Houston Astros second baseman Jose Altuve incited one of the more comical ejections in recent mem...

Houston Astros second baseman <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/2841" href="https://thescore.com/mlb/players/2841">Jose Altuve</a> incited one of the more comical ejections in recent memory during Tuesday's game against the San Diego Padres.Altuve grounded out to end the top of the ninth inning but was convinced he fouled the ball. He proceeded to take his left cleat and sock off in an effort to prove to home plate umpire Brennan Miller that the ball struck his foot. He was quickly ejected from the game as a result.<figure class="article-segment--embed"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">
Jose Altuve took off his sock and cleat to show the ump that he fouled this ball off his foot He was promptly ejected <a href="https://t.co/wtGGsdWdyL">pic.twitter.com/wtGGsdWdyL</a>— Jomboy Media (@JomboyMedia) <a href="https://twitter.com/JomboyMedia/status/1836260363395821778?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 18, 2024</a>
</blockquote> <script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></figure><a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/12732" href="https://thescore.com/mlb/players/12732">Grae Kessinger</a> replaced Altuve to start the bottom of the ninth inning. Altuve exited with one hit in five at-bats.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>The Astros wound up winning anyways, beating the Friars 4-3 in extras.

SAN DIEGO, CA - SEPTEMBER 17: Jose Altuve #27 of the Houston Astros points to his foot after grounding out during the ninth inning of a baseball game against the San Diego Padres at Petco Park on September 17, 2024 in San Diego, California.

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The New York Mets held an impromptu team meeting Monday in the wake of <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/2909" href="https://thescore.com/mlb/players/2909">Francisco Lindor</a>'s back injury, <a href="https://nypost.com/2024/09/17/sports/pete-alonso-addresses-mets-during-impromptu-team-meeting-after-francisco-lindor-injury/">Joel Sherman of the New York Post</a> reports.First baseman <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/8674" href="https://thescore.com/mlb/players/8674">Pete Alonso</a>, manager Carlos Mendoza, and president of baseball operations David Stearns were the only three who spoke, discussing the need to win games without their star shortstop, according to Sherman.Alonso reportedly stressed how important it is for the Mets to lock down a playoff spot so he could celebrate with his teammates.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>Lindor exited Sunday's loss to the Philadelphia Phillies with a back injury. An MRI revealed no structural damage, and Lindor could return as soon as this weekend.Lindor has emerged as a legitimate NL MVP candidate, helping the Mets storm back into the postseason picture after a sluggish start to the campaign. The 30-year-old has a .928 OPS with 14 home runs and 34 RBIs in 53 games since the All-Star break. He leads all NL position players with 7.4 fWAR.The Mets entered play Tuesday with a one-game lead over the Atlanta Braves for the final NL wild-card spot. The two clubs will face off in what's shaping up to be a crucial series from Sept. 24-26 in Atlanta.

SAN DIEGO, CA - AUGUST 22: Francisco Lindor #12 of the New York Mets, right, is congratulated by Pete Alonso #20 after scoring during the first inning of a baseball game against the San Diego Padres, August 22, 2024 at Petco Park in San Diego, California.

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The Cleveland Guardians placed All-Star outfielder Steven Kwan on the injured list with a back in...

The Cleveland Guardians placed All-Star outfielder <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/12614" href="https://thescore.com/mlb/players/12614">Steven Kwan</a> on the injured list with a back injury, the club announced Tuesday.The Guardians also designated veteran right-hander <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/158" href="https://thescore.com/mlb/players/158">Carlos Carrasco</a> for assignment and recalled outfielder <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/8938" href="https://thescore.com/mlb/players/8938">Myles Straw</a>.Kwan has been sidelined since Sept. 12 with back soreness. The 27-year-old is hitting .176 with zero extra-base hits across 10 games in September. Kwan has struggled since the All-Star break, slashing .201/.305/.284 with seven extra-base hits and 16 RBIs in 51 games.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>Carrasco has been on the injured list since Aug. 9 with a left hip strain. The 37-year-old posted a 3-10 record with a 5.64 ERA in 21 starts this season.Straw has spent the entire season at Triple-A after the Guardians placed him on outright waivers in March. The 29-year-old is hitting .240 with three home runs, 40 RBIs, and 30 stolen bases this season for the Columbus Clippers.

