Brian McCann's future with Yankees uncertain in Gary Sanchez's shadow  —  Brian McCann feels the same kind of hope and excitement that most Yankee fans do about this youth movement.  He raves about Gary Sanchez, calling the young catcher “a stud” and a “future All-Star for many years to come.”

HOUSTON — Convinced Yankees fans are ready to embrace a new generation of Baby Bombers, owner Hal Steinbrenner watched Tyler Austin and Aaron Judge hit home runs in their first major league at-bats last weekend  —  “I was emotional.  It doesn't happen often,” he said Wednesday.  “I'm very excited about this.”

Red Sox beat Orioles 8-1 in rain-shortened 6-inning game … BALTIMORE — Although the Boston Red Sox are the highest-scoring team in the majors, they've relied heavily on their pitching to put together a momentum-changing winning streak.  —  David Price allowed four hits before a rainstorm stopped play …