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A strong start by Jacob deGrom, and Alonso's 46th and 47th home runs, gave the Mets a win over Arizona in Wilmer Flores's return to Citi Field.

Pete Alonso hit two home runs to take the major league lead, Jacob deGrom struck out 11 and the New York Mets beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 3-1 Monday night in the opener of a crucial four-game series for both teams.

Three months after he was shot in the Dominican Republic, Ortiz addressed the fans before the Red Sox-Yankees game on Monday, thanking teammates and opponents for their support.

The Minnesota Twins have placed Byron Buxton on the 60-day injured list, with the oft-injured outfielder expected to be out of action for five to six months following labrum surgery, manager Rocco Baldelli said Tuesday.

The Minnesota Twins have placed Byron Buxton on the 60-day injured list, with the oft-injured outfielder expected to be out of action for five to six months following labrum surgery, manager Rocco Baldelli said Tuesday.

Capable at the plate and solid behind it, he had one good reason for toiling in obscurity: being No. 2 to Yogi Berra. (But the money was good.)

The signature performance of Pedro Martinez's Hall of Fame career is a matter of debate. Sam Miller sizes up the contenders -- and puts the debate to rest.

Prospect Nico Hoerner became the second Cub since 1920 to debut with at least three hits and four RBIs in a 10-2 win over the Padres.

Red Sox manager Alex Cora said he was "very surprised" Dave Dombrowski was fired as president, but he expressed trust and admiration for the new group of interim baseball-operations leaders.

Outfielder Mike Trout underwent a procedure to address a pinched nerve in his toe and is day-to-day, the Angels said.

With some important arms returning from injury and the anything-goes chaos of the postseason approaching, the club has to figure out who will fill what role.

Yankees left fielder Mike Tauchman is expected to be sidelined for four to six weeks after straining his left calf, an injury that effectively will rule him out for the postseason.