Major League Baseball

Sources: Guardians' Ortiz faces gambling inquiry

Guardians right-hander Luis Ortiz is under investigation by MLB after a betting-integrity firm flagged a pair of pitches that had received unusual gambling activity, sources told ESPN.

Astros GM: Alvarez setback not as bad as feared

Astros slugger Yordan Alvarez's setback to his recovery from a fractured right hand is not as serious as first feared, general manager Dana Brown said Thursday.

Nats slugger Wood commits to Home Run Derby

Nationals slugger James Wood will bring his massive power to the big stage, becoming the third player to commit to the July 14 Home Run Derby in Atlanta.

Kershaw becomes MLB's 4th lefty with 3,000 K's

Clayton Kershaw joined Randy Johnson, Steve Carlton and CC Sabathia as the only left-handers in MLB history to reach 3,000 strikeouts, pulling the feat during the Dodgers' 5-4 win over the White Sox.

Angels place rookie 2B Moore (thumb) on IL

The Angels placed rookie second baseman Christian Moore on the 10-day injured list with a sprained left thumb on Thursday.

Mets place RHPs Blackburn, Nunez on 15-day IL

The Mets placed right-handers Paul Blackburn and Dedniel Nunez on the 15-day injured list on Thursday, dealing the reeling club two more blows to its staggering pitching staff.

Muncy (knee) helped off, but Dodgers 'optimistic'

Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said the "hope" is Max Muncy sustained only a sprain in a collision with the White Sox's Michael A. Taylor.

Raleigh, rookie Wilson among All-Star starters

Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh, MLB's home run leader, and AL League Rookie of the Year candidate Jacob Wilson of the Athletics are among the All-Star Game starters.

⚾ One trade all 30 teams should make this July

The deadline is a month away. Could players like Eugenio Suarez and Emmanuel Clase finish the season on a different team?