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MLB has suspended Twins reliever Tyler Duffey for three games and manager Rocco Baldelli for one game after Duffey threw a pitch behind White Sox slugger Yermin Mercedes.

Stephen Strasburg has missed the past five weeks with right shoulder inflammation.

Cubs president Jed Hoyer expressed his disappointment Thursday that his team isn't likely to reach the 85% threshold for COVID-19 vaccinations, which would allow for the loosening of some restrictions.

The Reds have placed Mike Moustakas on the 10-day IL because of a right heel contusion that has bothered the slugger for nearly a week.

The Chicago White Sox are showing why they captured our No. 1 spot, but they aren't the only team on a roll in Week 7.

Fernando Tatis Jr. homered and went 4-for-4 in his first game back after testing positive for COVID-19, and the Padres beat the Rockies 3-0 on Wednesday for a three-game sweep.

If Corey Kluber is back to his old self after Wednesday's no-no, New York might fulfill its lofty expectations.

Corey Kluber struck out nine in the Yankees' 2-0 win over the Rangers on Wednesday. He threw 101 pitches in the team's first no-hitter since 1999.

Fernando Tatis Jr. homered and went 4-for-4 in his first game back after testing positive for COVID-19, and the Padres beat the Rockies 3-0 on Wednesday for a three-game sweep.

An unidentified Nationals player who is vaccinated and asymptomatic has tested positive for COVID-19, manager Dave Martinez said.

Gleyber Torres, fully vaccinated and off the COVID-19 injured list after missing six games, was cleared to return Wednesday and inserted into the New York Yankees' lineup vs. the Texas Rangers.

The Mets added RHP Taijuan Walker to the 10-day injured list because of tightness in his left side.

Star Padres shortstop Fernando Tatis Jr. made an immediate impact in his return to the lineup on Wednesday after his positive test for COVID-19 last week.

Chris Davis, who has not played since the Orioles' first spring training game in February, had surgery on his left hip and will miss the 2021 season.

Seeking some depth at the catching position, the Atlanta Braves on Wednesday acquired Kevan Smith, 32, from the Tampa Bay Rays for cash.

White Sox manager Tony La Russa has made it clear that he doesn't agree with some of his players' viewpoints regarding "respect for the game of baseball," but he also doesn't believe there's a rift in his clubhouse.

Padres star Fernando Tatis Jr. is off the injured list following his positive test for COVID-19 last week, while first baseman Eric Hosmer, who was on the IL due to contact tracing, was also activated.

Pitchers are chasing K's. Hitters are OK striking out. So what's the big deal? It's destroying the sport.

From rising strikeout totals and unwritten rules debates to connecting with a new generation of fans and a looming labor battle, baseball is at a crossroads.

Detroit's Spencer Turnbull dominated the Mariners' offense Tuesday night for the fifth no-hitter of the MLB season.