Former Yankee Brett Gardner’s 14-year-old son dies on vacation: ‘Lived life to the fullest every single day’

The New York Mets recalled catcher Francisco Alvarez from Triple-A Syracuse, and he made an immediate impact with offensive and defensive contributions in a 7-5 win over the Los Angeles Angels. Alvarez reflected on his demotion, stating it helped him grow as a player and teammate, and noted that he performed well, including a crucial defensive play during the game. Need More Context? 🔎

St. Louis Cardinals pitcher Michael McGreevy impressed in a recent start against the Colorado Rockies, allowing two runs over seven innings. Following the performance, first baseman Willson Contreras advocated for McGreevy to secure a permanent place on the major league roster, stating, "I think he's ready to stay here." Need More Context? 🔎

Los Angeles Dodgers reliever Tanner Scott exited Monday's game in the ninth inning due to pain in his left arm while pitching to Minnesota's Ryan Jeffers. Although initial tests were clear, manager Dave Roberts indicated that Scott will undergo an MRI and is likely to be placed on the injured list; he currently has a 4.14 ERA and a team-leading 19 saves this season. Need More Context? 🔎