Major League Baseball

Sources: Cubs' Bregman has facial fractures, hopeful for postseason

Chicago Cubs star Alex Bregman suffered multiple facial fractures after being struck by a foul ball while standing in the on-deck circle Sunday, sources told ESPN's Jeff Passan.

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).

Brewers rack up 98th win to set franchise record

Milwaukee broke the single-season wins mark it set last season Sunday night, smothering Baltimore 3-0 to improve to 98-58.

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.

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