Major League Baseball

Schwarber's 3 HRs, Harper's cycle propel Phillies

Kyle Schwarber hit three home runs, and Bryce Harper became the 11th player in franchise history to hit for the cycle as the Phillies beat the Mets 15-3 on Saturday night.

A father again, Ohtani homers in Dodgers' 3-2 loss

Los Angeles superstar Shohei Ohtani announced on social media Saturday that he is a father again, and hours later, he hit a homer in the Dodgers' 3-2 loss to the Orioles.

Buxton grand slam keys Twins' 10-run rally in 5th

Byron Buxton hit a grand slam in the Twins' 10-run fifth inning against the Diamondbacks on Saturday night, and Minnesota went on to win 16-8.

Brewers' Murphy set to have back, hip surgeries

Brewers manager Pat Murphy said Saturday he's planning to have back surgery on Thursday, when the team is off, and a procedure on his hip during the All-Star break.

Tigers' Verlander (hamstring) likely out weeks

Tigers veteran right-hander Justin Verlander has a left hamstring strain and likely will be out "weeks," according to manager A.J. Hinch.

Soroka latest D-backs starting pitcher to hit IL

The Diamondbacks lost another starting pitcher to injury on Saturday, placing right-hander Michael Soroka on the 15-day injured list with a strained right glute.

Marlins' Hicks scratched due to back tightness

Marlins slugger Liam Hicks was scratched for their game against the San Francisco Giants on Saturday because of back tightness.

Red Sox place Kiner-Falefa (forearm) on IL

The Red Sox placed utility infielder Isiah Kiner-Falefa on the injured list Saturday with left forearm inflammation.

⚾ Tom Glavine fears another ugly work stoppage

The union's primary spokesperson the last time baseball lost games to a labor fight sees similar signs of trouble ahead.