Major League Baseball

Yanks place Rodón on IL with elbow inflammation

The Yankees placed lefty Carlos Rodón on the 15-day IL on Friday with elbow inflammation.

Cubs recall Pomeranz from Triple-A, option Wicks

The Cubs recalled left-hander Drew Pomeranz from Triple-A Iowa before Friday's game against the Cardinals and optioned lefty Jordan Wicks to the farm club.

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.

Braves sign OF McCutchen to minor league deal

The Braves signed past NL MVP outfielder Andrew McCutchen to a minor league contract on Friday in their ongoing search for a veteran who can provide offensive help.

Padres' Vasquez out of hospital after fainting

Padres right-hander Randy Vasquez was in stable condition after fainting following his abbreviated start Thursday night against the Dodgers, manager Craig Stammen said.

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.

J-Rod in protocol after throw hits back of helmet

Mariners center fielder Julio Rodriguez was removed from Thursday's 1-0 win over the Angels after being hit in the back of the helmet by a thrown ball and was placed in concussion protocol.

📊 Power Ranks: Rays, Marlins bring Florida heat

Tampa Bay knocks New York out of the AL's top spot and Miami cracks the top 10 in Week 14.