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The Astros placed right-hander Ronel Blanco on the 15-day injured list Thursday as he seeks a second opinion on his right elbow injury.

Former Brewers player Darin Ruf is suing the Reds for damages after he suffered a career-ending injury while playing at Cincinnati’s Great American Ball Park two years ago.

Red Sox pitcher Liam Hendriks took to social media to express his displeasure over death threats he says he received following Boston’s recent loss to the Mets.

The Boston Red Sox acquired first baseman Ryan Noda from the Los Angeles Angels on Thursday in a deal for cash.

Guardians center fielder Lane Thomas, who hasn’t played since April 19 due to an injured right wrist, was activated and will start in Thursday’s game vs. the Tigers.

New York Yankees reliever Fernando Cruz was placed on the 15-day injured list with right shoulder inflammation Thursday, five days after the right-hander felt pain in an outing against the New York Mets.

Rangers catcher Jonah Heim could return to action as soon as Thursday, one day after leaving Texas’ game against the New York Yankees in the second inning due to a right hand injury.

Jean Segura, a two-time All-Star infielder who hit .281 over the course of his 12-year major league career, has announced his retirement.

The organizers of the Los Angeles Olympics remain optimistic that Major League Baseball will find a way to join the NFL in sending the world’s best athletes in their respective sports to the 2028 Games.

Nationals slugger Dylan Crews, who leads all MLB rookies with seven home runs, was placed on the 10-day injured list with a left oblique strain.