Baseball News

The Mets win for the 14th time in 15 games, as four runs in the ninth beat the Nationals and bring the fans to their feet.

It was the Mets' 14th win in 15 games.

Luis Severino threw off a pitcher's mound for the first time since March, an important step for the Yankees right-hander who has been sidelined since spring training because of shoulder and back troubles.

Tim Tebow, who had to get stitches after cutting his hand while fielding a ball in the outfield for Triple-A Syracuse on July 21, will not return for the Mets' affiliate this season, according to reports.

The Toronto Blue Jays put slugging outfielder Lourdes Gurriel Jr. on the 10-day injured list Saturday with a left quad strain.

Gary Sanchez, the Yankees' team leader in home runs, has been activated from the injured list after recovering from a left groin strain.

Philadelphia outfielder Jay Bruce has been put on the injured list with a strained left flexor, only one day after he returned following a three-week absence for another injury.