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Sources: Tigers hire Giants GM Harris as pres.
The Tigers are hiring Giants GM Scott Harris as their new president of baseball operations, sources told ESPN.
Mets have top payroll; six teams set to pay tax
The Mets are on track to have baseball's highest payroll for the first time since 1989, among a record-tying six teams set to pay a penalty for spending.
Valdez has MLB-record 25th straight quality start
Framber Valdez set an MLB single-season record with his 25th straight quality start on Sunday.
Biden to host '21 World Series champion Braves
The Braves will visit the White House on Sept. 26 in celebration of their 2021 title.
Judge hits 58th homer, within three of AL record
The Yankees' Aaron Judge hit his 58th home run Sunday afternoon, leaving himself three short of tying the American League single-season record.
Joan Hodges, widow of Hall of Famer Gil, dies
Joan Hodges, the widow of Hall of Famer and World Series-winning Mets manager and Dodgers great Gil Hodges, died following a long illness.
Yankees slugger Rizzo returns from injured list
The Yankees reinstated first baseman Anthony Rizzo from the injured list Sunday
Ohtani pitches gem, has RBI, scores in 2-1 win
Shohei Ohtani pitched seven scoreless innings, drove in one run and scored another to help the Angels beat the Mariners on Saturday night.
Yankees' Gonzalez struck on helmet, exits game
Yankees first baseman Marwin Gonzalez was standing in the batter's box when he was hit on the head by a throw back to the pitcher during Saturday's game against Milwaukee.
Braves' Albies fractures finger day after return
Atlanta Braves second baseman Ozzie Albies fractured his right pinky finger during Saturday's game, one day after he was activated from the 60-day IL.
Pujols hitless in first game of DH in quest for 700
Albert Pujols went hitless in his quest for 700 homers as the St. Louis Cardinals beat the Cincinnati Reds 5-1 on Saturday in the first game of a doubleheader.
Yanks RHP Montas undergoing MRI on shoulder
Yankees right-hander Frankie Montas will undergo an MRI on his shoulder a day after lasting just 3⅓ innings in a 7-6 loss to the Brewers.
Red-hot Pujols mashes 698th career home run
St. Louis Cardinals slugger Albert Pujols launched a 427-foot shot to left field for his 698th career home run Friday night in a 6-5 win over the Reds.
Astros clinch playoff berth on Alvarez's 3-HR night
Yordan Alvarez homered in his first three at-bats, Justin Verlander threw five hitless innings in his return from the injured list and the Houston Astros clinched a postseason berth with a 5-0 win over the Oakland Athletics on Friday night.
Alderson: Mets' image improved during tenure
Sandy Alderson said he believes the perception of the New York Mets changed for the better during his tenure as team president one day after announcing he will step down.
Yanks rub Chapman from IL after tattoo recovery
The Yankees have activated Aroldis Chapman from the injured list after the team's former closer recovered from an infection caused by a new tattoo on one leg.
Braves reinstate star 2B Albies from 60-day IL
The Braves have activated star second baseman Ozzie Albies from the 60-day injured list after he suffered a broken foot in June on an awkward swing.
John Stearns, 4-time All-Star for Mets, dies at 71
Former Mets catcher John Stearns, who had been battling prostate cancer, has died at the age of 71. He played 10 seasons with the Mets, making four National League All-Star teams.
MLB marks Clemente Day with N.Y. ceremony
Major League Baseball commemorated its 21st annual Roberto Clemente Day on Thursday, with festivities centered in New York, where the Mets hosted the Hall of Fame outfielder's former team, the Pirates.
Mets' Alderson to step down, become advisor
Mets president Sandy Alderson will step down at the conclusion of a search for his successor and become a special advisor to Steve Cohen.