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Rangers option 2B Smith just days after return
The Rangers optioned second baseman Josh Smith to Triple-A Round Rock on Friday, just days after his return to the majors from missing 37 games because of injuries and a bout with viral meningitis.
Royals' Witt out with mild MCL sprain, avoids IL
Royals shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. was out of the lineup for Friday's game against the Cardinals with a Grade 1 MCL sprain.
Only 2 umps on field at start of Padres-Rangers
There were only two umpires on the field in the top of the first inning when the San Diego Padres and Texas Rangers began their game Friday night.
Tigers' Verlander (hamstring) likely out 'weeks'
Tigers veteran right-hander Justin Verlander has a left hamstring strain and likely will be out "weeks," according to manager A.J. Hinch.
Chisholm won't wear cup after foul ball to groin
Yankees second baseman Jazz Chisholm Jr. said Friday that he doesn't plan to start wearing a protective cup, one day after getting hit in the groin by a foul ball.
Bieber rejoins Jays, 'feeling good,' says manager
Blue Jays righty Shane Bieber rejoined the team on Friday and could be activated from the injured list in the next few days, manager John Schneider said.
What to know about MLB's draft proposal: No more h...
The league offered up a plan that would add an international draft and shake up the domestic version.
Baseball under the lights ... sort of: Alaska's un...
The Midnight Sun Game in Fairbanks, Alaska, begins at 10 p.m. during the summer solstice and has been played for over 100 years.
'We're going to have to be open-minded': Is an MLB...
It has been a bumpy ride in San Francisco so far this season. Here's what it means for the Giants' deadline direction.
Braves acquire Bart from Pirates for Stratton
The Braves acquired catcher Joey Bart from the Pirates for right-handed pitcher Hunter Stratton on Thursday night.
Skubal: Tigers must rise before deadline 'or else'...
Tarik Skubal has made it clear as the Tigers continue to fall further out of contention as the clock ticks down to the trade deadline: "Play better baseball or else."
Royals' Witt (knee) exits after making sliding pla...
Kansas City shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. left the Royals' game with the Cardinals on Thursday night because of right knee discomfort after making a sliding play in the field.
Angels' Trout suffers hamstring injury, put on IL
Angels center fielder Mike Trout, who is batting .234 with 17 home runs and 36 RBIs this season, has been placed on the injured list with a hamstring injury.
Yankees' Chisholm exits after foul ball to groin
Yankees second baseman Jazz Chisholm Jr. exited Thursday's game against the White Sox after a foul ball ricocheted off the ground and into his groin area.
Buxton addresses trade speculation: 'I'm a Twin'
Amid speculation that he could be dealt ahead of the Aug. 3 trade deadline, Minnesota center fielder Byron Buxton reiterated Thursday, "I'm a Twin."
Pereira on injured list after crashing into fence
Chicago White Sox center fielder Everson Pereira was put on the seven-day injured list because of a concussion after crashing into the fence at Yankee Stadium.
Sources: MLB proposes amateur-entry overhaul
MLB's proposed changes include cutting amateur signing bonuses by more than $150M, making high school players ineligible for the draft and instituting an international draft.
Phillies OF García set for season-ending surgery
The Phillies announced Thursday that outfielder Adolis García will undergo latissimus dorsi repair surgery on Wednesday, ending his season.
Time's Up! MLB nixes clock for Home Run Derby
Major League Baseball is eliminating the clock for next month's All-Star Home Run Derby at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia.
Sources: MLB again proposes international draft
Major League Baseball has once again proposed an international draft as part of its negotiations over a new collective bargaining agreement, sources told ESPN, painting it as a push to provide structure for an increasingly unruly and corrupt system.