Major League Baseball

Former White Sox pitcher, world champ Jenks dies

Bobby Jenks, 44, a former two-time All-Star pitcher for the Chicago White Sox who was on the roster when the franchise won the 2005 World Series, died Friday in Sintra, Portugal, the team announced, after battling adenocarcinoma, a form of stomach cancer.

Yanks' Boone: TJ surgery for Schmidt 'inevitable'

Yankees manager Aaron Boone says it's "pretty much inevitable" that pitcher Clarke Schmidt will undergo Tommy John surgery for a torn UCL in his pitching elbow.

Astros bring back 36-yo veteran reliever Neris

The Houston Astros brought back Hector Neris, signing the 36-year-old right-hander on Saturday.

D-backs activate OF Carroll from injured list

The Diamondbacks activated outfielder Corbin Carroll from the 10-day injured list before Saturday's game against the Royals.

L.A. routed 18-1 in worst loss at Dodger Stadium

The Dodgers took a 17-run defeat on the chin, falling 18-1 to the Astros in the team's worst loss ever at Dodger Stadium.

Raleigh ties M's record with 35 HRs before break

Cal Raleigh matched Ken Griffey Jr.'s franchise record for home runs before the All-Star break, hitting his 34th and 35th homers of the season during a 6-0 win over the Pirates.

Different Soto propels Mets to Subway Series win

Juan Soto went 3-for-4 with a home run, double and single, falling just a triple shy of the cycle in the Mets' 6-5 comeback win over the Yankees.

'Really cool': Cubs launch franchise-record 8 HRs

The Cubs set a franchise record with eight home runs in an 11-3 rout of the Cardinals, including three from first baseman Michael Busch.

📈 Power Rankings: Four teams on the rise

While the red-hot Astros continue their ascent up our list, the Rays and Blue Jays are threatening the Yankees in the AL East.