Major League Baseball

O's manager Albernaz OK after line drive to face

Craig Albernaz wasn't seriously hurt by the liner from Orioles second baseman Jeremiah Jackson that struck him in the left cheek during Monday's win over the Diamondbacks.

Judge, Trout each homer twice, but Yanks prevail

On a night when Los Angeles star Mike Trout hit two home runs against New York, Yankees star Aaron Judge also homered twice in what turned into a heavyweight slugfest, one that the host team won 11-10 at Yankee Stadium in a series opener Monday.

Red Sox ace Crochet hammered for 11 runs, 9 hits

Red Sox ace Garrett Crochet was battered by the Twins for 11 runs -- 10 earned -- in 1⅔ innings Monday night.

Skenes happy Pirates bats making it easy for him

Paul Skenes spent last season pitching on a razor's edge, aware that one mistake could tilt the balance of a game, no matter how masterful the Pirates ace might be. But not anymore.

Mets lose 6th in row: 'Got to just ride this storm'

New York manager Carlos Mendoza said the Mets must "find a way to get through" the early adversity.

Walker joins Cards legends after belting 8th HR

St. Louis outfielder Jordan Walker hit his MLB-leading eighth homer, becoming the fifth player in Cardinals history to hit that many homers in the first 16 games of a season.

Yankees' Cole, Rodón near rehab assignments

The Yankees are on track to receive two substantial pitching boosts in the near future, and shortstop Anthony Volpe is cleared to begin a rehab assignment.

With Springer out, Jays get Sosa from White Sox

The Blue Jays have acquired Lenyn Sosa from the White Sox after Toronto's George Springer went down this weekend with a toe injury.

⚾ 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.