Major League Baseball

Sources: Harper cussed out Manfred in meeting

Bryce Harper told MLB commissioner Rob Manfred to "get the f--- out of our clubhouse" during a meeting with the Phillies about the game's economics, sources told ESPN.

Guardians' Clase on leave over gambling probe

Cleveland Guardians closer Emmanuel Clase was placed on non-disciplinary paid leave through Aug. 31 as part of Major League Baseball's investigation into sports gambling, the second Guardians pitcher to be caught up in the inquiry.

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.

MLB Speedway Classic to break attendance mark

With more than 85,000 tickets sold, the MLB Speedway Classic between the Reds and Braves at Bristol Motor Speedway will break the single-game attendance record.

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.

📈 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.