The Astros’ shortstop has a torn ligament in his left thumb.
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Dodgers have become baseball’s version of Golden State Warriors
Los Angeles, which has a roster void of weakness, is 42-11 in the last two months and running away with the NL West title.
All-Star Game: American League wins on Cano’s homer in 10th
Boston closer Craig Kimbrel gets the win, pitching a scoreless ninth inning of the 2-1 extra-inning victory Tuesday in Miami.
Major league notebook: Michael Jordan joins Jeter’s investment group to buy Marlins
Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred says Marlins owner Jeffrey Loria is soon expected to choose a winning bid from among three investment groups.
Commissioner Manfred seeks a faster ballgame
Rob Manfred is concerned about the increasing length of baseball games.
Major league roundup: Cubs’ Maddon loses in first game against old team
Tampa Bay beats its former manager and the Cubs, 6-5.
Major league notebook: Francona in hospital for tests
It’s the third hospitalization this season for the Cleveland manager.
Major league roundup: Scherzer tops Cubs, Arrieta
The Nationals knock out Jake Arrieta in the fifth inning of a matchup of the past two NL Cy Young Award winners.
Major league notebook: Francona misses game after hospital trip
It’s the second visit for the Indians’ manager this month, though doctors have ruled out major health concerns.
Major league roundup: Angels top Yankees, despite another Judge homer
Aaron Judge hits his big league-best 24th homer, but New York’s losing streak reaches seven games.