Major League Baseball

MLB hands Cavalli, Contreras 7-game suspensions

Cade Cavalli and Willson Contreras each have been suspended seven games for their roles in a benches-clearing brawl at Fenway Park on Tuesday night. Miles Mikolas received a five-game suspension, and Red Sox outfielder Nate Eaton got a three-game ban.

Misiorowski's ASG status in doubt due to schedule

Brewers ace Jacob Misiorowski is in line to start the Sunday before the All-Star break, which would make him ineligible to pitch in the All-Star Game two nights later.

Braves bring back IF Jarvis, designate 1B Tellez

The Braves recalled infielder Jim Jarvis from Triple-A Gwinnett on Thursday and designated veteran first baseman Rowdy Tellez for assignment.

A's prospect Lasko facing 'lengthy' recovery

Athletics prospect Ryan Lasko, who broke his back in a frightening collision with a minor league teammate Tuesday, posted on social media Thursday he faces a "lengthy" recovery but hopes to return to baseball.

Swanson stays hot with 3 HRs, 8 RBIs in 23-3 win

Dansby Swanson's historic day included a grand slam and the most RBIs by a Cubs player since Sammy Sosa had nine in 2002.

Mets' Cohen on firing Stearns: 'Not gonna do it'

Mets owner Steve Cohen said Wednesday that he is not considering dismissing president of baseball operations David Stearns, who is in the third year of a five-year contract, despite a second straight disappointing season.

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