the Yankees, former Red Sox standout Andrew Benintendi expressed his excitement for putting on pinstripes and playing for a team he once considered a rival.
Marlins' Castano hit in head by 104 mph liner
Daniel Castano was hit on the forehead by a 104 mph line drive off the bat of Donovan Solano in the first inning of the Marlins' win over the Reds on Thursday.
Last hurrah?: Mancini electrifies Camden crowd
Trey Mancini hit an inside-the-park home run in what might have been his final home plate appearance with the Orioles, and Baltimore blanked the Tampa Bay Rays 3-0 at Camden Yards on Thursday.
Unvaccinated Chafin misses Tigers' trip to Toronto
Unvaccinated Tigers left-hander Andrew Chafin will lose $142,857 from his $6.5 million salary this season as a result of missing the series in Toronto.
Mets place reliever Smith (lat strain) on IL
New York Mets reliever Drew Smith was put on the 15-day injured list Thursday because of a strained lat muscle in his right side.
Marlins top prospect Meyer to have TJ surgery
Max Meyer, the Marlins' top prospect, will undergo Tommy John surgery, the team announced.
Jays' home to get $230M upgrade, but turf stays
The Rogers Centre, the seventh-oldest stadium in the majors, will be getting a $230 million renovation that will focus on "modernizing the fan experience," Blue Jays president Mark Shapiro said.
Fantasy baseball pitcher rankings, lineup advice for Friday's MLB games
Everything you need to know to place your MLB bets and set your fantasy baseball lineups for Friday, July 29.
Charming, engaging, intense: 'The Captain' director Randy Wilkins on working with Derek Jeter
ESPN speaks to the filmmaker tasked with telling the story of an MLB icon.
MLB Power Rankings: Where every team stands ahead of the trade deadline
Where do all 30 squads rank as the MLB trade deadline approaches at 6 p.m. ET on Aug. 2?
Yankees get All-Star OF Benintendi from Royals
The Yankees acquired All-Star outfielder Andrew Benintendi from the Royals on Wednesday night, it was announced.
Castillo stays hot, K's 8 in likely final start for Reds
Luis Castillo, one of the top players on the market ahead of Tuesday's trade deadline, pitched seven effective innings in likely his final start with Cincinnati, leading the Reds to a 5-3 victory over the Marlins on Wednesday night.
Bloom: No plans for Bogaerts, Devers trade talks
Red Sox chief baseball officer Chaim Bloom said Wednesday that the team hasn't discussed trading All-Stars Xander Bogaerts or Rafael Devers at the deadline, and "we're not planning to discuss them with anybody."
O's welcome top pick Holliday with $8.19M bonus
The Baltimore Orioles introduced No. 1 overall pick Jackson Holliday, who signed a contract Wednesday with an $8.19 million signing bonus.