Major League Baseball

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.

White Sox All-Star RHP Smith (ankle) 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 overall pick Willits, 17, signs with Nats

Willits agreed to terms with the Washington Nationals on Saturday, only six days after the club selected him at No. 1 in Major League Baseball's amateur draft.

Acuña stuns Yanks with 301-foot outfield assist

Ronald Acuña Jr. caught the Yankees off-guard with a spectacular throw to end the third inning in the Braves' series-opening 7-3 victory.

Reds' Friedl plunked 3 times vs. Mets, tying record

Reds outfielder TJ Friedl tied a major league record when he was hit by a pitch three times -- by three different Mets hurlers.

⚾ Top 10 prospect rankings for all 30 teams

Who is rising and falling in every major league farm system after the MLB draft? Kiley McDaniel digs in.