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The Mets and Padres are both struggling, but the Padres' decision to give Manny Machado a $300 million deal in the off-season was the kind of bold stroke the team in Queens needs to emulate.

Aaron Hicks made a game-saving catch for the final out in the 10th inning against the Twins on Tuesday, and Didi Gregorius had five hits and seven RBIs in the 14-12 win.

Nationals shortstop Trea Turner has hit for the cycle for the second time in his career -- both against the Rockies. He becomes just the third player in MLB history with multiple cycles against the same team.

The Indians said the team, especially Francisco Lindor, "are very thankful" that a 3-year-old boy hit by a foul ball on Sunday is "doing well" and isn't showing any signs of serious injury.

The Cubs sent down second baseman Addison Russell, activated catcher Willson Contreras and scratched Jon Lester with an illness.

The Cubs sent struggling second baseman Addison Russell to the minors on Wednesday. Also, All-Star third baseman Kris Bryant left early against the Giants with right knee soreness.

A day after making a game-saving throw against the Tigers, the Phillies put Brad Miller on the 10-day injured list with a right hip flexor strain.

To compete in a tight NL Central -- and into October -- Chicago might need to add several pieces, from bats to the bullpen. Expect a busy week.

Gary Sanchez, who is batting .229 and leads the Yankees with 24 home runs, suffered a groin strain while running the bases Tuesday and has been placed on the injured list.

Hicks hit a two-run homer in a game that featured five lead changes in the final three innings, then made a spectacular grab to seal it in the 10th.

Aaron Hicks made a game-saving catch for the final out in the 10th inning against the Twins on Tuesday, and Didi Gregorius had five hits and seven RBIs in the 14-12 win.

Mired in his worst offensive season in the majors, Cano had what might have been the best game of his 15-year career. "It sort of feels good," he said.

The Rays have put Yandy Diaz on the IL after he fouled a ball off his left foot in Monday night's game, and activated Matt Duffy, who had been out all season.

The Rockies have recalled Yonder Alonso after he hit .419 in nine games at Triple-A Albuquerque.