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The Cardinals optioned right-handed pitcher Ryan Fernandez to Triple-A Memphis and recalled right-hander Riley O'Brien before Friday's game against Milwaukee.

The Saints bypassed Sanders for the second time in as many nights Friday, selecting Louisville's Tyler Shough with the 40th overall pick in the NFL draft.

Former Georgia and Arizona State quarterback Jaden Rashada is transferring to Sacramento State.

Arsenal and Bayern Munich are reportedly ready to compete to sign Chelsea's Christopher Nkunku in the summer. Transfer Talk has the latest.

The New York Mets activated catcher Francisco Alvarez and second baseman Jeff McNeil from the injured list Friday, and both were in the lineup to make their season debut in the opener of a four-game series against the Washington Nationals.

The series opener between the Red Sox and Guardians was postponed by rain on Friday, setting up a day-night doubleheader between the clubs on Saturday.

Major League Baseball has issued a one-game suspension to Pirates outfielder Tommy Pham for what it described as "inappropriate actions towards fans" in a game at Angel Stadium on Wednesday.

Friday's game between the Detroit Tigers and Baltimore Orioles was postponed by rain and will be made up as part of a doubleheader on Saturday.

Juan Brito, regarded as one of the Guardians' top prospects, is expected to be restricted from game activities from 8-12 weeks after undergoing thumb surgery Friday.

Max Scherzer threw 27 pitches off the mound Friday in what Blue Jays manager John Schneider called a step in the right direction.