Major League Baseball

D-backs put Gallen on IL with strained hamstring

Arizona has placed Zac Gallen on the 15-day injured list and has recalled right-hander Slade Cecconi from Triple-A Reno.

Back in MLB, new Met Iglesias feels 'like a rookie'

Hours before playing in his first major league game in nearly two years Friday night, new Mets infielder José Iglesias said that he feels "like a rookie right now."

O's Means, Wells need surgery, done for season

Orioles pitchers John Means and Tyler Wells both need surgery for elbow issues and will miss the rest of the season.

Triple-A catcher hit with backswing, hospitalized

Catcher Payton Henry of the Triple-A Buffalo Bisons was hospitalized Friday night after he was struck by a batter's backswing and carted off the field on a stretcher.

Cubs 3B coach puts loss on self after 'bad send'

Cubs third-base coach Willie Harris took the blame for sending infielder Nick Madrigal home with one out in the bottom of the ninth inning in the team's 5-4 loss to the Reds on Friday.

Mariners fire newly hired bench coach, OC Brown

The Seattle Mariners fired bench coach and offensive coordinator Brant Brown on Friday less than six months after he was hired for the job.

Dodgers activate closer Phillips, DFA Hernandez

The Los Angeles Dodgers activated reliever Evan Phillips (hamstring) from the 15-day injured list before Friday's home game against the Colorado Rockies.

Brewers' Hoskins off IL days ahead of Philly return

Milwaukee first baseman Rhys Hoskins was activated Friday, three days before the Brewers play in Philadelphia against his former team.

Mock Draft 1.0: Who will go No. 1?

Beginning with a loaded group of college stars, here's how the first round of this July's draft could play out.