Major League Baseball

Mets start dealing, trade reliever Minter to Twins

The last-place Mets, in what could be the first of multiple deals, have traded left-handed relief pitcher A.J. Minter to the Twins for prospects Bruin Agbayani and Billy Amick.

Rangers' Seager returns from 23-game IL stint

Shortstop Corey Seager was activated from the injured list Friday along with several other moves made by the Rangers ahead of their pivotal series with the Astros.

Astros shift Imai to bullpen after rough start

Houston starter Tatsuya Imai will pitch out of the bullpen for Houston's weekend series against the Texas Rangers after struggling in his last start.

Cubs' Hollowell on IL; closer Palencia nears return

The Cubs placed reliever Gavin Hollowell on the 15-day IL with right shoulder inflammation and recalled left-hander Antoine Kelly from Triple-A Iowa.

Season in doubt for Orioles' Mountcastle (oblique)

Orioles first baseman Ryan Mountcastle has suffered a torn oblique during his recovery from an earlier left foot fracture and might not return this season.

Collector pulls 1-of-1 Ohtani card, sells for $11M

A memorabilia collector in Florida pulled a 1-of-1 Shohei Ohtani Dual Gold Logoman autographed card and proceeded to sell it for $11 million to high-end sports card collector Matthew Allen.

O's, amid catcher injuries, get Rogers from Tigers

The Orioles, riddled by injuries at the catcher position, acquired Jake Rogers from the Tigers in exchange for minor league right-hander Zane Barnhart.

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