Rodríguez hits 3-run homer in 8th, Mariners beat Rangers 5-4 to spoil deGrom’s return
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Rodríguez hits 3-run homer in 8th, Mariners beat Rangers 5-4 to spoil deGrom’s return

Associated Press  

SEATTLE — Julio Rodríguez hit a three-run home run in the eighth inning to help spoil Jacob deGrom’s return to the mound and send the Seattle Mariners to a 5-4 victory over the Texas Rangers on Friday night. “You know, it’s not as consistent as it normally is.” Texas built a 2-0 lead early, capitalizing on a costly Emerson Hancock mistake to start the game. That was really launched.” Though he has a third straight starter on a pitch count Saturday with Max Scherzer due back, Bochy said he wasn’t worried about the bullpen. “And we knew that we have to have that kind of coverage.” TRAINER’S ROOM The Rangers officially moved SS Corey Seager to the 60-day injured list.

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MLB All-Postseason Team: Buehler, Edman, Stanton, Lindor, Kwan leave marks in October
4 months, 4 weeks ago

MLB All-Postseason Team: Buehler, Edman, Stanton, Lindor, Kwan leave marks in October

New York Times  

The stars came out in October. First base Pete Alonso, Mets 12-for-44, 4 HR, 10 RBIs, 12 walks, 2 SB,.999 OPS We can’t ignore the fact Dodgers first baseman Freddie Freeman was the World Series MVP and had a whopping 13 RBIs in the playoffs, but Freeman was so bad in the early rounds — one RBI while playing on …

Juan Soto's 3-run homer in 10th sends Yankees past Guardians 5-2 and into World Series for 41st time
5 months, 1 week ago

Juan Soto's 3-run homer in 10th sends Yankees past Guardians 5-2 and into World Series for 41st time

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Juan Soto hit a three-run …

Yankees can’t capitalize on chances as Royals even ALDS in Game 2: Takeaways
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Yankees can’t capitalize on chances as Royals even ALDS in Game 2: Takeaways

New York Times  

By Chris Kirschner, Brendan Kuty, Rustin Dodd and Tyler Kepner NEW YORK — The Kansas City Royals evened this American League Division Series with a 4-2 victory at Yankee Stadium on Monday, riding four singles by Maikel Garcia and stingy relief work behind Cole Ragans. Garcia — switched to the leadoff spot for Game 2 on Monday because manager Matt …

After 5 lead changes, Yankees outlast Royals to win Game 1: Takeaways
5 months, 3 weeks ago

After 5 lead changes, Yankees outlast Royals to win Game 1: Takeaways

New York Times  

By Kaitlyn McGrath, Rustin Dodd, Brendan Kuty and Chris Kirschner NEW YORK — This wasn’t your typical October classic. There were five lead changes between the New York Yankees and Kansas City Royals in Game 1 of the ALDS on Saturday, a postseason first. After the Royals took a 1-0 lead in the second, Yankees second baseman Gleyber Torres hit …

Rangers score four runs in ninth to beat Angels 9-8
5 months, 4 weeks ago

Rangers score four runs in ninth to beat Angels 9-8

Associated Press  

ANAHEIM, Calif. — Jonathan Ornelas had a two-run, pinch-hit single in Texas’ four-run ninth and the Rangers scored six times in the final two innings to beat the Los Angeles Angels 9-8 on Saturday night. A little sloppy on both sides at time.” Rookies Gustavo Campero and Niko Kavadas hit back-to-back home runs, and Logan O’Hoppe had four hits to …

Jacob deGrom pitches 4 solid innings and the Texas Rangers hit 4 homers in a 5-2 win over the Angels
6 months ago

Jacob deGrom pitches 4 solid innings and the Texas Rangers hit 4 homers in a 5-2 win over the Angels

Associated Press  

ANAHEIM, Calif. — Jacob deGrom pitched four innings of one-run ball, and Wyatt Langford and Adolis García hit back-to-back homers in the first inning of the Texas Rangers’ 5-2 victory over the Los Angeles Angels on Friday night. The two-time NL Cy Young Award winner hadn’t pitched in the majors since April 2023, but he says he’s “close” to feeling …

