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Salvador Perez tied Johnny Bench's record for homers in a season by a catcher with his 45th on Thursday.

Houston left-hander Framber Valdez was scratched from his start against Texas on Thursday night, a day after cutting the index finger on his pitching hand.

Two-way star Shohei Ohtani won't pitch Friday for the Los Angeles Angels because of a sore right arm that could sideline him as a pitcher for the rest of the season.

The Colorado Rockies game at the Atlanta Braves has been postponed because of a soggy field caused by rain.

Acting umpire crew chief Tim Timmons said he didn't toss the Camden Yards grounds crew Wednesday night. "I just didn't want all of them behind the tarp, especially with the infield in," he said.

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Acting umpire crew chief Tim Timmons said he didn't toss the Camden Yards crew Wednesday night. "I just didn't want all of them behind the tarp, especially with the infield in," he said.

Angels star Mike Trout isn't expected to play the rest of the season, according to manager Joe Maddon.

The San Diego Padres placed lefty Blake Snell in the 10-day injured list due to a left adductor groin strain and signed veteran righty Vince Velasquez to a minor league deal.

Astros left fielder Michael Brantley, whose .315 batting average puts him among the American League leaders, has been placed on the IL with knee soreness.

Brewers star Christian Yelich is purchasing 10,000 tickets to an upcoming home series and giving them away for free, the team announced Wednesday.

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The Dodgers became the second team in the majors to lock up a postseason berth, with a win over the Diamondbacks and help from Cincinnati and San Diego on Tuesday night.

Yankees infielder Gleyber Torres says he is taking his move from shortstop back to second base in stride.

The Houston Astros put starter Jake Odorizzi on the 10-day injured list Tuesday with right foot soreness from a play when he covered first base.

Dayton Moore, who presided over the Royals to help the club reach consecutive World Series, has been promoted to president while longtime assistant GM J.J. Picollo will fill his vacancy at general manager.

Dayton Moore, who presided over the Royals to help the club reach consecutive World Series, has been promoted to president while longtime assistant GM J.J. Picollo will fill his vacancy at general manager.

Ryan Braun, who leads the Milwaukee Brewers with 352 career home runs and ranks near the top of almost every offensive category for the franchise, has officially announced his retirement.

Plans to bring the All-Star Game and Home Run Derby back to T-Mobile Park in Seattle, which last hosted it in 2001, are being finalized, sources told ESPN.

The White Sox have activated Lucas Giolito and shortstop Tim Anderson from the injured list.