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At 23, Jake Bauers became the first Cleveland player to hit for the cycle since Rajai Davis on July 2, 2016, at Toronto.

Oakland Athletics outfielder Stephen Piscotty had a melanoma removed from his right ear and will be out until at least next week, manager Bob Melvin said Friday. The melanoma was discovered during a routine check on May 28 and a biopsy came back positive.

Mariners starter Felix Hernandez pulled himself out of Friday's rehab start with Triple-A Tacoma after 31 pitches due to fatigue. The team had hoped he'd throw between 50-60 pitches in his first outing since going on the IL with shoulder stiffness.

Jays rookie Vladimir Guerrero Jr. was hit on the left hand by a fastball from the Astros' Gerrit Cole in the first inning Friday night and left the game.

Giancarlo Stanton and Aaron Judge are expected to play for the Yankees' Triple-A affiliate Friday night.

Stephen Piscotty, who it hitting .250 with eight home runs and 29 RBIs this season, had a form of skin cancer removed from his ear and will be evaluated daily while awaiting further information.

Will Lucas Giolito and Hyun-Jin Ryu keep their amazing runs going? Are the Rangers for real? And what else are we looking forward to this weekend?

Although last year's two-way sensation is limited to only hitting, the Angels DH still can do some amazing things -- such as hit for the cycle.

Angels designated hitter Shohei Ohtani hit for the cycle Thursday against the Rays, becoming the seventh player in Angels history to do so.

The comfort of a new contract and the confidence to become a leader have helped the Red Sox shortstop blossom into one of the best at his position.

Angels designated hitter Shohei Ohtani hit for the cycle Thursday against the Rays, becoming the seventh player in Angels history to do so.

Ben Zobrist could return to the Cubs before the end of this season, team president Theo Epstein said Thursday. Zobrist went on the restricted list last month for what was described as personal reasons.

Wilson Ramos' wife informed the Mets catcher while he was in the on-deck circle that she was pregnant with their third child.

Rays outfielder Tommy Pham voiced his displeasure after the initial All-Star Game voting results were released Monday, saying the disparity between big and small markets is "never going to be fair."

The Los Angeles Dodgers have placed shortstop Corey Seager on the injured list with what an MRI revealed to be between a Grade 1 and a Grade 2 strain of his left hamstring.

The Phillies acquired infielder Brad Miller from the Yankees for cash considerations.

Rockies third baseman Nolan Arenado is in Thursday night's lineup against the Padres, batting fourth a day after he was hit on the left forearm with a pitch.

The Los Angeles Dodgers have placed shortstop Corey Seager on the injured list with what an MRI revealed to be between a Grade 1 and a Grade 2 strain of his left hamstring.

With the Royals and Tigers set to play the first MLB game in Omaha, we asked current major leaguers who have played in the CWS there to share their best memories.

With home runs flying everywhere, it's fair to wonder if something is up with the ball. But this isn't new. We take a look at other seasons that saw a spike in offense.