Major League Baseball

Mariners call up top prospect Emerson for debut

The Mariners are calling up star prospect Colt Emerson, adding the No. 6-ranked prospect to the lineup for his major league debut.

Ailing Astros lose Altuve to IL with oblique strain

Astros second baseman Jose Altuve has a left oblique strain and will be placed on the injured list, manager Joe Espada said.

14-4 under Mattingly, Phils surge over .500 mark

The resurgent Phillies improved to 14-4 under interim manager Don Mattingly on Sunday and snuck over the .500 mark, at 24-23, for the first time since April 7 as Philadelphia blanked the Pittsburgh Pirates 6-0, completing a three-game sweep.

Rangers' Seager (back) still sidelined, has MRI

Rangers All-Star shortstop Corey Seager was out of the lineup for a second straight game Sunday against the Astros because of back spasms.

Mets' Holmes: Surgery still an option, but unlikely

Mets pitcher Clay Holmes said he most likely won't need surgery on his fractured right fibula, but he is not completely ruling it out.

Ohtani resets as little league HR keys 5-RBI night

Back in the lineup after a few days off, Shohei Ohtani had two hits and five RBIs in a 15-2 win over the Angels, including a wild two-run triple in which he scored following a throwing error.

Pirates place O'Hearn on IL, activate Mangum

The Pirates placed Ryan O'Hearn on the 10-day IL with a strained quad and activated Jake Mangum.

Dodgers send Dreyer to IL, land Lauer from Jays

The Los Angeles Dodgers shook up their bullpen Sunday, placing left-hander Jack Dreyer, 27, on the injured list with with left shoulder discomfort, while also acquiring left-hander Eric Lauer, 30, from the Toronto Blue Jays in a trade for cash.

⚾ MLB mock draft: 1st-round projections, intel

Starting with an intriguing decision at the top of the board, here's how the first 40 picks of this July's draft could play out.