Carlos Rodón rebounds to 16-9 record in second season with Yankees after going 3-8 in 2023
6 months ago

Carlos Rodón rebounds to 16-9 record in second season with Yankees after going 3-8 in 2023

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Carlos Rodón walked off the mound frustrated, but without the confrontation that marred his 2023 finale. He wasted a two-run lead when he gave up consecutive sixth-inning home runs to Nick Gonzales and Bryan Reynolds in the New York Yankees’ 4-2 loss Friday night that delayed clinching home-field advantage throughout the AL playoffs. Rodón sank to 3-8 …

Houston pitchers combine for 3-hitter, Astros down Guardians 5-2 in matchup of AL division champs
6 months ago

Houston pitchers combine for 3-hitter, Astros down Guardians 5-2 in matchup of AL division champs

Associated Press  

CLEVELAND — Ronel Blanco pitched five scoreless innings and rookie Zach Dezenzo homered, leading the Houston Astros to a 5-2 win over the Cleveland Guardians on Friday night in a matchup of division winners that could meet again this postseason. “You could make a case he’s one of our best starters,” Astros manager Joe Espada said of Blanco, who has …

Angels can’t hold off Rangers rally, record 98th loss of season
6 months ago

Angels can’t hold off Rangers rally, record 98th loss of season

LA Times  

Rangers catcher Carson Kelly celebrates with pitcher Kirby Yates as the Angels walk off the field after Texas won 9-8 on Saturday night at Angel Stadium. Jonathan Ornelas had a two-run, pinch-hit single in Texas’ four-run ninth and the Rangers scored six times in the final two innings to beat the Angels 9-8 on Saturday night. A little sloppy on …

Polanco leads Mariners against the Astros after 4-hit outing
6 months ago

Polanco leads Mariners against the Astros after 4-hit outing

Associated Press  

Seattle Mariners vs. Houston Astros Houston; Wednesday, 2:10 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Mariners: George Kirby ; Astros: Yusei Kikuchi BETMGM SPORTSBOOK: LINE Astros -132, Mariners +112; over/under is 7 runs BOTTOM LINE: The Seattle Mariners take on the Houston Astros after Jorge Polanco had four hits on Tuesday in a 4-3 loss to the Astros. TOP PERFORMERS: Jose Altuve has …

Heyward, Bregman and Tucker homer as Astros beat Mariners 4-3 to clinch 4th straight AL West title
6 months ago

Heyward, Bregman and Tucker homer as Astros beat Mariners 4-3 to clinch 4th straight AL West title

Associated Press  

HOUSTON — Jason Heyward hit a go-ahead, two-run homer and made a dazzling defensive play as the Houston Astros beat the Seattle Mariners 4-3 on Tuesday night to clinch their fourth consecutive AL West championship. Heyward, who wowed on defense in the top of the inning, launched his home run to the second deck in right field off Logan Gilbert …

Mariners face the Astros leading series 1-0
6 months ago

Mariners face the Astros leading series 1-0

Associated Press  

Seattle Mariners vs. Houston Astros Houston; Tuesday, 8:10 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Mariners: Logan Gilbert ; Astros: Framber Valdez BETMGM SPORTSBOOK: LINE Astros -136, Mariners +115; over/under is 7 runs BOTTOM LINE: The Seattle Mariners bring a 1-0 lead into the next game of the series against the Houston Astros. TOP PERFORMERS: Alex Bregman has 28 doubles, two triples, 25 …

Aranda homers in a third straight game and the Rays beat the Blue Jays 4-3 for a 3-game sweep
6 months ago

Aranda homers in a third straight game and the Rays beat the Blue Jays 4-3 for a 3-game sweep

Associated Press  

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Jonathan Aranda homered in a third straight game and the Tampa Bay Rays beat the Toronto Blue Jays 4-3 on Sunday to complete a three-game sweep. Vladimir Guerrero Jr. got the Blue Jays within 4-3 with a single for his third hit of the game in the ninth off Edwin Uceta, who recovered to get his …

