Major League Baseball

Sources: Nats demote All-Star after all-nighter

The Nationals have demoted All-Star shortstop CJ Abrams after he stayed out all night at a Chicago-area casino before a day game against the Cubs, sources told ESPN's Jesse Rogers.

Lindor to miss rest of series; earliest return Tues.

Francisco Lindor missed his sixth straight game Saturday and is set to miss Sunday's game as well. The Mets say Tuesday is the earliest he will return.

Red Sox place 3B Devers (shoulder) on 10-day IL

Rafael Devers was placed on the 10-day IL with shoulder inflammation, likely ending the Red Sox third baseman's season.

De La Cruz youngest to post 25 HR, 60 SB season

Cincinnati's Elly De La Cruz became the youngest player in major league history to hit 25 home runs and steal 60 bases in a season in the Reds' 7-1 win over the Pirates on Saturday.

Rangers scratch Scherzer, give Dunning the start

Three-time Cy Young Award winner Max Scherzer was scratched from his scheduled start for the Texas Rangers on Saturday night and replaced by Dane Dunning for the middle game of a series against the AL wild-card-chasing Seattle Mariners.

Giants reinstate Chapman from paternity list

The San Francisco Giants activated standout third baseman Matt Chapman from the paternity list prior to Saturday's road game against the Kansas City Royals.

Ohtani up to 52/52; record 14th game with HR, SB

Shohei Ohtani record his 52nd homer and 52nd stolen base to break Rickey Henderson's major league record with his 14th game with at least one of each this season.

Struggling Verlander: Injury return was too soon

Justin Verlander, who has struggled since coming off the injured list last month, was rocked for six runs against the Angels and said he "came back from the neck injury a little fast."

Managers, execs with most at stake

Could a disappointing 2024 season -- or postseason -- mean change is on the way? Here's who might be on the hot seat.