Raleigh, nearing catcher record, hits 47th HR

Cal Raleigh socked his 47th homer of the season Sunday against the Mets, leaving him just one behind Salvador Perez’s record for most by a catcher. Source: ESPN Baseball Headlines {$excerpt:n} Raleigh, nearing catcher record, hits 47th HR

Sources: DFA'd by Nats, Lowe set to join Red Sox

Veteran first baseman Nathaniel Lowe, 30, designated for assignment by the Washington Nationals earlier this month, and the Boston Red Sox are finalizing a deal, sources told ESPN, paving the way for him to join one of the strongest lineups in baseball. Source: ESPN Baseball Headlines {$excerpt:n} Sources: DFA'd by Nats, Lowe set to join […]

Dodgers emerge from 'rough stretch,' sweep Pads

The Dodgers, leaning on contributions from those who had been struggling, including the bullpen, completed a three-game sweep of the rival Padres on Sunday to regain control of the NL West. Source: ESPN Baseball Headlines {$excerpt:n} Dodgers emerge from 'rough stretch,' sweep Pads

Giants' Lee corrals ball with knees for wild catch

Giants CF Jung Hoo Lee made perhaps the catch of the year after he was able to corral a ball that bounced off his gloves between his knees for the out. Source: ESPN Baseball Headlines {$excerpt:n} Giants' Lee corrals ball with knees for wild catch

Marlins' Myers heckled at Fenway before hitting HR

Marlins right fielder Dane Myers got into it with a fan at Fenway Park but did not want to get into details of what was said. Source: ESPN Baseball Headlines {$excerpt:n} Marlins' Myers heckled at Fenway before hitting HR

Rangers 1B Burger to have tests on sore wrist

Rangers first baseman Jake Burger is headed home to Texas for tests on his sore left wrist and will miss at least two or three games. Source: ESPN Baseball Headlines {$excerpt:n} Rangers 1B Burger to have tests on sore wrist

Angels recall right-hander Fermin from Triple A

The Los Angeles Angels on Sunday recalled right-hander Jose Fermin, 23, who is 2-2 with a 6.63 ERA in 23 games this season, from Triple-A Salt Lake, and designated righty Connor Brogdon for assignment prior to the series finale against the Athletics. Source: ESPN Baseball Headlines {$excerpt:n} Angels recall right-hander Fermin from Triple A

Reds turn tables in extras, snap Brewers' streak

The Reds snapped the Brewers’ franchise-record 14-game winning streak by turning the tables on Milwaukee with a 3-2 win in the 10th inning. Source: ESPN Baseball Headlines {$excerpt:n} Reds turn tables in extras, snap Brewers' streak

Astros' Javier exits after three IP with illness

Houston Astros starter Cristian Javier left Sunday’s game against the Baltimore Orioles after three innings because of an illness, and he was replaced by Shawn Dubin in the fourth inning after the veteran allowed three hits and a run with two strikeouts. Source: ESPN Baseball Headlines {$excerpt:n} Astros' Javier exits after three IP with illness