Angels’ four-run rally in ninth inning just enough to beat the Astros
6 months, 1 week ago

Angels’ four-run rally in ninth inning just enough to beat the Astros

LA Times  

Angels shortstop Zach Neto celebrates after hitting a three-run double during the ninth inning against the Astros on Sunday. Zach Neto hit two home runs and drove in six, and the Angels came from behind twice to beat the Houston Astros 9-8 on Sunday. The Angels trailed 4-0 in the sixth before scoring two runs in back-to-back innings, and then …

Jonathan Aranda homers as the Tampa Bay Rays beat the Toronto Blue Jays 3-2
6 months, 1 week ago

Jonathan Aranda homers as the Tampa Bay Rays beat the Toronto Blue Jays 3-2

Associated Press  

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Jonathan Aranda homered for the second consecutive game, helping Taj Bradley and the Tampa Bay Rays beat the Toronto Blue Jays 3-2 on Saturday. “That’s a lot of pitches through five innings.” Drew Rasmussen struck out three over two perfect innings to get his first save. “I think it’s been a successful year for him in …

Gerrit Cole and Juan Soto lead the Yankees past the Athletics 4-2 in 10 innings
6 months, 1 week ago

Gerrit Cole and Juan Soto lead the Yankees past the Athletics 4-2 in 10 innings

Associated Press  

OAKLAND, Calif. — Gerrit Cole tuned up for the postseason by holding the Athletics to one run in nine innings and Juan Soto came off the bench to hit an RBI double in the 10th, giving the New York Yankees a 4-2 win on Friday night in the opener of the final scheduled homestand ever in Oakland. It’s just great …

Aranda homers, 6 pitchers combine on a 5-hitter and Rays beat Blue Jays 1-0
6 months, 1 week ago

Aranda homers, 6 pitchers combine on a 5-hitter and Rays beat Blue Jays 1-0

Associated Press  

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Jonathan Aranda homered, six Tampa Bay pitchers combined on a five-hitter, and the Rays beat the Toronto Blue Jays 1-0 on Friday night. I loved the way he attacked.” After Rays starter Tyler Alexander gave up two hits over 4 1/3 innings, Kevin Kelly extended his scoreless streak to 22 innings after going 1 2/3. “I’m …

Rangers host the Mariners to start 3-game series
6 months, 1 week ago

Rangers host the Mariners to start 3-game series

Associated Press  

Seattle Mariners vs. Texas Rangers Arlington, Texas; Friday, 8:05 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Mariners: George Kirby ; Rangers: Jacob deGrom BETMGM SPORTSBOOK: LINE Rangers -118, Mariners -101; over/under is 7 runs BOTTOM LINE: The Texas Rangers start a three-game series at home against the Seattle Mariners on Friday. TOP PERFORMERS: Josh Smith has 27 doubles, a triple and 12 home …

Rizzo drives in 2 runs as Yankees earn playoff berth with 2-1 win over Mariners in 10 innings
6 months, 1 week ago

Rizzo drives in 2 runs as Yankees earn playoff berth with 2-1 win over Mariners in 10 innings

Associated Press  

SEATTLE — Anthony Rizzo hit a tiebreaking double in the 10th inning and drove in both runs for New York as the Yankees clinched a playoff spot with a 2-1 win over the Seattle Mariners on Wednesday night. We’re in the dance.” The first AL team to wrap up a playoff spot, the Yankees moved five games ahead of second-place …

Walker’s 3-run double, homers from Winn and Donovan lead Cardinals to 10-5 win over Pirates
6 months, 1 week ago

Walker’s 3-run double, homers from Winn and Donovan lead Cardinals to 10-5 win over Pirates

Associated Press  

ST. LOUIS — Jordan Walker hit a bases-loaded double to highlight a six-run seventh inning, lifting the St. Louis Cardinals to a 10-5 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Wednesday night in the third game of a four-game series. We just weren’t able to hold on.” St. Louis jumped out to a 2-0 lead in the second inning when Donovan …

Adolis García’s home run backs Cody Bradford as Rangers beat Blue Jays 2-0
6 months, 1 week ago

