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Sources: MLB to keep pitch clock rules for playoffs
Major League Baseball will maintain its pitch clock rules during the postseason, hoping the positive momentum of faster regular-season games translates similarly into playoff atmospheres in which games have been notoriously longer, sources told ESPN.
Angels dip into minors for six players to fill void
The Los Angeles Angels on Friday added six players from the minor leagues to fill the void left after the team purged its roster earlier this week.
Phillies get LHP Suarez, OF Pache back from IL
The Phillies have activated left-hander Ranger Suarez and outfielder Cristian Pache and added them to their expanded 28-man roster.
Reds OF Fraley off IL; RHP Greene to COVID list
The Cincinnati Reds reinstated outfielder Jake Fraley from the 10-day injured list and placed right-hander Hunter Greene on the COVID-19 injured list Friday.
Acuña makes history as MLB's first 30-60 player
Ronald Acuna Jr.'s latest homer, off Dodgers right-hander Lance Lynn, made him the first player in baseball history to amass at least 30 home runs and 60 stolen bases within a single season.
Dodgers' Buehler bound for Triple-A rehab stint
Dodgers right-hander Walker Buehler, in the late stages of his recovery from a second Tommy John surgery, will begin a rehab assignment before the end of the week.
Brewers sign 3B Donaldson to minor league deal
The Brewers signed third baseman Josh Donaldson to a minor league contract on Thursday.
Triple-A robot strike zone to get bigger Tuesday
The robot strike zone will be getting slightly bigger at Triple-A starting Tuesday in an attempt to make it better reflect individual batters rather than averages, and the pitch clock will be altered, too.
Dodgers activate RHP Miller from 60-day IL
Shelby Miller has not pitched for the Dodgers since June 15 because of a neck issue that caused discomfort in his non-throwing arm, making his shoulder stiff.
Reinsdorf: Unlikely shots fired from inside stadium
White Sox owner Jerry Reinsdorf is pushing back on the possibility that a shooting at Guaranteed Rate Field came from a gun inside the ballpark.
Hal hoping to 'learn a lot' from Yanks' youth influx
While hinting at changes, Yankees owner Hal Steinbrenner said he's hoping to "learn a lot" as Jasson Domínguez and Austin Wells are added to the roster.
Guardians grab Giolito, 2 more Angels castoffs
The Guardians have claimed starting pitcher Lucas Giolito and relievers Matt Moore and Reynaldo Lopez off waivers from the Angels.
Reds add OFs Bader, Renfroe as waiver claims
The Reds added a pair of right-handed bats off the waiver wire Thursday, claiming Harrison Bader from the Yankees and Hunter Renfroe from the Angels.
Cubs promoting 34-year-old right-hander Greene
The Chicago Cubs are promoting veteran righty Shane Greene from Triple-A Iowa, sources tell ESPN.
White Sox elevate ex-player Getz to GM role
Chris Getz, a former player in his seventh season in the front office for the White Sox, has been promoted to senior vice president/general manager.
Who's No. 1 entering September in our MLB Power Rankings?
There's one month of regular season baseball left -- and a number of teams are neck-in-neck fighting for playoff positioning, including three divisional rivals in the AL.
Sources: Yanks add prospects Dominguez, Wells
The Yankees are continuing with their youth movement, calling up prospects Jasson Dominguez and Austin Wells, sources confirmed to ESPN.
Dodgers recall right-hander Pepiot from Triple-A
The Dodgers recalled right-hander Ryan Pepiot from Triple-A Oklahoma City on Wednesday.
Sources: D.R. investigating 2nd Franco complaint
A special prosecutor in the Dominican Republic, which investigates crimes committed against children, hopes to speak with Rays shortstop Wander Franco in the coming weeks, sources told ESPN.
Red-hot Harper blasts 300th career home run
Phillies slugger Bryce Harper hit his 300th career home run, becoming the 158th player in MLB history to reach that mark.
