Major League Baseball

Alonso out of lineup; 353-game streak at risk

Mets first baseman Pete Alonso, who has appeared in a franchise-record 353 consecutive games, was held out of the starting lineup due to a right-hand contusion.

Mets induct Wright into team HOF, retire No. 5

The New York Mets inducted David Wright into their hall of fame and retired his No. 5 on Saturday, nearly 21 years after his big league debut.

Yanks' Gil shines in rehab start, nears '25 debut

Yankees right-hander Luis Gil, who has been out all season with a strained lat suffered in spring training, left manager Aaron Boone impressed after his second rehab start Saturday.

Bittiger, ex-MLB pitcher and A's scout, dies at 63

Jeff Bittiger, a pitcher who played four seasons in the major leagues and spent the last 22 years as a scout in the Athletics organization, died at age 63.

Phillies place Bohm on IL due to fractured rib

Phillies third baseman Alec Bohm has a fractured left rib and was placed on the 10-day injured list Saturday.

Astros 2B Rodgers suffers concussion, broken nose

Astros second baseman Brendan Rodgers sustained a concussion and a broken nose when he collided with a teammate during a minor league rehab assignment.

White Sox All-Star RHP Smith (ankle) put on IL

The Chicago White Sox placed All-Star right-hander Shane Smith on the 15-day injured list on Saturday due to a sprained left ankle.

No. 1 pick Willits inks Nats deal with $8.2M bonus

Eli Willits has agreed to terms with the Nationals for an $8.2 million signing bonus, a record for a selected high school player.

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