Major League Baseball

Cubs' Taillon (calf) to miss more than month

Cubs righty Jameson Taillon was placed on the injured list on Friday with a right calf strain, the team announced before its game against the Cardinals. He's expected to miss "more than a month," according to manager Craig Counsell.

Phillies demote rookie pitcher Abel to Triple-A

The Phillies have demoted rookie right-hander Mick Abel, who has struggled since he struck out nine in his major league debut, to Triple-A Lehigh Valley.

Orioles' O'Neill, out since mid-May, comes off IL

The Orioles have reinstated outfielder Tyler O'Neill, whose last at-bat was May 15, from the 10-day injured list.

Yanks' Schmidt placed on IL, to get forearm scan

Yankees pitcher Clarke Schmidt was placed on the 15-day injured list because of right forearm soreness Friday, one day after his start at Toronto was cut short following three innings.

Mets' Buttó hits IL, Senga gets Sat. rehab start

The Mets placed reliever José Buttó on the 15-day injured list Friday with an unspecified illness and announced a Saturday rehab start for Kodai Senga with Double-A Binghamton.

Sources: Guardians' Ortiz faces gambling inquiry

Guardians right-hander Luis Ortiz is under investigation by MLB after a betting-integrity firm flagged a pair of pitches that had received unusual gambling activity, sources told ESPN.

Reds activate 3B Marte, RHP Ashcraft from IL

The Reds have activated third baseman Noelvi Marte and reliever Graham Ashcraft from the injured list.

Nats place RHP Williams on IL with elbow strain

The Nationals have placed right-hander Trevor Williams on the 15-day injured list with a right elbow sprain after he allowed a season-high seven runs in three innings Wednesday against the Tigers.

⚾ One trade all 30 teams should make this July

The deadline is a month away. Could players like Eugenio Suarez and Emmanuel Clase finish the season on a different team?