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Sources: Cubs acquiring LHP Peterson from Mets
The Chicago Cubs are acquiring left-hander David Peterson from the New York Mets, sources told ESPN's Jeff Passan.
Cubs' Swanson ups RBI total to 15 in Mets series
Dansby Swanson had 11 RBI in the Cubs' doubleheader sweep of the Mets, breaking the franchise record of 10 set by Hall of Famer Ron Santo on July 6, 1970.
Cardinals elevate DeWitt to chief executive officer
Bill DeWitt III was named chief executive officer of the St. Louis Cardinals on Wednesday after serving as team president since 2008.
Yankees put McMahon on IL with throat infection
The Yankees put infielder Ryan McMahon on the 10-day injured list due to a throat infection and recalled utility player Oswaldo Cabrera from Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre.
Pirates' Horwitz exits early with hamstring injury
Pirates first baseman Spencer Horwitz left in the fourth inning against Seattle with discomfort in his left hamstring Wednesday night.
Twins' Abel set for arthroscopic elbow surgery
Twins right-hander Mick Abel has been recommended for arthroscopic elbow surgery after a recent setback in his injury recovery. The timetable for Abel's return won't be determined until after the surgery.
Brewers' Uribe serves ban month after actions
Brewers reliever Abner Uribe plans to serve his one-game suspension Wednesday night, nearly a month after Major League Baseball handed down the penalty.
Devers apologized to Vitello: 'A misunderstanding'
Giants first baseman Rafael Devers apologized to manager Tony Vitello and said his actions at first base in the ninth inning of San Francisco's one-run loss to Miami on Sunday are being "blown out of proportion."
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