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White Sox lefty Pérez has flexor tendon strain

Chicago White Sox left-hander Martin Pérez has a flexor tendon strain that won't require reconstructive Tommy John surgery. ... Continue Reading

Stanton joins Yankees mates for batting practice

New York Yankees veteran designated hitter Giancarlo Stanton, 35, out since his team's World Series loss in October, took batting practice with his teammates on Tuesday in Cleveland as he continues to recover from tendinitis in both elbows. ... Continue Reading

Manfred eyes 'big crowd' when Bristol hosts MLB

"Big crowd, big crowd," Rob Manfred said of the turnout he is expecting when the Reds host the Braves at Bristol Motor Speedway on Aug. 2 -- part of the commissioner's push to take MLB to locations where baseball isn't played every day live. ... Continue Reading

Guardians place Thomas on IL with bruised wrist

Guardians center fielder Lane Thomas was placed on the 10-day injured list with a bruised right wrist sustained when he got hit by a pitch on April 8. ... Continue Reading

Cubs add relief option, acquire Pomeranz from M's

The Cubs acquired Drew Pomeranz from the Mariners on Monday in exchange for cash, putting another relief option in their minor league system. ... Continue Reading

Arraez to concussion IL following scary collision

The Padres placed Luis Arraez on the seven-day concussion injured list Monday, a day after he collided with the Astros' Mauricio Dubon on a frightening play at first base. ... Continue Reading

Braves put P Strider on IL with hamstring strain

The Atlanta Braves put right-hander Spencer Strider on the 15-day injured list because of a strained right hamstring. The move is retroactive to April 18. ... Continue Reading

Source: White Sox's Pérez likely out for year

Chicago White Sox left-hander Martin Perez will likely miss the remainder of the season with an elbow injury, a source told ESPN's Jesse Rogers. ... Continue Reading

Guardians DFA former 1st-round pick McKenzie

Cleveland Guardians pitcher Triston McKenzie, who has been plagued by arm injuries since making 30 starts in his breakout 2022 season, was designated for assignment Monday. ... Continue Reading

Lindor swats slow-start stigma, fuels Mets' win

Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor homered twice and finished with four RBIs, lifting first-place New York past its National League East rival, the Philadelphia Phillies, 5-4, in the opener of a marquee three-game series on Monday night at Citi Field. ... Continue Reading

Giants' Schmitt (oblique) out at least one month

San Francisco Giants infielder Casey Schmitt has a Grade 2 left oblique strain and is expected to sit out at least a month. ... Continue Reading

A's to call up 2024 No. 4 pick Kurtz, sources say

The Athletics are calling up power-hitting first baseman Nick Kurtz after only 32 minor league games, sources told ESPN. ... Continue Reading

Bullpen stock watch: Devin Williams deserves a little faith

Everything fantasy baseball managers need to know about which closers should be added, dropped, and more. ... Continue Reading

Buzz: Strider, Scherzer updates and other Tuesday news

All of the important fantasy spin and actionable takeaways resulting from the latest baseball news. ... Continue Reading

Waiver wire: Pick up these players before they're gone

The top players you should consider claiming off the fantasy baseball waiver wire this week. ... Continue Reading