Major League Baseball

Raleigh passes Mantle, ties Griffey with 55, 56

Seattle's Cal Raleigh broke Mickey Mantle's record for homers by a switch-hitter when he hit his 55th of the season off Royals right-hander Michael Wacha.

Astros' Alvarez has significant sprain, out 'a while'

Astros slugger Yordan Alvarez has been diagnosed with a "significant" left ankle sprain and will be out of the lineup "for a while," manager Joe Espada said.

Volpe returns to Yanks' lineup after cortisone shot

Anthony Volpe returned to the New York Yankees' starting lineup on Tuesday, making his first start since getting a cortisone shot in his left shoulder.

Tigers' Skubal throws bullpen, to start Thursday

Detroit Tigers starter Tarik Skubal, the reigning American League Cy Young Award winner, is on track to take the mound on Thursday against the Cleveland Guardians, less than a week after feeling tightness on his left side during his previous start.

Dodgers activate Rushing (hand) off injured list

The first-place Los Angeles Dodgers activated Dalton Rushing from the injured list on Tuesday, boosting the team's depth at catcher as they continue a series with the Philadelphia Phillies, a club they may see again in the National League postseason.

Jays' Bichette out for regular season, eyes Oct.

Blue Jays shortstop Bo Bichette will miss the remainder of the regular season after a second opinion confirmed he has a sprained left knee, but the AL East leaders hope to get him back during the playoffs.

Phillies put infielder Sosa on IL with groin strain

The Phillies placed infielder Edmundo Sosa on the injured list Tuesday with a right groin strain.

MLB nixes '26 trip for Yanks-Jays series in London

Major League Baseball has abandoned plans for a Yankees-Blue Jays series in London next season because of scheduling issues with West Ham's London Stadium.

🔮 Predicting free agent deals: Tucker, Schwarber

Industry insiders break down the two top hitters in the free agent class as they complete very different regular seasons.