Could Dodgers' Kenley Jansen be halfway to no-walk MVP season?  —  Could Kenley Jansen really pitch an entire season without walking a batter?  —  It's a crazy thought except, well, the season is just about halfway done and Jansen hasn't walked anyone.  The Dodgers' closer has faced 107 batters, struck out 50 and walked none.

Martinez gets start as Rangers host Blue Jays (Jun 20, 2017)  —  For a pitcher, you might say Nick Martinez handles the changeup well.  —  With Tyson Ross back in the rotation after spending the first 2 1/2 months recovering from shoulder surgery, Martinez was expected to be back in the bullpen full time as a long reliever.

Padres manager calls out Cubs' Anthony Rizzo after home plate collision with Austin Hedges  —  San Diego Padres manager Andy Green did little to conceal his feelings about the home plate collision that knocked Austin Hedges out of Monday night's 3-2 loss to the Chicago Cubs …

Drew Butera's triple — triple! — keys Royals' victory over Red Sox  —  Whit Merrifield fist-pumped the Royals' dugout in delight.  Red Sox reliever Blaine Boyer clenched his fist in anger.  —  The key battle in the Royals-Red Sox series opener went to Merrifield, who bounced a single through …

MLB: Hunter Strickland denied  —  Pitcher Hunter Strickland of the San Francisco Giants began serving a six-game suspension for brawling with Bryce Harper after his appeal was denied by Major League Baseball.  —  The penalty stemmed from a May 29 benches-clearing incident between the Giants and Washington Nationals.

Anibal Sanchez shows enough to earn another start for Detroit Tigers  —  SEATTLE - If Anibal Sanchez was going to help the Detroit Tigers this season, it was going to be as a starting pitcher.  —  Behind the scenes, the team's decision-makers had that hunch.

Reds' winning streak stands at 1  —  ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — After being silenced for nine straight games, the Reds' siren was back on Monday.  After every win, the Reds celebrate with a siren and music — and Monday they got to break it out thanks to a 7-3 victory over the Rays.

Gerrit Cole stays cool in Pirates' rout of Brewers  —  MILWAUKEE — Gerrit Cole amped up his performance and dialed down his demeanor Monday in an 8-1 rout of the Milwaukee Brewers.  —  The Pirates right-hander went seven innings and gave up a run on three hits.

Cleveland Indians outfielder Michael Brantley goes from paternity list to DL  —  Cleveland Indians outfielder Michael Brantley was shuffled from the paternity list to the 10-day disabled list on Monday.  —  Brantley initially sustained a sprained right ankle against the Kansas City Royals on May 7 and aggravated the injury last week.

Miami Marlins rally in ninth for 8-7 win over Washington Nationals  —  MIAMI — Enny Romero's neck whipped around in an instant.  —  The Washington Nationals reliever had just thrown an 0-2 fastball that was clocked at 97 mph on its way to the plate before making contact with the bat of Marcell Ozuna …

Javier Baez on the art of the tag  —  This is an online exclusive story from ESPN The Magazine's Body Issue 2017.  Subscribe today!  —  World Series winner?  Check.  NLCS MVP?  Check.  World Baseball Classic silver medalist?  Check, check, check.  After quite a year …

Astros OF Reddick returns in time to face former A's team (Jun 20, 2017)  —  OAKLAND, Calif. — Houston Astros right fielder Josh Reddick has made a habit of running into outfield walls while chasing fly balls at full speed during his major league career.  —  Reddick's latest collision landed …

Gleyber Torres to undergo Tommy John surgery in non-throwing elbow  —  NEW YORK — New York Yankees top prospect Gleyber Torres has a torn ligament in his non-throwing elbow and will miss the remainder of the season.  —  The Yankees announced Monday that the 20-year-old Torres …

Ernesto Frieri excited to join ‘fun’ Rangers  —  ARLINGTON  —  Ernesto Frieri feels like he's starting over, but in a good way.  The right-hander who turns 32 next month recorded 37 saves for the Angels in 2013 but hadn't pitched in the majors in two years before making his first appearance for the Rangers on Sunday.