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Shohei Ohtani has hit his MLB-leading 32nd homer for the Angels, breaking former Yankees slugger Hideki Matsui's record for homers in a major league season by a Japanese player.

Dodgers ace Clayton Kershaw was placed on the 10-day injured list Wednesday because of left forearm inflammation.

The Chicago Cubs placed starting pitcher Jake Arrieta on the 10-day injured list on Wednesday with a tight right hamstring.

Jacob deGrom said Wednesday that he will not be pitching in the All-Star Game so he can be with his family and rest for the second half of the season.

Nationals outfielder Juan Soto and Rangers outfielder Joey Gallo are joining Monday's All-Star Home Run Derby at Denver's Coors Field.

Five Tampa Bay pitchers combined for seven hitless innings, and the Rays beat the Indians 4-0 Wednesday to complete a doubleheader sweep of shortened games, pushing Cleveland's losing streak to nine games.

The Los Angeles Dodgers have canceled plans for Trevor Bauer's bobblehead night, which was previously scheduled for Aug. 19.

The Cleveland Indians placed outfielder Eddie Rosario on the 10-day injured list on Wednesday with a right abdominal strain.

The Detroit Tigers have placed rookie center fielder Daz Cameron on the 10-day injured list with a sprained right big toe; right-handed starter Spencer Turnbull was transferred to the 60-day injured list.

Adam Eaton, who recently finished a stint on the injured list with a strained hamstring and is batting .201, has been designated for assignment by the White Sox, who also reinstated OF Adam Engel.

The slugger teamed up with artist Gregory Siff to create custom bats honoring his grandfather.

After lasting just 1 2/3 innings for the second consecutive outing in the Cubs' 15-10 loss Tuesday night, Jake Arrieta pushed back on the notion that his time as an effective starter might be coming to an end.

Right-hander Jake Reed, whose wife Janie is in Japan for the upcoming Olympics with the U.S. softball team, was called up by the Dodgers on Tuesday, and made his major league debut as a reliever.

Chicago's Yasmani Grandal tore a tendon in his left knee on a checked swing during a loss to the Minnesota Twins on Monday night, and the White Sox catcher will be out 4-6 weeks.

Athletics first baseman Matt Olson is joining the All-Star Home Run Derby field.

The Brewers have acquired first baseman Rowdy Tellez from the Blue Jays for two pitchers.

Right-hander Jake Reed, whose wife Janie is in Japan for the upcoming Olympics with the U.S. softball team, was called up by the Dodgers on Tuesday.

Third baseman Anthony Rendon has been placed on the Angels' injured list for the third time before the All-Star break.

Looking for some depth at catcher, the Cleveland Indians on Tuesday signed Wilson Ramos, 33, and assigned him to Triple-A Columbus, after the two-time All-Star spent the first six weeks this season with the Detroit Tigers.

Longtime Major League Baseball umpire Tom Hallion will lead the crew of umpires for the All-Star Game at Denver's Coors Field on July 13. The 28-year MLB veteran will be behind the plate.