Major League Baseball

Final pitch: Tigers, retiring Verlander aim for one last start

Justin Verlander is progressing in his return from a hamstring injury with he and the Tigers hoping he can make one last start during a planned two-day celebration of the retiring former ace.

Diamondbacks' Gurriel, key in '23 World Series run, designated for assignment

The Diamondbacks have designed Lourdes Gurriel Jr. for assignment, potentially ending the tenure of an outfielder who played a key role in their recent World Series run but struggled after tearing his ACL last season.

Schmidt rejoining Yankees this week in relief role

Clarke Schmidt will be activated this week and will rejoin the New York Yankees as a reliever, 14 months after elbow surgery.

Yankees' Cole says cause for latest poor outing 'tough to pin down'

Yankees right-hander Gerrit Cole, one of the most cerebral pitchers in the majors, could not make the proper adjustments to pitch deeper into Saturday's 12-2 loss to the Mets. Afterward, he said answers eluded him.

MRI shows Luzardo has no serious shoulder injury

Phillies star pitcher Jesús Luzardo underwent an MRI that showed no serious issues, though he won't throw for a couple of days while dealing with stiffness in his left shoulder.

Phillies reinstate reliever Banks from 60-day IL

Phillies left-hander Tanner Banks was reinstated from the 60-day injured list before their game Sunday against the Braves in Atlanta.

Cubs activate Cabrera from IL, move him to bullpen

The Cubs have reinstated Edward Cabrera from the 15-day injured list, with manager Craig Counsell moving the right-hander to the bullpen for now.

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