Major League Baseball

D-backs' Vargas hit streak sets Venezuelan mark

Diamondbacks infielder Ildemaro Vargas extended his hitting streak to 27 games Friday, breaking the major league record for a Venezuela native.

Reeling Mets expected to keep manager Mendoza

The Mets have no immediate plans to fire manager Carlos Mendoza, despite the team owning MLB's worst record at 10-21.

Yanks delay Volpe's return with Caballero thriving

Yankees shortstop Anthony Volpe will remain at Double-A Somerset through Sunday, the maximum 20th day of a minor league injury rehab assignment, and Aaron Boone said the team will assess then whether to activate him or option him to the minors.

Plane banner urges Red Sox's Henry to 'sell' team

A small plane towing a banner imploring Red Sox ownership to sell the team flew over Fenway Park on Friday while Boston and the Houston Astros took batting practice.

O's Alonso: No final chat with Mets brass in Dec.

Pete Alonso said Friday that he didn't have a final conversation with Mets owner Steve Cohen or president of baseball operations David Stearns before signing with the Orioles.

Brewers put Woodruff (shoulder) on injured list

A day after a reduction in velocity caused pitcher Brandon Woodruff to leave a game, the Brewers put him on the IL with shoulder inflammation.

Orioles put Helsley on IL with elbow inflammation

Baltimore has put closer Ryan Helsley on the 15-day injured list because of right elbow inflammation.

Mariners 3B Donovan set for rehab assignment

Mariners third baseman Brendan Donovan will begin a rehab assignment with Double-A Arkansas on Monday, general manager Justin Hollander said.

🐶 Judge's cleats spotlight his dachshunds

The Yankees' slugger wore custom Nike cleats, featuring a logo of his dachshunds, Penny and Gus.