KANSAS CITY, MO - SEPTEMBER 04: Cleveland Guardians left fielder Steven Kwan (38) as seen during a MLB game between the Cleveland Guardians and the Kansas City Royals, on September 04, 2024, at Kauffman Stadium, Kansas City, MO.

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The Toronto Blue Jays announced they reinstated shortstop Bo Bichette from the 10-day injured lis...

The Toronto Blue Jays announced they reinstated shortstop <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/9615" href="https://thescore.com/mlb/players/9615">Bo Bichette</a> from the 10-day injured list ahead of Tuesday's series opener against the Texas Rangers.The two-time All-Star is batting second and playing shortstop for Tuesday's game.Bichette has been sidelined since July 19 with a right calf strain. It was his second IL stint for a calf injury this season.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>The 26-year-old has slumped through his worst offensive season, slashing .222/.275/.320 with four home runs and 30 RBIs across 80 games.The Blue Jays also placed outfielder <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/9524" href="https://thescore.com/mlb/players/9524">Daulton Varsho</a> on the 10-day IL and infielder <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/15496" href="https://thescore.com/mlb/players/15496">Will Wagner</a> on the 60-day IL.Varsho has been dealing with a right shoulder strain. He told <a href="https://x.com/thehazelmae/status/1836159218799231252">Sportsnet's Hazel Mae</a> that he'll undergo surgery as soon as he can to be ready for spring training."There's a rotator cuff issue at the front of my shoulder that's been bugging me," Varsho said.Wagner will miss the remainder of the season due to left knee inflammation.

TORONTO, CANADA - AUGUST 10: Currently on the IL, Bo Bichette #11 of the Toronto Blue Jays sits in the dugout during their MLB game against the Oakland Athletics at Rogers Centre on August 10, 2024 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

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Los Angeles Angels star <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/1674" href="https://thescore.com/mlb/players/1674">Mike Trout</a> is open to moving away from center field in an attempt to stay healthy."Ultimately, my goal is to be in that batter’s box, in the field every single day," Trout said Monday, per <a href="https://apnews.com/article/angels-trout-11fce31d6ef366ba9eb6167ca17d768e">The Associated Press</a>. "Whether that’s moving to a corner or DHing more, that’s something that I’ll leave it up to the front office to come up with a plan. Where I’m at and what’s happened the last few years, I’m definitely going to try to explore every option that can keep me out there."Trout played only 29 games this season after undergoing surgery to repair a torn meniscus in his left knee. He suffered a second torn meniscus during his rehab in July and was ruled out for the remainder of the regular season after undergoing another surgery.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>The 11-time All-Star added that his knee is feeling good and he expects to have a normal offseason, according to <a href="https://x.com/RhettBollinger/status/1835800692092702956">MLB.com's Rhett Bollinger</a>.Trout hasn't played in left or right field since 2013 and has only made 81 career appearances at DH.The three-time MVP has struggled to stay healthy over the past few years, appearing in 100 games just once since 2019.The 33-year-old is under contract through the 2030 season as part of a 12-year, $426.5-million deal he signed with the Angels in 2019.

ANAHEIM, CA - SEPTEMBER 15: Mike Trout of the Los Angeles Angels before an MLB game between the Houston Astros and the Los Angeles Angels on September 15, 2024, at Angel Stadium in Anaheim, CA.

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Canelo Álvarez defeated Edgar Berlanga via unanimous decision to retain his WBA, WBC, and WBO sup...

