Major League Baseball

D-backs' Vargas hit streak sets Venezuelan mark

Diamondbacks second baseman Ildemaro Vargas extended his hitting streak to 27 games on Friday, breaking the major league record for a Venezuela native.

Reeling Mets expected to keep manager Mendoza

The Mets have no immediate plans to fire manager Carlos Mendoza, despite the team owning MLB's worst record at 10-21.

Cubs' Hoerner exits early with neck tightness

Cubs second baseman Nico Hoerner left Friday's game against the Diamondbacks because of neck tightness.

Brewers put Woodruff (shoulder) on injured list

A day after a reduction in velocity caused pitcher Brandon Woodruff to leave a game, the Brewers put him on the IL with shoulder inflammation.

Two good: Phillies walk off both ends of split DH

Philadelphia swept both games of a split doubleheader against the visiting San Francisco Giants and did so in impressive fashion: with walk-off wins in each and the same pitcher, Chase Shugart, earning both victories.

Alvarez ends April with 12th HR to tie for MLB lead

Yordan Alvarez ended the month of April with a bang, going 3-for-4 in the second game of Thursday's doubleheader, including his 12th home run to tie for the MLB lead.

Yankees' Rodon allows 1 run in 2nd rehab outing

Yankees pitcher Carlos Rodon struck out eight over 5⅓ innings Thursday night in his second minor league rehabilitation outing.

Red Sox ace Crochet to IL after rocky start to '26

The Red Sox placed ace Garrett Crochet on the 15-day IL with inflammation in his pitching shoulder.

🤔 What's next for Phillies after firing Thomson

Philly decided it was time for a change after a 9-19 start. Will the Phils improve under interim manager Don Mattingly?