Major League Baseball

O's manager Albernaz OK after line drive to face

Craig Albernaz wasn't seriously hurt by the liner from Orioles second baseman Jeremiah Jackson that struck him in the left cheek during Monday's win over the Diamondbacks.

Red Sox ace Crochet hammered for 11 runs, 9 hits

Red Sox ace Garrett Crochet was battered by the Twins for 11 runs -- 10 earned -- in 1⅔ innings Monday night.

Skenes happy Pirates bats making it easy for him

Paul Skenes spent last season pitching on a razor's edge, aware that one mistake could tilt the balance of a game, no matter how masterful the Pirates ace might be. But not anymore.

Yankees' Cole, Rodón near rehab assignments

The Yankees' pitching staff is on track to receive two substantial boosts in the near future, with shortstop Anthony Volpe also nearing a rehab assignment.

Mets' Soto likely to start running in next 2 days

Mets All-Star outfielder Juan Soto, who has been sidelined by a strained right calf since April 3, is expected to be able to start running in the next couple of days.

Reeling Astros place Pena, Imai on injury list

The Astros continue to be snakebit as shortstop Jeremy Pena (hamstring) and starting pitcher Tatsuya Imai (arm fatigue) both were placed on the injury list.

With Springer out, Jays get Sosa from White Sox

The Blue Jays have acquired Lenyn Sosa from the White Sox after Toronto's George Springer went down this weekend with a toe injury.

Reds trade 1B Encarnacion-Strand, 26, to Orioles

The Cincinnati Reds on Monday traded veteran first baseman Christian Encarnacion-Strand, 26, who was a fourth-round selection of the Minnesota Twins out of Oklahoma State in 2021, to the Baltimore Orioles in exchange for cash considerations.

👀 Pope promotion: White Sox answer fan demand

After strong fan response, Chicago will distribute pope-themed hats to all attendees at its Aug. 11 game.