Major League Baseball

Inside job: Langford rushes home for 1st MLB HR

Wyatt Langford's first big league homer was a memorable sprint around the bases for the promising Rangers rookie.

Marlins OF Garcia put on IL with hamstring injury

The Marlins placed right fielder Avisail Garcia on the 10-day injured list with a left hamstring strain.

Red Sox swing deal with Cubs for 1B Cooper

The Boston Red Sox acquired first baseman Garrett Cooper from the Chicago Cubs on Saturday for cash considerations.

Rendon (hamstring tear) facing lengthy recovery

Angels third baseman Anthony Rendon said Friday that he has a high-grade partial tear of his left hamstring, with the update coming five days after he was placed on the injured list with a "strain."

Mets put Smith on IL, Marte on bereavement list

The shorthanded will be without two more important players after putting reliever Drew Smith on the 15-day injured list and right fielder Starling Marte on the bereavement list Saturday.

Nationals place Gallo (shoulder) on 10-day IL

The Washington Nationals placed first baseman Joey Gallo on the 10-day injured list with a shoulder sprain in advance of their road game Saturday against the Miami Marlins.

Orioles' Holliday, hitting .059, optioned to minors

The Baltimore Orioles optioned struggling infielder Jackson Holliday to Triple-A Norfolk on Friday.

Is Paul Skenes' promotion imminent?

Eric Karabell touches on a few of the hot players whose debuts fantasy managers are anxiously awaiting, led by last year's No. 1 overall draft pick.