Major League Baseball

Cubs Hall of Famer Sandberg dies at age 65

Ryne Sandberg, a Hall of Fame second baseman who spent nearly all of his playing career with the Cubs, died Monday after a recurrence of cancer.

Rays acquire catcher Fortes after dealing Jansen

Tampa Bay traded for Miami catcher Nick Fortes on Tuesday, a day after the Rays sent veteran catcher Danny Jansen to Milwaukee in another deal.

D-backs 3B Suárez hit on hand, X-rays negative

D-backs All-Star Eugenio Suárez hopes he avoided a major injury when he was hit on the right index finger by a pitch on Monday.

Sources: Harper cussed out Manfred in meeting

Bryce Harper told MLB commissioner Rob Manfred to "get the f--- out of our clubhouse" during a meeting with the Phillies about the game's economics, sources told ESPN.

Valdez questions Astros' defensive shift after loss

Houston ace Framber Valdez expressed frustration over defensive positioning during the Astros' loss to the Washington Nationals.

Guardians' Clase on leave over gambling probe

Cleveland Guardians closer Emmanuel Clase was placed on non-disciplinary paid leave through Aug. 31 as part of Major League Baseball's investigation into sports gambling, the second Guardians pitcher to be caught up in the inquiry.

Padres' Cease hit in head with 1-hopper, stays in

Padres right-hander Dylan Cease was hit in the back of the head by a one-hopper by the Mets' Francisco Lindor on Monday night and remained in the game.

Misiorowski overcomes rough start, Brewers rally

Brewers rookie sensation Jacob Misiorowski had a forgettable first inning against the Cubs on Monday night but settled down and retired 10 consecutive batters while throwing 40 pitches over the next three innings as Milwaukee rallied for an 8-4 win.

📈 Power Rankings: Hot NL team surges to No. 1

Our first list of the second half sees a massive shake-up in the top five, with three clubs at their highest rankings of the seasons -- including a new squad at the top.