Mets suffer another heartbreaking defeat after David Robertson blows lead against Giants  —  Putting a slim lead in the hands of the Mets bullpen is a risky game these days.  It was no different Friday night when David Robertson gave up a three-run homer to a rookie catcher from the San Francisco Giants …

Sources: Cubs not inclined to sign Marcus Stroman to contract extension before trade deadline  —  CHICAGO — The Chicago Cubs are not inclined to sign Marcus Stroman to a contract extension before the Aug. 1 trade deadline, sources told The Athletic, preferring to keep their options open …

Before rain washed away ballgame, Harrison Bader brought smiles to children's hospital: Cardinals Extra  —  Back in St. Louis for his first return to Busch Stadium as a member of the Yankees, Harrison Bader made sure one of his earliest stops in the city he called home for six seasons …

Rangers get closer Aroldis Chapman in trade with Royals  —  The Texas Rangers, who have emerged as one of the most dominant teams in the majors this season, pulled off the first major trade of the summer on Friday, snagging perennial All-Star closer Aroldis Chapman from the Kansas City Royals.

Nobody slides like Reds infielder Elly De La Cruz  —  Cincinnati Reds infielder Elly De La Cruz turns sliding into acrobatics.  —  When he slides, he combines all of his physical tools.  De La Cruz's record-setting speed, his 6-foot-5 frame and his incredible reach give him the ability …

Air quality concerns delay Pirates game, cause tempers to flare between players, MLB  —  Baseball has often been described as a kids game.  —  Amid another smoky backdrop along the North Shore on Wednesday, Major League Baseball, the MLB Players' Association and the Pirates re-learned …

Domingo German authors perfect game as Yankees top Athletics  —  OAKLAND, Calif. — Domingo German authored a perfect game against the Oakland Athletics on Wednesday night, as the New York Yankees starter allowed no hits and no walks on 99 pitches in an 11-0 victory.

Steve Cohen ‘preparing all contingencies’ if Mets don't improve  —  NEW YORK — Mets owner Steve Cohen expressed frustration with the state of his underperforming club and suggested the possibility of a trade deadline selloff if the team does not get back into contention for a playoff berth.