Nicholas Castellanos has evidently found a ballpark that suits him.Castellanos — who openly complained about Comerica Park's spacious dimensions earlier this year when he was with Detroit — has flourished since a trade to the Chicago Cubs. The 27-year-old outfielder has hit 13 home runs for Chicago in 35 games. That's two more than he hit in 100 games this season for the Tigers.Castellanos has hit six home runs at Wrigley Field after hitting only three at Comerica this year.Castellanos could be crucial for the Cubs down the stretch. They dropped the final three games of a series against Milwaukee and lead the Brewers by just two games for the second wild card in the National League. Philadelphia is also two back, and surging Arizona is 1½ behind after winning 11 of 13.Chicago has injury problems. Shortstop Javier Báez is dealing with left thumb issues, and closer Craig Kimbrel has had elbow inflammation. If the Cubs do make the postseason, they can thank Castellanos.Not every big trade... [More]

Mets third. Todd Frazier singles to left center field. Steven Matz out on a sacrifice bunt to shallow infield, Rhys Hoskins to Cesar Hernandez. Todd Frazier to second. Jeff McNeil singles to center field. Todd Frazier scores. Pete Alonso strikes out swinging. Jeff McNeil caught stealing second.1 run, 2 hits, 0 errors, 0 left on. Mets 1, Phillies 0.Mets fourth. Michael Conforto homers to right field. Wilson Ramos grounds out to third base, Maikel Franco to Rhys Hoskins. Robinson Cano grounds out to first base to Rhys Hoskins. Amed Rosario singles to shallow right field. Brandon Nimmo strikes out swinging.1 run, 2 hits, 0 errors, 1 left on. Mets 2, Phillies 0.Phillies fifth. Jose Pirela flies out to deep right field to Michael Conforto. Zach Eflin flies out to right field to Michael Conforto. Jean Segura doubles to deep left field. J.T. Realmuto doubles to deep left center field. Jean Segura scores. Sean Rodriguez grounds out to shortstop, Amed Rosario to Pete Alonso.1 run, 2 hits, 0 errors,... [More]

A look at what's happening around the majors today:WHO ARE THOSE GUYS?A marquee matchup is set at Dodger Stadium when major league wins leader Domingo Germán (16-3, 4.15 ERA) starts for the Yankees against Los Angeles ace Clayton Kershaw (13-2, 2.71).It's the last game of the day, meaning the final time we'll see those, um, unusual uniforms big leaguers have been wearing during Players' Weekend. The all-white and all-black, monochromatic outfits have been widely panned by fashionistas — not to mention that it's hard to read the numbers and nicknames on the jerseys."What's the slogan, 'Let the kids play'?" Cleveland manager Terry Francona said. "Let the grown-ups look like morons."Said Dodgers manager Dave Roberts: "It's not our proudest moment rockin' these all-white milkmen jerseys."Added Yankees manager Aaron Boone: "When I put the uniform on I felt a little silly."BRAVES NEW WORLDFrancisco Cervelli and the NL East-leading Braves try for a three-game sweep at Citi Field and their eighth... [More]

A look at what's happening around the majors Sunday:WHO ARE THOSE GUYS?A marquee matchup is set at Dodger Stadium when major league wins leader Domingo Germán (16-3, 4.15 ERA) starts for the Yankees against Los Angeles ace Clayton Kershaw (13-2, 2.71).It's the last game of the day, meaning the final time we'll see those, um, unusual uniforms big leaguers have been wearing during Players' Weekend. The all-white and all-black, monochromatic outfits have been widely panned by fashionistas — not to mention that it's hard to read the numbers and nicknames on the jerseys."What's the slogan, 'Let the kids play'?" Cleveland manager Terry Francona said. "Let the grown-ups look like morons."Said Dodgers manager Dave Roberts: "It's not our proudest moment rockin' these all-white milkmen jerseys."Added Yankees manager Aaron Boone: "When I put the uniform on I felt a little silly."BRAVES NEW WORLDFrancisco Cervelli and the NL East-leading Braves try for a three-game sweep at Citi Field and their eighth... [More]