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Pete Crow-Armstrong Hits Leadoff and Walk-off Homers in 7-5 Cubs Win
Pete Crow-Armstrong became the first Cubs player in franchise history to hit a leadoff and walk-off home run in a single game during a 7-5 win over the White Sox.
Elly De La Cruz Delivers First Career Walk-Off Hit in Reds 6-5 Win
Elly De La Cruz recorded his first career walk-off hit in the 10th inning to lift the Cincinnati Reds to a 6-5 victory over the St. Louis Cardinals.
Mets Rookies Make History with 3 Assists at Home in 2-1 Win Over Padres
Right fielder Carson Benge recorded two assists at home plate as the New York Mets defeated the San Diego Padres 2-1 on Monday night.
D-backs Place Ketel Marte on Restricted List Following 11-1 Loss to Red Sox
The Arizona Diamondbacks placed Ketel Marte on the restricted list after he failed to show up for Monday's 11-1 loss against the Boston Red Sox.
Mets Call Up Christopher Morel; Infielder to Start Tuesday vs Robbie Ray
The New York Mets have selected Christopher Morel from Triple-A Syracuse, where he hit .309 with 12 home runs in 35 games.
Dansby Swanson Sidelined 4 Weeks; Cubs Recall Javier Assad and Kevin Alcantara
Shortstop Dansby Swanson will miss at least four weeks for the 72-53 Chicago Cubs after suffering a Grade 2 left oblique strain.
Rockies Designate Michael Lorenzen After 3-11 Start with 7.08 ERA
The Colorado Rockies designated Michael Lorenzen for assignment on Monday and recalled righty TJ Shook from Triple-A Albuquerque.
Carlos Rodon to Start Tuesday vs. Orioles Following 15-Day IL Stint
New York Yankees left-hander Carlos Rodon will return from the injured list to start at Baltimore on Tuesday, skipping a planned minor league outing.
MLB Owners Unanimously Approve Record $3.9B Sale of San Diego Padres
Major League Baseball owners approved the $3.9 billion sale of the San Diego Padres to an investor group led by José E. Feliciano and Kwanza Jones.