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Four days after surgery to repair a fractured cheekbone suffered when he was struck by a 100-mph line drive, Athletics ace Chris Bassitt said that "if everything progresses the way it should," he wants to be back before the end of the season.

The Pittsburgh Pirates, mired in last place and about to expand their roster to get extended looks at prospects in their organization, released veteran outfielder Gregory Polanco on Saturday.

The Cleveland Indians sent reliever James Karinchak to Triple-A Columbus after the struggling right-hander failed to retire a batter in Friday night's loss to Boston.

Former MLB player Juan Encarnacion has been accused of sexually assaulting his underage daughter. If convicted, Encarnacion faces a maximum sentence of 15 years in prison in his native Dominican Republic.

Yasmani Grandal made an immediate impact in his return from the injured list for the Chicago White Sox, homering twice with eight RBIs in a 17-13 win over the Cubs.

White Sox have catcher Yasmani Grandal went 4 for 6 with two home runs and eight RBIs in his return from left knee surgery on Friday.

All-Star catcher Buster Posey smashed a two-run homer in his return to San Francisco's lineup.

Veteran utility player Marwin Gonzalez signed a minor league contract with the Houston Astros and began working out at the team's spring training facility in Florida on Friday, two weeks after being designated for assignment by Boston.

Byron Buxton, who missed 55 games while his broken left pinkie healed, was reinstated from the injured list. The Twins also said pitcher Kenta Maeda will have season-ending elbow surgery.

The Pasadena Police Department has concluded its investigation into the assault allegations surrounding Trevor Bauer and turned the case over to the Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office.

The Nationals and Astros have mandated that all nonplaying full-time employees receive the COVID-19 vaccine, sources told ESPN.

Red Sox manager Alex Cora said infielder Kike Hernandez has tested positive for COVID-19 and is experiencing symptoms. In addition, Christian Arroyo was added to the COVID-19 list as a close contact.

The White Sox have activated catcher Yasmani Grandal from the injured list after he missed more than seven weeks with a left knee injury.

San Francisco Giants catcher Buster Posey returned to the lineup after missing two games with discomfort in his left knee.

From Cristiano Ronaldo and Allen Iverson to Ken Griffey Jr. and Dwyane Wade, icons from across every sport have made a return to the franchise that made them famous -- for better or worse.

Shohei Ohtani won't pitch to Fernando Tatis Jr. this weekend, but two of baseball's MVP candidates will be on the same field in Anaheim.

New York Mets right-hander Noah Syndergaard, who was shut down in May with elbow discomfort, said Thursday's rehab start in High-A Brooklyn was "a step in the right direction."

The Dodgers' Mookie Betts was activated from the injured list and went 0-for-3 with a walk Thursday night against the Padres, his first game since Aug. 7.

Giants second baseman Donovan Solano will be out at least 10 days after testing positive for COVID-19, while Buster Posey missed his second straight game with left knee discomfort.

Chris Sale joined Sandy Koufax on Thursday as the only pitchers on record with three career immaculate innings.