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Sources: Mets to call up touted 3B prospect Baty
The New York Mets are calling up highly regarded infield prospect Brett Baty, sources told ESPN's Jeff Passan.
Red Sox get utilityman Hernandez back from IL
The Boston Red Sox are hoping infielder/outfielder Enrique Hernandez, activated from the injured list on Tuesday, will give the team a spark down the stretch.
Braves recall pitching prospect Tarnok, INF Goins
The Braves juggled their roster before Tuesday night's game against the Mets, calling up pitching prospect Freddy Tarnok and selecting infielder Ryan Goins.
Pirates' Castro banned 1 game for phone gaffe
Pirates infielder Rodolfo Castro was suspended one game and fined an undisclosed amount Tuesday for having a cellphone in his back pocket during an Aug. 9 game against the Diamondbacks.
Carrasco has oblique strain, may miss 3-4 weeks
Mets pitcher Carlos Carrasco, who left Monday's start after returning after a 55-minute rain delay to record the final out of the second inning, has been diagnosed with a left oblique strain, which typically takes three to four weeks of recovery.
A's release Piscotty, clear way for top prospect
Top prosect Shea Langeliers will gain some key experience with the Athletics after Oakland released veteran outfielder Stephen Piscotty on Tuesday.
Angels unravel in chaotic 9th inning, lose to M's
Shohei Ohtani turned in his usual strong start but things were anything but normal after he departed, as the Mariners scored four runs in a chaotic ninth inning, taking advantage of the Angels' fielding woes for a 6-2 victory on Monday night.
Phils' Harper takes BP for first time since injury
Bryce Harper had a 60-swing batting practice session on Monday, the first time he's swung the bat since fracturing his left thumb June 25.
Mets' Carrasco exits starts with tightness in side
Mets right-hander Carlos Carrasco is scheduled to undergo an MRI on Tuesday after leaving Monday night's 13-1 loss to the Braves in Atlanta with left side tightness.
Verlander, Cease set for 'classic' duel in Chicago
A rare, late season matchup of American League Cy Young favorites takes place Tuesday night at Guaranteed Rate Field when Houston Astros ace Justin Verlander takes on White Sox righty Dylan Cease.
Groin strain lands Mets' Guillorme on injured list
The Mets placed infielder Luis Guillorme on the 10-day injured list Monday when an MRI revealed a moderate left groin strain.
Royals' Garrett appeals ban for drink toss at fan
Royals relief pitcher Amir Garrett received a three-game suspension and an undisclosed fine from Major League Baseball on Monday for tossing a drink at a fan behind the Kansas City dugout during a game at Chicago two weeks ago.
Dodgers' Buehler to have season-ending surgery
Los Angeles starter Walker Buehler, who was targeting a mid-September return to the rotation, will have season-ending elbow surgery next week and miss the playoffs, the Dodgers announced on Monday.
Tatis Sr.: 'Catastrophe' son's rep has taken a hit
Fernando Tatis Sr. acknowledged to "The Midday Show" that his son made a mistake in not realizing the medication contained a steroid but added that it "could've been managed" better by the league, without going into specifics.
Yanks' LeMahieu day-to-day with toe inflammation
Yankees manager Aaron Boone said DJ LeMahieu will receive treatment on the injury, which has affected him while swinging when he rotates on his back (right) foot.
Slugger Springer back from IL as Blue Jays' DH
Blue Jays outfielder George Springer was activated off the injured list and he was in the team's lineup against the Orioles as the designated hitter.
Phillies put Knebel on 15-day IL with lat strain
Phillies reliever Corey Knebel is expected to have an MRI on Monday in Philadelphia to determine the extent of the injury.
Underachieving Rangers fire manager Woodward
The Rangers fired manager Chris Woodward on Monday amid a season of dissatisfactory progress despite the investment of more than half a billion guaranteed dollars in the free agent market over the winter, the team announced.
MLB postseason could extend to latest date ever
MLB released its preliminary postseason schedule on Monday, and it features a potential World Series Game 7 on Nov. 5, which would be the latest calendar date in World Series history.
Pickups: Trio of starting pitchers returning from injury
Tristan H. Cockcroft spotlights his top waiver pickups for your matchups.