EmailPrintOpen Extended ReactionsCHICAGO -- Pete Crow-Armstrong hit a tiebreaking two-run homer for his first major league hit, and the Chicago Cubs swept the Houston Astros with a 3-1 victory on Thursday.Houston has lost a season-high five straight and eight of nine overall. At 7-19, it is off to its worst 26-game start since it was 6-20 in 1969.First-year manager Joe…

EmailPrintOpen Extended ReactionsARLINGTON, Texas -- Leadoff-hitting shortstop J.P. Crawford was placed on the 10-day injured list by the Seattle Mariners on Thursday because of a right oblique strain.The move came a day after Crawford felt his oblique tweak during batting practice, resulting in him being a late scratch from the Mariners' 5-1 loss at Texas."I do not have a timeline…

EmailPrintOpen Extended ReactionsNEW YORK -- Dusty Baker has won the fourth Lifetime Achievement Award presented by Baseball Digest.The beloved Baker retired following the 2023 season after spending 56 years in the majors as a player, coach and manager. He was honored Thursday with an annual distinction that "recognizes a living individual whose career has been spent in or around Major…

EmailPrintOpen Extended ReactionsFor the first time since 2019, MLB will dedicate three days in August to players, focusing on showcasing them beyond their stats and on-field performances, according to a release distributed Thursday.From Aug. 16-18, a different aspect of players' lives will be highlighted through in-stadium events, game broadcasts and social media.Day 1 (Aug. 16) will feature their personalities, friendships…