Mets OF Brandon Nimmo sits out against Nationals after fainting in hotel room and cutting forehead  —  New York Mets outfielder Brandon Nimmo will miss Monday night's game against the Washington Nationals after fainting in his hotel room overnight and hitting his head when he fell.

Here are the rosters for the 2024 All-Star Futures Game  —  The All-Star Futures Game annually puts more of baseball's top prospects on one field than any other event, and this year's edition is no exception.  The 25th annual showcase — along with the inaugural Futures Skills Showcase …

Chicago Cubs' former top prospect Brennen Davis suffers back fracture  —  Iowa Cubs outfielder Brennen Davis' rise to the big leagues has been stopped by an injury ... again.  —  Davis, once one of the top prospects in the Chicago organization, was placed on the injured list Tuesday.

MLB midseason awards: Biggest surprises and disappointments of 2024  —  PHOENIX — It's been a first half where two teams getting their last rites suddenly kicked the priests out of the room and are running down the halls ready to party into October.  —  Yes, we're talking about you, New York Mets and St. Louis Cardinals.

Diamondbacks DFA Tucker Barnhart, clears way for Gabriel Moreno's return  —  The Diamondbacks designated Tucker Barnhart for assignment on Sunday, likely cutting ties with the veteran catcher halfway through the season.  —  The move clears the way for catcher Gabriel Moreno to be reinstated …

Milwaukee Brewers hit five grand slams in eight-game span  —  MILWAUKEE — It was just over a week ago when the Milwaukee Brewers always seemed to struggle with the bases loaded.  That may be a surprise to the NL Central leaders' recent opponents.  —  The Brewers have hit five grand slams …

Bobby Bonilla Day: Why New York Mets pay $1.19M every July 1  —  The calendar has turned to July 1, and that means one thing: It's time for Mets fans everywhere to wish each other a Happy Bobby Bonilla Day!  Why?  On Monday, 61-year-old Bobby Bonilla will collect a check for $1,193,248.20 …

Alek Thomas to Continue Rehab Games with Reno Monday  —  The Diamondbacks' center fielder has missed all but four games this year, but his return seems imminent.  —  Arizona Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo gave an update regarding centerfielder Alek Thomas' rehab games and next steps.

Home Run Derby rule changes aimed at reducing frantic pace  —  BALTIMORE — The rules for the 2024 Home Run Derby have been altered significantly, with some of the changes designed to reduce the frantic pace that has concerned past participants.  —  Within each player's timed round …

KC Royals climb back into AL Central race, taking 3 of 4 from Guardians: recap  —  The Kansas City Royals faced perhaps their biggest challenge of the 2024 season this weekend.  —  A four-game series against the Cleveland Guardians.  —  The American League Central rivals entered as surprise contenders.