Major League Baseball

Acuña stuns Yanks with 301-foot outfield assist

Ronald Acuña Jr. caught the Yankees off-guard with a spectacular throw to end the third inning in the Braves' series-opening 7-3 victory Friday night.

Phils 'love' Schwarber, committed to keeping him

The Phillies say they are committed to re-signing slugger Kyle Schwarber, whose four-year, $79 million contract expires at the end of the season.

Reds' Friedl plunked 3 times vs. Mets, tying record

Cincinnati Reds outfielder TJ Friedl tied a major league record Friday night when he was hit by a pitch three times -- by three different New York Mets hurlers.

D-backs' Marte to restricted list following burglary

Diamondbacks All-Star second baseman Ketel Marte was placed on the restricted list Friday after his home was burglarized during the All-Star break.

O's shut down Rodriguez's rehab due to setback

Orioles right-hander Grayson Rodriguez, who is rehabilitating an elbow injury, was shut down indefinitely after having a setback.

Ohtani to again go 3 innings in next Dodgers start

Dodgers two-way star Shohei Ohtani will open with three innings Monday against the Twins in his sixth start before giving way to Dustin May.

Guardians SP's leave pushed amid betting probe

Guardians pitcher Luis Ortiz will remain on non-disciplinary paid leave through Aug. 31, while an MLB investigation continues into unusual betting detected on individual pitches thrown by the starter.

Brewers' Frelick heads to IL with hamstring strain

Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Sal Frelick landed on the injured list Friday with a hamstring strain to begin the second half.

⚾ Top 10 prospect rankings for all 30 teams

Who is rising and falling in every major league farm system after the MLB draft? Kiley McDaniel digs in.