Major League Baseball

Acuña stuns Yanks with 301-foot outfield assist

Ronald Acuña Jr. caught the Yankees off-guard with a spectacular throw to end the third inning in the Braves' series-opening 7-3 victory.

Phils 'love' Schwarber, committed to keeping him

The Phillies say they are committed to re-signing slugger Kyle Schwarber, whose four-year, $79 million contract expires at the end of the season.

Reds' Friedl plunked 3 times vs. Mets, tying record

Reds outfielder TJ Friedl tied a major league record when he was hit by a pitch three times -- by three different Mets hurlers.

D-backs' Marte to restricted list following burglary

Diamondbacks All-Star second baseman Ketel Marte was placed on the restricted list after his home was burglarized during the All-Star break.

O's shut down Rodriguez's rehab due to setback

Orioles right-hander Grayson Rodriguez, who is rehabilitating an elbow injury, has been shut down indefinitely after having a setback.

Ohtani to again go 3 innings in next Dodgers start

Dodgers two-way star Shohei Ohtani will open with three innings Monday against the Twins in his sixth start before giving way to Dustin May.

White Sox All-Star RHP Smith (ankle) on IL

The Chicago White Sox placed All-Star right-hander Shane Smith on the 15-day injured list on Saturday due to a sprained left ankle.

Guardians SP's leave pushed amid betting inquiry

Guardians pitcher Luis Ortiz will remain on non-disciplinary paid leave through Aug. 31, while an MLB investigation continues into unusual betting detected on individual pitches thrown by the starter.

⚾ Top 10 prospect rankings for all 30 teams

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