Major League Baseball

Red Sox ace Crochet hammered for 11 runs, 9 hits

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

Yankees' Cole, Rodón near rehab assignments

The Yankees' pitching staff is on track to receive two substantial boosts in the near future, with shortstop Anthony Volpe also nearing a rehab assignment.

Mets' Soto likely to start running in next 2 days

Mets All-Star outfielder Juan Soto, who has been sidelined by a strained right calf since April 3, is expected to be able to start running in the next couple of days.

Reeling Astros place Pena, Imai on injury list

The Astros continue to be snakebit as shortstop Jeremy Pena (hamstring) and starting pitcher Tatsuya Imai (arm fatigue) both were placed on the injury list.

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.

Reds trade 1B Encarnacion-Strand, 26, to Orioles

The Cincinnati Reds on Monday traded veteran first baseman Christian Encarnacion-Strand, 26, who was a fourth-round selection of the Minnesota Twins out of Oklahoma State in 2021, to the Baltimore Orioles in exchange for cash considerations.

O's put Mountcastle on 60-day IL with broken foot

Orioles first baseman Ryan Mountcastle was placed on the 60-day injured list because of a fractured left foot. The team has not yet determined if surgery will be required.

Gaddis, Valera come off injured list for Guardians

The Guardians activated right-handed reliever Hunter Gaddis and outfielder George Valera from the injured list Monday.

👀 Pope promotion: White Sox answer fan demand

After strong fan response, Chicago will distribute pope-themed hats to all attendees at its Aug. 11 game.