Major League Baseball

Marte in Phoenix after no-show for knee testing

Ketel Marte, who was placed on the restricted list after failing to show up to Monday's game, has traveled back to Phoenix for tests on his left knee, D-backs manager Torey Lovullo said.

Dodgers put Diaz on IL, watch Ohtani throw bullpen

The Los Angeles Dodgers on Tuesday put Edwin Diaz, who is 2-2 with an 11.85 ERA and seven saves in 11 opportunities in 16 games, on the injured list because of inflammation in the right side of his neck, while Shohei Ohtani threw another bullpen session.

Cancer survivor Mancini retires after brief return

Trey Mancini, who came back from colon cancer and most recently was playing with the Angels, announce his retirement Tuesday.

Yankees OF Bellinger nearing rehab assignment

Yankees outfielder Cody Bellinger could begin a rehab assignment with Triple-A Scranton on Thursday, manager Aaron Boone said.

Rangers' deGrom could start Thur., week after exit

Jacob deGrom checked out OK after a bullpen session, and the Rangers right-hander could start the series finale against Washington a week after lasting just two innings against the Angels because of right triceps fatigue, manager Skip Schumaker said.

Ump Baker exits at Cleveland after ball hits mask

Plate umpire Jordan Baker came out before the top of the fifth inning of the Giants' game against the Guardians on Tuesday night because of concussion symptoms after taking a foul ball off the mask earlier in the game.

O's Bautista, Alexander near rehab assignments

Baltimore Orioles reliever Félix Bautista and utility player Blaze Alexander could begin rehab assignments by the end of the week, according to the club's weekly injury report.

Agent: Nats' Abrams 'not thrilled' about 2B move

CJ Abrams is "not thrilled" about moving to second base for the Nationals, his agent said, but "his priority is to win games ... and to be a team-first player."

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