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Despite pitchers -- and even some managers -- around baseball voicing their opinions on the new on-field exams of pitchers, commissioner Rob Manfred remains steadfast in his commitment to the policy, saying things "have gone very well" in the first week.

Cleveland RHP Aaron Civale won't throw for 1-2 weeks because of a sprained middle finger, the team said.

The Mets' Pete Alonso will defend his Home Run Derby title at Coors Field on July 12, but there will be no rematch with Vladimir Guerrero Jr. of the Blue Jays, who has decided not to take part.

Braves outfielder Ronald Acuna Jr. has been scratched from Wednesday night's game at New York with lower back tightness.

Marcus Stroman's MRI showed no significant issues with his left hip, and he is considered day-to-day, the team said. Meanwhile, Michael Conforto was activated from the injured list after being sidelined with a hamstring injury since May 16.

It's been a rough couple of days for the Philadelphia 76ers, and the Washington Nationals are adding insult to injury.

The MLB sticky stuff mandate is here and it's going, well, interestingly. From Max Scherzer and Sergio Romo's priceless reactions to name-calling and a Joe Girardi ejection, here's what went down during a wild 20-hour stretch of baseball.

New York Mets slugger Pete Alonso announced Wednesday that he will defend his Home Run Derby title in Colorado on July 12.

Marcus Stroman's MRI showed no significant issues with his left hip, and he is considered day-to-day, the team said.

Nationals general manager Mike Rizzo said Phillies skipper Joe Girardi was playing games when he spurred the umpires to check Max Scherzer for foreign substances on Tuesday night and embarrassed everyone in the process.

Houston furniture store owner Jim "Mattress Mack" McIngvale has placed $3.35 million in bets to win over $35 million on the Astros to win the World Series

Nationals ace Max Scherzer was inspected three times for the use of foreign substances on the baseball in his start Tuesday, but it was Phillies manager Joe Girardi's request that he be checked that set him off.

In his major league debut, top prospect Wander Franco, 20, started at third base, doubled, homered, drove in three runs and showed a flair for the dramatic in Tampa Bay's 9-5, 11-inning loss to Boston at Tropicana Field on Tuesday night.

Marcus Stroman left Tuesday's start with hip soreness, while Michael Conforto had his IL return pushed to Wednesday and Joey Lucchesi will have season-ending Tommy John surgery.

Max Muncy, who has been out since June 11 with an oblique strain, was back in action Tuesday for the Los Angeles Dodgers. Cody Bellinger is expected to come off the IL and start in center field Wednesday.

Blue Jays right-hander Alek Manoah has been suspended five games and fined for throwing at Orioles third baseman Maikel Franco on Saturday and triggering a benches-clearing altercation. Manoah is appealing.

Cleveland Indians right-hander Aaron Civale appears headed to the injured list because of soreness in the middle finger on his pitching hand, another major hit for a banged-up staff.

Mets outfielder Michael Conforto is set to return to the team on after a lengthy stay on the injured list while left-hander Joey Lucchesi will undergo Tommy John surgery, acting GM Zack Scott said Tuesday.

Reds first baseman Joey Votto was out of the lineup Tuesday as he served a one-game suspension for his outburst during Saturday's game against the Padres.

Left-hander Kyle Wright was placed on the 10-day injured list by the Braves on Tuesday with a blister on his left index finger.