Yankees match franchise record with 9 HRs in win

After a lengthy rain delay, Giancarlo Stanton hit two home runs and the New York Yankees matched a franchise record with nine longballs Tuesday night in a convincing 13-3 victory over the Tampa Bay Rays, an effort the slugger labeled as “awesome to see.” Source: ESPN Baseball Headlines {$excerpt:n} Yankees match franchise record with 9 […]

Royals' Witt joins elite company with 100th HR

Royals shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. hit his 100th career home run Tuesday, becoming the youngest player in franchise history to reach that mark. Source: ESPN Baseball Headlines {$excerpt:n} Royals' Witt joins elite company with 100th HR

Betts staying at SS despite Dodgers' OF struggles

Despite the Dodgers’ shaky outfield play, manager Dave Roberts said he isn’t ready to move Mookie Betts from shortstop, where he has played all but one inning this season. Source: ESPN Baseball Headlines {$excerpt:n} Betts staying at SS despite Dodgers' OF struggles

Phils benefit from 3rd catcher's interference call

For the third time in less than a month, the Philadelphia Phillies were on the positive end of a catcher’s interference call. Source: ESPN Baseball Headlines {$excerpt:n} Phils benefit from 3rd catcher's interference call

Venezuelans Cairo, Mendoza face off, make history

Washington Nationals interim manager Miguel Cairo faced off against his countryman, Carlos Mendoza, manager of the New York Mets, on Tuesday night at Nationals Park, becoming the first Venezuelans in big league history to manage against each other. Source: ESPN Baseball Headlines {$excerpt:n} Venezuelans Cairo, Mendoza face off, make history

Phillies' Alvarado reinstated, ineligible for playoffs

Philadelphia Phillies left-hander José Alvarado returned from his rehab assignment with Triple-A Lehigh Valley and was reinstated from the restricted list before Tuesday night’s game against Seattle. Source: ESPN Baseball Headlines {$excerpt:n} Phillies' Alvarado reinstated, ineligible for playoffs

DeGrom to rest shoulder, skip next Rangers start

The Rangers are going to skip Jacob deGrom’s scheduled start this week because of shoulder fatigue, but the club said it is merely managing his workload and he is not expected to spend time on the injured list. Source: ESPN Baseball Headlines {$excerpt:n} DeGrom to rest shoulder, skip next Rangers start

Vlad Jr.'s MRI clean; Blue Jays staying cautious

An MRI performed on Vladimir Guerrero Jr.’s tight left hamstring showed no damage, but the Blue Jays are staying cautious with the first baseman. Source: ESPN Baseball Headlines {$excerpt:n} Vlad Jr.'s MRI clean; Blue Jays staying cautious

Nats recall first baseman Chaparro from minors

The Nationals have recalled slugging first baseman Andrés Chaparro from Triple-A Rochester. Source: ESPN Baseball Headlines {$excerpt:n} Nats recall first baseman Chaparro from minors

Mets put catcher Alvarez on IL with thumb sprain

The New York Mets placed catcher Francisco Alvarez on the 10-day injured list Tuesday with a right thumb UCL sprain. Source: ESPN Baseball Headlines {$excerpt:n} Mets put catcher Alvarez on IL with thumb sprain