Major League Baseball

'Gonna get loud': Mets head home as skid hits 11

Nico Hoerner hit a sacrifice fly off Craig Kimbrel in the 10th inning as the Cubs extended the Mets' losing streak to 11 games by rallying for a 2-1 victory.

Perez, Quatraro clear air about 'mental breather'

Salvador Perez and Royals manager Matt Quatraro said they were back on the same page Sunday after the catcher's social media post on Saturday generated drama.

Guardians' Hedges gets engaged on field after win

Austin Hedges scored the first run of the game for the Guardians but had a bigger moment after the final out.

Carroll (back) exits, but D-backs not concerned

Diamondbacks outfielder Corbin Carroll left Sunday's game against the Blue Jays before the fifth inning because of low back tightness, but manager Torey Lovullo is confident the issue isn't serious.

Astros put Loperfido on IL with quadriceps injury

The Houston Astros placed outfielder Joey Loperfido on the 10-day injured list on Sunday because of a right quad strain.

Boone: Cole needs several more rehab outings

Yankees ace Gerrit Cole said he had a "solid" rehab outing Friday night, but manager Aaron Boone said the veteran right-hander will need "several more" starts before rejoining the big league club.

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