Major League Baseball

Ichiro shows funny side, joins CC, Wagner in HOF

Ichiro Suzuki's sense of humor was on full display Sunday, when he joined CC Sabathia, Billy Wagner, Dave Parker and Dick Allen in baseball's Hall of Fame.

Sources: Royals keeping Lugo on 2 years, $46M

Seth Lugo, who had been regarded as one of the best potential trade candidates this deadline season, will remain with the Royals on a two-year, $46 million extension, sources told ESPN.

Angels' Trout reaches 1K career RBIs on homer

Mike Trout hit a massive homer to center field to move past 1,000 RBIs in his career.

Braves get starting pitcher Fedde from Cardinals

The Braves on Sunday acquired veteran starting pitcher Erick Fedde from the Cardinals for a player to be named later or cash.

Judge to DH upon return; 1B not among options

The Yankees are not considering having Aaron Judge play first base when he returns from the IL, a source told ESPN. He will be slotted at DH until he can play in the outfield.

Boston closer Chapman brushes off back spasm

Red Sox closer Aroldis Chapman thinks he'll be able to pitch in a couple of days after walking off the mound with a back spasm in the eighth inning of Sunday's game against the Dodgers.

ChiSox OF Robert hit by 101 mph fastball in return

White Sox slugger Luis Robert Jr., back in the lineup after missing two games with right adductor tightness, was being evaluated after taking a 101 mph fastball off his right arm.

Skenes shines again as Pirates up his pitch count

Paul Skenes struck out nine in six three-hit innings, and the Pirates shut out Arizona for a second straight day, beating the Diamondbacks 6-0 on Sunday.

📈 Power Rankings: Hot NL team surges to No. 1

Our first list of the second half sees a massive shake-up in the top five, with three clubs at their highest rankings of the seasons -- including a new squad at the top.