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Most teams are officially at the halfway mark of the season -- and while some have all but secured a spot in October, others are fighting to stay in playoff contention.

Shohei Ohtani became the sixth pitcher since earned runs became official to have 10 strikeouts and 0 earned runs in three straight starts.

Chris Sale struck out five Triple-A batters in what could be his final rehab start before he returns to the Boston Red Sox rotation.

An MRI on Frankie Montas' right shoulder revealed inflammation but no structural damage, the team said Wednesday. He will have a cortisone shot and miss his next scheduled start.

The Tigers have had no communication with Eduardo Rodriguez since placing the star pitcher on the restricted list three weeks ago, according to GM Al Avila, who said the team has "no choice but to wait it out right now."

Hal Steinbrenner said the Yankees' contract talks with Aaron Judge would wait until after the season, and that the "sole focus is winning a championship."

Cubs right-hander Kyle Hendricks was placed on the 15-day injured list Wednesday with a strained right shoulder.

Bruce Meyer was promoted to deputy executive director of the Major League Baseball Players Association on Wednesday after leading the union's negotiations during a 99-day lockout that ended in March.

Eloy Jimenez was activated from the 60-day IL and returned to the White Sox lineup Wednesday after missing more than two months because of a hamstring injury.

Cubs right-hander Kyle Hendricks left Tuesday's win over the Brewers after only three innings and is set for further examination of his shoulder.

Max Scherzer struck out 11 in six scoreless innings against the Reds on Tuesday night, leaving after 79 pitches and showing no issues with his speed or control.

Four fans attending a postgame July 4 fireworks show were struck by bullet fragments from what police said appeared to be "celebratory gunfire" outside the Coliseum.

Dodgers outfielder Chris Taylor has a left foot fracture and will be out indefinitely.

Eloy Jimenez has returned to the White Sox after rehabbing a hamstring injury he suffered in late April and is set to be activated in the next day or two, manager Tony La Russa said.

In his pregame media availability Tuesday, Boston manager Alex Cora said Red Sox ace Chris Sale is scheduled to pitch five innings in a minor-league start Wednesday in Worcester, Massachusetts, and if all goes well he could be called up next week.

The Twins have placed right-hander Chris Archer on the 15-day injured list with a left hip tightness.

Injured slugger Bryce Harper, hit by a pitch in San Diego last month, had three pins inserted in his fractured left thumb, but the defending National League MVP told reporters Monday that he'll be back in the lineup this season at some point.

One day after receiving seven stitches to close a gash in his left thigh, Red Sox shortstop Xander Bogaerts is back in the lineup for Boston to try to help his team extend a five-game home win streak against the Tampa Bay Rays.

An inside-the-park home run to give Chicago the lead was followed by a two-out bases-loaded walk by Christian Yelich to tie the game before Victor Caratini's 3-run shot in the 10th gave Milwaukee the win.

Following a video tribute to Casey Motter, a moment of silence at Truist Park was observed in his memory before the Braves' game against the Cardinals on Monday night.