Seth Lugo dominates the Yankees for his 16th victory as the Royals win 5-0
3 months, 1 week 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 corners all night,” Kansas City manager Matt Quatraro said. “I was locating all of my pitches and I don’t think there was a pitch that I didn’t think I could throw where I wanted,” Lugo said. So I think it was important.” TRAINER’S ROOM Royals: RHP Michael Lorenzen was tagged for three runs and five hits over 1 2/3 innings during a rehab start with Double-A Northwest Arkansas.

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Royals' Trio Struggles to Deliver in Playoff Battle Against Yankees
2 months, 1 week ago

Royals' Trio Struggles to Deliver in Playoff Battle Against Yankees

Associated Press  

The Royals' star trio of Witt, Pasquantino and Perez failed to deliver in the AL Division Series against the New York Yankees. Despite battling hard throughout the series, they fell short of securing a spot in the American League Championship Series due to their collective struggles at the plate. Witt hit .332 with 32 home runs, Perez hit 27 with …

After 5 lead changes, Yankees outlast Royals to win Game 1: Takeaways
2 months, 2 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 …

Yankees vs. Royals 2024 ALDS preview: Predictions, pitching matchups and more
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Yankees vs. Royals 2024 ALDS preview: Predictions, pitching matchups and more

New York Times  

The New York Yankees and Kansas City Royals will meet in the American League Division Series after KC traveled to Baltimore and dispatched of the Orioles in the wild-card round. — Eno Sarris Why the Yankees will win The Yankees will have arguably the two best players on the field in Aaron Judge and Juan Soto, this generation’s Babe Ruth …

Frazier’s pinch-hit, 2-run single lifts the Royals to a series sweep of the Nationals
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Frazier’s pinch-hit, 2-run single lifts the Royals to a series sweep of the Nationals

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — The Kansas City Royals completed a series sweep with a 7-4 victory over the Washington Nationals on Thursday. Pinch hitter Adam Frazier’s one-out, line drive hit to left field in the top of the ninth drove in two runs, breaking a 4-all tie and guiding the Royals to their third straight win following a seven-game losing streak. Hopefully …

This Date in Baseball - The Minnesota Twins become the 1st team ever to hit 300 HRs in a season
2 months, 4 weeks ago

This Date in Baseball - The Minnesota Twins become the 1st team ever to hit 300 HRs in a season

Associated Press  

Sept. 26 1908 — Ed Reulbach of the Chicago Cubs became the only pitcher to throw two shutouts in a doubleheader, beating the Dodgers 5-0 and 3-0. 2000 — The Atlanta Braves beat the New York Mets 7-1 to clinch the NL East and win their record ninth straight division title. 2008 — The Tampa Bay Rays won their first …

Royals’ late-season skid reaches 5 with 2-1 loss to Giants, who get 3 hits from Ramos
3 months ago

Royals’ late-season skid reaches 5 with 2-1 loss to Giants, who get 3 hits from Ramos

Associated Press  

— The Kansas City Royals’ late-season losing streak stretched to five on Friday night with a 2-1 loss to the San Francisco Giants, who got three hits from Heliot Ramos. “You’ve got to make your own breaks,” Royals manager Matt Quatraro said. “I didn’t have a great angle from where I was sitting, but they called it foul and it’s …

This Date in Baseball-Week Ahead
3 months ago

This Date in Baseball-Week Ahead

Associated Press  

Sept. 24 1940 — Jimmie Foxx of the Red Sox hit his 500th career home run off Philadelphia’s George Caster in the first game of a doubleheader at Shibe Park. 1960 — The New York Yankees clinched manager Casey Stengel’s 10th and last American League pennant with a 4-3 victory over Boston. 2017 — Aaron Judge broke Mark McGwire’s major …

Yankees clinch playoff berth by beating Mariners 2-1 in 10 innings
3 months ago

Yankees clinch playoff berth by beating Mariners 2-1 in 10 innings

Associated Press  

SEATTLE — A year ago, the New York Yankees were knocked out of playoff contention with a week to go in the regular season, ending a string of six straight postseason appearances. We’re in the dance.” After spending last year sitting at home when the postseason arrived, the Yankees secured their place in the 2024 playoffs with a 2-1 win …

