Baseball News

St. Louis Cardinals All-Star Brendan Donovan was scratched from Friday's game against the New York Yankees with left foot soreness.

Mets rookie Nolan McLean, who will make his MLB debut Saturday, joins a rotation that began Friday with a 5.31 ERA in the past 52 games.

The Athletics designated third baseman Gio Urshela for assignment, while recalling infielder Brett Harris from Triple-A Las Vegas.

Astros closer Josh Hader will be shut down from throwing for approximately three weeks after the team announced Friday he has been diagnosed with left shoulder capsule strain.

The Pirates recalled left-handed pitcher Evan Sisk and right-hander Colin Holderman from Triple-A Indianapolis on Friday before their series opener against the Cubs in Chicago.

The Atlanta Braves on Friday reinstated outfielder Ronald Acuna Jr. from the 10-day injured list.

Brewers rookie pitcher Jacob Misiorowski has been activated from the injured list after missing about 2 weeks with a left tibia contusion.

"Things not going right is not what's happening," Cubs manager Craig Counsell said Friday of his team's recent struggles that have seen Chicago lose its past three series.

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