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Astros Weigh Putting Carlos Correa at Second Base on Return

Keeping Correa in the lineup could force a late-season shuffle that preserves Houston’s offense while testing the club’s defensive depth.

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Yankees Place Trent Grisham on IL with Grade 2 Right Hamstring Strain

Yankees Face Shortstop Choice as Volpe’s Hot Return Pressures Caballero

Pirates Call Up Top Outfield Prospect Jhostynxon García for Cardinals Series

Hot Starts Put Top Prospects on MLB Doorstep as Service-Time Date Nears

Red Sox Set Short-Term Plan for Outfield Logjam With Yoshida Back in Lineup

Giants Keep Devers at DH as Hamstring Lingers

Yankees Keep Bellinger and Grisham as Cashman Lauds QO Value, Eye Right-Handed Bat

Cubs Rule Out Injured List for Happ, Recall Ballesteros Ahead of Deadline