Rodriguez leads Mariners against the Yankees after 4-hit outing
3 months 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 …

Eric Wagaman homers again as Angels end six-game losing streak
3 months, 1 week ago

Eric Wagaman homers again as Angels end six-game losing streak

LA Times  

Rookie Eric Wagaman homered for the second straight game, Griffin Canning threw six innings of three-hit ball, and the Angels dealt the Chicago White Sox their 116th loss with a 5-0 victory on Tuesday night at Angel Stadium. “It’s been cool to be able to get the first few hits out of the way and get a couple of home …

Rodríguez hits 3-run homer in 8th, Mariners beat Rangers 5-4 to spoil deGrom’s return
3 months, 1 week 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 …

Salvador Perez hits a 2-run homer, Alec Marsh strikes out 11 and Royals beat Pirates 8-3
3 months, 1 week ago

Salvador Perez hits a 2-run homer, Alec Marsh strikes out 11 and Royals beat Pirates 8-3

Associated Press  

PITTSBURGH — Salvador Perez and Kyle Isbel hit home runs and drove in two runs each, Alec Marsh struck out 11 in 5 1/3 innings, and the Kansas City Royals snapped Pittsburgh’s four-game winning streak with an 8-3 victory over the Pirates on Friday night. With Minnesota’s loss Friday, the Royals moved 2 1/2-games ahead of the Twins for the …

Yankees edge Royals 4-3 in 11 innings on infield single by Jazz Chisholm Jr.
3 months, 1 week ago

Yankees edge Royals 4-3 in 11 innings on infield single by Jazz Chisholm Jr.

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Jazz Chisholm Jr. hit a game-ending infield single with one out in the 11th inning and the New York Yankees outlasted the Kansas City Royals for a 4-3 victory Wednesday night. “I was willing to pass the baton if I didn’t get a pitch to hit.” Chisholm batted cleanup for the second time since being acquired from …

Luis Gil pitches 6 sharp innings as the Yankees blank the Cubs 3-0
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Luis Gil pitches 6 sharp innings as the Yankees blank the Cubs 3-0

Associated Press  

CHICAGO — Luis Gil pitched six sparkling innings in his return from a back injury, and the New York Yankees beat the Chicago Cubs 3-0 on Friday. Aaron Judge hit an RBI double and scored on Austin Wells’ two-run single as New York scored three times in the third inning in its first game at Wrigley Field since 2017. That’s …

Pham’s first homer for Royals keys 4-1 win over Guardians, stops 7-game losing streak
3 months, 2 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 …

Manaea and Lindor lead Mets to 2-0 win as White Sox set franchise record with 107th loss
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Manaea and Lindor lead Mets to 2-0 win as White Sox set franchise record with 107th loss

Associated Press  

CHICAGO — Sean Manaea pitched two-hit ball over seven innings, Francisco Lindor belted his 29th home run and the New York Mets beat Chicago 2-0 on Sunday to hand the White Sox their franchise-record 107th loss. The White Sox also completed the first 0-10 homestand in franchise history, becoming the first team since the 1965 Mets to have three 10-game …

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

Astros take advantage of two errors in 4-run eighth to beat Royals 6-3
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Astros take advantage of two errors in 4-run eighth to beat Royals 6-3

Associated Press  

HOUSTON — Zach Dezenzo drew a go-ahead bases-loaded walk and the Houston Astros took advantage of two Kansas City errors in a four-run eighth inning to beat the Royals 6-3 on Thursday night. “That’s a huge win for us, right there.” The Royals had taken the lead in the seventh after two errors by the Astros. Same thing on the …

Michael Lorenzen’s strong start leads Royals over Angels 3-0
4 months ago

Michael Lorenzen’s strong start leads Royals over Angels 3-0

Associated Press  

— Michael Lorenzen pitched seven shutout innings, MJ Melendez homered and the Kansas City Royals beat the Los Angeles Angels 3-0 on Wednesday for their sixth win in seven games. “The double play the second hitter of the game, that was a big relief,” Royals manager Matt Quatraro said. The Royals remained tied with the Minnesota Twins for the second …

