The Nationals knock out Jake Arrieta in the fifth inning of a matchup of the past two NL Cy Young Award winners.
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Major league notebook: Francona misses game after hospital trip
It’s the second visit for the Indians’ manager this month, though doctors have ruled out major health concerns.
Major league roundup: Angels top Yankees, despite another Judge homer
Aaron Judge hits his big league-best 24th homer, but New York’s losing streak reaches seven games.
Major league notebook: Rizzo avoids punishment after home-plate collision
MLB rules that the Cubs slugger violated Rule 7.13 Monday night, but he won’t be suspended.
Remy says translators should not go to mound
The Red Sox announcer says Masahiro Tanaka should ‘learn baseball language.’
Gennett hits four home runs for Reds, joining elite club
Second baseman Scooter Gennett ties the major league record for home runs in a game and drives in 10 runs.
Major league roundup: Indians’ Bauer strikes out 14 in beating Athletics 9-4
Trevor Bauer’s career-best strikeout total is one shy of this season’s major league-high of 15 by Washington’s Stephen Strasburg against San Diego on Saturday.
Major league notebook: Strickland suspended for 6 games, Harper 4
They’re penalized for their roles in a benches-clearing brawl.
Red Sox farm report: Once lost, pitcher Jake Cosart thinks he’s found his stuff
The Sea Dogs reliever had a wild start in Double-A, but he is settling in nicely.
Tom Caron: The reports of John Farrell’s demise were greatly exaggerated
The Red Sox won a season-high six straight after their manager’s status was rumored to be in jeopardy.