Major League Baseball

Perez hits 318th HR, passes Brett on Royals' list

Salvador Perez, third on baseball's home runs list among active players who have played for one team, hit his 318th career homer Saturday afternoon, breaking George Brett's franchise record in the Kansas City Royals' 3-2 win over the Detroit Tigers.

Mets' Soto to miss significant time with calf strain

Mets All-Star Juan Soto was diagnosed with a Grade 2 left calf strain and is expected to miss a significant period of time.

Rangers put Jung on IL, recall Smith from minors

The first-place Texas Rangers placed third baseman Josh Jung on the 10-day injured list Saturday, retroactive to Wednesday, with a left calf strain, and recalled veteran infielder Josh Smith from Triple-A Round Rock.

Red Sox expected to activate, start Suarez Sunday

Red Sox All-Star left-hander Ranger Suarez is expected come off the injured list and start Sunday's series finale against Toronto, interim Boston manager Chad Tracy said Saturday.

Athletics reinstate Kurtz, option Muncy to Triple-A

The Athletics reinstated slugger Nick Kurtz from the 10-day injured list before their game at Minnesota and slotted him into the lineup as the designated hitter, batting second.

Roberts: Dodgers won't rush Ohtani's mound return

Dodgers manager Dave Roberts says he doesn't expect Shohei Ohtani to return to the rotation by next week and that the team wouldn't have him pitch "earlier than we need to."

📈 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.