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Outfielder Wil Myers was added to the injured list by short-handed San Diego on Wednesday, as the Padres embarked on a doubleheader vs. the Rockies in Colorado.

Thirteen months after he lost his right eye in a suicide attempt, Drew Robinson's home run on Tuesday night -- in the finale of the series in his hometown -- is just the latest miracle in his remarkable journey.

Los Angeles Angels manager Joe Maddon raved about how difficult and "unusual" a feat it was for Shohei Ohtani to record 10 strikeouts as a starting pitcher and then move to right field Tuesday against the Astros.

Yankees third-base coach Phil Nevin and first-base coach Reggie Willits have tested positive for the coronavirus, as has a staff member, and the team is waiting for more results.

Fernando Tatis Jr. and Wil Myers have tested positive for COVID-19, while three other Padres players -- Jurickson Profar, Jorge Mateo and Eric Hosmer -- are out due to contact tracing.

Yankees third-base coach Phil Nevin has tested positive for the coronavirus, and the team is waiting on further testing of other coaches, manager Aaron Boone said.

Padres shortstop Fernando Tatis Jr. tested positive for COVID-19, manager Jayce Tingler said Tuesday, and was one of three players added to the injured list due to health and safety protocols.

New York Mets ace Jacob deGrom, the two-time NL Cy Young Award winner who was pulled from a game Sunday against Arizona, played catch on Tuesday, and plans to evaluate his mechanics as he works his way back from the injured list.

The Major League Baseball Players Association increased its liquid assets by about $19 million to $178.5 million ahead of collective bargaining that could lead to a spring training lockout next year.

The A's, who have played in Oakland since 1968, will look into relocating elsewhere after years of failed plans for a new stadium. The team has asked the city council to vote on a new Howard Terminal site prior to its late-July recess.

The Major League Baseball Players Association increased its liquid assets by about $19 million to $178.5 million ahead of collective bargaining that could lead to a spring training lockout next year.

Yankees' first baseman Luke Voit will make his season debut Tuesday after recovering from a torn meniscus in his left knee. Voit wrapped up a five-game injury rehab assignment on May 9.

The Cubs placed outfielder Jake Marisnick on the 10-day injured list Tuesday and recalled reliever Brad Wieck from Triple-A Iowa.

Ole Miss pitcher Gunnar Hoglund, who had 96 strikeouts and a 2.87 ERA over 11 starts this spring for Ole Miss, is still expected to be selected in the first round of the MLB draft after having Tommy John surgery, sources told ESPN.

Jordan Zimmermann announced his retirement from baseball on Tuesday after 13 major league seasons with the Nationals, Tigers and Brewers.

Yankees' first baseman Luke Voit will make his season debut Tuesday after recovering from a torn meniscus in his left knee. Voit wrapped up a five-game injury rehab assignment on May 9.

Idelson returns as baseball's Hall of Fame interim president. He succeeds for Angels executive Tim Mead, who announced his retirement in April.

The Seattle Mariners are expected to call up their top prospect Jarred Kelenic on Thursday, sources familiar with the situation told ESPN's Jeff Passan.

Broadcaster Chris Berman has signed a multiyear extension with ESPN. The 66-year-old has been with ESPN since the company's second month of existence.

Todd Frazier was designated for assignment by the Pirates on Monday to make room for Ben Gamel on the roster.