Zach Neto homers as Angels end Royals’ winning streak
4 months ago

Zach Neto homers as Angels end Royals’ winning streak

LA Times  

Tyler Anderson outlasted Cole Ragans in a matchup of All-Star pitchers and Zach Neto hit a go-ahead homer as the Angels beat Kansas City 9-5 on Tuesday night to end the Royals’ five-game winning streak. Anthony Rendon, Kevin Pillar and Logan O’Hoppe drove in two runs apiece for the Angels, who had lost three straight and six of seven overall. …

Rangers beat Orioles 11-2, Langford hits for Major League’s first cycle of season
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Rangers beat Orioles 11-2, Langford hits for Major League’s first cycle of season

Associated Press  

BALTIMORE — Texas rookie Wyatt Langford became the first major leaguer to hit for the cycle this season, and the Rangers routed the Baltimore Orioles 11-2 on Sunday night to snap a six-game skid. RED SOX 4, PADRES 1 BOSTON — Rafael Devers hit a two-run homer, Jarren Duran added a solo shot and Boston ended San Diego’s five-game winning …

Paul DeJong homers as the White Sox beat the Rockies 11-3 for their 3rd straight win
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Paul DeJong homers as the White Sox beat the Rockies 11-3 for their 3rd straight win

Associated Press  

CHICAGO — Paul DeJong homered and drove in three runs, and the Chicago White Sox beat the Colorado Rockies 11-3 on Saturday for their third straight win. The White Sox got rolling against Quantrill after falling behind 3-0, starting with Sosa’s two-run shot in the fifth. “You know, 11 unanswered runs,” White Sox manager Pedro Grifol said. White Sox rookie …

Mets pound Yankees pitching again as Alvarez leads 12-2 blowout for Subway Series sweep
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Mets pound Yankees pitching again as Alvarez leads 12-2 blowout for Subway Series sweep

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Francisco Alvarez went 3 for 3 with an early homer and three RBIs, Tyrone Taylor added a three-run drive and the surging New York Mets routed the New York Yankees 12-2 on Wednesday night for a two-game Subway Series sweep. “As a guy that likes to talk a lot of crap, I think it’s fun,” said shortstop …

Severino throws 6 shutout innings and Mets top Cubs 5-2 after Díaz ejected before throwing a pitch
6 months ago

Severino throws 6 shutout innings and Mets top Cubs 5-2 after Díaz ejected before throwing a pitch

Associated Press  

CHICAGO — Luis Severino tossed six shutout innings, Francisco Lindor and Brandon Nimmo hit back-to-back homers and the New York Mets topped the Chicago Cubs 5-2 on Sunday night after closer Edwin Díaz was ejected in the ninth before throwing a pitch. New York’s victory came hours after the Cubs unveiled a statue of Hall of Fame second baseman Ryne …

Fried and Kelenic lead Braves over Yankees 3-1 for 8th win in 10 games after 5-game slide
6 months ago

Fried and Kelenic lead Braves over Yankees 3-1 for 8th win in 10 games after 5-game slide

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Max Fried shut down the Yankees for five innings before tiring on a blistering afternoon, Jarred Kelenic drove in two runs and the Atlanta Braves beat New York 3-1 on Sunday for their eighth win in 10 games following a five-game losing streak. “Quite honestly, I still don’t think we’re hitting on all cylinders.” Fried allowed three …

Albies hits 2-run homer on Rodón’s second pitch and hot Braves romp 8-1 over skidding Yankees
6 months ago

Albies hits 2-run homer on Rodón’s second pitch and hot Braves romp 8-1 over skidding Yankees

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Ozzie Albies hit a two-run homer on Carlos Rodón’s second pitch of the night, Austin Riley and Matt Olson also went deep off the left-hander and the Atlanta Braves routed the suddenly struggling New York Yankees 8-1 on Friday for their seventh win in eight games. “It’s good to see the guys hung in there and, hopefully, …

Garcia’s game-ending hit off Holmes gives Royals 4-3 win over Yankees
6 months, 1 week ago

Garcia’s game-ending hit off Holmes gives Royals 4-3 win over Yankees

Associated Press  

— Maikel Garcia hit a game-ending two run double off Yankees closer Clay Holmes, and the Kansas City Royals recovered after squandering a brilliant start by Alec Marsh to beat New York 4-3 on Thursday and avoid a four-game sweep. “I couldn’t be more proud of those guys,” Kansas City manager Matt Quatraro said. After the game, Marsh said Quatraro …

