Major League Baseball

Surging Giants call up top prospect Eldridge

The Giants, suddenly back in the playoff race with two weeks left in the regular season, called up top prospect Bryce Eldridge.

Cubs activate Soroka, who will be used as reliever

The Cubs activated right-hander Michael Soroka from the 15-day injured list Monday. He will be used as a reliever.

Bichette (knee) could move to DH for Blue Jays

Toronto Blue Jays shortstop Bo Bichette, sidelined since Sept. 7 with a sprained left knee, sought a second opinion Monday on his injured knee, and could initially return to the lineup at designated hitter for the club as it prepares for the postseason.

Raleigh makes more HR history; M's atop AL West

Mariners slugger Cal Raleigh hit his 54th home run, tying Mickey Mantle's record for a switch-hitter and passing Javy Lopez's mark for catchers in a season (43).

Crochet delivers for Red Sox in 'must-win game'

With the Boston Red Sox needing a win to avoid a series sweep Sunday, ace Garrett Crochet matched his season high with 12 strikeouts over six innings in his club's 6-4 victory over the rival New York Yankees at Fenway Park, improving to 16-5 this season.

Ohtani's lawyers move to dismiss real estate suit

Shohei Ohtani and agent Nez Balelo moved to dismiss a lawsuit filed last month accusing them of being the reason a Hawaii real estate investor and broker got fired.

⚾ Ballesteros hits first HR to Rizzo's section

The recently retired Rizzo very nearly caught Ballesteros' dinger in the left-field bleachers.