Canelo Álvarez defeated Edgar Berlanga via unanimous decision to retain his WBA, WBC, and WBO super middleweight titles Saturday in Las Vegas.The three judges scored it 117-110, 118-109, and 118-109 in favor of Álvarez.Álvarez controlled the fight from the start, knocking down Berlanga with a left hook in the third round.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div><figure class="article-segment--embed"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">
Blood in the Water 🦈<a href="https://twitter.com/Canelo?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Canelo</a> unleashed a flurry of punches after getting a 3rd round knockdown. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/CaneloBerlanga?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#CaneloBerlanga</a> | LIVE NOW on DAZN! Click link in bio to buy <a href="https://t.co/UUulsmCzKH">pic.twitter.com/UUulsmCzKH</a>— DAZN Boxing (@DAZNBoxing) <a href="https://twitter.com/DAZNBoxing/status/1835164388052865531?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 15, 2024</a>
</blockquote> <script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></figure>The 34-year-old landed 20 of 44 punches in the third round, including 14 of 27 power shots, according to <a href="https://twitter.com/CompuBox/status/1835162884994658773">CompuBox</a>.Álvarez improved to 62-2-2 with the victory. It was his fifth straight win via unanimous decision. He hasn't picked up a knockout victory since defeating Caleb Plant by TKO in November 2021."I'm the best fighter in the world," Álvarez <a href="https://x.com/DAZNBoxing/status/1835176541942059029">said</a> in the ring following the fight.The loss was the first of Berlanga's professional career. "I fought a legend tonight, and hopefully this is the start of me becoming a future legend," Berlanga said, per <a href="https://www.badlefthook.com/2024/9/15/24245035/canelo-alvarez-routs-edgar-berlanga-retain-three-title-belts-highlights-boxing-news-2024">Scott Christ of Bad Left Hook</a>. "I took his best shot in the third round. I got dropped, I came back. I can hold these punches and return it. I could have done a lot more, but I was in there with a legend, man. My hat's off to him and all of Mexico."Light middleweight champion Terence "Bud" Crawford was in attendance and told <a href="https://x.com/MikeCoppinger/status/1835167952360161756">ESPN's Mike Coppinger</a> that he wants to face Canelo at 168 pounds without a rehydration clause. Crawford made his 154-pound debut in August, defeating Israil Madrimov via unanimous decision.

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - SEPTEMBER 14: WBC/WBA/WBO super middleweight champion Canelo Alvarez (R) punches Edgar Berlanga during the ninth round of a title fight at T-Mobile Arena on September 14, 2024 in Las Vegas, Nevada.

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<a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/8267" href="https://thescore.com/mlb/players/8267">Vladimir Guerrero Jr.</a> is now the youngest player in Toronto Blue Jays history to reach 500 career RBIs.The 25-year-old accomplished the feat with an RBI single in the bottom of the seventh inning during Saturday's 7-2 victory over the St. Louis Cardinals.<figure class="article-segment--embed"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">
✔️ 500 RBI Here's to many more 💥 <a href="https://t.co/lUMrQaKGAD">pic.twitter.com/lUMrQaKGAD</a>— Toronto Blue Jays (@BlueJays) <a href="https://twitter.com/BlueJays/status/1835064602599567818?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 14, 2024</a>
</blockquote> <script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></figure>He reached the milestone in 806 career games, which is second fastest in franchise history behind Carlos Delgado's 714.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>"That's a blessing," Guerrero told <a href="https://x.com/Sportsnet/status/1835075614081995032">Sportsnet's Hazel Mae</a> after the victory.He added, "I try to help my team to win every time. I try to do it for my team, for the city, for the fans."Guerrero's enjoyed a terrific season at the plate, slashing .320/.394/.545 with 28 home runs, 41 doubles, and 96 RBIs in 146 games.Asked if the 2024 campaign has been the best season of his career, Guerrero responded: "I'm not done yet."

TORONTO, ON - SEPTEMBER 14: Vladimir Guerrero Jr. #27 of the Toronto Blue Jays celebrates scoring in the dugout against the St. Louis Cardinals during the seventh inning in their MLB game at the Rogers Centre on September 14, 2024 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

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Los Angeles Dodgers right-hander Tyler Glasnow is "highly unlikely" to return this season due to ...