Wheeler tosses 7 strong innings, Realmuto homers as Phillies beat Rangers 5-2 for 3-game sweep
7 months ago

Wheeler tosses 7 strong innings, Realmuto homers as Phillies beat Rangers 5-2 for 3-game sweep

Associated Press  

PHILADELPHIA — Zack Wheeler tossed seven strong innings and J.T. Realmuto and Nick Castellanos homered to help Philadelphia complete a three-game sweep of the World Series champion Texas Rangers with a 5-2 win Thursday, the Phillies’ seventh series sweep this season. Not even weekday baseball could curtail attendance — with a sellout crowd of 42,377 stuffed inside Citizens Bank Park …

Yankees get career-best 8 shutout innings from Clarke Schmidt in 5-0 win to sweep Twins
7 months, 1 week ago

Yankees get career-best 8 shutout innings from Clarke Schmidt in 5-0 win to sweep Twins

Associated Press  

MINNEAPOLIS — Clarke Schmidt cruised to a career-long eight shutout innings after Anthony Volpe led off the game with a home run that sparked a three-run first inning, and the New York Yankees finished a three-game sweep with a 5-0 victory over the Minnesota Twins on Thursday. Gleyber Torres hit two doubles and drove in a run, and Anthony Rizzo, …

Nelson Velázquez slugs 3-run homer in the 7th inning, Royals rally past Mariners 4-2
7 months, 1 week ago

Nelson Velázquez slugs 3-run homer in the 7th inning, Royals rally past Mariners 4-2

Associated Press  

SEATTLE — Nelson Velázquez put Kansas City ahead with a three-run homer in the seventh inning, and Michael Wacha worked six dominant innings as the Royals beat the Seattle Mariners 4-2 on Tuesday night. Velázquez’s third homer of the season spoiled a strong outing for Seattle starter Logan Gilbert, who had given up just three hits over six shutout innings …

Adam Frazier hits a clutch 2-run homer in the 9th inning of the Royals’ 2-1 victory over the Angels
7 months, 1 week ago

Adam Frazier hits a clutch 2-run homer in the 9th inning of the Royals’ 2-1 victory over the Angels

Associated Press  

ANAHEIM, Calif. — Adam Frazier hit a two-run homer in the ninth inning and the Kansas City Royals rallied for a 2-1 victory over the hapless Los Angeles Angels on Friday night. Jo Adell homered and Griffin Canning pitched 5 2/3 scoreless innings for the Angels, who have lost 16 of 21 after Estévez’s third blown save in his last …

Carlos Estévez blows another save, dooming Angels in loss to Royals
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Carlos Estévez blows another save, dooming Angels in loss to Royals

LA Times  

Angels closer Carlos Estévez delivers during the ninth inning of a 2-1 loss to the Kansas City Royals at Angel Stadium on Friday night. Adam Frazier hit a two-run homer in the ninth inning and the Kansas City Royals rallied for a 2-1 victory over the hapless Angels on Friday night. MJ Melendez delivered a one-out single off Angels closer …

Castillo throws 7 shutout innings and then Mariners bullpen hangs on for 3-2 win over Braves
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Castillo throws 7 shutout innings and then Mariners bullpen hangs on for 3-2 win over Braves

Hindustan Times  

SEATTLE — Luis Castillo threw seven shutout innings to continue Seattle’s run of starting pitching dominance and the Mariners' bullpen held on for a 3-2 victory over the Atlanta Braves on Tuesday night. With Castillo’s stellar outing, Mariners starting pitchers have allowed two earned runs or fewer in a franchise-record 18 consecutive games. Atlanta threatened in the fourth inning when …

Seth Lugo throws 7 scoreless innings, leads Royals past Tigers 8-0
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Seth Lugo throws 7 scoreless innings, leads Royals past Tigers 8-0

Hindustan Times  

DETROIT — Seth Lugo pitched seven scoreless innings and the Kansas City Royals won their fourth straight game, beating the Detroit Tigers 8-0 on Friday. HT Image Lugo allowed three singles and matched a career high with nine strikeouts in a game played at 1:10 pm due to the NFL draft festivities in downtown Detroit on Friday evening. Tigers starter …