Adolis García’s home run backs Cody Bradford as Rangers beat Blue Jays 2-0

Associated Press  

ARLINGTON, Texas — Adolis García hit a two-run homer in the sixth inning, Cody Bradford pitched seven strong innings after the worst start of his career, and the Texas Rangers beat the Toronto Blue Jays 2-0 on Wednesday night. “Then you flush it.” Bradford was perfect through four innings before Alejandro Kirk opened the fifth with a smash back to …

Rodriguez leads Mariners against the Yankees after 4-hit outing
6 months, 1 week ago

Rodriguez leads Mariners against the Yankees after 4-hit outing

Associated Press  

New York Yankees vs. Seattle Mariners Seattle; Wednesday, 9:40 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Yankees: Nestor Cortes Jr. ; Mariners: Bryce Miller BETMGM SPORTSBOOK: LINE Yankees -121, Mariners +101; over/under is 7 1/2 runs BOTTOM LINE: The Seattle Mariners play the New York Yankees after Julio Rodriguez had four hits on Tuesday in an 11-2 loss to the Yankees. The Mariners …

Juan Soto hits 40th homer, Aaron Judge drives in 4 runs as Yankees thump Mariners 11-2
6 months, 1 week ago

Juan Soto hits 40th homer, Aaron Judge drives in 4 runs as Yankees thump Mariners 11-2

Associated Press  

SEATTLE — Aaron Judge drove in four runs in his first two at-bats, Juan Soto hit his 40th homer of the season and 200th of his career, and the New York Yankees moved to the cusp of clinching a playoff berth with an 11-2 win over the Seattle Mariners on Tuesday night. “We know we’re facing another tough pitcher and …

Kirby pitches 7 strong innings and Garver homers to lift Mariners over Rangers 7-0
6 months, 1 week ago

Kirby pitches 7 strong innings and Garver homers to lift Mariners over Rangers 7-0

Associated Press  

SEATTLE — George Kirby faced the minimum number of batters and gave up one hit in seven sparkling innings, and the Seattle Mariners shut out the Texas Rangers 7-0 to earn a series victory and keep pace in the AL West and wild-card races. “And that’s where we’re focused right now.” Kirby was not overpowering, notching the first of three …

Randy Arozarena drives in winning run in 9th, Mariners beat Rangers 5-4
6 months, 1 week ago

Randy Arozarena drives in winning run in 9th, Mariners beat Rangers 5-4

Associated Press  

SEATTLE — Randy Arozarena had a one-out bases-loaded single in the ninth inning to give the Seattle Mariners a 5-4 victory over the Texas Rangers on Saturday night. “The first two pitches, I was really just trying to hit a home run,” Arozarena said through interpreter Juan Rodriguez. “Took some big swings, but then after that, I shortened it up …

Marte homers and drives in 4 runs as the Diamondbacks hit 5 HRs in a 14-4 rout of Rangers
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Marte homers and drives in 4 runs as the Diamondbacks hit 5 HRs in a 14-4 rout of Rangers

Associated Press  

PHOENIX — Ketel Marte homered and had four RBIs, Eugenio Suárez hit two homers and the Arizona Diamondbacks routed the Texas Rangers 14-4 on Wednesday. Randal Grichuk hit a two-run homer off the right-hander in a three-run first inning, Suárez added a solo shot in the second and Marte hit his three-run shot in the fourth. “Everybody just kind of …

Seth Lugo dominates the Yankees for his 16th victory as the Royals win 5-0
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Seth Lugo dominates the Yankees for his 16th victory as the Royals win 5-0

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Seth Lugo struck out 10 in seven masterful innings and Salvador Perez hit two run-scoring singles to reach 100 RBIs for the second time as the Kansas City Royals beat the New York Yankees 5-0 on Tuesday night. “I’m looking forward to going back and watching that, to be honest, because he must have been on the …

Santiago Espinal hits 2-run double to lift Reds over Mets 3-1
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Santiago Espinal hits 2-run double to lift Reds over Mets 3-1

