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A 21-year-old second-round draft pick who went viral over the weekend when he hit a 497-foot grand slam in Worcester, Roman Anthony was the top-rated prospect in the minors before his call-up. He batted .288 with 10 homers and 29 RBIs in 58 games in ...

Terry Francona returned to Cleveland for the first time since being named Cincinnati's manager as the Reds opened a three-game series against the Guardians on Monday.

One seven-game losing streak was manageable for Atlanta -- a possible fluke at the start of the season.

Both teams dealt with an extended rain delay that pushed the first pitch back by 100 minutes. The overcast skies stuck around as the Washington, D.C. region remained under a tornado watch for most of Sunday afternoon.

Craig Kimbrel's stay with the Atlanta Braves lasted just one day as the team designated the franchise's career saves leader for assignment Saturday and recalled left-handed pitcher Austin Cox.

Kyle Teel has a new collared shirt and his own big league opportunity.

Ian Happ homered and drove in four runs on three hits, Pete Crow-Armstrong added his team-leading 16th home run and Chicago Cubs beat the Washington Nationals 7-1 on Thursday night to earn their seventh consecutive series victory.