Major League Baseball

Nats surprise at top of MLB draft with SS Willits

The Nationals took high school shortstop Eli Willits with the No. 1 pick in the MLB draft, while Tyler Bremner went No. 2 to the Angels and LSU's Kade Anderson to the Mariners at No. 3.

Red Sox win 10th in row; longest streak since '18

Ceddanne Rafaela hit a two-run homer as the Red Sox extended their winning streak to 10 games with a 4-1 win over the Rays.

Royals' RHP Lorenzen on IL with oblique strain

The Kansas City Royals placed right-hander Michael Lorenzen on the 15-day injured list Monday with a left oblique strain.

Francona gets 2,000th career victory as manager

Terry Francona became the 13th manager in major league history to reach 2,000 wins when the Reds beat the Rockies 4-2 on Sunday.

Phils rip MLB for Miz All-Star pick: 'What a joke'

Multiple Phillies players ripped MLB's decision to add Jacob Misiorowski to the NL All-Star roster.

Yanks to eye severity of Fried's blister over break

The Yankees are unsure of the severity of Max Fried's blister on his left index finger and will wait to see how the rotation will line up coming out of the All-Star break.

Stowers hits career-best 3 homers vs. Orioles

Marlins left fielder Kyle Stowers hit a career-high three home runs in Sunday's game against the Orioles.

Astros' Paredes to miss ASG due to family matter

Astros third baseman Isaac Paredes has dropped out of Tuesday's All-Star Game to attend to a family matter. He had been added as a replacement for Jose Ramirez.

📷 Rockies' Holliday family throwback on draft day

The franchise celebrated selecting the son of former Rockies player Matt Holliday in the MLB draft by posting baby pics of Ethan in Rockies gear.