Cubs pitcher Marcus Stroman was activated from the 15-day injured list, with manager David Ross saying the right-hander will be used out of the bullpen for the time being.
Adam Jones, the five-time All-Star outfielder who played 11 of his 14 seasons with Baltimore, was honored before Friday’s game against the Rays, hours after he signed a ceremonial contract and retired with the Orioles.
The Yankees said reliever Anthony Misiewicz was “alert and oriented” after he was struck on the head by a 100.6 mph line drive in Friday night’s game against the Pirates.
Sepp Kuss is set to become the first American man to win one of cycling’s Grand Tours in a decade after he protected his lead of the Spanish Vuelta on the last competitive day of racing Saturday.