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The veteran pitcher has struggled in his return from injury, putting October starts in jeopardy.

Arizona's Pavin Smith homered in first three at-bats for his first multi-home run game and drove in a career-high eight runs, helping the slumping Diamondbacks to a 12-6 rout of the Houston Astros on Sunday night, a victory that ended a three-game skid.

Shohei Ohtani hit his 46th home run of the season to tie his career high and the Dodgers beat the Guardians 4-0 on a 103-degree Sunday at Dodger Stadium.

The Dodgers selected the contract of left-hander Nick Ramirez on Sunday from Triple-A Oklahoma City and optioned rookie left-hander Justin Wrobleski.

In need of reinforcements for their bullpen, the Cleveland Guardians designated right-hander Scott Barlow for assignment and recalled left-hander Anthony Gose in advance of Sunday's series finale on the road against the Los Angeles Dodgers.

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Baseball Hall of Fame third baseman Wade Boggs has prostate cancer. The former member of the Red Sox, Yankees and Rays announced his diagnosis on social media.

Jacob deGrom and Max Scherzer are prepared to rejoin the Rangers' starting rotation after completing rehab assignments, manager Bruce Bochy said.

The Philadelphia Phillies placed shortstop Edmundo Sosa on the injured list Sunday with back spasms, while right-hander Seth Johnson was recalled from Triple-A Lehigh Valley.

The Tampa Bay Rays placed Jeffrey Springs on the 15-day injured list due to left elbow fatigue Sunday and recalled fellow left-hander Tyler Alexander from Triple-A Durham.

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Nestor Cortes admitted he was "upset" over being used as a reliever in the Yankees' victory over the Cubs.

Dodgers outfielder Teoscar Hernandez said he is feeling much better a day after taking a pitch off his foot and is hopeful to return to the lineup Monday.

Rangers right-hander Jacob deGrom struck out five in four dominant innings Saturday for Double-A Frisco in his fourth and likely final rehab start.

Braves infielder Whit Merrifield has a left foot fracture but might miss only a week.

The Red Sox activated Trevor Story off the 60-day injured list and inserted him into the starting lineup ahead of Saturday's game vs. the White Sox.

Mets second baseman Jeff McNeil has a broken right wrist and likely is out for the rest of the regular season, manager Carlos Mendoza said Saturday.

The New York Yankees reinstated right-handers Clarke Schmidt and Ian Hamilton from the 60-day injured list Saturday.

The Dodgers' Teoscar Hernandez suffered a bruised left foot after being hit by a pitch Friday night, and manager Dave Roberts said he is likely to land on the injured list.

Mark Vientos hit a pair of two-run homers, including a leadoff shot in the 10th inning that sent the Mets past the Reds 6-4 for their eighth consecutive victory.