MLB News

Astros All-Star left fielder Yordan Alvarez left Monday's game against the Rangers because of a left ankle sprain.

Trey Yesavage struck out nine to set a Toronto record for a major league debut as the Blue Jays beat the Rays on Monday night.

The Giants, suddenly back in the playoff race with two weeks left in the regular season, called up top prospect Bryce Eldridge on Monday.

Toronto Blue Jays shortstop Bo Bichette, sidelined since Sept. 7 with a sprained left knee, sought a second opinion Monday on his injured knee, and could initially return to the lineup at designated hitter for the club as it prepares for the postseason.

The Cubs activated right-hander Michael Soroka from the 15-day injured list Monday.

Mariners slugger Cal Raleigh hit his 54th home run, tying Mickey Mantle's record for a switch-hitter and passing Javy Lopez's mark for catchers in a season (43).

The recently retired Rizzo very nearly caught Ballesteros' dinger in the left-field bleachers.