When, how will robot umps arrive in MLB?  Latest on ABS plans  —  Major League Baseball sent a memo to all 30 teams Tuesday that shed some light on how the sport views the future of the automated balls and strikes system — or ABS — in the majors.  —  Beginning June 25 …

Yankees' Anthony Rizzo could miss 4-6 weeks with arm fracture, won't need surgery: Source  —  New York Yankees first baseman Anthony Rizzo has a fracture to the radial neck of his right arm but won't need surgery, according to a person briefed on the injury.

2024 MLB Mock Draft 4.0: Projecting The Top 39 Picks  —  We're in the home stretch as we approach draft day.  —  Many scouting departments recently had end-of-season meetings.  The fourth-annual draft combine takes place this week.  The College World Series is ongoing and college summer leagues are starting to kick off.

Could Corbin Carroll join the Diamondbacks at Washington Nationals on Tuesday?  —  Corbin Carroll's left side issue does not appear to be serious, and the Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder is en route to Washington, where he will join the team ahead of its series opener on Tuesday against the Nationals, a source said.

Mets get 22 hits and their 6th win in a row, 14-2 over reigning World Series champ Rangers  —  ARLINGTON, Texas — DJ Stewart hit a three-run homer and Brandon Nimmo also went deep around a bunch of singles as the New York Mets extended their winning streak to six games with a 14-2 victory over the Texas Rangers on Monday night.

Willie Mays to enjoy Giants' Rickwood game from Bay Area, not traveling to Birmingham  —  BIRMINGHAM — Willie Mays is looking forward to enjoying the San Francisco Giants' game on Thursday at Rickwood Field with close friends in the Bay Area.  —  Mays has decided it would be easier …

First All-Star Ballot update: Close races and favorites emerging  —  Read our story on the balloting format, which includes two phases of fan voting to determine the All-Star starters.  —  The Yankees' Aaron Judge and the Phillies' Bryce Harper are the leading vote-getters for the American League …

East Coast Heat Wave will Factor in Diamondbacks Road Trip  —  Dangerously high temperatures could create challenging conditions for the players this week in Washington D.C. and Philadelphia  —  The Arizona Diamondbacks play their home games in the temperature controlled confines of Chase Field.

Boston steal party!  Sox run over Yanks in historic fashion  —  BOSTON — The running Red Sox?  That's something you've heard well ... almost never.  Playing their home games at the bandbox known as Fenway Park, the Red Sox have thrived on wall-banging thumpers for much of their existence.

Ron Washington won't let losses deter belief in Angels: 'Ain't no damn failure'  —  PHOENIX − Ron Washington's wife pleaded with him.  —  His friends from New Orleans openly questioned whether he should do this.  —  Those closest to him in the game asked if it made sense to trade security for volatility.

Former infielder, coach Mike Brumley killed in crash at 61  —  Former major league infielder, coach and instructor Mike Brumley was killed in a car crash on Saturday night.  He was 61.  —  Brumley was killed in Mississippi, according to reports.  —  Brumley played for six teams from 1987 to 1995.

Astros' Justin Verlander scratched from start vs. Tigers due to neck discomfort  —  HOUSTON — Astros ace Justin Verlander was scratched from his scheduled start Saturday with neck discomfort, inviting more concern about the viability of Houston's nonexistent rotation depth.