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John Axford, who hasn't pitched in the major leagues since 2018, has been called up to the Brewers roster after a trade with the Blue Jays to replace left-hander Josh Hader, who was placed on the COVID-19 injured list.

The Rangers added DJ Peters to their roster after designating David Dahl for assignment on Monday.

Reliever John Axford's comeback attempt is taking a detour from Toronto to Milwaukee, where the veteran right-hander started his major league career and had his greatest success.

Japan beat the United States 7-6 Monday night in 10 innings to reach the Olympic semifinals and send the Americans to the losers bracket.

Back from the injured list, Dodgers star Mookie Betts homered and had "a lot of fun going back to my roots" at second base Sunday in Los Angeles' win over the Diamondbacks in Arizona.

Kris Bryant, Anthony Rizzo and Javier Baez made history as the first trio of ex-teammates to homer in their respective debuts with a new team.

The Mets did not sign first-round selection Kumar Rocker before Sunday's deadline and will now receive the 11th overall pick in the 2022 draft as compensation.

Boston manager Alex Cora used the term "great" for both starter Chris Sale and first baseman Kyle Schwarber Sunday, describing their progress as they move closer to returning from injury to join the Red Sox in time for the stretch run.

The Mets placed infielder Luis Guillorme on the 10-day injured list with a left hamstring strain on Sunday.

The Mets don't plan to sign first-round pick Kumar Rocker after they had concerns over the results of his physical examination, sources told ESPN.

Rays prospect Shane Baz will make his Olympic debut Monday night, starting for the United States against Japan.

Israel routed Mexico 12-5 on Monday to earn its first Olympic baseball victory, highlighted by Danny Valencia's three-run home run.

Fernando Tatis Jr. was placed on the 10-day injured list after partially dislocating his left shoulder for the third time this season.

In his 18th game in the majors -- a loss to the Indians -- unheralded White Sox rookie Seby Zavala, 27, had a night to remember Saturday in Chicago, becoming the first player in MLB history to hit his first three career home runs in the same game.

The Padres also placed right-hander Chris Paddack on the IL with an oblique injury.

Despite recent additions and a stacked bullpen, White Sox closer Liam Hendriks is unfazed by Chicago's many options now to end games, and he'll simply be "just waiting for the phone to ring."

Daniel Brito, a third baseman for the Lehigh Valley Ironpigs, suffered a medical emergency during Saturday's game against the Rochester Red Wings.

Milwaukee Brewers pitchers Jake Cousins and Hunter Strickland tested positive for COVID-19 on Saturday and will be placed in quarantine in the latest cases to affect the NL Central leaders.

Kyle Schwarber, who is recovering from a hamstring injury, said he is ready for the challenge of playing first base for the Boston Red Sox when he returns to action.

Miami Marlins manager Don Mattingly tested positive for COVID-19 on Saturday and will be away from the team while it continues its series against the New York Yankees.