Major League Baseball

D-backs' Vargas hit streak sets Venezuelan mark

Diamondbacks infielder Ildemaro Vargas extended his hitting streak to 27 games 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.

Plane banner urges Red Sox's Henry to 'sell' team

A small plane towing a banner imploring Red Sox ownership to sell the team flew over Fenway Park on Friday while Boston and the Houston Astros took batting practice.

O's Alonso: No final chat with Mets brass in Dec.

Pete Alonso said Friday that he didn't have a final conversation with Mets owner Steve Cohen or president of baseball operations David Stearns before signing with the Orioles.

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.

Mariners 3B Donovan set for rehab assignment

Mariners third baseman Brendan Donovan will begin a rehab assignment with Double-A Arkansas on Monday, general manager Justin Hollander said.

Diamondbacks activate Moreno from 10-day IL

The Diamondbacks activated catcher Gabriel Moreno from the 10-day injured list on Friday.

🤔 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?