Major League Baseball

Red Sox 1B Casas out for year after knee surgery

Boston Red Sox first baseman Triston Casas suffered a ruptured tendon in his left knee and is out for the remainder of the season, the team said.

Royals, last in HRs, belt team-record 7 vs. Orioles

The Royals, who entered Sunday's game with an MLB-low 18 home runs this season, hit a franchise-record seven homers against the Orioles.

Sources: Yanks send SS Lombard, 19, to Double-A

Top shortstop prospect George Lombard Jr., 19, who hit .329 with 11 stolen bases in 24 games at the High-A level this season, was promoted to Double-A by the New York Yankees on Sunday, sources told ESPN's Jeff Passan, bringing him closer to the majors.

Imanaga strains hamstring, adding to Cubs injuries

Cubs left-hander Shota Imanaga left Sunday's game at Milwaukee after straining his left hamstring, adding another injury to the banged-up rotation for the NL Central leaders.

Yankees' Volpe day-to-day after tests on shoulder

Yankees shortstop Anthony Volpe didn't play Sunday, a day after he injured his left shoulder on a dive while trying to get to a grounder.

Rangers fire OC Ecker after extended struggles

The Rangers fired offensive coordinator Donnie Ecker after the team's extended struggles scoring runs.

White Sox OF Benintendi exits win with calf strain

Chicago White Sox outfielder Andrew Benintendi left Sunday's win over the Houston Astros because of left calf tightness.

Mets' Winker gets MRI after leaving loss to Cards

Mets left fielder Jesse Winker had an MRI on Sunday after leaving the first game of New York's doubleheader at St. Louis because of right side discomfort.

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Who is rising and falling in every major league farm system? Kiley McDaniel digs in.