Major League Baseball

White Sox lose 119th game, 1 away from '62 Mets

Luis Robert and the White Sox tied the American League record with their 119th loss Saturday night, dropping a 6-2 decision to the Padres, moving Chicago just one loss from equaling the post-1900 record of 120 losses by the 1962 Mets.

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.

Guardians clinch second division title in 3 years

The Cleveland Guardians clinched their second AL Central championship in three years Saturday.

Lindor to miss rest of series; earliest return Tue.

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, in the final season of his contract, was scratched from his scheduled start for the Texas Rangers on Saturday night and was later placed on the injured list, which will end his season.

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.

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.