Stewart to IL; Friedman confident in L.A. pitching

A beleaguered Dodgers bullpen got even more thin Tuesday, when Brock Stewart landed on the injured list with what manager Dave Roberts described as “a little bit of shoulder inflammation.” Source: ESPN Baseball Headlines {$excerpt:n} Stewart to IL; Friedman confident in L.A. pitching

Alonso passes Strawberry as Mets' new HR king

Pete Alonso hit his 253rd career homer Tuesday night, breaking the franchise record held by Darryl Strawberry for 37 years. Source: ESPN Baseball Headlines {$excerpt:n} Alonso passes Strawberry as Mets' new HR king

Mets move struggling RHP Montas to bullpen

Frankie Montas, who suffered a strained right lat in spring training and has been ineffective since returning to action, is expected to be available in the Mets’ bullpen starting Thursday. Source: ESPN Baseball Headlines {$excerpt:n} Mets move struggling RHP Montas to bullpen

Heritage Auctions, Braves settle Aaron dispute

Heritage Auctions and the Atlanta Braves have informed a Georgia court that they have settled their legal dispute over a Hank Aaron memorabilia auction. Source: ESPN Baseball Headlines {$excerpt:n} Heritage Auctions, Braves settle Aaron dispute

Cubs reinstate Amaya, Assad ahead of Jays game

The Cubs have reinstated catcher Miguel Amaya and right-hander Javier Assad from the 60-day injured list, with Assad slated to start the series opener against the AL East-leading Blue Jays. Source: ESPN Baseball Headlines {$excerpt:n} Cubs reinstate Amaya, Assad ahead of Jays game

Astros put closer Hader on IL with shoulder strain

Astros All-Star closer Josh Hader was placed on the 15-day injured list Tuesday with a left shoulder strain. Source: ESPN Baseball Headlines {$excerpt:n} Astros put closer Hader on IL with shoulder strain

Eflin, Bautista latest Orioles to be lost for season

The Orioles suffered more injury setbacks, ruling out pitchers Zach Eflin and Felix Bautista for the season on Tuesday. Source: ESPN Baseball Headlines {$excerpt:n} Eflin, Bautista latest Orioles to be lost for season

World Series set for Oct. 24; MLB nixes flex start

Major League Baseball dropped its plan to start the World Series early if both League Championship Series are short, announcing Tuesday that this year’s Fall Classic will start on Oct. 24. Source: ESPN Baseball Headlines {$excerpt:n} World Series set for Oct. 24; MLB nixes flex start