Major League Baseball

Phillies' Schwarber 1st in NL to reach 50 homers

Philadelphia slugger Kyle Schwarber hit his 50th home run of the season, a three-run shot off reliever Justin Hagenman in the seventh inning that gave the Phillies a 7-1 lead en route to a comfortable 9-3 victory over the Mets.

Yanks' relief collapses as Tigers reel off 9-run 7th

The Tigers turned a 2-2 game into a blowout, exploding for nine runs in the seventh inning to defeat the Yankees 12-2 on Tuesday night.

Astros' Garcia, after long TJ recovery, hurts elbow

Astros pitcher Luis Garcia, making his second start after sitting out more than two years while recovering from Tommy John surgery, exited because of right elbow discomfort.

Torres 'loved' playing in N.Y., admits to struggles

Gleyber Torres, returning to Yankee Stadium with the Tigers, said he respected New York's decision to move on from him and appreciated all he learned as a Yankee.

Early ties Red Sox mark with 11 K's in MLB debut

Called up from Triple-A Worcester earlier in the day, Red Sox left-hander Connelly Early, 23, struck out 11 in five shutout innings Tuesday night, winning his major league debut as Boston toppled the Athletics 6-0 at Sutter Health Park in Sacramento.

Family has Franco admitted to mental health clinic

Suspended Rays shortstop Wander Franco was detained by police on request of his family and admitted into a clinic in the Dominican Republic for mental health issues.

Cubs opt to put Tucker on IL due to calf strain

The Cubs placed All-Star right fielder Kyle Tucker on the 10-day injured list Tuesday due to a left calf strain.

AL East-leading Jays place Bichette on 10-day IL

The Toronto Blue Jays placed shortstop Bo Bichette on the 10-day injured list Tuesday because of a sprained left knee and recalled outfielder Joey Loperfido from Triple-A Buffalo.

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