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The Amazin' Mets, winners of the 1969 World Series, and are old men now, burdened by age, infirmity and COVID-19. Yet they will always be teammates, together.

A lot has changed since Boston won the World Series in 2018. But, if you believe manager Alex Cora, not as much as you might think.

One dreadful inning, four dominant ones. A 113.8 mph hit and a 52-foot bunt single. We got a Shohei smorgasbord Monday night.

Looking for any edge in a superstitious sport, Dansby Swanson burned sage throughout the bowels of Truist Park before Monday's game against the Cubs, hoping the herb would spark a Braves team coming off two shutout losses the previous afternoon.

Phillies outfielder Odubel Herrera on Monday played in his first major league game since May 26, 2019, following a suspension for domestic violence and being designated for assignment.

2B José Altuve returned the Astros on Monday after a bout with COVID-19, going 3-for-5 in a win vs. Seattle. Earlier, Houston placed RHP Jake Odorizzi on the 10-day injured list with a strained muscle in his right arm.

Hyeon-Jong Yang, a 33-year-old left-hander and former MVP of the Korean Baseball Organization, made his major league debut in the Rangers' loss to the Angels on Monday night.

The Rangers on Monday selected the contract of 33-year-old left-hander Hyeon-Jong Yang from their alternate training site before the opener of a three-game series against the Angels.

Astros starter Jake Odorizzi has been placed on the 10-day IL with a strained muscle in his right arm. Second baseman José Altuve, however, is back with the team after a bout with COVID-19.

The Rangers on Monday selected the contract of 33-year-old left-hander Hyeon-Jong Yang from their alternate training site before the opener of a three-game series against the Angels.

Rockies executive vice president Jeff Bridich has resigned after 17 years with the organization, the team announced Monday.

After seven games of twists and turns -- and a little trash talk -- the NL West rivals left baseball fans wanting more.

It won't go in the record books as an official MLB no-hitter because of the shortened nature of the doubleheader game, but Arizona's Madison Bumgarner threw seven hitless innings Sunday in a 7-0 win over Atlanta.

Madison Bumgarner pitched a complete-game shutout without allowing any hits, but it wasn't a no-hitter, according to the record books.

The Athletics' 13-game winning streak ended Sunday as Austin Hays hit a pair of home runs and starter John Means had another stellar performance in the Orioles' 8-1 victory.

The Brewers are moving along with their plan for Christian Yelich after an MRI on the star outfielder's lower back showed no major issues.

Cubs reliever Ryan Tepera's three-game suspension has been reduced to two games. Tepera was disciplined for throwing behind Brewers pitcher Brandon Woodruff.

Los Angeles Dodgers starter Trevor Bauer said he supported Fernando Tatis' post-homer celebrations Saturday night, saying he thinks "it's important that the game moves in that direction."

Fernando Tatis Jr. responded to Trevor Bauer a month after the Dodgers pitcher threw with one eye closed against the Padres.

The Athletics have outscored opponents 83-36 during their 13-game winning streak.