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Dodgers option reliever Baez to minors
The Dodgers optioned reliever Pedro Baez to Triple-A Oklahoma City on Wednesday to open a spot on the roster for rookie starting pitcher Caleb Ferguson. Baez has struggled with his command this season, issuing 16 walks in 27⅔ innings.
Reports: Cards' Reyes has surgery on torn tendon
Cardinals right-hander Alex Reyes underwent surgery to repair a torn tendon in his lat muscle, according to multiple reports. Reyes returned from Tommy John surgery on May 30, pitching four scoreless innings.
Woman allegedly sets fires at Royals' park
Kansas City police say they arrested a woman who allegedly set several small fires while wandering around Kauffman Stadium.
Buyers, sellers and holders: Where does your team fit?
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Cespedes may be ready for Subway Series
A slumping New York Mets offense could possibly receive some help from Yoenis Cespedes this weekend, just in time for the Subway Series against the New York Yankees.
Venters gets first career start for Rays vs. Nats
Rays reliever Jonny Venters will make his first career start Wednesday when Tampa Bay takes on the Washington Nationals.
Angels' Simmons sprains ankle on dugout steps
Angels shortstop Andrelton Simmons was on crutches after spraining his ankle while stepping down the dugout steps at Angels Stadium.
Real or Not? MadBum's return makes NL West a four-team race
The Giants got ace Madison Bumgarner back in action, which could be the nudge they need to keep another title bid alive.
Bumgarner allows 2 runs over 6 IP in '18 debut
Madison Bumgarner didn't show much rust in his return to the Giants' rotation Tuesday night, allowing two runs on eight hits in six innings in his season debut.
Scherzer joins elite with 2nd immaculate inning
Nats ace Max Scherzer struck out three Rays batters on nine pitches in the sixth inning Tuesday, joining Lefty Grove, Sandy Koufax, Nolan Ryan and Randy Johnson as the only pitchers in MLB history to record multiple immaculate innings.
10 hyped players who are running out of time to become stars
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Arrieta cheered in Wrigley return, has no regrets
Jake Arrieta got a standing O in his return to Wrigley Field and chalked up his decision to leave Chicago to "business on their end, business on our end."
Lincecum released by Texas, stalling comeback
Pitcher Tim Lincecum, who last pitched in the majors in 2016, was released by the Rangers on Tuesday after his 30-day rehab period ended.
Nats' woes continue as Hellickson heads to DL
The Nationals placed right-hander Jeremy Hellickson on the 10-day disabled list on Tuesday with a right hamstring strain.
Yanks avoid having to play 3 games in 24 hours
MLB said Tuesday that the Yankees' scheduled game against the Blue Jays on July 8 will be moved, avoiding a schedule that would have seen New York play three games in a little more than 24 hours.
Red Sox LHP Pomeranz (biceps) placed on DL
Red Sox lefty Drew Pomeranz is headed to the DL with biceps tendinitis.
Yanks' Montgomery to have Tommy John surgery
The New York Yankees said Tuesday that starting pitcher Jordan Montgomery will have Tommy John surgery to repair his left elbow. Montgomery has been sidelined since leaving a May 1 start after just seven pitches.
Tigers draft Texas 2B Clemens, Roger's son
Kody Clemens, one of Roger Clemens' four sons, was drafted by the Tigers on Tuesday with the first pick of the third round in the MLB amateur draft. The Longhorns second baseman is hitting .346 this season.
Kapler OK with Arrieta's rant about Phillies
Gabe Kapler doesn't have a problem with recent comments by Jake Arrieta, who was highly critical of the Phillies' overall performance and defensive shifts this past weekend against the Giants.
Fiers: Stanton HR antics 'childish' after HBP
Tigers pitcher Mike Fiers said Giancarlo Stanton was "childish" in his reaction to being plunked again by the right-hander, who ended Stanton's season in 2014 when he hit him in the face with a pitch.