Major League Baseball

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 Friday in a 6-0 win over the Pirates.

'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 Reds on Friday, including three from first baseman Michael Busch.

Cubs' Taillon (calf) to miss more than month

Cubs righty Jameson Taillon was placed on the injured list on Friday with a right calf strain, the team announced before its game against the Cardinals. He's expected to miss "more than a month," according to manager Craig Counsell.

Phillies demote rookie pitcher Abel to Triple-A

The Phillies have demoted rookie right-hander Mick Abel, who has struggled since he struck out nine in his major league debut, to Triple-A Lehigh Valley.

O's get injury boost as O'Neill, Westburg return

The Orioles' lineup received a boost as Tyler O'Neill came off the injured list and third baseman Jordan Westburg returned from a finger injury before Friday night's game against the Braves.

Yanks' Schmidt placed on IL, to get forearm scan

Yankees pitcher Clarke Schmidt was placed on the 15-day injured list because of right forearm soreness Friday, one day after his start at Toronto was cut short following three innings.

Mets' Buttó hits IL, Senga gets Sat. rehab start

The Mets placed reliever José Buttó on the 15-day injured list Friday with an unspecified illness and announced a Saturday rehab start for Kodai Senga with Double-A Binghamton.

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.

⚾ 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?