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Oakland Athletics designated hitter Billy Butler was placed on the seven-day disabled list with a concussion Monday in the aftermath of an altercation with teammate Danny Valencia, per John Shea of the San Francisco Chronicle.

There are a number of ways a baseball player might injure a finger. Ordering room service at a hotel isn't traditionally one of them.

Oakland Athletics teammates Billy Butler and Danny Valencia got into a fight Friday, per Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle.

A woman is suing Toronto Blue Jays designated hitter Edwin Encarnacion for battery, TMZ Sports revealed on Monday. 

The Washington Nationals have placed pitcher Stephen Strasburg on the 15-day disabled list with right elbow soreness. It is uncertain when he will return to the rotation.

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Earlier this year, Dwight Gooden and Darryl Strawberry were the subjects of an ESPN 30 for 30 that portrayed their downfall from burgeoning superstars to troubled drug addicts. According to the now-clean Strawberry, Gooden's most recent relapse leaves his life in danger.

It didn't take long for Carlos Gomez to find a new home. 

The road to recovery for New York Yankees pitcher Nathan Eovaldi has begun after he underwent surgery on his right arm.

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The Houston Astros released outfielder Carlos Gonzalez on Friday.

Upon designating Gomez for assignment Aug. 10, Houston had 10 days to work out a trade or assign him to the minor leagues, but instead the 30-year-old is now a free agent.

New York Mets pitcher Steven Matz will be held out of Friday's scheduled start against the San Francisco Giants due to a shoulder injury.

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Matz to Miss Start with Shoulder 'Discomfort'

Friday, Aug. 19

According to ESPN.com's Adam Rubin, Matz will be replaced by Seth Lugo Friday.