Major League Baseball

Astros' Alvarez hits two 461-foot HRs in Mexico

Yordan Alvarez hit two home runs, Kyle Tucker added a solo shot and the Houston Astros beat the Colorado Rockies 12-4 on Saturday night in the MLB World Tour: Mexico City Series to snap a five-game losing streak.

Red Sox swing deal with Cubs for 1B Cooper

The Boston Red Sox acquired first baseman Garrett Cooper from the Chicago Cubs on Saturday for cash considerations.

Rendon (hamstring tear) facing lengthy recovery

Angels third baseman Anthony Rendon said Friday that he has a high-grade partial tear of his left hamstring, with the update coming five days after he was placed on the injured list with a "strain."

Mets put Smith on IL, Marte on bereavement list

The shorthanded will be without two more important players after putting reliever Drew Smith on the 15-day injured list and right fielder Starling Marte on the bereavement list Saturday.

Nationals place Gallo (shoulder) on 10-day IL

The Washington Nationals placed first baseman Joey Gallo on the 10-day injured list with a shoulder sprain in advance of their road game Saturday against the Miami Marlins.

Orioles' Holliday, hitting .059, optioned to minors

The Baltimore Orioles optioned struggling infielder Jackson Holliday to Triple-A Norfolk on Friday.

Brewers lose LHP Miley to Tommy John surgery

Brewers pitcher Wade Miley said Friday that he needs Tommy John surgery. "I've got to keep my head down and move forward," Miley said, acknowledging the 11 to 12 months of recuperation. "I've still got more in the tank."

Is Paul Skenes' promotion imminent?

Eric Karabell touches on a few of the hot players whose debuts fantasy managers are anxiously awaiting, led by last year's No. 1 overall draft pick.