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Coby Mayo hit his second three-run homer in as many days during a six-run sixth inning, and the Baltimore Orioles beat Kansas City 8-3 on Wednesday to take two of three from the Royals.

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani visited Citi Field on April 9, posed for photos with Mr. and Mrs. Met -- and the New York Mets have not won since.

Cubs left-hander Matthew Boyd, who has missed three weeks with a biceps strain, will start Wednesday against Philadelphia, manager Craig Counsell said Tuesday.

Juan Soto is expected to come off the injured list Wednesday for the struggling New York Mets, who entered Tuesday having lost 11 straight games - their longest skid since 2004.

The Minnesota Twins reinstated third baseman Royce Lewis from the injured list on Tuesday before beginning a three-game series against the New York Mets, after a nine-game absence because of a sprained left knee.

Matt Olson had three RBIs, Bryce Elder struck out six in 6 2/3 innings and the Atlanta Braves won their sixth straight game with a 9-4 victory over the Washington Nationals on Monday night.

Jose Ramirez homered twice, Brayan Rocchio had three hits and three RBIs, and the Cleveland Guardians beat the Orioles 8-4 on Sunday to take three of four from Baltimore.

Nationals first baseman Curtis Mead hit his second home run of the year as the Nationals defeated the visiting San Francisco Giants 3-0 on Sunday afternoon to avoid a three-game sweep.

Ramon Laureano and Fernando Tatis Jr. each drove in two runs apiece, German Marquez threw 5 2/3 scoreless innings in a strong start and the San Diego Padres beat the Los Angeles Angels 4-1 on Saturday night.

Garret Anderson, the Los Angeles Angels' career hits leader who helped the franchise capture its only World Series title, died Friday at the age of 53, the team announced.