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Blue Jays reinstate OF Kevin Kiermaier from IL
The Toronto Blue Jays reinstated outfielder Kevin Kiermaier from the 10-day injured list ahead of Saturday's game against the Nationals in Washington, D.C....

Yankees' Gerrit Cole throws off mound: 'It's a good step'
New York Yankees ace right-hander Gerrit Cole threw off the pitching mound on Saturday for the first time since being shut down with a right elbow injury.,Cole tossed 15 pitches -- all fastballs -- prior to the Yankees' game against the visiting Detroit Tigers. ,"It's a good step," said Cole, who ha...

Yankees' Gerrit Cole throws off mound: 'It's a good step'
New York Yankees ace right-hander Gerrit Cole threw off the pitching mound on Saturday for the first time since being shut down with a right elbow injury....

White Sox INF Danny Mendick (back) placed on injured list
The Chicago White Sox placed Danny Mendick on the 10-day injured list Saturday and recalled fellow infielder Bryan Ramos from Double-A Birmingham.,Lower back tightness is responsible for the move involving Mendick, retroactive to Thursday.,Mendick, 30, is batting .256 with one homer and three RBIs i...

White Sox INF Danny Mendick (back) placed on injured list
The Chicago White Sox placed Danny Mendick on the 10-day injured list Saturday and recalled fellow infielder Bryan Ramos from Double-A Birmingham....

Yankees reinstate INF Jon Berti from injured list
The New York Yankees reinstated infielder Jon Berti from the 10-day injured list ahead of Saturday's game against the visiting Detroit Tigers.,Outfielder Taylor Trammell, a former first-round draft pick, was designated for assignment in a corresponding move.,Berti, 34, has been out of the Yankees' l...

Yankees reinstate INF Jon Berti from injured list
The New York Yankees reinstated infielder Jon Berti from the 10-day injured list ahead of Saturday's game against the visiting Detroit Tigers....

Padres set for arrival of Luis Arraez, take on Diamondbacks
As the Padres took the field Friday night in Phoenix against the Arizona Diamondbacks, the word spread that San Diego was about to consummate a major trade.,And on Saturday morning it happened, with the Padres announcing they had acquired two-time batting champion Luis Arraez and cash considerations...

Padres acquire batting champ Luis Arraez from Marlins
The San Diego Padres acquired two-time batting champion Luis Arraez and cash considerations from the Miami Marlins on Saturday morning in a deal that included four prospects.,The Padres sent right-handed reliever Woo-Suk Go and outfield prospects Dillon Head and Jakob Marsee and first baseman/outfie...

Padres acquire batting champ Luis Arraez from Marlins
The San Diego Padres acquired two-time batting champion Luis Arraez and cash considerations from the Miami Marlins on Saturday morning in a deal that included four prospects....

Dodgers turn to Tyler Glasnow in battle vs. Braves
Projected to be two of the top teams in the National League, if not the major leagues, there was little to separate the Los Angeles Dodgers and visiting Atlanta Braves after one game of their current series. ,The Dodgers earned the 4-3 victory in 11 innings Friday on an RBI bloop single from rookie ...

Padres await potential new arrival, take on Diamondbacks
As the Padres took the field Friday night in Phoenix against the Arizona Diamondbacks, the word spread that San Diego was about to consummate a major trade.,Multiple sources said the team was acquiring two-time batting champ Luis Arraez from the Miami Marlins for four minor leaguers, including 19-ye...

Padres await potential new arrival, take on Diamondbacks
As the Padres took the field Friday night in Phoenix against the Arizona Diamondbacks, the word spread that San Diego was about to consummate a major trade....

Dodgers turn to Tyler Glasnow in battle vs. Braves
Projected to be two of the top teams in the National League, if not the major leagues, there was little to separate the Los Angeles Dodgers and visiting Atlanta Braves after one game of their current series....

Mets prospect Christian Scott to make MLB debut vs. Rays
After dropping the series opener against the Tampa Bay Rays, the New York Mets will look to rebound behind their top pitching prospect on Saturday night in St. Petersburg, Fla.,Christian Scott will make his major league debut as the starter for the Mets, and though he'll be dressed in enemy colors, ...

Mets prospect Christian Scott to make MLB debut vs. Rays
After dropping the series opener against the Tampa Bay Rays, the New York Mets will look to rebound behind their top pitching prospect on Saturday night in St. Petersburg, Fla....

In role reversal, improving Astros host first-place Mariners
One sign of fortune finally favoring the Houston Astros this season came in the top of the eighth inning against the Seattle Mariners on Friday.,Clinging to a two-run lead with two runners in scoring position, Houston reliever Ryan Pressly induced a fly ball to medium right field off the bat of Mitc...

In role reversal, improving Astros host first-place Mariners
One sign of fortune finally favoring the Houston Astros this season came in the top of the eighth inning against the Seattle Mariners on Friday....

Salvador Perez, Royals ready for rematch vs. Rangers
A rejuvenated Salvador Perez will lead the reinvigorated Kansas City Royals against the visiting Texas Rangers on Saturday evening in the second contest of a three-game weekend series.,Perez's three-run homer highlighted a six-run seventh inning Friday in Kansas City's 7-1 victory, the Royals' third...

Salvador Perez, Royals ready for rematch vs. Rangers
A rejuvenated Salvador Perez will lead the reinvigorated Kansas City Royals against the visiting Texas Rangers on Saturday evening in the second contest of a three-game weekend series....