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Rizzo, who the Yankees acquired at the trade deadline from the Cubs, told ESPN radio in Chicago that he chose not to be vaccinated. The Yankees declined to say whether that had changed.

Infielder Jonathan Schoop and the Detroit Tigers agreed Saturday to a $15 million, two-year contract covering 2022 and 2023.

All-Star infielder Trea Turner made his Los Angeles Dodgers debut on Saturday after a tumultuous two weeks that included a COVID-19 diagnosis and being part of a blockbuster trade.

The Yankees just could not come back from this one.

The Boston Red Sox activated designated hitter J.D. Martinez and outfielder Jarren Duran from the COVID-19 injured list Sunday and put both players in the lineup for their game against the Blue Jays.

On the same diamond where Roy Halladay pitched himself into baseball history and the hearts of Philadelphia fans, the Phillies retired the late Hall of Famer's No. 34 jersey in a tribute Sunday.

The Mets were swept by the Phillies this weekend at Citizens Bank Park after losing the series finale, 3-0, on Sunday.

Red Sox left-hander Chris Sale will pitch in the majors for the first time in two years Saturday when he returns to face the Orioles.

The newly acquired first baseman told reporters in June that he was not yet vaccinated, saying he was waiting to see more data.