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The Philadelphia Phillies placed shortstop Edmundo Sosa on the injured list Sunday with back spasms, while right-hander Seth Johnson was recalled from Triple-A Lehigh Valley.

Baseball Hall of Fame third baseman Wade Boggs has prostate cancer. The former member of the Red Sox, Yankees and Rays announced his diagnosis on social media.

The Rays have placed Jeffrey Springs on the 15-day injured list due to left elbow fatigue and recalled fellow left-hander Tyler Alexander from Triple-A Durham.

As the NFL season kicks off, the chase for postseason baseball isn't the only thing bringing MLB teams together.

Nestor Cortes admitted he was "upset" over being used as a reliever in the Yankees' victory over the Cubs.

Dodgers outfielder Teoscar Hernandez said he is feeling much better a day after taking a pitch off his foot and is hopeful to return to the lineup Monday.

Rangers right-hander Jacob deGrom struck out five in four dominant innings Saturday for Double-A Frisco in his fourth and likely final rehab start.

Braves infielder Whit Merrifield has a left foot fracture but might miss only a week.

The Red Sox activated Trevor Story off the 60-day injured list and inserted him into the starting lineup Saturday against the White Sox. He went 1 for 4.

Mets second baseman Jeff McNeil has a broken right wrist and likely is out for the rest of the regular season, manager Carlos Mendoza said Saturday.