Los Angeles Dodgers right-hander <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/4257" href="https://thescore.com/mlb/players/4257">Tyler Glasnow</a> is "highly unlikely" to return this season due to a sprained elbow, manager Dave Roberts announced Saturday, per<a href="https://x.com/Alden_Gonzalez/status/1835062324656587051"> ESPN's Alden Gonzalez</a>.Glasnow has been sidelined since the middle of August with an elbow injury.The 31-year-old was scheduled to throw a simulated game Friday but felt discomfort in his elbow while warming up.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>"It's a big blow," Roberts said, per <a href="https://x.com/billplunkettocr/status/1835067372820152765">Bill Plunkett of the Orange County Register</a>. "Looking at what he meant for our ballclub, what he's done for us, what we expected him to do, certainly there's going to be a cost. But we have to move on, and we will, and we have capable people."The Dodgers' rotation has been decimated by injuries all season, with Glasnow, <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/945" href="https://thescore.com/mlb/players/945">Clayton Kershaw</a>, and <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/15809" href="https://thescore.com/mlb/players/15809">Gavin Stone</a> currently on the injured list.Glasnow reached a career high of 134 innings pitched this season. His previous high was 120 in 2023, as he's dealt with injuries throughout his career.The Dodgers acquired Glasnow from the Tampa Bay Rays in the offseason, quickly signing him to a five-year, $136.5-million contract extension.He posted a 9-6 record with a 3.49 ERA and 168 strikeouts in 22 starts for the Dodgers in 2024.

LOS ANGELES, CA - AUGUST 05: Los Angeles Dodgers Pitcher Tyler Glasnow (31) looks on during the MLB game between the Philadelphia Phillies and the Los Angeles Dodgers on August 5, 2024 at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles, CA.

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Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Nick Castellanos praised Tampa Bay Rays manager Kevin Cash for a...

Philadelphia Phillies outfielder <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/2880" href="https://thescore.com/mlb/players/2880">Nick Castellanos</a> praised Tampa Bay Rays manager Kevin Cash for apologizing after Rays reliever <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/12500" href="https://thescore.com/mlb/players/12500">Edwin Uceta</a> hit him with a pitch during Tuesday's game."Cash came over to me while I was hitting early with (son) Liam and apologized for it and said all the right things and sincere about it, so just moving forward," Castellanos said, per <a href="https://twitter.com/NBCSPhilly/status/1834076143852417209">NBC Sports Philadelphia</a>.Uceta is <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///news/3072554" href="https://thescore.com/news/3072554">serving</a> a two-game suspension for hitting Castellanos in the back, causing the benches to clear. Cash received an automatic one-game suspension, which he served during Wednesday's game.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div><figure class="article-segment--embed"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">
Benches clear in Philadelphia between the Phillies and the Rays. <a href="https://t.co/KkdmS9AmZS">pic.twitter.com/KkdmS9AmZS</a>— MLB (@MLB) <a href="https://twitter.com/MLB/status/1833675407523983797?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 11, 2024</a>
</blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></figure>"I think that it's awesome that they recognize that there was foul play. ... I have respect for Cash for being honest and sticking up, and there's a right way to play the game, and there's a wrong way to play the game. And just admitting that is all that I could ask for," Castellanos added.The Phillies defeated the Rays 3-2 on Wednesday to sweep a three-game series. Castellanos hit his 20th home run of the season in the victory.

PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - SEPTEMBER 10: Nick Castellanos #8 of the Philadelphia Phillies reacts following an at bat during the seventh inning against the Tampa Bay Rays at Citizens Bank Park on September 10, 2024 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

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Boston Red Sox left-hander <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/3164" href="https://thescore.com/mlb/players/3164">James Paxton</a> is planning to retire at the end of the season."I think after this season, (I'm) going to be retiring and moving on to the next chapter," Paxton told Rob Bradford on the <a href="https://open.spotify.com/episode/1MOpIXKfUDOi3aXDVjaUI2?si=EM__dREoS7CyhkMLyRSUdg&amp;nd=1&amp;dlsi=e12fa6b8d3214184">"Baseball Isn't Boring"</a> podcast.Paxton is currently on the 60-day injured list with a right calf strain he sustained in a start on Aug. 11 against the Houston Astros.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>"It's tough. Obviously, I think that I can still do it," Paxton added. "I can still go out there and compete and help a team win. But I just think with where my family's at and what they need right now, they need me home, and I feel a duty and a responsibility to be at home with my family."Paxton, 35, owns a 73-41 record with a 3.77 ERA across 11 MLB seasons. He's also made stops with the Seattle Mariners, New York Yankees, and Los Angeles Dodgers.His best moment came in 2018 when he threw a no-hitter as a member of the Mariners in his home country of Canada against the Toronto Blue Jays.

BOSTON, MA - JULY 30: James Paxton #65 of the Boston Red Sox delivers during the first inning of a game against the Seattle Mariners on July 30, 2024 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts.

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Chicago White Sox owner Jerry Reinsdorf isn't pleased with his team stumbling through one of the worst seasons in MLB history.The White Sox lost 6-4 to the Cleveland Guardians on Wednesday, dropping them to 33-114 on the campaign. They're on pace to exceed the 1962 New York Mets' 120 losses, thereby setting the modern-era record for most defeats in a season."Everyone in this organization is extremely unhappy with the results of this season, that goes without saying," Reinsdorf said in a statement obtained by <a href="https://x.com/JRFegan/status/1833985927850426391">Sox Machine's James Fegan</a>.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>"This year has been very painful for all, especially our fans. We did not arrive here overnight, and solutions won't happen overnight either. Going back to last year, we have made difficult decisions and changes to begin building a foundation for future success."The White Sox have lost 15 straight contests at Guaranteed Rate Field and are 18-57 at home this season.Despite the continued struggles on the field, Reinsdorf celebrated the people who show up to every game."What has impressed me is how our players and staff have continued to work and bring a professional attitude to the ballpark each day despite a historically difficult season. No one is happy with the results, but I commend the continued effort. I expect to have more to say at the end of the season."

CHICAGO, IL - AUGUST 24: Jerry Reinsdorf on the field before a interleague game between the Chicago White Sox and the Philadelphia Phillies on August 24, 2016 at U.S. Cellular Field in Chicago, Illinois.

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Philadelphia Phillies slugger <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/4761" href="https://thescore.com/mlb/players/4761">Kyle Schwarber</a> was forced to leave Tuesday's game against the Tampa Bay Rays with left elbow discomfort, the club announced.<a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/13696" href="https://thescore.com/mlb/players/13696">Buddy Kennedy</a> replaced Schwarber in the bottom of the fourth inning.The 31-year-old appeared to sustain the injury when sliding back into first base on a pickoff attempt by Rays catcher <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/15586" href="https://thescore.com/mlb/players/15586">Logan Driscoll</a>.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>Phillies manager Rob Thomson said Schwarber has a bruised/hyperextended elbow, according to <a href="https://x.com/MattGelb/status/1833684209858490783">The Athletic's Matt Gelb</a>. Thomson added that he plans to have Schwarber in the lineup for Wednesday's game, but will make a final decision based on how he's feeling before the first pitch.The injury put a damper on a historic night for Schwarber after he set a new MLB record with his 14th leadoff home run of the season.<figure class="article-segment--embed"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">
A SCHWARBOMB FOR THE RECORD BOOKS<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/RingTheBell?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#RingTheBell</a> <a href="https://t.co/Pm2OTDPOOe">pic.twitter.com/Pm2OTDPOOe</a>— Philadelphia Phillies (@Phillies) <a href="https://twitter.com/Phillies/status/1833639704832430358?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 10, 2024</a>
</blockquote> <script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></figure>Schwarber is enjoying another excellent season at the plate, amassing an .868 OPS with 35 home runs and 95 RBIs in 134 games.

PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - SEPTEMBER 10: Kyle Schwarber #12 of the Philadelphia Phillies rounds bases after hitting a solo home run during the first inning against the Tampa Bay Rays at Citizens Bank Park on September 10, 2024 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

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Edmonton Oilers captain <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/4560" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/4560">Connor McDavid</a> isn't worried about his long-term future with two years remaining on his contract."It's something that I'm not going to worry about or really deal with," McDavid <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o4vWm_lxI1c">told</a> reporters on Tuesday. "It's a question that I'll answer once and that's ... I'm worried about this year. I'm worried about being ready for the season - both myself personally and the group. That's where my focus is at. It's not on anything else. That stuff takes care of itself. It's not something that I'm worried about."McDavid is entering the seventh season of the eight-year, $100-million contract he signed with Edmonton in July 2017.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>The Oilers took care of a big piece of business this summer, signing McDavid's running mate <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/3948" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/3948">Leon Draisaitl</a> to an eight-year, $112-million contract on Sept. 3."Well-deserved," McDavid said. "He deserves every penny. (I'm) happy he's here for a real long time."The 27-year-old McDavid led the Oilers to Game 7 of the 2024 Stanley Cup Final, winning the Conn Smythe Trophy with a record 34 assists in 25 postseason games.He registered his first 100-assist campaign last season, finishing with 132 points in 76 games. McDavid enters the 2024-2025 season just 18 points shy of reaching 1,000 in his career.

SUNRISE, FL - JUNE 24: Edmonton Oilers center Connor McDavid (97) collects a loose puck in the first period during game seven of the Stanley Cup Finals between the Edmonton Oilers and the Florida Panthers on Monday, June 24, 2024 at Amerant Bank Arena in Sunrise, Fla.

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The Seattle Mariners placed star right-hander Luis Castillo on the 15-day injured list with a Gra...

The Seattle Mariners placed star right-hander <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/5526" href="https://thescore.com/mlb/players/5526">Luis Castillo</a> on the 15-day injured list with a Grade 2 left hamstring strain, the club announced Tuesday.Castillo had a PRP injection, and there's hope he could return after a minimum stint on the IL, <a href="https://twitter.com/RyanDivish/status/1833629546173895168">Ryan Divish of The Seattle Times</a> reports."Talking to the trainers, they think it's not out of the question that he could be ready by the time the 15 days are up," Mariners general manager Justin Hollander said, according to <a href="https://apnews.com/article/mariners-luis-castillo-0348fd0522d3c68b5ee4d708de41fefe">The Associated Press</a>. "He's a fast healer. He felt stronger and better already today."<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>The Mariners also moved right-hander <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/3943" href="https://thescore.com/mlb/players/3943">Yimi García</a> to the 60-day injured list with elbow inflammation, ending his season.The 31-year-old Castillo left his start against the St. Louis Cardinals on Sunday after three innings.Castillo has put together another productive season on the mound, posting an 11-12 record with a 3.64 ERA, 1.17 WHIP, and 175 strikeouts across 175 1/3 innings.The Mariners acquired García from the Toronto Blue Jays at the trade deadline. The 34-year-old posted a 6.00 ERA in 10 appearances with Seattle.The Mariners trail the Houston Astros by 4.5 games for first place in the AL West and are three games back of the final AL wild-card spot.

OAKLAND, CALIFORNIA - SEPTEMBER 03: Luis Castillo #58 of the Seattle Mariners pitches against the Oakland Athletics in the bottom of the first inning at the Oakland Coliseum on September 3, 2024 in Oakland, California.

