Major League Baseball

Yankees' Fried to face hitters, including Stanton

Max Fried is slated to face hitters for the first time since going on the injured list in mid-May in a live batting practice session, manager Aaron Boone said, and the plan is for Giancarlo Stanton, also on the IL, to face him.

Mets' miscues lead to little league HR for Jays

George Springer rounded the bases on a little league home run against the Mets on Monday night when New York star left fielder Juan Soto misplayed a sinking line drive and center fielder A.J. Ewing flubbed the throw backing up the play.

Chisholm exits loss after collision with Dominguez

New York Yankees second baseman Jazz Chisholm Jr. left Monday night's 7-3 loss to the Detroit Tigers in the fourth inning following a violent collision with right fielder Jasson Dominguez at Yankee Stadium, his team's fifth straight defeat.

Bregman regrets not running hard to first in win

Third baseman Alex Bregman, 32, who signed a five-year, $175 million deal with the Cubs over the winter only to struggle in his first season, said Monday he regrets not running hard to first base in Chicago's victory over the Milwaukee Brewers on Sunday.

Barger's return to Jays delayed by back injury

Blue Jays outfielder Addison Barger will be shut down for several more weeks because of a stress reaction in his back, further delaying his return in an injury-plagued season.

Reds' Myers carted off after crashing into OF wall

Reds center fielder Dane Myers was removed from the field on a cart in the fourth inning Monday at Milwaukee after crashing into the outfield wall.

Padres vet Cronenworth returns after concussion

The Padres activated Jake Cronenworth from the injured list Monday after the veteran infielder was sidelined by a concussion.

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