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Phil Garner, a three-time All-Star infielder who went on to manage the Astros to their first World Series appearance, has died. He was 76.

Angels rookie right-hander George Klassen was optioned to Triple-A Salt Lake on Sunday, a day after leaving a start in the third inning with a bruised right index finger.

Astros shortstop Jeremy Pena left Saturday night's 8-7 loss to the Mariners as a precaution after feeling tightness in his right knee and will undergo imaging Sunday.

Astros rookie pitcher Tatsuya Imai returned to Houston after his third start to be examined for right arm fatigue. Said manager Joe Espada: "Just not good news."

Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor had his third miscue in two days during an 11-6 loss to the A's, and manager Carlos Mendoza acknowledged the uncharacteristic lapses were "hard to explain."

The Orioles placed catcher Adley Rutschman on the 10-day injured list before Saturday's game against the Giants because of left ankle inflammation.

Angels rookie right-hander George Klassen left Saturday's game against Cincinnati in the third inning because of a bruised nail on his right index finger.

Toronto's George Springer, who entered batting just .189 with two home runs, left Saturday's 7-4 loss to the Minnesota Twins because of a fractured big toe on his left foot, and Blue Jays manager John...

The Mets called up reliever Craig Kimbrel and designated left-hander Richard Lovelady for assignment to make room on the 26-man roster.

The Zac Brown Band, a three-time Grammy Award-winning Southern rock band, will star in the opening for NBC's Sunday night coverage of Major League Baseball.