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Reliever Pete Fairbanks, 32, was given a rare start by the Miami Marlins on Sunday afternoon to allow the closer to get home for the birth of his child, and the reliever threw a 27-pitch first inning against the New York Yankees.

Dodgers shortstop Mookie Betts was placed on the injured list because of a strained right oblique, manager Dave Roberts said.

The Astros have placed ace Hunter Brown on the 15-day injured list with a strain in his pitching shoulder.

Cubs starting pitcher Cade Horton was placed on the 15-day IL on Sunday and will return to Chicago for more tests on his right arm.

The Yankees' 9-7 win over the Marlins on Saturday night lasted 3 hours, 49 minutes, the longest nine-inning game since the pitch clock was instituted for the 2023 season, according to the Elias Sports Bureau.

The White Sox placed outfielder Everson Pereira on the 10-day injured list, retroactive to Thursday, with a left ankle sprain.

The Blue Jays selected right-hander Austin Voth and lefty Joe Mantiply to their major league roster Sunday.

Angels outfielder Jo Adell robbed the Mariners of three home runs Saturday night, including a ninth-inning grab in which he crashed into the seats in the right-field corner to help preserve a 1-0 win.

Reds rookie pitcher Rhett Lowder lowered his career ERA to 1.30, the lowest for a Reds pitcher through eight career starts since 1913.

Brewers right fielder Sal Frelick exited the second game of Saturday's split doubleheader in the fourth inning with left side tightness.

Plate umpire Ron Kulpa left Saturday's game between the Miami Marlins and New York Yankees with two outs in the fourth inning after taking a foul ball off his mask.

New York Mets right fielder Juan Soto was diagnosed with a right calf strain after undergoing an MRI.

Dodgers star Mookie Betts left Saturday's game at Washington after the top of the first inning because of right lower back pain.

The Milwaukee Brewers have inherited a "rally tortoise" after manager Pat Murphy had his "pocket pancakes" banned by a local reporter.

Justin Verlander's season home debut with the Tigers was put on hold after the veteran was placed on the 15-day IL with hip inflammation.

Brewers prospect Cooper Pratt says the security that comes from signing a long-term contract while in the minor leagues should take pressure off him as he works his way to the majors.

The Blue Jays have placed catcher Alejandro Kirk on the 10-day injured list with a left thumb fracture, the team announced Saturday.

Pittsburgh Pirates shortstop Konnor Griffin made his major league debut and hit an RBI double as Pittsburgh beat the Baltimore Orioles 5-4 in its home opener at PNC Park.

Mets slugger Juan Soto left Friday night's game against the Giants in the first inning with right calf tightness.

Twins All-Star outfielder Byron Buxton exited Friday's 10-4 home-opener win over the Rays because of a right forearm contusion.