Major League Baseball

Yanks' Gil (lat strain) shut down at least 6 weeks

New York Yankees starting pitcher Luis Gil has been diagnosed with a high-grade lat strain in his right shoulder and will be out at least a couple of months.

Astros planning to play Altuve mostly in left field

The Astros are planning for second baseman Jose Altuve to mostly play in left field this season, manager Joe Espada said.

Moustakas will sign 1-day deal, retire as Royal

Veteran infielder Mike Moustakas, 36, the No. 2 pick in the 2007 amateur draft, will sign a one-day contract so that he can retire with Kansas City after spending 13 years in the majors and winning the World Series with the Royals in 2015.

Braves starting catcher Murphy out 4-6 weeks

Braves starting catcher Sean Murphy will miss the start of the season with a rib injury.

Nats, Orioles settle lengthy dispute over TV rights

The Nationals and Orioles ended a legal fight over television rights dating to 2012 when Major League Baseball announced Monday that Washington will be freed from its deal with the Mid-Atlantic Sports Network after the upcoming season.

Sources: Manfred reviewing bid to reinstate Rose

Commissioner Rob Manfred is considering a petition filed on Jan. 8 by Pete Rose's family to have MLB's all-time hit leader posthumously removed from baseball's ineligible list, multiple sources with knowledge of the situation told ESPN Saturday.

Cards lefty Thompson shut down with lat injury

St. Louis Cardinals left-hander Zack Thompson has a lat strain and will be shut down for three to four weeks.

Pirates claim ex-Rockies reliever Lawrence

The Pittsburgh Pirates claimed right-hander Justin Lawrence off waivers from the Colorado Rockies on Monday.

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