Major League Baseball

MLB hands Cavalli, Contreras 7-game suspensions

Cade Cavalli and Willson Contreras each have been suspended seven games for their roles in a benches-clearing brawl at Fenway Park on Tuesday night. Miles Mikolas received a five-game suspension, and Red Sox outfielder Nate Eaton got a three-game ban.

Misiorowski's ASG status in doubt due to schedule

Brewers ace Jacob Misiorowski is in line to start the Sunday before the All-Star break, which would make him ineligible to pitch in the All-Star Game two nights later.

Rushing to catch Ohtani's start Friday vs. Padres

Shohei Ohtani will be in the Dodgers' lineup when he makes his pitching start Friday, and catching him will be Dalton Rushing.

Braves bring back IF Jarvis, designate 1B Tellez

The Braves recalled infielder Jim Jarvis from Triple-A Gwinnett on Thursday and designated veteran first baseman Rowdy Tellez for assignment.

A's prospect Lasko facing 'lengthy' recovery

Athletics prospect Ryan Lasko, who broke his back in a frightening collision with a minor league teammate Tuesday, posted on social media Thursday that he faces a "lengthy" recovery but hopes to return to baseball.

Swanson stays hot with 3 HRs, 8 RBIs in 23-3 win

Dansby Swanson's historic day included a grand slam and the most RBIs by a Cubs player since Sammy Sosa had nine in 2002.

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