Major League Baseball

Jeter reunites with 9/11 victim's daughter as Yanks pay tribute in ceremony

Derek Jeter was among the members of the 2001 Yankees on hand to honor 9/11 victims Friday night in a pregame ceremony, which concluded with first pitches from Brielle Saracini and Sean Maguire, a married couple whose fathers died on Sept. 11, 2001.

Twins' Buxton to have hip surgery, done for season

Twins outfielder Byron Buxton, who has been on the injured list since Aug. 30, will undergo surgery on his right hip and miss the remainder of the season.

Cubs hoping Swanson can return from oblique injury next week

- Chicago Cubs shortstop Dansby Swanson could be back in the team's lineup in a week, manager Craig Counsell said before Friday's game with Pittsburgh.

Pirates rookie Valdez limps off with left hamstring injury

Pittsburgh rookie outfielder Esmerlyn Valdez left Friday's game against the Cubs after injuring his left hamstring while running to first base.

Braves' Thomas to IL after batting cage injury

Braves outfielder Lane Thomas is headed to the 15-day IL with an intercostal injury after hurting himself in the batting cage before Thursday's game vs. the Rays.

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