MLB gets serious with protocol measures after COVID-19 outbreaks on Marlins, Cardinals  —  PHOENIX — Major League Baseball, in the aftermath of the COVID-19 outbreaks on the Miami Marlins and St. Louis Cardinals, sent severe, revised protocol measures to all clubs Wednesday …

White Sox sending Nick Madrigal to IL, but team's injuries might not last long  —  By subscribing, you are agreeing to Yahoo's  —  Nick Madrigal is going on the injured list.  —  But that being as bad as the news gets would generate a sigh of relief from the  —  White Sox and their fans.

Latest On Astros' Rotation  —  The Astros are reshuffling the back end of their rotation, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com relays.  Right-hander Josh James will head to the bullpen, while fellow righty Brandon Bielak will slide into their starting staff.  Bielak's first-ever start will come Thursday against the Diamondbacks.

Diamondbacks Designate Ildemaro Vargas For Assignment  —  The D-backs announced Thursday that they've designated infielder Ildemaro Vargas for assignment.  The club also optioned righty Yoan Lopez to its alternate training site at Salt River Fields.  The pair of moves drops Arizona's roster from 30 to the newly requisite 28.

Braves Place Albies, Adams On Injured List; Markakis Activated  —  The Braves announced this morning that they've placed second baseman Ozzie Albies and first baseman Matt Adams on the 10-day injured list.  Albies is dealing with a bone contusion in his right wrist, while Adams is hobbled by a hamstring strain.

Juan Soto reinstated from COVID IL; not in lineup for Washington Nationals  —  WASHINGTON — Left fielder Juan Soto was reinstated by the Washington Nationals from the COVID-19 injured list Tuesday after missing the team's first seven games of the season.  —  Manager Dave Martinez did not put …

Yankees Option Miguel Andujar  —  The Yankees have optioned infielder/outfielder Miguel Andujar to their alternate training site, per a club announcement.  Fellow infielder Thairo Estrada and righty Nick Nelson were sent down with him.  —  It's a bit of a surprise to see Andujar dropped …

Nationals cut trumpet inspiration Emilio Bonifacio, after mistake filled start  —  By subscribing, you are agreeing to Yahoo's  —  Thursday marked the first — and last — cut down deadline of the 2020 baseball season.  —  Rosters need to be trimmed from 30 to 28, but will hold at 28 …

Indians Announce Roster Moves to Get Club Down from 30 to 28 Players  —  The Indians made a few roster moves on Thursday as the team had to get their roster down from 30 to 28 players.  —  The team announced that infielder Christian Arroyo has been designated for assignment …

Rangers Trade Ariel Jurado To Mets  —  The Mets announced this afternoon that they've acquired right-hander Ariel Jurado from the Rangers in exchange for a player to be named later and (not or) cash considerations.  Outfielder Ryan Cordell was designated for assignment to open a spot on the team's 40-man roster.

Piscotty hits A's 2nd walkoff slam this year, beats Rangers  —  By subscribing, you are agreeing to Yahoo's … Stephen Piscotty hit Oakland's second walkoff grand slam of the year and the Athletics beat the Texas Rangers 5-1 Tuesday night for their fourth straight win.

Jo Adell singles in at-bat debut, Mike Trout homers in return as Angels top Mariners  —  By subscribing, you are agreeing to Yahoo's  —  the birth of his son, and in the debut of the Angels' most heralded prospect since his own MLB arrival, Mike Trout homered to key the