Major League Baseball

Mets' Diaz open to change in role amid struggles

Struggling star Edwin Díaz is open to a change in role -- even if it means losing his job as the closer -- in an effort to help the slumping Mets.

'Joy to watch': Cubs' Imanaga lowers ERA to 0.84

Chicago starter Shota Imanaga lowered his ERA to 0.84 on Saturday after throwing seven shutout innings in the Cubs' 1-0 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates, the lowest mark through a pitcher's first nine career games since ERA became official in 1913.

Gil sets Yanks' rookie record; Soto mashes 2 HRs

Luis Gil set a Yankees franchise record for a rookie with 14 strikeouts, and Juan Soto went deep twice for his first multihomer game of the year.

Buxton back from 14-game absence; Twins lose

Byron Buxton, activated from the 10-day injured list after missing 14 games due to knee inflammation, went 1-for-4 in the Twins' 11-4 loss Saturday.

Braves activate RHP Johnson (elbow) from IL

The Braves activated Pierce Johnson from the injured list and sent fellow right-hander Jackson Stephens to Triple-A Gwinnett.

Rays get RHP Lovelady from Cubs for LHP Belge

The Rays acquired reliever Richard Lovelady from the Cubs on Saturday in exchange for fellow left-handed pitcher Jeff Belge.

Is it time to panic about these teams?

These three recent playoff squads are still near the bottom of the majors six weeks in. Does this define who they are this season?