chase headley

Carlos Beltran homered and drove in three, while Chase Headley came off the bench for a key hit to lead the Yankees past the White Sox 7-5 on Sunday at Yankee Stadium, taking the rubber match against a Chicago club that entered the series with the best record in the American League.

Miami Marlins slugger Giancarlo Stanton was hit directly in the face with a fastball by the Brewers' Mike Fiers during Thursday night's game in Milwaukee. Strangely, he was one of two players to be hit in the head area with pitches on the same night.

The New York Yankees have a new third baseman after making a trade with the San Diego Padres on Tuesday.