Major League Baseball

Cubs' Bregman hit in face by foul ball while on deck, sent to hospital for tests

Alex Bregman was taken to the hospital for tests after being struck in the face by a foul ball while standing in the grass several feet in front of the on-deck circle during Sunday's game against the Reds.

Braves return to top of NL East with 7th title in 9 years

Under first-year manager Walt Weiss, Atlanta has rebounded after missing the playoffs last season.

Red Sox clinch playoff spot, 4th to do so after being 14-plus games below .500

The Red Sox are the fourth team to make the playoffs after being 14-or-more games under .500 in a season in the World Series era (since 1903).

Vlad Jr. (back) exits early in Jays' win at Texas

Blue Jays first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr. exited early Sunday against the Rangers because of left lower back tightness.

Dodgers juggle rotation, hope for Ohtani return during upcoming Pads series

Los Angeles recalled Emmet Sheehan and placed Tarik Skubal on the bereavement list as part of a series of roster moves Sunday, with manager Dave Roberts also expressing hope that Shohei Ohtani will be back in the lineup soon.

AL West-leading Rangers lose versatile Quantrill to lat injury

The Rangers put versatile right-hander Cal Quantrill on the 15-day injured list Sunday, a day after he exited following four batters and 12 pitches because of right lat tightness.

Reds place ace Burns on 15-day IL with groin injury

The Reds have placed right-hander Chase Burns on the 15-day injured list with a right groin strain. A first-time All-Star this season, the 23-year-old went 15-3 with a 2.86 ERA.

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