Mets rally in 7th and score the go-ahead run on a balk for a 3-1 victory over the Pirates
8 months, 1 week ago

Mets rally in 7th and score the go-ahead run on a balk for a 3-1 victory over the Pirates

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Jose Hernandez balked home the go-ahead run in the seventh inning, Jeff McNeil added an RBI double and the New York Mets beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 3-1 on Tuesday night. “It seems like every night it’s been somebody different for this team,” Wendle said. “Right now we find a way to get Ws.” Garrett, who didn’t even …

Lugo pitches 7 crisp innings as the Royals beat the White Sox 2-0
8 months, 1 week ago

Lugo pitches 7 crisp innings as the Royals beat the White Sox 2-0

Associated Press  

CHICAGO — Seth Lugo pitched seven crisp innings, Vinnie Pasquantino homered and the Kansas City Royals topped the Chicago White Sox 2-0 on Monday night. The surprising Royals have allowed a major league-low 48 runs during their 11-6 start, and the White Sox have scored 34 runs so far — also the lowest total in the big leagues. White Sox …

Blanco follows no-hitter with six 1-hit innings as Astros beat Rangers 3-1
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Blanco follows no-hitter with six 1-hit innings as Astros beat Rangers 3-1

Hindustan Times  

ARLINGTON, Texas — Houston right-hander Ronel Blanco followed his no-hitter with one-hit ball over six scoreless innings, and the Astros beat the Texas Rangers 3-1 on Sunday night. HT Image Six nights after throwing a no-hitter at home against Toronto in his first start of the season, Blanco held the World Series champs without a hit until Adolis García grounded …

Melendez’s 2-run homer backs Wacha in Royals' 3-0 shutout over White Sox
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Melendez’s 2-run homer backs Wacha in Royals' 3-0 shutout over White Sox

Hindustan Times  

— Michael Wacha threw seven innings of two-hit ball and MJ Melendez launched a two-run homer as the Kansas City Royals beat the slumping Chicago White Sox 3-0 on Saturday night. Nick Anderson allowed one hit in the eighth and Chris Stratton completed the three-hitter for his first save since July 19 last year with St. Louis. TRAINER’S ROOM White …

RHPs Seth Lugo, Chris Stratton agree to deals with Royals, AP sources say
1 year ago

RHPs Seth Lugo, Chris Stratton agree to deals with Royals, AP sources say

Associated Press  

— Royals general manager J.J. Picollo made it clear after a 106-loss season that Kansas City was in desperate need of pitching. The Royals agreed with right-hander Seth Lugo on a $45 million, three-year deal to fill one of their open spots in the starting rotation, then landed reliever Chris Stratton on a $4 million deal, two people with knowledge …

‘Big Game Nate’ Eovaldi finally stumbles in the postseason for Rangers in World Series Game 1
1 year, 1 month ago

‘Big Game Nate’ Eovaldi finally stumbles in the postseason for Rangers in World Series Game 1

Associated Press  

ARLINGTON, Texas — Nathan Eovaldi responded to an early lead in Game 1 of the World Series by striking out the side in a shutdown inning. “I didn’t do my job tonight going out there and getting us deep into the game, and the bullpen picked me up,” Eovaldi said after five Texas relievers combined for 6 1/3 scoreless innings. …

Brewers rally to overcome Domínguez’s fourth homer, drop Yankees below .500 with 8-2 win
1 year, 3 months ago

Brewers rally to overcome Domínguez’s fourth homer, drop Yankees below .500 with 8-2 win

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — William Contreras hit a go-ahead single in a three-run seventh inning, and the Milwaukee Brewers overcame rookie Jasson Domínguez’s fourth homer to drop the New York Yankees back below.500 with an 8-2 victory on Friday night. The catcher got his clutch hit two days striking out on a 97 mph full-count fastball that appeared a little outside …

Cole Ragans continues to dominate as Royals take opener over White Sox 12-1
1 year, 3 months ago

