Major League Baseball

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

The Dodgers took a 17-run defeat on the chin Friday night, 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 Friday in 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 on Friday.

'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.

Westburg sparks Orioles, homers in winning return

Jordan Westburg, back in the lineup for the first time since June 27, homered and finished with three hits to lead the Orioles to a 3-2 win over the Braves.

Guardians OF Thomas reinjures foot, exits game

Guardians outfielder Lane Thomas left during the sixth inning of Friday night's game against the Tigers due to mild plantar fascia symptoms with his right foot.

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.

Walker back in Phils' rotation after Abel demoted

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.

⚾ 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?