Major League Baseball

Mets in free fall after losing 10th straight game

The Mets are amid their first 10 game losing streak since 2004 after dropping to the Cubs 4-2 on Saturday.

Boone: Cole needs several more rehab outings

Yankees ace Gerrit Cole said he had a "solid" rehab outing Friday night, but manager Aaron Boone said the veteran right-hander will need "several more" starts before rejoining the big league club.

Mets put struggling Polanco on IL with sore wrist

Mets designated hitter Jorge Polanco has been placed on the 10-day injured list with a right wrist contusion.

Giants reliever Butto out 5-6 months after surgery

San Francisco Giants veteran reliever Jose Butto had arm surgery Friday, performed by Dr. Jason Lee at Stanford Medical Center, a procedure that is expected to keep him out for five to six months, the team announced on Saturday.

Marlins' Stowers set to make season debut Sun.

The Marlins plan to activate Kyle Stowers on Sunday, clearing the way for the All-Star outfielder to make his season debut after being sidelined with a hamstring strain.

Source: Padres nearing sale for MLB-record $3.9B

The Padres are on the verge of being sold for a record price of $3.9 billion, a source confirmed to ESPN.

Royals manager Quatraro ejected for arguing

Kansas City manager Matt Quatraro was ejected in the first inning Saturday afternoon against the Yankees after arguing with the umpires.

Angels' Garret Anderson, All-Star MVP, dies at 53

Outfielder Garret Anderson, who played 15 of his 17 major league seasons with the Angels and is a member of the team's hall of fame, has died at the age of 53.

✍️ Best and worst free agent signings in history

The first free agent contract ever was signed 50 years ago today. We rate the 8,340 deals of the past half-century.