Chicago Cubs right-hander Cade Horton was removed after three innings of his start against the New York Mets on Tuesday night at Wrigley Field because of back tightness, but the club said the removal was “a precaution” after the starter threw 29 pitches.
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Tucker (calf) rejoins Cubs, but return not yet set
Cubs outfielder Kyle Tucker rejoined the team on Tuesday after going to Florida last week for additional treatment on his injured left calf, though he still has “boxes” to check before he’s ready to return.
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Guardians’ Fry exits after 99 mph pitch hits face
Guardians DH David Fry had to be carted off the field after being struck by a 99 mph fastball as he tried to bunt Tuesday night against the Tigers.
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Seager, Semien done for ’25; deGrom set for Wed.
Rangers manager Bruce Bochy confirmed that Corey Seager and Marcus Semien will not return to play this season, though Jacob deGrom will make his last scheduled start Wednesday against the Twins.
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First-place Jays activate Santander, cut Manoah
Gearing up for a postseason run, the Toronto Blue Jays on Tuesday activated veteran slugger Anthony Santander, 30, off the 60-day injured list, and designated former All-Star right-hander and 2022 AL Cy Young finalist Alek Manoah, 27, for assignment.
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Mets’ Megill, sidelined since June, has TJ surgery
Mets starter Tylor Megill, who hasn’t pitched since June 14, underwent Tommy John surgery in Los Angeles on Monday.
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M’s scratch Woo from start, but no plans for IL
Mariners right-hander Bryan Woo will not start Thursday as scheduled because of pectoral tightness, but GM Justin Hollander said the team doesn’t think he’ll need to be placed on the injured list as the postseason approaches.
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White Sox move OF Benintendi (Achilles) to IL
The Chicago White Sox placed outfielder Andrew Benintendi, who has been hampered by an injury since shortly before the All-Star break, on the injured list with left Achilles tendinitis on Tuesday, just before a series opener against the New York Yankees.
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Nawaz, Talat trump Sri Lanka in nervy chase
Sri Lanka are on the brink of elimination in the Asia Cup after sliding to their second successive defeat
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MLB approves robot umps in 2026 for challenges
MLB’s 11-man competition committee on Tuesday approved use of the Automated Ball/Strike System in the major leagues in 2026.