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Santiago Espinal hit a tie-breaking, two-run double in the ninth inning to lift the Cincinnati Reds to a 3-1 victory and snap the New York Mets’ nine-game winning streak on Sunday. “I think for us right now, we’re not worrying about who’s winning, who’s losing,” Mets pitcher Luis Severino said after he tossed 6 2/3 solid innings. …

Rangers rally from a pair of 2-run deficits to beat the Angels 6-4
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Rangers rally from a pair of 2-run deficits to beat the Angels 6-4

Associated Press  

ARLINGTON, Texas — Josh Smith put Texas ahead for the first time with a two-run single in the seventh inning and the Rangers overcame a pair of two-run deficits to beat the Los Angeles Angels 6-4 on Saturday night. “We know where we’re at, and so it’s up to us to keep going out there and playing hard, trying to …

Adames, Sánchez hit back-to-back homers in 1st inning as Brewers defeat Rockies 5-2
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Adames, Sánchez hit back-to-back homers in 1st inning as Brewers defeat Rockies 5-2

Associated Press  

MILWAUKEE — Willy Adames and Gary Sánchez hit back-to-back homers in the first inning, William Contreras later added a two-run shot and the Milwaukee Brewers defeated the Colorado Rockies 5-2 on Saturday night. Hall of Fame shortstop Robin Yount, who spent his entire career in Milwaukee and owns many of the franchise’s hitting records, never homered more than 29 times …

Langford is key for 2nd night in a row as Rangers beat Yankees 10-6 to take series
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Langford is key for 2nd night in a row as Rangers beat Yankees 10-6 to take series

Associated Press  

ARLINGTON, Texas — Rookie Wyatt Langford had three hits, scored three runs and drove in two a night after his game-ending grand slam against the Yankees, and the Texas Rangers beat New York again 10-6 on Wednesday night. Duke Ellis, who went to high school in East Texas, followed Grisham’s slam with his first big league hit as one of …

Pham’s first homer for Royals keys 4-1 win over Guardians, stops 7-game losing streak
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Pham’s first homer for Royals keys 4-1 win over Guardians, stops 7-game losing streak

Associated Press  

— Tommy Pham hit his first home run for Kansas City, a tiebreaking, three-run drive in a four-run fourth inning, and the Royals stopped a season-high, seven-game losing streak with a 4-1 win over the Cleveland Guardians on Wednesday night. it’s good to get a win.” During the seven-game skid, the Royals had scored three runs or fewer in six …

Ruiz finishes triple shy of cycle, Nationals continue dominance of Marlins with 6-2 win
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Ruiz finishes triple shy of cycle, Nationals continue dominance of Marlins with 6-2 win

Associated Press  

MIAMI — Keibert Ruiz was a triple shy of the cycle, Jacob Young also had three hits and the Washington Nationals beat the Miami Marlins 6-2 on Tuesday night. Patrick Corbin continued his recent stretch of solid starts with 5 2/3 innings of two-run ball and Joey Gallo hit a three-run homer for the Nationals, who are 8-0 against the …

Another walk-off win for Rangers when Jung hits a 3-run homer in the 10th inning to beat the A’s 6-4
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Another walk-off win for Rangers when Jung hits a 3-run homer in the 10th inning to beat the A’s 6-4

Associated Press  

ARLINGTON, Texas — Josh Jung hit a three-run homer off All-Star closer Mason Miller in the 10th inning, and the Texas Rangers beat the Oakland Athletics 6-4 on Sunday. “You get down two there extra innings, you’ve got your hands full with one of the best closers in the game.” Miller, the winning pitcher for the American League in the …

Rookie Drew Romo has career-high 3 RBIs as Rockies defeat Orioles 7-5
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Rookie Drew Romo has career-high 3 RBIs as Rockies defeat Orioles 7-5

Associated Press  

DENVER — Drew Romo drove in a career-high three runs and Jordan Beck had a go-ahead RBI single in the bottom of the eighth inning to lift the Colorado Rockies to a 7-5 victory against the Baltimore Orioles on Saturday night. “I feel like I’m having better at-bats and not chasing as much, but still also being aggressive in certain …

