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Plate umpire Ron Kulpa left Saturday's game between the Miami Marlins and New York Yankees with two outs in the fourth inning after taking a foul ball off his mask.

Reds rookie pitcher Rhett Lowder lowered his career ERA to 1.30, the lowest for a Reds pitcher through eight career starts since 1913.

New York Mets right fielder Juan Soto was diagnosed with a right calf strain after undergoing an MRI.

Dodgers star Mookie Betts left Saturday's game at Washington after the top of the first inning because of right lower back pain.

Brewers prospect Cooper Pratt says the security that comes from signing a long-term contract while in the minor leagues should take pressure off him as he works his way to the majors.

Justin Verlander's season home debut with the Tigers was put on hold after the veteran was placed on the 15-day IL with hip inflammation.

The Milwaukee Brewers have inherited a "rally tortoise" after manager Pat Murphy had his "pocket pancakes" banned by a local reporter.

The Blue Jays have placed catcher Alejandro Kirk on the 10-day injured list with a dislocated and broken left thumb.

Mets slugger Juan Soto will undergo an MRI after leaving Friday night's win over the Giants in the first inning because of right calf tightness.

Twins All-Star outfielder Byron Buxton exited Friday's 10-4 home-opening win over the Rays because of a right forearm contusion.