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.

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.

Dodgers' Ohtani announces he is a father again

Los Angeles Dodgers superstar Shohei Ohtani announced on social media Saturday that he is a father again, posting on his Instagram account that "we are again overjoyed to experience this wonderful day in our lives together."

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.

Nats' Young exits after crashing into outfield wall

The Nationals' Jacob Young hit the left-center field wall hard with his right shoulder and head in the eighth inning and had to leave Saturday's game against the Rays.

⚾ 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.