Beat the Streak player “csteele12” is now two picks away from tying the all-time BTS leader after Rockies outfielder Carlos Gonzalez singled Wednesday afternoon.

Jason Heyward’s first season with the Cubs has been a challenge, as his batting average shows. But don’t label it a disappointment before it’s over.

There’s a lot of great pitches. But who has the best?

The presence of Little League Baseball has allowed the sport to grow in Argentina, which hopes to someday produce a Major League player.

The Rangers have placed outfielder Josh Hamilton on unconditional release waivers. If Hamilton goes unclaimed, he will become a free agent.

Eight teams on the brink of elimination took the field on Tuesday to try to extend their LLWS stays. Mexico held Canada to one hit to continue its quest for the title, while Iowa rebounded from its late-night loss on Monday to defeat Rhode Island. In Game 3, the Sydney team became the winningest Australian team in LLWS history, advancing to 2-1.

Outfielder Carlos Gomez went 4-for-9 with a double and a triple in his first two games with Triple-A Round Rock, and will likely join the Rangers on Thursday in Arlington.

Do not expect another round of Tebowmania in Philadelphia. But, the Phillies will have a scout at former college football star Tim Tebow’s workout Aug. 30 in Los Angeles.

Outfielder Jose Bautista is expected to make his return from the disabled list when first eligible on Thursday, Blue Jays manager John Gibbons said. Bautista has been sidelined since Aug. 9 with a left knee sprain after twisting it on a throw from right field.

Three injured Red Sox pitchers — all in different stages of the recovery process — took one step closer to returning in their rehabilitation on Tuesday afternoon.

Ben Revere started the 2016 season as the Nationals’ starting center fielder. Now, he is a backup and he understands why his playing time has been limited.

Royals first baseman Eric Hosmer’s roots run deep in South Florida. The No. 3 overall pick in the 2008 Draft out of American Heritage High School in Plantation, Fla., Hosmer developed his skills in the Miami area, where his father, Mike, was a firefighter for 29 years.

Nationals right-hander Joe Ross threw a bullpen session Tuesday afternoon at Camden Yards, his first time throwing off the mound since he was pulled off a Minor League rehab assignment earlier this month.

Clayton Kershaw had no problems to report after throwing off a mound Tuesday for the second time since his setback, but also no confirmation that he’s headed to a 100 percent comeback this season.

Jameson Taillon spent more than a year refining his mechanics, preparing himself to effortlessly pitch down in the zone. A little more than a week before his Major League debut, the Pirates made one more tweak to help turn Taillon into a ground-ball machine.

The Tigers hope that Jordan Zimmermann can return to the team as early as Sept. 10, barring any setbacks in his rehab, according to manager Brad Ausmus.

The Marlins added another name to their growing list of injured players on Tuesday when they placed infielder Derek Dietrich on the 15-day disabled list with a right knee contusion that he sustained during the last road trip.