EmailPrintOpen Extended ReactionsLOS ANGELES -- The Los Angeles Dodgers shuffled their roster Friday, activating right fielder Jason Heyward, placing third baseman Max Muncy on the injured list with what was described as a mild oblique strain, and sending struggling center fielder James Outman down to Triple-A.Muncy, 1-for-25 in his past seven games, tweaked an oblique during batting the practice before…

EmailPrintOpen Extended ReactionsComparisons to Tony Gwynn began to follow Luis Arráez when he first established himself in the big leagues, growing more prevalent as the hits piled up and the batting titles followed. Arráez wasn't as prolific, but his skills and the way he utilized them -- consistently spraying baseballs to unoccupied spaces all over the field, barreling pitches regardless…

EmailPrintOpen Extended ReactionsDavid Fletcher, a former Los Angeles Angels infielder currently playing for the Atlanta Braves' Triple-A affiliate, and his friend, who also played in the minor leagues, both bet on sports with the Southern California bookmaker who took wagers from Shohei Ohtani's longtime interpreter, according to multiple sources detailing the activities.Fletcher, who was Ohtani's teammate from 2018 to 2023…

EmailPrintOpen Extended ReactionsCLEVELAND -- Guardians leadoff hitter and left fielder Steven Kwan took batting practice on Friday for the first time since hurting his left hamstring and going on the injured list.Kwan was leading the AL in hitting when he was pulled from a May 4 game with tightness in his hamstring. He got hurt while chasing after a fly…