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The Red Sox have signed fourth-round draft pick Noah Song, a pitcher from the U.S. Naval Academy who has to serve two years of duty before he can petition to finish his commitment as a reservist.

Following an early exit from Friday's loss due to a shoulder strain, Pirates left-hander Steven Brault has been placed on the 10-day injured list.

Masahiro Tanaka goes into this year's All-Star break with a 5-5 record and a 3.86 ERA.

C.J. Cron, who is hitting .266 with 17 home runs and 54 RBIs for the first-place Twins this season, has been put on the 10-day injured list with thumb inflammation.

Indians pitcher Carlos Carrasco, who was put on the injured list for a blood disorder on June 5, said doctors "saw something different in my blood" and is being treated for leukemia.

It was among the most disturbing images of the first half of the baseball season, when a small girl was struck by Albert Almora Jr.'s foul ball in Houston. Since then, pressure on MLB to address fan safety has intensified.

Christian Yelich put on a show in a practice session for the Home Run Derby on Friday afternoon, with balls raining down on boats in the Allegheny.

Phillies center fielder Odubel Herrera has accepted a suspension for the remainder of 2019, including the postseason, for violating Major League Baseball's Joint Domestic Violence, Sexual Assault and Child Abuse Policy.

Max Muncy is replacing banged-up third baseman Anthony Rendon in the All-Star Game. Shane Bieber and Liam Hendriks are replacing fellow pitchers Mike Minor and Charlie Morton.

Outfielder David Peralta, who is hitting .289 with nine homers and 44 RBIs, has been placed on the 10-day injured list by the Diamondbacks due to right shoulder inflammation.

Anthony Rendon is skipping out on his first All-Star Game to rest his banged-up body.

MLB announced Friday that CC Sabathia will be participating in events associated with the All-Star Game in Cleveland next week.

The first 25,000 fans at the ballpark will get a Jerry Seinfeld bobblehead that does not bear much resemblance to the comedian, and Seinfeld will be reunited with longtime Mets star and TV analyst Keith Hernandez.

The Tigers are giving general manager Al Avila a multiyear extension, citing his ability to land talented prospects as the 28-54 team rebuilds.

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Christian Yelich, who leads the majors with 31 home runs, isn't worried that participating in the Home Run Derby will affect his swing thereafter. "How much damage can you do to your swing in four minutes?" he said.

A.J. Pollock, who went on the injured list April 30 to have another procedure on his right elbow, will return to the Dodgers when they open the second half of the season vs. the Red Sox.

Chicago White Sox second baseman Yolmer Sanchez is day-to-day after suffering a lacerated right hand in the third inning of Thursday's 11-5 loss to the Tigers.

Cubs manager Joe Maddon was tossed from Thursday's game against the Pirates after an exchange with the Pittsburgh dugout.