Washington Nationals manager Dave Martinez did not travel with the team for their series opener against the St. Louis Cardinals due to his need for a heart procedure.

New York Mets rookie Pete Alonso hit his MLB-leading 45th homer of the season in an 8-4 win over the Washington Nationals.

The Atlanta Braves activated shortstop Dansby Swanson from the injured list, the team announced Monday.

The Atlanta Braves placed catcher Brian McCann on the 10-day injured list with a left knee sprain.

Former Major League Baseball pitcher Octavio Dotel has been connected to one of the largest drug busts in Dominican Republic history.

Atlanta Braves star outfielder Ronald Acuna Jr. was removed from Sunday's game against the Los Angeles Dodgers after failing to hustle during a long fly ball.

Bryce Harper obliterated an inside fastball for a gargantuan walk-off grand slam to lead the Philadelphia Phillies to a dramatic comeback win against the Chicago Cubs in Philadelphia.

Atlanta Braves rookie outfielder Austin Riley is heading to the injured list due to a knee injury.

The Minnesota Twins turned their second triple play in about three weeks Wednesday against the Atlanta Braves.

The Chicago Cubs placed closer Craig Kimbrel on the 10-day injured list with right knee inflammation.

The Cincinnati Reds have claimed starting pitcher Kevin Gausman off waivers from the Atlanta Braves, the team announced Monday.

The Atlanta Braves acquired All-Star relief pitchers Shane Greene and Mark Melancon in trades with the Detroit Tigers and San Francisco Giants.

The Philadelphia Phillies have agreed to acquire outfielder Corey Dickerson from the Pittsburgh Pirates.

The Washington Nationals have agreed to acquire veteran relief pitchers Daniel Hudson and Roenis Elias in trades with the Toronto Blue Jays and Seattle Mariners, respectively.

The Washington Nationals placed starting pitcher Max Scherzer on the 10-day injured list Monday.