Baseball News

The Minnesota Twins have agreed to a minor league deal with right-handed reliever Cody Allen.

Right-hander Ben Lively, who was designated for assignment by the Royals on Thursday, has been traded to the Diamondbacks for cash considerations.

Rookie slugger Pete Alonso hit his 26th homer to set the NL record for most homers before the All-Star Game as the New York Mets routed the Chicago Cubs 10-2 on Saturday.

Nationals reliever Trevor Rosenthal was released after he struggled in his second stint in the major leagues this season.

Mike Foltynewicz, an All-Star last year, has been optioned by the Braves. The right-hander is 2-5 with a 6.37 ERA in 11 starts this season.

Indians prospect Bobby Bradley, the Triple-A home run leader, has been promoted from the minors and will make his major league debut Sunday against the Tigers.

Indians prospect Bobby Bradley, the International League home run leader, has been promoted from the minors and made his major league debut Sunday against the Tigers, doubling in his first at-bat.

With a lineup finally firing on all cylinders, the Bombers tore down another leading rival in the race for AL dominance.

Brewers pitchers have hit Derek Dietrich with a pitch six times in just three games, already an MLB record for one series.