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Los Angeles Dodgers left-hander <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/945" href="https://thescore.com/mlb/players/945">Clayton Kershaw</a> remains hopeful of returning from a toe injury before the end of the season."It’s beyond frustrating," Kershaw said Monday, per <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5757197/2024/09/09/dodgers-clayton-kershaw-injury-toe/">The Athletic's Fabian Ardaya</a>. "Because my body feels great. Shoulder, back, everything feels really good. It’s just that last little bit. If you can’t push off, you can’t create what you need to create. So I have to find a way to be able to push off. So yeah, it’s super frustrating, especially where we’re at as a team. But I still have some hope that I’ll be able to be in the conversation. That’s the goal right now."Kershaw is sidelined with a bone spur in his toe. The 36-year-old returned for four starts after missing the first half of the season following offseason shoulder surgery.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>"I can’t really have any delays," Kershaw said with the postseason just over three weeks away.Kershaw posted a 2-2 record with a 4.50 ERA and 24 strikeouts across 30 innings before sustaining the injury.The three-time Cy Young winner is one of a handful of Dodgers pitchers currently on the injured list, including <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/4257" href="https://thescore.com/mlb/players/4257">Tyler Glasnow</a>, <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/17234" href="https://thescore.com/mlb/players/17234">Yoshinobu Yamamoto</a>, and <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/15809" href="https://thescore.com/mlb/players/15809">Gavin Stone</a>. Yamamoto is expected to be activated to start Tuesday's game against the Chicago Cubs.

PHOENIX, ARIZONA - AUGUST 30: Starting pitcher Clayton Kershaw #22 of the Los Angeles Dodgers reacts after being removed during the second inning of the MLB game against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Chase Field on August 30, 2024 in Phoenix, Arizona.

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Chicago White Sox general manager Chris Getz expected his team to struggle in 2024 but admits that he wasn't expecting things to be as bad as they've been.The White Sox entered play Monday with a 33-111 record and are on pace to surpass the 1962 New York Mets' modern record of 120 losses in a season."If you would have told me we were going to end up flirting with the record, I would have been a little surprised," Getz said Monday, per <a href="https://x.com/scottmerkin/status/1833271264368013405">MLB.com's Scott Merkin</a>. "Now if you would have told me prior to the year that we would have ended up with over 100 losses, 105, 110, I wouldn't have been as surprised."<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>Getz is in his first full season at the helm after taking over for longtime general manager Rick Hahn, who was fired in August 2023.The White Sox are on pace to finish the year at 37-125. The 1899 Cleveland Spiders hold the all-time MLB record for most losses in a season with 134.

SCHAUMBURG, IL - JULY 30: Chicago White Sox Director of Player Development Chris Getz addresses the media while social distancing following an MLB taxi squad workout on July 30, 2020 at Boomers Stadium in Schaumburg, Illinois.

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The Houston Astros activated star outfielder <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/8173" href="https://thescore.com/mlb/players/8173">Kyle Tucker</a> from the 60-day injured list, the club announced Friday.The Astros also optioned first baseman <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/16405" href="https://thescore.com/mlb/players/16405">Zach Dezenzo</a> to Triple-A and designated left-hander Parker Mushinski for assignment in corresponding roster moves.Tucker has been sidelined since early June after he fouled a ball off his shin in a game against the St. Louis Cardinals.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>The 27-year-old <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///news/3066378" href="https://thescore.com/news/3066378">said</a> earlier this week that he was dealing with a small fracture in his shin after the team initially called the injury a contusion.Tucker's return should provide a big boost to the AL West-leading Astros. He was enjoying a prolific offensive season before the injury, registering a .979 OPS with 19 home runs, 10 stolen bases, and 40 RBIs in 60 games.

HOUSTON, TEXAS - JUNE 23: Kyle Tucker #35 of the Houston Astros smiles in the dugout during the game against the Baltimore Orioles at Minute Maid Park on June 23, 2024 in Houston, Texas.

