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Paul DeJong taking batting practice as he recovers from getting hit in the face by a pitch

Paul DeJong taking batting practice as he recovers from getting hit in the face by a pitch

NEW YORK (AP) — Washington Nationals infielder Paul DeJong, sidelined since his nose was broken by a pitch in mid-April, is taking batting practice and could soon start a minor league rehab assignment.
Rangers sign veteran reliever Craig Kimbrel to a minor-league contract

Rangers sign veteran reliever Craig Kimbrel to a minor-league contract

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Texas Rangers signed veteran reliever Craig Kimbrel to a minor-league contract Wednesday. The 37-year-old Kimbrel will report to Triple-A Round Rock this week.
Blue Jays third baseman Ernie Clement leaves game in 9th after banging knee diving for a grounder

Blue Jays third baseman Ernie Clement leaves game in 9th after banging knee diving for a grounder

ST. LOUIS (AP) — Blue Jays third baseman Ernie Clement left in the ninth inning Wednesday against St. Louis after banging his knee in the eighth when he dove for a grounder. Clement needed some attention but finished the inning.
Montas and Manaea to make rehab starts this weekend as they near return to Mets

Montas and Manaea to make rehab starts this weekend as they near return to Mets

NEW YORK (AP) — Frankie Montas and Sean Manaea will make minor league rehab appearances this weekend and both could join the New York Mets' rotation in the coming weeks.
Adell homers and Angels sweep A's 6-5 despite Rooker's 2 homers

Adell homers and Angels sweep A's 6-5 despite Rooker's 2 homers

ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Jo Adell homered in a wild six-run sixth inning and the Los Angeles Angels overcame two homers by Brent Rooker to beat the Athletics 6-5 on Wednesday and sweep a three-game series.
Teoscar Hernández hits a 3-run homer and the Dodgers beat the Padres 5-2 to win the series

Teoscar Hernández hits a 3-run homer and the Dodgers beat the Padres 5-2 to win the series

SAN DIEGO (AP) — Teoscar Hernández broke a sixth-inning tie with a three-run homer and Michael Conforto also went deep for the Los Angeles Dodgers, who beat the San Diego Padres 5-2 on Wednesday to take two of three games in the first series this sea
Yankees' Stroman allows 1 run in rehab start, Stanton hits RBI double for Double-A Somerset

Yankees' Stroman allows 1 run in rehab start, Stanton hits RBI double for Double-A Somerset

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Royals place All-Star pitcher Cole Ragans back on the IL and activate reliever Lucas Erceg

Royals place All-Star pitcher Cole Ragans back on the IL and activate reliever Lucas Erceg

KANSAS CITY, Mo.
Ernie Clement homers and Blue Jays beat Cardinals 5-2 for 3-game sweep

Ernie Clement homers and Blue Jays beat Cardinals 5-2 for 3-game sweep

ST. LOUIS (AP) — Ernie Clement homered and Spencer Turnbull worked two scoreless innings to win his Toronto debut as the Blue Jays beat the St. Louis Cardinals 5-2 on Wednesday for a three-game sweep.
Ernie Clement homers and Blue Jays beat Cardinals 5-2 for 3-game sweep

Ernie Clement homers and Blue Jays beat Cardinals 5-2 for 3-game sweep

ST. LOUIS (AP) — Ernie Clement homered and Spencer Turnbull worked two scoreless innings to win his Toronto debut as the Blue Jays beat the St. Louis Cardinals 5-2 on Wednesday for a three-game sweep.