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Texas Rangers third baseman Josh Jung exited Sunday's 6-0 victory over the Miami Marlins in the sixth inning with a left thumb fracture, and manager Bruce Bochy said, in his postgame media availability, that the All-Star is scheduled to see a specialist.

Cincinnati Reds righty Lyon Richardson became the first pitcher since at least 1999 to allow a home run on each of the first two pitches of his major league career on Sunday.

The San Francisco Giants recalled veteran infielder Mark Mathias from Triple-A Sacramento in advance of Sunday's game against the Oakland Athletics.

Texas Rangers All-Star shortstop Corey Seager was held out of Sunday afternoon's starting lineup because of lingering effects from a right thumb injury suffered last month.

The Astros activated right-hander José Urquidy from the 60-day injured list to start Sunday's game against the Yankees, where he lasted 3 1/3 innings.

The Los Angeles Angels placed late-inning reliever Reynaldo Lopez, acquired in a July 26 trade from the Chicago White Sox, on the bereavement list Sunday in advance of a game against the visiting Seattle Mariners.

The Tampa Bay Rays scratched right-hander Tyler Glasnow from his scheduled start against the Detroit Tigers on Sunday because of back spasms.

Phillies outfielder Brandon Marsh was placed on the 10-day IL with a left knee contusion and is expected to miss up to three weeks.

Boston Red Sox outfielder Alex Verdugo returned to the starting lineup for Sunday's game against Toronto, a day after he was benched by manager Alex Cora.

Star infielders Jose Ramirez and Tim Anderson were ejected in the sixth inning of Saturday's game between the Cleveland Guardians and Chicago White Sox after they engaged in a fight at second base that sparked benches to clear.

Angels star Shohei Ohtani, who has been dealing with cramping in his pitching hand and fingers, will make his next start on the mound Wednesday against the Giants, manager Phil Nevin said.

In a potential disciplinary move, Boston outfielder Alex Verdugo was scratched from the lineup hours before a 5-4 loss to the Toronto Blue Jays on Saturday, and Red Sox manager Alex Cora called it "one of the worst days of my time in this organization."

Justin Verlander pitched seven innings but allowed a go-ahead homer to Jake Bauers as the Yankees spoiled his first start with the Astros this season following his trade from the Mets.

After a slew of trades that stripped the New York Mets of several big-name, big-salary players, owner Steve Cohen wrote a letter to season ticket holders on Saturday envisioning better days ahead, illustrating "this is not where we wanted to be in 2023."

Rays pitcher Shane McClanahan (11-2) will visit with Dr. Neal Elattrache on Monday concerning the left forearm tightness that put him on the IL.

Phillies slugger Bryce Harper, who underwent Tommy John surgery in the offseason, likely won't play the outfield again this year manager Rob Thomson said.

Reds outfielder Jake Fraley, who is hitting .263 with 15 home runs this season, has landed on the IL with a fractured toe on his left foot.

The Tigers said there's "no definitive plan" for the return of Austin Meadows, who has had "incremental gains" amid "rough times" with his anxiety.

While the Mets chose to cut bait on 2023, another underachieving big-spender did the opposite.

Orioles fans gave former manager Buck Showalter a warm welcome back to Camden Yards during Baltimore's 10-3 win over Showalter's Mets on Friday night.