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MLB restricts AI use on iPads; Ottavino cites Mets

Major League Baseball is restricting iPad usage in dugouts to prevent the tablets from running artificial intelligence to help make strategy decisions, and former reliever Adam Ottavino said the Mets' use of technology helped prompt the move.

Pirates-Guardians postponed for poor air quality

Friday's scheduled game between the Pirates and Guardians in Cleveland has been postponed due to air quality concerns because of wildfire smoke from Canada and northern Minnesota.

Judge 'feeling better,' still not cleared for workouts

Aaron Judge's broken rib hasn't fully healed, and he hasn't been cleared to resume baseball activities.

Ohtani had lubricant injected in knee, no draining

Shohei Ohtani had a lubricant injected into his left knee, but the Dodgers two-way star did not have fluid drained, according to manager Dave Roberts. Ohtani was in the lineup Friday and will likely will make his next start Wednesday at Philadelphia.

Mariners hopeful Rodriguez can return Saturday

Seattle GM Justin Hollander is hopeful center fielder Julio Rodriguez can return from a concussion on Saturday.

McCullers to begin in relief for banged-up Brewers

Right-hander Lance McCullers Jr., whom the Brewers acquired in a trade with the Astros on Wednesday, will initially pitch out of the bullpen as the team continues to work through injuries to key members of its staff.

A's Rooker undergoes season-ending knee surgery

Athletics designated hitter and outfielder Brent Rooker had season-ending left knee surgery Friday, a tough loss of a leader both on and off the field for the club.

Sources: Burns, Reds reach 7-year, $105M deal

All-Star right-hander Chase Burns, who is 11-1 with a 2.54 ERA this season, has agreed to a seven-year, $105 million extension with the Reds, sources told ESPN.

📈 Top 10 prospect rankings for all 30 teams

Who is rising and falling in every major league farm system after the MLB draft? Kiley McDaniel digs in.