Major League Baseball

Dodgers' Alfonzo 'emotional' in debut amid tragedy

The stepmom and sister of Dodgers catcher Eliezer Alfonzo Jr. were found dead as a result of the earthquakes in Venezuela last week.

Suarez exits Red Sox win with adductor tightness

Boston pitcher Ranger Suarez, a left-hander named to the American League All-Star team, left his start with two outs in the third inning Sunday due to left adductor tightness, but the Red Sox bullpen helped anchor a 7-5 win over the Los Angeles Angels.

Marlins pull Pérez after 7 perfect innings vs. A's

Eury Pérez was pulled after pitching seven perfect innings Sunday, and the Marlins nearly blew an eight-run lead before holding on vs. the A's.

Cautious Buxton leaves Twins' victory due to hip

Twins All-Star center fielder Byron Buxton left Sunday's game against the Yankees following the first inning after aggravating a hip injury.

Chisholm (toe) exits Yankees' loss in 5th inning

Jazz Chisholm Jr. exited the New York Yankees' 6-1 loss to the Minnesota Twins because of right big toe discomfort Sunday, another in a list of concerns riddling a club that has lost nine of 10 games and fallen four games behind first-place Tampa Bay.

White Sox's Murakami set to begin rehab stint

White Sox rookie first baseman Munetaka Murakami will begin a rehab assignment Monday at Triple-A Charlotte, the slugger's final step before rejoining Chicago's lineup after being out with a right hamstring injury.

Braves LHP Perez hit by Soto liner, likely to IL

Braves left-hander Martín Perez is likely headed to the injured list after he was hit on his left forearm by Juan Soto's line drive in Sunday's 10-9 loss to the Mets.

⚾ Awards Watch: MVP, Cy Young and more

With the All-Star break approaching, it's time to look at the leaders for MVP, Cy Young and more.