Major League Baseball

D-backs' Vargas hit streak sets Venezuelan mark

Diamondbacks infielder Ildemaro Vargas extended his hitting streak to 27 games Friday, breaking the major league record for a Venezuela native.

Reeling Mets expected to keep manager Mendoza

The Mets have no immediate plans to fire manager Carlos Mendoza, despite the team owning MLB's worst record at 10-21.

O's Alonso: No final chat with Mets brass in Dec.

Pete Alonso said Friday that he didn't have a final conversation with Mets owner Steve Cohen or president of baseball operations David Stearns before signing with the Orioles.

Cubs' Hoerner exits early with neck tightness

Cubs second baseman Nico Hoerner left Friday's game against the Diamondbacks because of neck tightness.

Brewers put Woodruff (shoulder) on injured list

A day after a reduction in velocity caused pitcher Brandon Woodruff to leave a game, the Brewers put him on the IL with shoulder inflammation.

Diamondbacks activate Moreno from 10-day IL

The Diamondbacks activated catcher Gabriel Moreno from the 10-day injured list on Friday.

Yankees' Rodon allows 1 run in 2nd rehab outing

Yankees pitcher Carlos Rodon struck out eight over 5⅓ innings Thursday night in his second minor league rehabilitation outing.

Red Sox ace Crochet to IL after rocky start to '26

The Red Sox placed ace Garrett Crochet on the 15-day IL with inflammation in his pitching shoulder.

🤔 What's next for Phillies after firing Thomson

Philly decided it was time for a change after a 9-19 start. Will the Phils improve under interim manager Don Mattingly?