Major League Baseball

Perez, Quatraro clear air about 'mental breather'

Salvador Perez and Royals manager Matt Quatraro said they were back on the same page Sunday after the catcher's social media post on Saturday generated drama.

Mets in free fall after losing 10th straight game

The Mets lost their 10th straight game Saturday, the team's longest skid since 2004. Only three teams have made the postseason after a losing streak that long.

Boone: Cole needs several more rehab outings

Yankees ace Gerrit Cole said he had a "solid" rehab outing Friday night, but manager Aaron Boone said the veteran right-hander will need "several more" starts before rejoining the big league club.

Phillies closer Duran to IL with strained oblique

The Phillies placed closer Jhoan Duran on the 15-day injured list because of a strained left oblique, manager Rob Thomson said.

D-backs' Gurriel comes off IL after '25 ACL tear

Diamondbacks outfielder Lourdes Gurriel Jr. was activated from the injured list less than eight months after he suffered a torn right ACL.

Mets put struggling Polanco on IL with sore wrist

Mets designated hitter Jorge Polanco has been placed on the 10-day injured list with a right wrist contusion.

Astros put Loperfido on IL with quadriceps injury

The Houston Astros placed outfielder Joey Loperfido on the 10-day injured list on Sunday because of a right quad strain.

Giants reliever Butto out 5-6 months after surgery

San Francisco Giants veteran reliever Jose Butto had arm surgery Friday, performed by Dr. Jason Lee at Stanford Medical Center, a procedure that is expected to keep him out for five to six months, the team announced on Saturday.

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The first free agent contract ever was signed 50 years ago today. We rate the 8,340 deals of the past half-century.