Major League Baseball

Goodman hits 3 HRs, knocks in 5 as Rockies roll

Colorado Rockies designated hitter Hunter Goodman hit three long home runs in an 8-5 victory over the Minnesota Twins on Saturday, a day after he launched a two-out, two-run homer in the ninth inning of the series opener.

Mozeliak eyes short, long view as Halos interim GM

John Mozeliak has a lengthy to-do list as interim general manager for the Angels, but the hiring of a new manager to replace Kurt Suzuki is not among his priorities.

Royals' Ragans to have elbow surgery Wednesday

Royals left-hander Cole Ragans will undergo elbow surgery Wednesday that will determine the degree of repair needed, manager Matt Quatraro said Saturday.

Cubs put reliever Milner on IL with appendicitis

The Cubs injury-riddled pitching staff suffered another blow when left-handed reliever Hoby Milner was placed on the 15-day injured list on Saturday with appendicitis and right-hander Tyler Ferguson was recalled from Triple-A Iowa.

Reinsdorf officiates Kittle wedding at ChiSox game

As the White Sox were slugging their way to a 22-1 victory over the Royals on Friday night, former player Ron Kittle was getting married in a ballpark suite with Chicago chairman Jerry Reinsdorf officiating.

Bassitt has back surgery; O's hopeful for '26 return

Orioles pitcher Chris Bassitt opted to have surgery on his back, and the team is hopeful he'll be able to return before the end of the season.

⚾ Biggest strengths for top playoff contenders

For clubs currently leading the postseason hunt, here's the one thing driving their success so far.