Noah Syndergaard also has bone spur as Mets pounded by Nationals  —  WASHINGTON, D.C. - Hours after sources told the News that Matz has been pitching with a bone spur in this left elbow, Noah Syndergaard went out and raised more red flags.  The big right-hander struggled to get through three innings …

Franklin drives in 5, Rays beat Red Sox to stop 11-game skid  —  Nick Franklin homered and drove in a career-high five runs to help Tampa Bay end an 11-game losing streak with a 13-7 victory over the Boston Red Sox on Monday night.

Kris Bryant Hits 3 Homers as Cubs, Arrieta Beat Reds 11-8  —  By THE ASSOCIATED PRESSJUNE 27, 2016, 10:49 P.M. E.D.T.  —  CINCINNATI — Kris Bryant became the first major leaguer to hit three homers and two doubles in a game, and Jake Arrieta added a solo shot in the ballpark where he threw …

Phillies prospect Matt Imhof suffers serious eye injury, has surgery  —  A Philadelphia Phillies minor league pitcher suffered a potentially career-threatening eye injury in a freak training accident in the Class A Florida State League late last week, his agent confirmed to ESPN.com Monday.

Marlins Want to Be Relevant Late in the Season for a Change  —  By THE ASSOCIATED PRESSJUNE 27, 2016, 2:16 P.M. E.D.T.  —  MIAMI — Jose Fernandez was discussing the Miami Marlins' latest victory when Freddie Mercury interrupted due to someone's cellphone ringtone.  —  “Weeeee are the champions,” Freddie sang.

Mengden Gets All the Run Support for First Big League Win  —  By THE ASSOCIATED PRESSJUNE 28, 2016, 1:12 A.M. E.D.T.  —  SAN FRANCISCO — Daniel Mengden pitched into the eighth inning for his first major league win, backed by Marcus Semien's three-run homer and four RBIs …

Velasquez Throws 5 Strong Innings in Return, Phillies Romp  —  By THE ASSOCIATED PRESSJUNE 28, 2016, 1:12 A.M. E.D.T.  —  PHOENIX — Vince Velasquez threw five strong innings in his return from the disabled list and the Philadelphia Phillies opened a three-game series in Arizona with an 8-0 rout of the Diamondbacks on Monday night.

Chisenhall's HR Helps Streaking Indians Beat Braves 8-3  —  By THE ASSOCIATED PRESSJUNE 27, 2016, 11:12 P.M. E.D.T.  —  ATLANTA — Trevor Bauer complained that he wasn't as sharp as in recent outings.  —  The way Cleveland has been hitting, Bauer didn't have to be sharp to help extend …

Braves infielder Beckham begins rehab assignment  —  Braves veteran Gordon Beckham began his rehabilitation assignment on Monday with the team's Gulf Coast League affiliate.  Braves manager Brian Snitker said that if Beckham has no setbacks he should return to the active roster in about a week.

Yankees COO Lonn Trost says fans who pay full ticket price shouldn't have to sit with discount buyers  —  Lonn Trost has a message for certain Yankees fans: Some people just don't belong!  —  In trying to defend the team's new home ticket policy — which is the Yankees' latest salvo in its war …

Clayton Kershaw not expected to miss start after back treatment  —  PITTSBURGH — Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts confirmed Monday morning that Clayton Kershaw was receiving treatment for minor back discomfort but insisted the issue did not affect his pitcher's six-inning start Sunday against the Pirates.