Daulton Varsho, Spencer Horwitz homer in 7-run 1st inning as Blue Jays rout Twins, 15-0
6 months, 4 weeks ago

Daulton Varsho, Spencer Horwitz homer in 7-run 1st inning as Blue Jays rout Twins, 15-0

Associated Press  

MINNEAPOLIS — Toronto hit three two-run homers, including two in a seven-run first inning, and José Berríos tossed six shutout innings as the Blue Jays routed the Minnesota Twins 15-0 on Saturday night. Daulton Varsho and Spencer Horwitz each hit two-run home runs in the first inning off Twins starter Zebby Matthews, giving the Blue Jays a 4-0 lead just …

Robles, Rodríguez propel Mariners to 9-5 victory over Angels, spoiling Aldegheri’s debut
6 months, 4 weeks ago

Robles, Rodríguez propel Mariners to 9-5 victory over Angels, spoiling Aldegheri’s debut

Associated Press  

ANAHEIM, Calif. — Victor Robles had three hits and drove in two runs, Julio Rodríguez homered for the second straight game and the Seattle Mariners opened a 10-game road trip with a 9-5 victory over the Los Angeles Angels on Friday night. “Offense continues to roll, and it’s a good sign and good to see.” The Mariners scored five times …

Framber Valdez holds Royals hitless through 7, Jose Altuve’s hit in 9th lifts Astros to 3-2 win
6 months, 4 weeks ago

Framber Valdez holds Royals hitless through 7, Jose Altuve’s hit in 9th lifts Astros to 3-2 win

Associated Press  

HOUSTON — Framber Valdez pitched seven no-hit innings and Jose Altuve hit a game-ending RBI double in the ninth to lift the Houston Astros to a 3-2 win over the Kansas City Royals on Friday night. “He always finds a way to wow us and that’s another big swing by Jose Altuve,” manager Joe Espada said. “Seven innings of one-run …

Castellanos hits go-ahead 2-run homer, Marsh hits 3-run shot in Phillies’ 5-4 win over Braves
6 months, 4 weeks ago

Castellanos hits go-ahead 2-run homer, Marsh hits 3-run shot in Phillies’ 5-4 win over Braves

Associated Press  

PHILADELPHIA — Nick Castellanos hit a go-ahead two-run homer in seventh inning, Brandon Marsh hit a three-run shot in the sixth and the Philadelphia Phillies built on their NL East lead with a 5-4 win over the Atlanta Braves on Thursday night. “There’s a lot on the line for both teams,” Phillies manager Rob Thomson said ahead of the game. …

Corey Seager hits his 200th career homer as the Rangers beat the lowly White Sox 2-1
6 months, 4 weeks ago

Corey Seager hits his 200th career homer as the Rangers beat the lowly White Sox 2-1

Associated Press  

CHICAGO — Corey Seager hit his 200th career homer and Nathan Eovaldi pitched seven scoreless innings, leading the Texas Rangers to a 2-1 victory over the lowly Chicago White Sox on Thursday. “You need your pitching to come through and in seven solid innings he did his thing out there.” The White Sox dropped their seventh consecutive game. “We’re so …

Alvarez hits 3 HRs, Arrighetti carries no-hitter into 8th in Astros’ 10-0 rout of Phillies
7 months ago

Alvarez hits 3 HRs, Arrighetti carries no-hitter into 8th in Astros’ 10-0 rout of Phillies

Associated Press  

PHILADELPHIA — Yordan Alvarez hit three home runs and rookie Spencer Arrighetti carried a no-hit bid into the eighth inning as the Houston Astros routed the Philadelphia Phillies and Taijuan Walker 10-0 on Wednesday. Arrighetti, a 24-year-old right-hander, shut down the NL East-leading Phillies through seven innings and lost his no-hitter in the eighth inning when leadoff hitter Austin Hays …

