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Tigers reinstate Urshela after hamstring injury

Tigers third baseman Gio Urshela, who has been sidelined since April 19 with a strained right hamstring, returned from the injured list Tuesday. ... Continue Reading

Mizuhara pleads not guilty in procedural step

Ippei Mizuhara pleaded not guilty Tuesday to bank and tax fraud, a formality ahead of a plea deal he has negotiated with federal prosecutors in a sports betting case. ... Continue Reading

MLB inks deal with Roku to stream Sunday games

Major League Baseball announced on Monday that it has agreed to an exclusive, multiyear contract with the streaming company Roku, which will air one Sunday game from now until the middle of September. ... Continue Reading

Yankees' Clay Holmes (0.00 ERA!) has become MLB's best closer

A bullpen overhaul hasn't slowed the Yankees one bit. Why? It starts with their star closer. ... Continue Reading

'I don't think I can take anymore': Thunder $100 parlay backer cashes out for $80,000

A bettor with a $1.7 million parlay cashed out for $80,000 after the Thunder's Game 4 win, saying, "Things got so crazy so fast." ... Continue Reading

A's RHP Paul Blackburn to 15-day IL with foot injury

A's RHP Paul Blackburn has a stress reaction in his right foot and has been put on the 15-day injured list. ... Continue Reading

Rangers' 'cautious' Evan Carter to see back specialist

The Rangers' Evan Carter, who has been held out of recent games because of soreness in his back, is being "overly cautious" and is scheduled to see a specialist Monday. ... Continue Reading

Brewers 1B Hoskins to have MRI on hamstring

Milwaukee's Rhys Hoskins is set to undergo imaging on his hamstring after injuring it while running to first on a single. ... Continue Reading

Giants put OF Lee (shoulder) on 10-day injured list

The San Francisco Giants placed outfielder Jung Hoo Lee, who hurt his shoulder in the first inning on Sunday when it hit the right-center field wall as he leaped to try to make a catch, on the 10-day injured list with a dislocated left shoulder on Monday. ... Continue Reading

Reliever Alzolay (forearm) joins Cubs' crowded IL

Right-hander Adbert Alzolay, who opened the season as the Cubs' closer, was placed on the 15-day injured list with a right forearm strain. ... Continue Reading

Phillies' Harper (migraine) out Tuesday vs. Mets

Phillies star first baseman Bryce Harper was a late scratch ahead of Tuesday afternoon's game against the Mets due to a migraine. ... Continue Reading

‘That dude paints’: Inside the Pirates’ decision to call up pitching phenom Paul Skenes

After dominating in the minors, the No. 1 pick in the 2023 MLB draft is headed to The Show. ... Continue Reading

Mets' Senga: Need more time before rehab stint

Kodai Senga, who has yet to pitch this season for the Mets because of a right shoulder capsule strain, will continue working on his mechanics before beginning a rehab assignment. ... Continue Reading

Reds' Friedl breaks thumb on HBP, out 4-5 weeks

The Reds placed outfielder TJ Friedl on the 10-day injured list Monday with a fractured left thumb. ... Continue Reading

Political rivals: N.Y. Senate honors ex-Sox Ortiz

Baseball Hall of Famer and former Red Sox star David Ortiz was honored by the New York state Senate on Monday for his prolific career and philanthropic work. ... Continue Reading