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Nats closer Doolittle goes to IL after blown save
The Nationals have placed closer Sean Doolittle on the 10-day injured list with right knee tendinitis. The move comes a day after he blew a save in Washington's 14-inning lost to the Brewers.
Astros' Diaz put on IL; hospitalized overnight
The Astros placed infielder Aledmys Diaz on the 10-day injured list Sunday after he was hospitalized overnight because of dizziness.
Rockies' Oberg again treated for blood clot in arm
Colorado Rockies right-hander Scott Oberg has been treated for a blood clot in his pitching arm for the second time in his career.
LLWS Live: Cubs, Pirates trek to Williamsport for the Little League Classic
Before the NL Central rivals face off on Sunday Night Baseball, they'll get to make some Little Leaguers' dreams come true.
Breaking Chuckie Howard's record, Old Man Brown and other stories of Cubs' Little League days
We asked Kris Bryant, Anthony Rizzo and Joe Maddon to share some memorable tales of childhood baseball.
Rays fan club-record 24, walk 0 in 13-inning win
Mike Brosseau's pinch-hit RBI single in the 13th inning drove in Eric Sogard to give the Tampa Bay Rays a 1-0 win over the Detroit Tigers on Saturday.
Hamilton returns, inducted into Rangers' hall
Josh Hamilton returned to Globe Life Park for the first time since playing there for the last time in 2015 on Saturday when he was inducted into the Rangers' hall of fame. "That was fun," he said after watching a video of his highlights with the team.
Urias gets 20-game domestic violence suspension
Dodgers pitcher Julio Urias will not appeal a 20-game suspension from MLB stemming from an arrest following an altercation with a woman on May 13.
Red Sox seek second opinion as Sale lands on IL
Chris Sale was placed on the injured list Saturday in a move retroactive to Aug. 14.
Vlad Jr. leaves Jays' game with sore left knee
Toronto's Vladimir Guerrero Jr. left Saturday's game against Seattle after two innings because of a sore left knee. Guerrero missed more than a month in the minors last season because of a strained ligament in his left knee.
Yanks' Boone, Gardner ejected again for ump tiff
Three members of the Yankees were ejected in the sixth inning Saturday with Brett Gardner getting tossed for banging his bat on the dugout roof and CC Sabathia getting run while on the injured list.
Phillies' Arrieta to have season-ending surgery
Starting pitcher Jake Arrieta, who was trying to pitch despite a bone spur in his right elbow, will have season-ending surgery, the team told reporters on Saturday. The team also placed center fielder Roman Quinn on the 10-day IL with a groin strain.
Rivera: Time for championship to go back to NY
Mariano Rivera, who was celebrated for his Hall of Fame induction Saturday, said "It's time for the championship to go back to New York."
Yanks' Boone: Worth exploring MLB 'mercy rule'
Yankees manager Aaron Boone wouldn't mind seeing the MLB consider a "mercy rule," saying it would be nice to end a game that had gotten out of hand early rather than go through the motions of completing nine innings.
Dodgers to try top prospect May as reliever
The Los Angeles Dodgers will try Dustin May, their top pitching prospect, as a reliever this weekend as they look to determine if he'll have a place on their postseason roster.
Giants' Yastrzemski, Yaz's grandson, hits 3 HRs
Mike Yastrzemski hit three home runs, including a tiebreaking solo shot in the 11th inning, and the San Francisco Giants recovered after squandering two late leads, beating the Arizona Diamondbacks 10-9 Friday night.
Cubs recall Russell, send Almora to Triple-A
The Cubs recalled infielder Addison Russell while issuing outfielder Albert Almora Jr. a demotion to Triple-A Iowa on Friday.
With another ninth-inning nightmare, Cubs' road woes could be their undoing
Two straight devastating walk-off losses in Philly and Pittsburgh make it clear: If the Cubs can't find a way to win away from Wrigley, they won't find their way into October.
Cubs recall Russell, send Almora down to Triple-A
The Cubs recalled infielder Addison Russell while issuing outfielder Albert Almora Jr. a surprising demotion to Triple-A Iowa on Friday.
Carrasco throws first BP since leukemia diagnosis
Indians right-hander faced live hitters for the first time since his June leukemia diagnosis.