Major League Baseball

Yankees' Fried to face hitters, including Stanton

Max Fried is slated to face hitters for the first time since going on the injured list in mid-May in a live batting practice session, manager Aaron Boone said, and the plan is for Giancarlo Stanton, also on the IL, to face him.

Bregman regrets not running hard to 1B vs. Brewers

Third baseman Alex Bregman, 32, who signed a five-year, $175 million deal with the Cubs over the winter only to struggle in his first season, said Monday he regrets not running hard to first base in Chicago's victory over the Milwaukee Brewers on Sunday.

Schwarber sets Phils mark with MLB-best 30th HR

Phillies slugger Kyle Schwarber became the first major leaguer to reach 30 homers this season and the fastest to do so in franchise history.

AL batting leader Diaz leaves with shoulder injury

Rays designated hitter and American League-leading hitter Yandy Díaz was removed from Sunday's game against the Diamondbacks because of a strained shoulder.

Rangers' Langford to IL with strained hamstring

The Rangers have placed outfielder Wyatt Langford on the 10-day injured list because of a strained left hamstring and activated outfielder Evan Carter off the IL.

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