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Ernie Clement's home run came on an out-of-the-strike zone fastball 4.6 feet off the ground from right-hander Mike Baumann. It was the second-highest pitch hit for a home run in the Statcast era (sinc...

The Padres optioned knuckleballer Matt Waldron to Triple-A El Paso on Thursday and recalled right-hander Logan Gillaspie. Fernando Tatis Jr., meanwhile, could take batting practice this weekend.

Rangers ace Jacob deGrom pitched in a game for the first time since April 28, 2023, throwing 29 pitches over two innings in a minor league rehab assignment at Double-A Frisco.

The Mariners, who have struggled on offense, fired manager Scott Servais as the team trails the Astros by five games in the AL West after squandering a 10-game lead.

The Dodgers, amid a roster crunch, designated veteran outfielder Jason Heyward for assignment on Thursday.

The Angels announced that general manager Perry Minasian signed a two-year extension that will keep him atop baseball operations through the 2026 season.

First baseman Dominic Smith signed with the Cincinnati Reds after being released earlier this week by the Boston Red Sox.

The Baltimore Orioles sent left-hander Trevor Rogers to the minors on Thursday, less than a month after acquiring him in a trade from Miami.

Padres center fielder Jackson Merrill has overtaken Pirates pitcher Paul Skenes as the favorite at sportsbooks to win National League Rookie of the Year.

The battle for baseball's best record continues to be close -- with six teams separated by just two games.