Siri’s 2-run homer helps lift Rays to 3-2 win over Mariners
7 months ago

Siri’s 2-run homer helps lift Rays to 3-2 win over Mariners

Associated Press  

SEATTLE — Jose Siri hit a go-ahead two-run homer, Jeffrey Springs pitched five scoreless innings, and the Tampa Bay Rays beat the Seattle Mariners 3-2 on Tuesday night. After starter Logan Gilbert gave Seattle six innings of excellence, the Rays took advantage of the Mariners’ bullpen with Siri’s homer and Yandy Díaz’s solo blast in the eighth inning. “So, every …

Travis d’Arnaud has go-ahead RBI single in return to lineup as Braves rally to beat Nationals 4-2
7 months ago

Travis d’Arnaud has go-ahead RBI single in return to lineup as Braves rally to beat Nationals 4-2

Associated Press  

ATLANTA — Travis d’Arnaud had a tiebreaking RBI single in the sixth inning in his first game in a week, and the Atlanta Braves beat the Washington Nationals 4-2 on Saturday night for their sixth win in seven games. It is probably what I envisioned for the rest of the way -- these close games.” The Braves’ last five wins …

Angels drop fifth consecutive game as Blue Jays complete sweep
7 months ago

Angels drop fifth consecutive game as Blue Jays complete sweep

LA Times  

Angels pitcher Hunter Strickland walks back to the mound as Toronto’s Addison Barger rounds third base after hitting a two-run homer in the sixth inning of the Blue Jays’ 8-2 win. Addison Barger and Alejandro Kirk hit two-run home runs, Kevin Gausman matched a season high by striking out 10 and the Toronto Blue Jays beat the Angels 8-2 on …

Mariners rally late to beat Giants 6-5 in 10 and give manager Dan Wilson a victory in his debut
7 months ago

Mariners rally late to beat Giants 6-5 in 10 and give manager Dan Wilson a victory in his debut

Associated Press  

SEATTLE — Leo Rivas lined a game-ending single that scored Dylan Moore in the bottom of the 10th inning, and the Seattle Mariners rallied late for a 6-5 win over the San Francisco Giants on Friday night. The first game under new manager Dan Wilson was memorable even if it took the Mariners until the eighth inning before their bats …

Shohei Ohtani can’t save Dodgers from pitching woes as winning streak ends
7 months ago

Shohei Ohtani can’t save Dodgers from pitching woes as winning streak ends

LA Times  

Showtime met Sho-Time on Saturday night, the Dodgers honoring several members of the Lakers teams that won five NBA titles from 1980 to ’88 before the game and treating Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, James Worthy and the gang to another clutch Shohei Ohtani home run in the middle innings. Clayton Kershaw got roughed up for four runs and four hits in a …

Rangers ace Jacob deGrom takes another step toward big league return with 1st rehab outing
7 months ago

Rangers ace Jacob deGrom takes another step toward big league return with 1st rehab outing

Associated Press  

FRISCO, Texas — Jacob deGrom has taken his biggest step yet toward getting back on a big league mound this season, something that’s important to Texas’ ace right-hander even with the Rangers essentially out of playoff contention. DeGrom pitched in a game for the first time since April 28, 2023, throwing 29 pitches over two innings in a minor league …

Valdez throws 7 sharp innings, Diaz and Altuve homer as Astros shut out White Sox 2-0
7 months, 1 week ago

Valdez throws 7 sharp innings, Diaz and Altuve homer as Astros shut out White Sox 2-0

Associated Press  

HOUSTON — Framber Valdez threw seven sharp innings for his eighth straight win and Yainer Diaz and Jose Altuve homered to help the Houston Astros to a 2-0 victory over the Chicago White Sox on Sunday. “It would have been nice to have that early home run, but he made a great play,” Astros manager Joe Espada said. “And I …

Jose Altuve drives in 2 as Astros down White Sox 6-1
7 months, 1 week ago

Jose Altuve drives in 2 as Astros down White Sox 6-1

Associated Press  

HOUSTON — Jose Altuve drove in a pair of runs, Yainer Diaz registered his team-leading 68th RBI, Hunter Brown struck out six and the Houston Astros defeated the Chicago White Sox 6-1 on Saturday night. “He knows that he’s a guy we’re going to rely on, and he’s a guy that we want to go deep into games,” Astros manager …

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