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Yankees captain Aaron Judge has been placed on the injured list due to a flexor strain in his right elbow, but thankfully, there is no acute damage to his ulnar collateral ligament. After receiving a platelet-rich plasma injection, Judge hopes to return in 10 to 14 days as a designated hitter, while Giancarlo Stanton will prepare to help cover for him in the outfield. Want More Context? 🔎

On Saturday, the Mets secured their sixth consecutive victory with a 2-1 win over the Giants, thanks to strong pitching from David Peterson and timely hitting from Mark Vientos, who extended his hitting streak to six games. Manager Carlos Mendoza noted Vientos' resurgence, while Tylor Megill is slated for another bullpen session on Sunday. Want More Context? 🔎

Athletics outfielder Lawrence Butler hit a home run in the ninth inning of a 5-1 victory over the Astros, but A's announcer Chris Caray mistakenly called it a foul ball before correcting himself. Caray later explained he lost sight of the ball in the lights and apologized for the error, acknowledging it was unfair to Butler and fans. Want More Context? 🔎