Major League Baseball

Cubs' Crow-Armstrong hits for first cycle of 2026

Cubs center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong became the first player in the majors to hit for the cycle this season.

MLB cautions against writing on Pride Night hats

Major League Baseball on Monday decried the use of personal writings on any team-issued Pride Night hats after members of the San Francisco Giants had Bible verses etched into their caps during Friday's loss to the Chicago Cubs.

Tigers' Keith slugs 3 HRs, upping '26 total to 4

Colt Keith hit three home runs and had six RBIs as the Detroit Tigers took down the Houston Astros 9-3 on Monday night.

May has his day: Dustin tosses 1-hitter for Cards

Despite losing a perfect game in the seventh inning, Dustin May was thrilled after pitching a one-hitter Monday night in the St. Louis Cardinals' 3-0 victory over the San Diego Padres.

'Energetic' Raleigh set to return to M's Tuesday

Seattle Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh, on the injured list since May 14 with a right oblique strain, is set to return to the lineup on Tuesday against the Baltimore Orioles, and seems ready to improve on his .161 batting average through 41 games this year.

Strider shut down for 4 weeks; Baldwin returns

The Braves have shut down Spencer Strider for four weeks due to elbow inflammation, but Atlanta did get some good news with the return of catcher Drake Baldwin.

De La Cruz runs bases; rehab assignment soon

Reds shortstop Elly De La Cruz, who has been sidelined since June 1 with a hamstring strain, ran the bases on Monday could go on a rehab assignment this weekend.

⚽ Red Sox host 'Scotland Day' amid World Cup

The Tartan Army -- Scotland's supporters organization -- led a fan march from Evans Way Park to the ballpark, bagpipe music and all.