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Vlad Jr. exits Jays' loss with hamstring tightness
Blue Jays first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr. left Tuesday night's 8-6 loss to the Nationals with right hamstring tightness.[read more]
⚾ Trade deadline plans for four NL contenders
Will Milwaukee finally go big? Is Atlanta all-in? Here's what to know about the deadline needs of the NL powerhouses chasing the Dodgers.[read more]
Giants' Schmitt to IL as MRI shows torn meniscus
Giants infielder Casey Schmitt underwent an MRI that revealed a torn meniscus in his left knee, and the team said there is no timetable for his return.[read more]
Tigers' Skubal set to start Wed. as deadline nears
With the Aug. 3 trade deadline quickly approaching, Tigers manager A.J. Hinch confirmed Tuesday that ace Tarik Skubal is still scheduled to start Wednesday against the Orioles.[read more]
Twins OF Buxton exits win because of sore hip
Twins outfielder Byron Buxton reaggravated a hip injury and left in the fifth inning of Minnesota's 3-2 victory over the Royals on Tuesday.[read more]
Ohtani's mound return still up in air for Dodgers
While the Dodgers -- including Enrique Hernandez, Edwin Diaz, Blake Snell, Will Smith and Tyler Gasnow -- continue to get healthier, the mound return of Shohei Ohtani remains in question.[read more]
Harper says Phils 'need some help' as deadline nears
With the Phillies now 3-8 since the All-Star break, Bryce Harper was blunt when asked if the team needs reinforcements as the Aug. 3 trade deadline approaches.[read more]
Bieber, former Cy Young winner, walks six in 1st
Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Shane Bieber, a former Cy Young Award winner, issued walks to six of the nine batters he faced Tuesday, including three with the bases full, before exiting after two-thirds of an inning in an 8-6 loss to the Washington Nationals.[read more]
Mead fractured wrist in Red Sox debut, test shows
Follow-up tests Tuesday on new Red Sox INF Curtis Mead revealed a fractured left wrist.[read more]
'There just is less time to get out of the way': Why today's velo generation has led to historic HBP
Hunting velocity, weak control and a new "just wear it" philosophy: Inside the rise of hit batters in MLB.[read more]