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As an antidote to launch angle, the Cubs' finesse righty is thriving with his low-velo stuff by going high where others go low.

On June 9, 1999, Mets skipper Bobby Valentine went incognito after being ejected from a game. He tells ESPN how the night still defines him -- and how his players were involved in hatching the plan.

In the midst of an 0-for-19 stretch, Yankees outfielder Brett Gardner took out his frustration by tossing his helmet, only for it to bounce back and split his lip.

Nationals starter Max Scherzer shrugged off taking a comebacker off his calf and got out of the only inning in which the Padres threatened Saturday night.

Shohei Ohtani gave Yusei Kikuchi a rude welcome Saturday, hitting a home run and a single off of the Mariners rookie in the first MLB matchup between the Japanese stars.

The Rangers retired Adrian Beltre's No. 29 jersey on Saturday night after he spent the last eight of his 21 major league seasons in Texas. Among the special guests was Tommy Lasorda, who was the interim GM of the Dodgers when Beltre was called up in 1998.

In the midst of an 0-for-19 stretch, Yankees outfielder Brett Gardner took out his frustration by tossing his helmet, only for it to bounce back and split his lip.

Right-hander Brent Honeywell also missed all of last season as he worked his way back from Tommy John surgery.

Yankees reliever Dellin Betances will undergo more testing Monday on his shoulder soreness, while Giancarlo Stanton could be a week away from coming off the IL.

Mitch Moreland, who came off the IL on Friday after recovering from a low back strain, injured his right quad Friday night and has returned to the injured list.

Rockies closer Wade Davis, who had been out since May 19, returned from the injured list and pitched a scoreless ninth in Friday's 5-1 win. Right fielder Charlie Blackmon also was activated and is expected to start Saturday night.

The Braves confirmed Friday night that they have agreed to terms with left-handed starter Dallas Keuchel on a contract for the rest of the season. Keuchel is scheduled to pitch for Triple-A Gwinnett on Saturday.

The Yankees have activated shortstop Didi Gregorius, eight months after he underwent Tommy John surgery.

Mariners center fielder Mitch Haniger has landed on the injured list with a ruptured testicle after hitting himself with a foul ball Thursday.

The Phillies and Seranthony Dominguez are considering Tommy John surgery, general manager Matt Klentak said Friday.

Blackmon had been dealing with a right calf strain. Davis had been out since May 19 with a left oblique strain.

The Yankees have activated shortstop Didi Gregorius eight months after he underwent Tommy John surgery.

Closer Craig Kimbrel was introduced by the Cubs on Friday and said he's not surprised it took so long for him to sign with a team this season.

Dante Bichette Jr. has signed a minor league deal with the Nationals.

The Twins activated starting pitcher Michael Pineda from the injured list and optioned Devin Smeltzer back to Triple-A.