Major League Baseball

Ohtani, Freeman lead Dodgers' 4 All-Star starters

Shohei Ohtani will be joined by three Los Angeles teammates in the NL's starting lineup, while the Dodgers, Braves and Phillies will each send five players to the July 14 All-Star Game.

All-Star Alvarez walks off Rays in multi-HR night

Yordan Alvarez added to his AL home run lead with a walk-off against the Rays on Saturday night, his second homer of the night.

'Emotional' Contreras apologizes for on-field flaps

- Boston Red Sox first baseman Willson Contreras offered an emotional apology for his involvement in a pair of bench-clearing incidents against the New York Yankees and Washington Nationals this past week.

Rockies place Sugano, 36, on IL with back spasms

Veteran right-hander Tomoyuki Sugano, 36, who was slated to start on Saturday night for Colorado against the San Francisco Giants at Coors Field, was instead placed on the 15-day injured list due to back spasms by the Rockies.

Chapman sets career record for K's by reliever

Red Sox left-hander Aroldis Chapman passed Hoyt Wilhelm as the major leagues' all-time leader in strikeouts by a reliever, reaching 1,364 for his career.

Astros option struggling OF Meyers to Triple-A

The Astros optioned struggling outfielder Jake Meyers to Triple-A Sugar Land in one of four roster moves made before Saturday's game against the Rays.

Cubs DFA struggling Wilson, sign RHP Woodford

The Chicago Cubs signed right-hander Jake Woodford to a one-year major league contract before the rain-delayed game against the St. Louis Cardinals.

Junis (hip) to IL as part of Rangers bullpen moves

The Texas Rangers have swapped right-handed relievers on the 15-day injured list.

📊 Power Ranks: Rays, Marlins bring Florida heat

Tampa Bay knocks New York out of the AL's top spot and Miami cracks the top 10 in Week 14.