Guardians' shock MLB gambling investigation gives team ‘no choice’ but to push on … PHOENIX — They no longer have lockers in the Cleveland Guardians clubhouse.  —  There are no jerseys or equipment to be found.  —  There's no sign they even played for the Guardians.

Phillies ace Zack Wheeler needs additional surgery, is out for the rest of the season  —  PHILADELPHIA — Philadelphia Phillies ace Zack Wheeler's season is over.  —  Wheeler was diagnosed with thoracic outlet syndrome and will require additional surgery that's expected to sideline him for six …

Reds at Dodgers Prediction: Odds, expert picks, starting pitchers, betting trends, and stats for August 25  —  It's Monday, August 25 and the Reds (68-63) are in Los Angeles to take on the Dodgers (74-57).  Hunter Greene is slated to take the mound for Cincinnati against Emmet Sheehan for Los Angeles.

Mets hit 6 homers to support a strong start from Holmes in 9-2 win over Braves  —  ATLANTA — Jeff McNeil and Mark Vientos each hit two of New York's six home runs to back a steady pitching performance by Clay Holmes as the Mets beat the Atlanta Braves 9-2 on Saturday night.

Aaron Judge throws to bases; return to right field still TBD  —  NEW YORK — Aaron Judge took another step forward in his recovery from a flexor strain in his right arm when he threw to bases at Yankee Stadium for the first time since the injury one month ago.

Cal Raleigh hits 48th, 49th HRs to set MLB record for catchers  —  SEATTLE — Mariners slugger Cal Raleigh hit his major league-leading 48th and 49th home runs in Sunday's 11-4 win over the Athletics, setting a single-season record for catchers and passing Salvador Perez's total with the Kansas City Royals in 2021.

Ohtani high-fives a heckler after his homer to cap Dodgers' comeback rivalry win over Padres  —  SAN DIEGO — A heckler next to the Los Angeles Dodgers' dugout spent his entire Sunday giving an earful to the visitors, including a nonstop barrage of digs and chirps at Shohei Ohtani …

Athletics at Mariners Prediction: Odds, expert picks, starting pitchers, betting trends, stats for August 22  —  It's Friday, August 22 and the Athletics (59-70) are in Seattle to take on the Mariners (68-60).  Luis Morales is slated to take the mound for Oakland against Bryan Woo for Seattle.

Orioles reach a $67 million, 8-year deal with 21-year-old catcher Samuel Basallo  —  BALTIMORE — On a team with plenty of talented young players, Samuel Basallo now has a special distinction - the first to agree to a long-term contract.  —  The Baltimore Orioles reached a $67 million …

Jen Pawol, MLB's first female umpire, back in big leagues working Pirates-Rockies series  —  PITTSBURGH — Jen Pawol is back in the big leagues.  —  Pawol, who made history this month when she became the first female umpire to work a Major League Baseball game, is part of the crew working …