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Yankees' Fried to face hitters, including Stanton
Max Fried is slated to face hitters for the first time since going on the injured list in mid-May in a live batting practice session, manager Aaron Boone said, and the plan is for Giancarlo Stanton, also on the IL, to face him.
Bregman regrets not running hard to first in win
Third baseman Alex Bregman, 32, who signed a five-year, $175 million deal with the Cubs over the winter only to struggle in his first season, said Monday he regrets not running hard to first base in Chicago's victory over the Milwaukee Brewers on Sunday.
Barger's return to Jays delayed by back injury
Blue Jays outfielder Addison Barger will be shut down for several more weeks because of a stress reaction in his back, further delaying his return in an injury-plagued season.
Padres vet Cronenworth returns after concussion
The Padres activated Jake Cronenworth from the injured list Monday after the veteran infielder was sidelined by a concussion.
Rangers' Langford to IL with strained hamstring
The Rangers have placed outfielder Wyatt Langford on the 10-day injured list because of a strained left hamstring and activated outfielder Evan Carter off the IL.
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