MLB gets serious with protocol measures after COVID-19 outbreaks on Marlins, Cardinals  —  PHOENIX — Major League Baseball, in the aftermath of the COVID-19 outbreaks on the Miami Marlins and St. Louis Cardinals, sent severe, revised protocol measures to all clubs Wednesday …

White Sox sending Nick Madrigal to IL, but team's injuries might not last long  —  By subscribing, you are agreeing to Yahoo's  —  Nick Madrigal is going on the injured list.  —  But that being as bad as the news gets would generate a sigh of relief from the  —  White Sox and their fans.

Latest On Astros' Rotation  —  The Astros are reshuffling the back end of their rotation, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com relays.  Right-hander Josh James will head to the bullpen, while fellow righty Brandon Bielak will slide into their starting staff.  Bielak's first-ever start will come Thursday against the Diamondbacks.

Nationals cut trumpet inspiration Emilio Bonifacio, after mistake filled start  —  By subscribing, you are agreeing to Yahoo's  —  Thursday marked the first — and last — cut down deadline of the 2020 baseball season.  —  Rosters need to be trimmed from 30 to 28, but will hold at 28 …

Juan Soto reinstated from COVID IL; not in lineup for Washington Nationals  —  WASHINGTON — Left fielder Juan Soto was reinstated by the Washington Nationals from the COVID-19 injured list Tuesday after missing the team's first seven games of the season.  —  Manager Dave Martinez did not put …

Yankees Option Miguel Andujar  —  The Yankees have optioned infielder/outfielder Miguel Andujar to their alternate training site, per a club announcement.  Fellow infielder Thairo Estrada and righty Nick Nelson were sent down with him.  —  It's a bit of a surprise to see Andujar dropped …

Braves Place Albies, Adams On Injured List; Markakis Activated  —  The Braves announced this morning that they've placed second baseman Ozzie Albies and first baseman Matt Adams on the 10-day injured list.  Albies is dealing with a bone contusion in his right wrist, while Adams is hobbled by a hamstring strain.

Piscotty hits A's 2nd walkoff slam this year, beats Rangers  —  By subscribing, you are agreeing to Yahoo's … Stephen Piscotty hit Oakland's second walkoff grand slam of the year and the Athletics beat the Texas Rangers 5-1 Tuesday night for their fourth straight win.

Rangers Trade Ariel Jurado To Mets  —  The Mets announced this afternoon that they've acquired right-hander Ariel Jurado from the Rangers in exchange for a player to be named later and (not or) cash considerations.  Outfielder Ryan Cordell was designated for assignment to open a spot on the team's 40-man roster.

Jo Adell singles in at-bat debut, Mike Trout homers in return as Angels top Mariners  —  By subscribing, you are agreeing to Yahoo's  —  the birth of his son, and in the debut of the Angels' most heralded prospect since his own MLB arrival, Mike Trout homered to key the

Marlins Place 13 Players On Injured List  —  The Marlins announced today that they've placed 13 players on the injured list.  Those going on the IL include right-handers Sandy Alcantara, Jeff Brigham, Robert Dugger, Yimi Garcia, Jordan Holloway, Nick Neidert and Ryne Stanek; left-handers Adam Conley …

Márquez strikes out 9, Rockies beat Giants 5-2  —  By subscribing, you are agreeing to Yahoo's … German Marquez struck out nine in efficiently throwing into the eighth inning and benefited from an overturned home-run call as the rolling  —  San Francisco Giants 5-2 on Tuesday night.

Dodgers let Padres get away late and come up short in loss  —  By subscribing, you are agreeing to Yahoo's  —  Dodgers arrived here for the final leg of their longest road trip of this short, strange season to encounter the club thirsting to dethrone them in the National League West.