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The Boston Red Sox announced Friday they designated veteran left-hander <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/15" href="https://thescore.com/mlb/players/15">Rich Hill</a> for assignment.Right-hander <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/15592" href="https://thescore.com/mlb/players/15592">Luis Guerrero</a> was recalled from Triple-A in a corresponding roster move."Tough one," Red Sox manager Alex Cora said, according to <a href="https://x.com/alexspeier/status/1832151792185905212">Alex Speier of the Boston Globe</a>. "He's going to be a Red Sox for life, but I think it's smart for us to start getting guys here who can contribute now and in the future."<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>Hill, 44, signed a minor-league contract for his fourth stint with the Red Sox on Aug. 18. He posted a 4.91 ERA with five strikeouts across 3 2/3 innings.Hill struggled to find the strike zone in his last outing Wednesday, walking a pair of batters while recording just one out in a loss to the New York Mets.Guerrero owns a 5-3 record with a 3.31 ERA and 79 strikeouts in 54 1/3 innings at Triple-A this season. The 24-year-old will look to help boost a Red Sox bullpen that ranks 26th in ERA.

BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS - AUGUST 29: Rich Hill #44 of the Boston Red Sox reacts during the seventh inning of a game against the Toronto Blue Jays on August 29, 2024 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts.

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General manager Brian Cashman said the New York Yankees opted not to promote top prospect <a href="https://thescore.com/mlb/players/11835">Jasson Domínguez</a> because the team believes it has a better chance of winning with <a href="https://thescore.com/mlb/players/5637">Alex Verdugo</a> playing left field, according to <a href="https://nypost.com/2024/09/06/sports/brian-cashman-explains-yankees-controversial-alex-verdugo-jasson-dominguez-decision/">Greg Joyce of the New York Post</a>."Jasson is doing everything he needs to do right now and Verdugo is playing better baseball recently," Cashman said Friday, per Joyce. "The evaluations that we're having with our field staff and player development staff, front office staff, is just what is going to give us the best chance to win. As of right now, we're staying pat with what we've got."The Yankees' decision not to promote Domínguez when rosters expanded in September raised eyebrows.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>The 21-year-old hit his seventh home run of the Triple-A season on Thursday in his 41st game with the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders.<figure class="article-segment--embed"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">
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</blockquote> <script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></figure>Domínguez is hitting .313 with an .868 OPS and 24 RBIs at Triple-A. He missed time with an oblique injury earlier this season and has made one appearance for the Yankees in 2024.Verdugo has struggled at the plate in his first campaign with the Yankees, posting a .652 OPS with 11 home runs, 56 RBIs, and 67 runs scored in 134 games.

Tampa, Florida" New York Yankees Jasson Dominguez taking part in outfield drills during spring training in George M. Steinbrenner Field in Tampa, Florida on February 23, 2024.

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The Chicago Cubs placed left-hander <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/10586" href="https://thescore.com/mlb/players/10586">Justin Steele</a> on the 15-day injured list with tendinitis in his pitching elbow, the club announced Wednesday.Steele was scratched from his start on Tuesday against the Pittsburgh Pirates due to left elbow soreness. An MRI later revealed the 29-year-old was dealing with inflammation in his elbow.Manager Craig Counsell isn't ready to rule Steele out for the season and said that he might only need a minimum stint on the IL.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>"If we can get him back to normal, he’s gonna pitch," Counsell said, per <a href="https://x.com/M_Montemurro/status/1831441916845764783">Meghan Montemurro of the Chicago Tribune</a>.Steele has been the Cubs' best starting pitcher over the last two seasons. He owns a 5-5 record with a 3.09 ERA and 131 strikeouts across 128 innings this year.Veteran right-hander <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/4432" href="https://thescore.com/mlb/players/4432">Kyle Hendricks</a> made the start in place of Steele on Tuesday and could remain in the rotation with Steele sidelined.In addition to losing Steele, the Cubs also placed reliever <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/5036" href="https://thescore.com/mlb/players/5036">Jorge López</a> on the IL with a right groin strain. Chicago recalled right-handers Trey Wingenter and Jack Neely from Triple-A Iowa as corresponding moves.

PITTSBURGH, PA - AUGUST 27: Justin Steele #35 of the Chicago Cubs looks on after having to wash his arm off in the third inning against the Pittsburgh Pirates at PNC Park on August 27, 2024 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

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