Cole Ragans continues to dominate as Royals take opener over White Sox 12-1

Associated Press  

— Cole Ragans continued his recent success with six scoreless innings as the Kansas City Royals beat the Chicago White Sox 12-1 in the first game of a three-game series Monday. “He came out firing right from the get-go,” Royals manager Matt Quatraro said of his new ace. TRANSACTIONS: White Sox: Recalled RHP Declan Cronin from Class AAA Charlotte; placed …

Morton strikes out 10, leaves Yankees with losing record as Braves cap sweep with 2-0 win
1 year, 4 months ago

Morton strikes out 10, leaves Yankees with losing record as Braves cap sweep with 2-0 win

Associated Press  

ATLANTA — While the Atlanta Braves focus on 100 wins, the New York Yankees’ new goal is shaking their losing record. Charlie Morton recorded 10 strikeouts in six innings, Eddie Rosario hit a two-run homer and the Braves beat New York 2-0 on Wednesday night to complete a three-game sweep and dropping the struggling Yankees below.500 for the first time …

Justin Verlander pitches 7 innings to start second stint with Astros but loses 3-1 to the Yankees
1 year, 4 months ago

Justin Verlander pitches 7 innings to start second stint with Astros but loses 3-1 to the Yankees

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Justin Verlander began his second stint with the Houston Astros by pitching seven solid innings, but he gave up a go-ahead homer to Jake Bauers that sent the New York Yankees to a 3-1 victory Saturday. RANGERS 9, MARLINS 8 ARLINGTON, Texas — Rookie Josh Jung hit the third of three multi-run home runs for Texas in …

Witt leads Royals past Phillies for seventh straight victory
1 year, 4 months ago

Witt leads Royals past Phillies for seventh straight victory

Associated Press  

PHILADELPHIA — Bobby Witt Jr. homered and stole a base, Michael Massey also went deep and the Kansas City Royals won their seventh straight game with a 7-5 victory over the Philadelphia Phillies on Friday night. “That’s an amazing accomplishment,” Royals manager Matt Quatraro said. The Royals are in last place in the AL Central and have the second-fewest wins …

Singer throws 8 innings of 3-hit ball as Royals pound Mets 9-2 to complete a series sweep
1 year, 4 months ago

Singer throws 8 innings of 3-hit ball as Royals pound Mets 9-2 to complete a series sweep

Associated Press  

— Brady Singer is starting to look like the promising young pitcher that was at times dominant last season, and Bobby Witt Jr. is starting to make good on the expectations that many placed on him as one of baseball’s top prospects. Singer tossed eight innings of three-hit ball Thursday, and Witt joined Drew Waters in hitting homers, helping the …

Ragans gets 1st win with KC, pitches Royals past Mets 4-0 for team’s 5th straight win
1 year, 4 months ago

Ragans gets 1st win with KC, pitches Royals past Mets 4-0 for team’s 5th straight win

Associated Press  

— Cole Ragans pitched out of trouble for six spotless innings and the Kansas City Royals beat the New York Mets 4-0 on Wednesday night for their fifth consecutive victory, extending their longest winning streak in more than two years. “He’s got good stuff,” Royals manager Matt Quatraro said. The slider looks like it’s sharper than it was his first …

Yankees lose 3-2 in extra innings to archrival Boston Red Sox, Oakland on five-game winning streak
1 year, 6 months ago

Yankees lose 3-2 in extra innings to archrival Boston Red Sox, Oakland on five-game winning streak

Daily Mail  

Kiké Hernández hit a tiebreaking single in the 10th inning and the Boston Red Sox beat the New York Yankees 3-2 on Sunday night with the help of a late error by second baseman Gleyber Torres. Athletics' Seth Brown hits a three-run home run during the fourth inning against the Brewers RAYS 7, RANGERS 3 Shane McClanahan became the first …

Hendriks gets 1st save, Giolito tosses 6 hitless innings as White Sox edge Yankees 3-2
1 year, 6 months ago

Hendriks gets 1st save, Giolito tosses 6 hitless innings as White Sox edge Yankees 3-2

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Liam Hendriks earned his first save since returning from cancer, Lucas Giolito pitched six hitless innings and the Chicago White Sox beat the New York Yankees 3-2 on Tuesday night for their season-high fourth straight victory. I’m happy to see him get that one out of the way and let’s move forward.” Seby Zavala homered in consecutive …

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