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The Detroit Tigers announced they activated pitcher Francisco Rodriguez from the family medical emergency list and optioned outfielder Tyler Collins to Triple-A Toledo on Wednesday.

Collins, 25, had two hits in 20 at-bats this season. He was also the source of some controversy Monday after flipping off a booing Detroit crowd after misplaying a ball in the outfield.      

Former MLB outfielder David Murphy reportedly retired from baseball Monday, according to Gerry Fraley of the Dallas Morning News. 

Murphy, 34, hit .274 with 104 home runs and 472 RBI in 10 MLB seasons with the Boston Red Sox, Texas Rangers, Cleveland Indians and Los Angeles Angels.

Major League Baseball has suspended Toronto Blue Jays first baseman Chris Colabello for failing a performance-enhancing-drug test.

Veteran pitcher Justin Masterson agreed to a minor league deal with the Pittsburgh Pirates on Thursday, Jon Heyman of MLB Network reported. Adam Berry of MLB.com later confirmed the news.  

Atlanta Braves outfielder Hector Olivera was arrested in Arlington, Virginia, early Wednesday morning due to his alleged involvement in a domestic dispute. 

Domestic abuse charges against Colorado Rockies shortstop Jose Reyes were reportedly dropped Monday, according to the Associated Press.

The San Diego Padres are finally on the board in 2016.

First baseman James Loney agreed to sign a minor league contract with the San Diego Padres on Thursday, sources told MLB Network's Jon Heyman. ESPN's Buster Olney confirmed the news.

Edinson Volquez threw six scoreless innings, and the Kansas City Royals held off a late rally by the New York Mets in a World Series rematch to win 4-3 at Kauffman Stadium on Sunday.

Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Gregory Polanco will reportedly be with the team for years to come.