Major League Baseball

Ramos the 1st righty to homer into McCovey Cove

Heliot Ramos, who hit a 394-foot, opposite-field drive into the water behind the right-field stands in the ninth, became the first right-handed batter to homer into McCovey Cove during the San Francisco Giants' 4-3 loss to the San Diego Padres on Sunday.

White Sox end skid of 20 straight series losses

The White Sox beat the A's on Sunday, winning back-to-back games for the first time in nearly three months and ending a streak of 20 consecutive series losses.

Mets' Lindor exits with sore back, to have tests

Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor left a game early for the second time in three days due to back discomfort, and he'll have further evaluation Monday.

HOF Red Sox broadcaster Castiglione retiring

Red Sox radio broadcaster Joe Castiglione said Sunday he is retiring at the end of the season, his 42nd calling the team's games.

Phillies reinstate All-Star Bohm from injured list

The Phillies reinstated infielder Alec Bohm from the 10-day injured list prior to Sunday's finale of a three-game series against the visiting Mets.

D-backs put RHP Sewald (neck discomfort) on IL

The Arizona Diamondbacks placed right-handed reliever Paul Sewald on the 15-day injured list Sunday because of discomfort on the left side of his neck.

Playoff favorites, toughest contenders

In a year with no superteams atop the standings, here are the teams that could make a deep postseason run.