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OAKLAND, Calif. — Just as the Yankees were about to be whole, they took another hit. A big one. Nestor Cortes is heading to the injured list with a groin injury.

Carlos Rodón struck out 10 over seven innings, Evan Longoria homered for the second straight game, and the San Francisco Giants beat the Detroit Tigers, 3-1, for their second straight win, improving their record to .500 (61-61).

Kopech lands on on the 15-day IL with a left knee strain.

ATLANTA — Mets right-handed pitcher Taijuan Walker, last seen throwing just two innings on Tuesday night before leaving with back spasms, took some time out of his treatment to explain how he’s feeling.

He has pitched the most postseason innings since his playoff debut in 2018. He won’t be easily replaced.

CHICAGO — Growing up, Dylan Cease always looked forward to watching a Justin Verlander start.

SEATTLE — Miguel Andujar will get another chance with the Yankees. The former starter who has been stuck in Triple-A the last two seasons was recalled before Tuesday night’s game against the Mariners. He will replace Matt Carpenter, who fractured his left foot, on the 26-man roster.

The injured center fielder will join New York after spending the first six years of his career in St. Louis.

PITTSBURGH — A few hours before the Phillies' 2-1, 10-inning win over the Pirates on Saturday night, Ranger Suárez played a game of Uno with reliever Seranthony Domínguez and first-base coach Paco Figueroa. Music was blasting in the clubhouse, and Suárez was shuffling the cards and shaking his shoulders to…

Red Sox second baseman Trevor Story likely will be out a bit longer than expected after manager Alex Cora said a second-opinion exam revealed a “a little hairline fracture” close to his right wrist

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