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1939 baseball HOF program nets record $315K
A program from the first National Baseball Hall of Fame induction ceremony, signed by all 11 then-living inductees, has sold via Lelands Auctions for a record $315,000.
Perez out with illness as Royals take on Rangers
The Kansas City Royals scratched veteran Salvador Perez, who was supposed to catch for starter Michael Wacha and bat fifth in the lineup, from the starting lineup of their series opener against the Texas Rangers on Monday night because of an illness.
Pickups: Top prospects and save chances to add
Here are the players you should be claiming off the fantasy waiver wire, including some top prospects making their MLB debuts.
How 'A League of Their Own' started a feud between Madonna and Evansville, Indiana
An interview snub and a stray comment about Prague led to a parking lot protest of the Queen of Pop.
M's Robles ejected for throwing bat at AAA pitcher
During his rehabilitation assignment with Triple-A Tacoma on Sunday, Mariners veteran outfielder Victor Robles was ejected from a game in Las Vegas, after he was nearly hit by an inside pitch and tossed his bat at starting pitcher Joey Estes.
Raleigh, nearing catcher record, hits 47th HR
Cal Raleigh socked his 47th homer of the season Sunday against the Mets, leaving him just one behind Salvador Perez's record for most by a catcher.
Sources: DFA'd by Nats, Lowe set to join Red Sox
Veteran first baseman Nathaniel Lowe, 30, designated for assignment by the Washington Nationals earlier this month, and the Boston Red Sox are finalizing a deal, sources told ESPN, paving the way for him to join one of the strongest lineups in baseball.
Dodgers emerge from 'rough stretch,' sweep Pads
The Dodgers, leaning on contributions from those who had been struggling, including the bullpen, completed a three-game sweep of the rival Padres on Sunday to regain control of the NL West.
Mets' Alvarez to undergo MRI after thumb jam
New York Mets catcher Francisco Alvarez needs an MRI on his right thumb after he jammed his hand on a head-first slide into second base Sunday night.
Giants' Lee corrals ball with knees for wild catch
Giants CF Jung Hoo Lee made perhaps the catch of the year after he was able to corral a ball that bounced off his gloves between his knees for an out.
Marlins' Myers heckled at Fenway before hitting HR
Marlins right fielder Dane Myers got into it with a fan at Fenway Park but did not want to get into details of what was said.
Reds turn tables in extras, snap Brewers' streak
The Reds snapped the Brewers' franchise-record 14-game winning streak by turning the tables on Milwaukee with a 3-2 win in the 10th inning.
Astros' Javier exits loss after 3 IP with illness
Houston Astros starter Cristian Javier left Sunday's 12-0 loss to the Baltimore Orioles after three innings because of an illness, and he was replaced by Shawn Dubin in the fourth inning after the veteran allowed three hits and a run with two strikeouts.
Rangers 1B Burger to have tests on sore wrist
Rangers first baseman Jake Burger is headed home to Texas for tests on his sore left wrist and will miss at least two or three games.
Angels recall right-hander Fermin from Triple A
The Los Angeles Angels on Sunday recalled right-hander Jose Fermin, 23, who is 2-2 with a 6.63 ERA in 23 games this season, from Triple-A Salt Lake, and designated righty Connor Brogdon for assignment prior to the series finale against the Athletics.
Zack Wheeler on IL with blood clot: What it means, what to expect
With Phillies ace Zack Wheeler on the IL with blood clots, what does that mean and how have other pitchers fared?
Phillies' Nola hit hard in return from injured list
Phillies pitcher Aaron Nola allowed six runs in 2⅓ innings Sunday against the Nationals in his return from the injured list, a start that ended when seven consecutive batters reached safely.
Red Sox's Mayer set for season-ending surgery
Red Sox infielder Marcelo Mayer says he will have season-ending surgery on his right wrist.
Cards OF Scott sprained ankle chasing Judge HR
Cardinals outfielder Victor Scott II sprained his left ankle when he collided with the outfield wall in pursuit of an Aaron Judge home run and has been placed on the 10-day injured list.
Orioles promote top prospect Basallo for debut
Baltimore Orioles top prospect Samuel Basallo will make his MLB debut Sunday after the team selected his contract from Triple-A Norfolk.