Major League Baseball

Diamondbacks call up top prospect Lawlar

The Arizona Diamondbacks called up their top prospect, shortstop Jordan Lawlar, on Monday, the team announced.

Guardians send struggling SS Rocchio to minors

The Cleveland Guardians optioned shortstop Brayan Rocchio to Triple-A Columbus and recalled outfielder Will Brennan on Monday.

Day after 21-0 loss, Rockies fire manager Black

The Colorado Rockies, a day after losing by 21 runs to the San Diego Padres at home and off to a major-league-worst 7-33 start, fired manager Bud Black on Sunday and named third-base coach Warren Schaeffer the interim manager for the rest of the season.

Jung hits HR for mom while facing brother Jace

Rangers 3B Josh Jung hit a two-run homer in the fifth against his brother's team as their mother, Mary, looked on.

Yankees' Stroman has setback in rehab of knee

Manager Aaron Boone said Marcus Stroman still had "discomfort" in his knee after throwing a live batting practice session and will be reevaluated.

McCullers: Family got death threats during loss

A team spokesperson said the Astros notified both the Houston Police Department and Major League Baseball security about the threats made at Lance McCullers Jr. and his family.

Brewers send Myers to Triple-A, recall Peguero

The Brewers have optioned right-handed pitcher Tobias Myers to Triple-A Nashville and recalled right-handed reliever Elvis Peguero.

Astros' Altuve sidelined Sunday due to hamstring

Astros infielder/outfielder Jose Altuve was not in Sunday's starting lineup against the Reds because of right hamstring tightness.

▶️ Next: Paul Skenes' rise to stardom

Watch Paul Skenes' rise to stardom to mark the first anniversary of his MLB debut with the Pittsburgh Pirates.