Major League Baseball

Yankees lose Bellinger (hamstring) for 4-6 weeks

All-Star outfielder Cody Bellinger will be out four to six weeks due to a Grade 2 left hamstring strain.

Pirates rookie Valdez hit in hand by pitch, exits

Pirates rookie outfielder Esmerlyn Valdez was removed from Monday night's game against Arizona after being hit in the left hand by a pitch.

Cubs DFA veteran pitcher Taillon amid struggles

Jameson Taillon was designated for assignment by the Cubs on Monday, one day after giving up seven runs in four innings against the Pirates.

A's Langeliers, Leiter set for surgery Tuesday

Athletics All-Star catcher Shea Langeliers and right-hander Mark Leiter Jr. will have season-ending surgeries.

Mets' Soto (calf) '100%' expects return this year

Despite a lost season for the Mets, Juan Soto "100%" expects to return to the lineup this season once his Grade 2 calf strain is healed.

A's prospect Lasko says feeling in legs returning

Athletics prospect Ryan Lasko, who broke his back in a frightening collision with a minor league teammate four weeks ago, posted on social media Monday he has made progress in his recovery and has regained some feeling in his legs.

Guardians pick Schmidt, Brewers' Knaak don't sign

Pitchers Logan Schmidt and Aidan Knaak were the only two players among those picked in the first 10 rounds of baseball's amateur draft who didn't sign by Monday's deadline to agree to deals.

📈 Power Rankings: AL contender debuts in top 10

Our first list since the All-Star break saw quite the shake-up as one team's historic win streak comes to an end.