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Manoah banned 5 games for plunking O's hitter
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.
Tribe expects MLB wins leader Civale to miss time
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' Conforto set to return; Lucchesi to have TJ
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' Votto serves one-game ban for outburst
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.
Braves' Fried hits IL with blister on index finger
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.
Jays' Springer back, set 'to play as hard as I can'
Saying that he finally feels "like myself," three-time All-Star outfielder George Springer returned to the Toronto Blue Jays' lineup Tuesday night for only his fifth game this year.
Reds' Votto serving one-game ban for outburst
Reds first baseman Joey Votto is out of the lineup Tuesday as he serves a one-game suspension for his outburst during Saturday's game against the Padres.
Nationals activate ace Scherzer from injured list
The Nationals reinstated right-hander Max Scherzer from the 10-day injured list Tuesday and placed reliever Kyle Finnegan on the IL in a corresponding move.
Cubs' Baez benched in loss: Lost track of the outs
Cubs shortstop Javier Baez was benched by manager David Ross after forgetting how many outs there were and getting doubled off first base in the fourth inning of Monday's loss to the Indians.
Twins' Buxton, just off IL, fractures hand on HBP
In just his third game since returning from an extended absence, Twins center fielder Byron Buxton suffered a left hand fracture when he was hit by a pitch during Monday night's extra-inning win over the Reds.
Civale hurts finger in latest blow to Tribe's rotation
Cleveland Indians right-hander Aaron Civale, who leads the majors with 10 wins, left Monday night's game in Chicago with an injured middle finger on his pitching hand.
Indians RHP Civale exits with finger injury
Cleveland Indians right-hander Aaron Civale, who leads the majors with 10 wins, left Monday night's game in Chicago with an injured middle finger on his pitching hand.
Mets' Lucchesi dealing with elbow ligament tear
Mets left-hander Joey Lucchesi has a torn ulnar collateral ligament in his pitching elbow, an MRI showed.
MLB umps begin crackdown on sticky substances
The crackdown by Major League Baseball for sticky stuff that pitchers might use to doctor baseballs began with regular checks on Monday.
Jacob deGrom GOAT tracker: Where he stands among the best in MLB history
New York's No. 1 starter is off to one of the greatest starts ever.
Mets fire two employees after workplace review
The New York Mets have fired two high-ranking employees and will overhaul their legal and human resources departments after an independent review of the organization.
HOF returns to standard seating for '20 induction
Preparing for the long-awaited ceremony to honor the 2020 class on Sept. 8, Baseball Hall of Fame officials said Monday that tickets will not be required for the induction event's free lawn seating area.
Mets' deGrom cleared to start vs. Braves Monday
New York Mets ace Jacob deGrom has been cleared to start the opener of New York's doubleheader Monday against the Atlanta Braves after dealing with right shoulder soreness.
Sticky stuff 101: Everything you need to know as MLB's foreign-substance crackdown begins
Beginning Monday, Major League Baseball is ramping up efforts to stop pitchers from doctoring baseballs. Here's how the enforcement will work.
Rays to call up SS Franco, MLB's top prospect
The Rays announced that Wander Franco, rated by ESPN as the top prospect in baseball entering the season, will be called up.
