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Chicago's Carlos Rodon left his start in Detroit Monday with soreness, and didn't seem too disturbed by it, but White Sox manager Tony La Russa said after the loss to the Tigers that he was "concerned," especially with the postseason nearing.

Jon Lester notched his 200th career win to help the Cardinals beat the Brewers on Monday for their ninth consecutive win.

Salvador Perez hit his 46th home run Monday to break Johnny Bench's record for most homers by a catcher in one season.

Formerly an outfielder in the big leagues, Anthony Gose, who played for Team USA in Tokyo, returned to the majors five years later Monday night as a rocket-armed reliever for the Indians, flashing 100 mph heat and fanning Royals slugger Salvador Perez.

Formerly an outfielder in the big leagues, Anthony Gose, who played for Team USA in the Tokyo Olympics, was called up from the minors by the Cleveland Indians on Monday, this time as a hard-throwing lefty reliever.

At long last, the White Sox will have their starting outfield back in full, as right fielder Adam Engel is set to be activated from the injured list on Tuesday, according to manager Tony La Russa.

Former All-Star pitcher Luis Severino was activated by the New York Yankees before Monday's series opener against the Texas Rangers and is in position to make his first major league appearance in nearly two years.

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Just days after Angels manager Joe Maddon indicated Shohei Ohtani might not pitch again this season because of a sore right arm, the two-way star was back on the mound Sunday, matching his season high in strikeouts while pitching eight innings.

Washington Nationals catcher Alex Avila will retire after the season, the 34-year-old veteran said before a 3-0 victory over the Colorado Rockies on Sunday.

Clayton Kershaw pitched five sharp innings for his first win since June 27, Gavin Lux and Corey Seager each hit two-run homers and the streaking Los Angeles Dodgers beat the sliding Cincinnati Reds 8-5 Sunday.

Padres pitcher Jake Arrieta departed Sunday's start at St. Louis with a right adductor groin strain after facing six batters.

Washington Nationals catcher Alex Avila will retire after the season, the 34-year-old veteran said before a 3-0 victory over the Colorado Rockies on Sunday.

Right-hander Kohei Arihara was designed for assignment Sunday by the Texas Rangers, who signed the Japanese pitcher to a two-year contract last winter.

Blue Jays left-hander Hyun Jin Ryu was placed on the 10-day injured list Sunday with neck tightness.

Manny Machado screamed at teammate Fernando Tatis Jr. in the dugout during the fifth inning.

Manny Piña homered twice, Eduardo Escobar and Jace Peterson also connected, and the Milwaukee Brewers clinched their fourth straight postseason berth with a 6-4 victory over the Chicago Cubs on Saturday night.

Tony La Russa will serve his one-game suspension on Saturday, while pitcher Mike Wright will appeal his three-game ban for hitting Angels slugger Shohei Ohtani with a pitch in Thursday's game.

Cody Bellinger was diagnosed with a non-displaced rib fracture on a collision with teammate Gavin Lux earlier this week that manager Dave Roberts said was "benign." He'll try to play though the pain after sitting out Saturday's game.