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Shohei Ohtani wasn't in the Dodgers' lineup Friday night because he is "away from the team on paternity."

Cam Schlittler was so dominant against the Reds that even a member of the NBA champion Knicks thinks the tall right-hander is the top pitcher in the American League.

Diamondbacks starter Michael Soroka left Friday's game against the Twins after one inning with what the team called posterior left hip discomfort.

Royals shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. was out of the lineup for Friday's game against the Cardinals with a Grade 1 MCL sprain.

Tigers veteran right-hander Justin Verlander has a left hamstring strain and likely will be out "weeks," according to manager A.J. Hinch.

Blue Jays right-hander Shane Bieber has rejoined the team and could be activated from the injured list in the next few days, manager John Schneider said.

Amid speculation that he could be dealt ahead of the Aug. 3 trade deadline, Minnesota center fielder Byron Buxton reiterated, "I'm a Twin."

The Braves have acquired catcher Joey Bart from the Pirates for right-handed pitcher Hunter Stratton.

Angels center fielder Mike Trout, who is batting .234 with 17 home runs and 36 RBIs this season, has been placed on the injured list with a hamstring injury.

Shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. left the Royals' win over the Cardinals because of right knee discomfort after making a sliding play in the field.