Mets suffer heartbreaking loss after Ozzie Albies hits walk-off bomb to complete comeback for Braves  —  ATLANTA — Everything went wrong for the Mets in Atlanta this week.  Just when it finally looked as though things would go right, the Mets somehow found a way to lose in an even more heartbreaking fashion than the two games prior.

Doubleheader split puts Chicago White Sox 3½ games out of 1st in AL Central — but Eloy Jiménez exits with a leg injury  —  NEW YORK — The sky cleared up enough for the Chicago White Sox to resume their series with the New York Yankees.  —  Instead of the haze the smoke …

Hall of Fame antidote: Los Angeles Dodgers' Clayton Kershaw slows Elly De La Cruz, Reds  —  It took three days, but the megabucks, star-studded Los Angeles Dodgers finally figured out how to stop Elly De La Cruz and, by extension, the Cincinnati Reds.  —  Hall of Fame pitching.

'We've got to be more accountable to our at-bats.' Finding the right offensive balance is proving to be elusive for Chicago Cubs.  —  ANAHEIM, Calif. — Plate patience and an approach that yields walks can be an indicator of a healthy offense.  —  For the Chicago Cubs …

Graham Ashcraft goes to the IL with left calf contusion  —  One day after Cincinnati Reds starting pitcher Grahan Ashcraft got hit by a ground ball on the back of his calf, the Reds placed him on the 15-day injured list with a left calf contusion.  —  'I didn't really feel it much when it came to pitching …

Red Sox say Chris Sale has stress reaction in shoulder blade  —  NEW YORK — Boston left-hander Chris Sale will be sidelined until at least August because of a stress reaction in his left scapula, the latest in a series of setbacks since the Red Sox agreed to a long-term deal before the 2019 season that guaranteed him $160 million.

As MLB's Pride Nights launch in earnest, a call to action from LGBTQ fans: ‘Leave us alone’  —  WASHINGTON - From their perch in the largely liberal national capital area, attendees at Tuesday night's Nationals Night Out recognized their relative privilege within the LGBTQ community.

Gunnar Henderson hits go-ahead 2-run homer in 8th as Orioles rally late to beat Brewers, 6-3, avoid sweep  —  MILWAUKEE — Gunnar Henderson made a defensive blunder that was a catalyst for the Brewers' three-run first inning.  —  Playing shortstop, the 21-year-old went up the middle …

2023 MLB Mock Draft Version 3.0  —  We're now a month out from the 2023 draft.  It's time for Mock Draft V 3.0.  —  Many scouting departments this week have started their end-of-season meetings and the industry is collectively buzzing about who could go where on July 9.

Orioles manager Brandon Hyde ejected for arguing balls and strikes vs. Brewers  —  MILWAUKEE — Orioles manager Brandon Hyde was ejected in the fifth inning of Wednesday night's game against the Milwaukee Brewers for arguing balls and strikes.  —  Home-plate umpire Hunter Wendelstedt tossed Hyde …

Transactions  —  Kansas City Royals signed free agent RHP Justin Anderson to a minor league contract.  —  Kansas City Royals placed RHP Josh Staumont on the 15-day injured list retroactive to June 6, 2023.  Neck strain.  —  Kansas City Royals recalled LHP Austin Cox from Omaha Storm Chasers.