Baseball News

Right-hander Domingo German will miss both the rest of the regular season and the postseason following his placement on administrative leave, sources told ESPN's Buster Olney.

The Dodgers' ownership group is expanding with the addition of businessmen Robert L. Plummer and Alan Smolinisky, described as lifelong fans of the team.

The Cubs scratched left-hander Cole Hamels from his scheduled start Friday, replacing him with Alec Mills for the 27-year-old's third start of the season.

The Yankees beat the Angels on Thursday to clinch their first AL East title since 2012. The win also clinched New York's second straight 100-win season.

Yankees reliever Dellin Betances has been told surgery is not recommended for the partially torn Achilles tendon that ended his season after eight pitches.

Nationals manager Dave Martinez will be back in the dugout Friday after missing three games following a heart procedure on Monday, the team announced.

Matt Carpenter homered in the 10th inning against Craig Kimbrel in the All-Star closer's return, and the St. Louis Cardinals regrouped after blowing a late lead to beat the Chicago Cubs 5-4 on Thursday night.

Don Mattingly and shortstop Miguel Rojas have signed two-year contract extensions with the rebuilding Miami Marlins.

Don Mattingly and shortstop Miguel Rojas have signed two-year contract extensions with the rebuilding Miami Marlins.

For the first time since breaking his right hand last month, Cleveland third baseman Jose Ramirez took batting practice Thursday.