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The Mets put struggling reliever Jeurys Familia on the 10-day injured list with a shoulder injury, and shut down outfielder Brandon Nimmo for a month.

The MLB umpires' union thinks Manny Machado deserved more than a one-game suspension for making contact with an umpire.

Talks of increased netting at Guaranteed Rate Field come a week after a fan there was hospitalized after being struck by a foul ball.

The AL Central-leading Minnesota Twins on Tuesday placed outfielder Byron Buxton (wrist) and infielder Ehire Adrianza (abdomen) on the 10-day injured list.

Manager A.J. Hinch also said George Springer will begin a rehab assignment Thursday with Houston's Double-A affiliate in Corpus Christi and is hopeful the outfielder will make his return to the lineup next week.

The MLBUA thinks Manny Machado deserved more than just a one-game suspension for making contact with an umpire.

Manager A.J. Hinch also said the team hopes George Springer will make his return to the lineup next week.

"David's journey to good health has been bolstered by the many expressions of love that have come to us from across the globe," Ortiz's wife said in a statement Tuesday.

The Diamondbacks' infielder/outfielder already has blown past his career high in home runs, but he's not the only surprising slugger this season.

Atlanta's current hot stretch has shown the Braves are capable of distancing themselves from the Phillies and the rest of their division.

If Masahiro Tanaka's two-hitter Monday and the couple of games before that are an indication of where New York's pitching is headed, watch out.

Dominican authorities on Monday identified the man they believe paid hit men to try to kill David Ortiz, adding that they were closing in on the mastermind and motive behind the shooting of the famous slugger who is recovering at a hospital in Boston.

Edwin Encarnacion received a warm ovation from fans when he made his Yankees debut at home Monday night.

Justin Upton homered on the first pitch he saw in his return from the injured list, Mike Trout had a solo homer among his four hits and the Los Angeles Angels used a seven-run second inning to beat the Toronto Blue Jays 10-5 Monday night.

Five years ago, veteran big leaguer Nick Hundley befriended a boy named Zach Sprader during the young baseball fan's fight against leukemia. Following Sprader's death in October 2015, Hundley has maintained a lasting friendship with his family.

Edwin Encarnacion received a warm ovation from fans when he made his Yankees debut at home Monday night.

Padres third baseman Manny Machado denied he made contact with plate umpire Bill Welke after being ejected for arguing a called third strike Saturday night and said he'll appeal his one-game suspension and fine.

Authorities in the Dominican Republic say they are closing in on the mastermind and motive behind the shooting of Red Sox baseball great David Ortiz as he recovers in a hospital in Boston.

The Rangers placed outfielder Hunter Pence on the 10-day injured list Monday with a right groin strain and also activated Willie Calhoun.

Padres third baseman Manny Machado was suspended one game and fined an undisclosed amount on Monday for arguing and making contact with an umpire over the weekend, Major League Baseball said in a statement.