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New reliever, same old result for reeling Phillies
Adam Duvall and the Atlanta Braves spoiled Brandon Workman's debut with Philadelphia, rallying for a 6-5 win over the sliding Phillies on Saturday night.
Mets' traveling party tests negative for coronavirus
The New York Mets announced Saturday night that all members of their traveling party who returned from Miami have tested negative for the coronavirus.
Nats fire employee for throwing coffee at woman
In a video posted to Twitter, Jazhiel Morel, an administrator at the Nationals' academy in the Dominican Republic, was shown filling two cups of coffee before exchanging words with a store cashier and then throwing the coffee on her. Morel was fired.
Paxton: Short camp to blame for MLB injuries
Yankees lefty James Paxton, who has been shut down for 14 days with a forearm injury, blames the slew of injuries around the league on players not having enough time to "build up" due to a short camp.
Cubs place 3B Bryant on IL with finger sprain
An hour after manager David Ross said Kris Bryant wouldn't need to hit the injured list, the Cubs announced that the third baseman had landed on the 10-day IL.
Already ailing, Twins place Odorizzi, Littell on IL
Right-handers Jake Odorizzi and Zack Littell were the latest Minnesota Twins to join the injured list on Saturday after both pitchers were hurt in Friday's loss to Kansas City.
Phillies add trio of relievers to roster; Bruce to IL
Newly acquired relievers Brandon Workman, Heath Hembree and David Hale were active for Philadelphia's game against the Atlanta Braves on Saturday night. The Phillies acquired the three via a pair of trades Friday.
Rays reliever Roe put on IL with elbow soreness
Rays reliever Chaz Roe is headed to the 10-day injured list with right elbow soreness.
Nats' Strasburg to have season-ending surgery
Nationals star Stephen Strasburg will have season-ending surgery after being diagnosed with carpal tunnel in his pitching hand. His season consisted of just two starts, including a 16-pitch outing.
Brewers designate Brock Holt for assignment
The Milwaukee Brewers have designated utility man Brock Holt for assignment amid his .100 hitting start to the 2020 season, the team announced Saturday.
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Marlins' Rojas homers in return from coronavirus
Miguel Rojas hit a three-run homer in his first at-bat after being activated from the COVID-19 injured list on Friday. Rojas is the first of the Marlins sidelined by the virus to return to the active roster.
Tigers snap streak of futility against Indians
Detroit snapped a 20-game losing streak against Cleveland by beating the Indians on Friday night, backed by rookie Isaac Paredes' grand slam.
Red Sox send RHPs Workman, Hembree to Phils
The Philadelphia Phillies bolstered their bullpen by acquiring relievers Heath Hembree and Brandon Workman and cash considerations from the Boston Red Sox in exchange for right-handers Nick Pivetta and Connor Seabold.
Padres place Pomeranz on IL with shoulder strain
The San Diego Padres have placed left-handed reliever Drew Pomeranz on the 10-day injured list with a strained left shoulder, retroactive to Wednesday. It's the latest in a series of injuries to the team's bullpen.
Rays' Chirinos to have Tommy John surgery
Yonny Chirinos, who complained about a lack of power in his pitches during a bullpen session earlier this week, will undergo Tommy John surgery on his right ulnar collateral ligament and likely is out until 2022, manager Kevin Cash said.
Yankees place SS Torres (hamstring/quad) on IL
The New York Yankees placed shortstop Gleyber Torres on the 10-day injured list Friday after an MRI showed he suffered Grade 1 strains of his left quadriceps and left hamstring.
Royals put catcher Perez on IL with vision issues
The Royals placed catcher Salvador Perez on the injured list with lingering vision problems Friday. Cam Gallagher will remain the primary catcher in Perez's absence.
Strasburg has carpal tunnel, may need surgery
Stephen Strasburg may need surgery to address carpal tunnel syndrome in his pitching hand, putting his return to the Nationals this season up in the air.
Francona not back with Indians after procedure
As he recovers from a medical procedure to address a gastrointestinal ailment, manager Terry Francona wasn't ready to return to the Indians for the start of their series against the Tigers.
