Baseball Page 157 - Sports News, Headlines & Highlights
Angels select contract of RHP Shaun Anderson
The Los Angeles Angels selected the contract of right-hander Shaun Anderson from Triple-A Salt Lake in advance of Sunday's series finale against the Houston Astros.,To make room on the active roster, the Angels optioned right-hander Walbert Urena, while right-hander Victor Mederos was designated for...
Guardians' Chase DeLauter out to add to homer barrage vs. Mariners
Don't be surprised if the "Ballad of Chase DeLauter" hits the airwaves by next weekend.,It's happened in Cleveland before, after all.,DeLauter etched his name in the history books, hitting a two-run homer in the 10th inning Saturday in a 6-5 victory against the host Seattle Mariners.,It gave him fou...
Cubs, Nationals conclude high-scoring series
Chicago Cubs center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong has delivered multiple hits in both of the team's games to open the season.,As he aims to stay hot Sunday and help the Cubs to a series victory against the visiting Washington Nationals, Crow-Armstrong credits a confidence that stems from an exciting o...
JJ Wetherholt, Cardinals on a roll as they look to sweep Rays
JJ Wetherholt could not have asked for a better start to his major league career.,The rookie second baseman homered in the St. Louis Cardinals' 9-7 season-opening win and then singled in two runs in the 10th Saturday for his first walkoff hit as the Cardinals won again, 6-5 in 10 innings. For good m...
Brewers RHP Brandon Sproat to take his swing at strikeout-prone White Sox
The Milwaukee Brewers will turn to right-hander Brandon Sproat on Sunday to try to complete a season-opening sweep of the visiting Chicago White Sox, who will counter with left-hander Anthony Kay in a matchup of pitchers making their debuts for their new teams.,The Brewers scored three runs in the f...
Tatsuya Imai to make debut as Astros seek series split vs. Angels
The highly anticipated major-league debut for Japanese right-hander Tatsuya Imai is set for Sunday afternoon when the Houston Astros host the Los Angeles Angels in the finale of their four-game series.,The Astros signed Imai to a three-year, $54 million deal in January in hopes he can help guide the...
Rookie Nolan McLean, Mets look to shut down Pirates again
Nolan McLean officially has moved from prospect to rookie status, but it seems as if he has been a veteran from his first day with the New York Mets.,McLean will make his season debut Sunday afternoon as the Mets look to complete a season-opening sweep of the visiting Pittsburgh Pirates in the final...
Marlins turn to Max Meyer in bid for series sweep of Rockies
Sunday's finale of the season-opening, three-game series between the host Miami Marlins and Colorado Rockies is set to feature an interesting pitching contrast.,Miami will bid for a series sweep when it hands the ball to right-hander Max Meyer, who broke into the majors with two appearances in 2022,...
Rising pitchers take center stage as Reds, Red Sox conclude series
A pair of rising pitching stars will square off in the rubber game of the season-opening series as the Cincinnati Reds host the Boston Red Sox on Sunday.,The two teams played a thrilling game on Saturday, with plenty of controversy and clutch pitching. The Reds prevailed 6-5 in 11 innings after Bost...
Shea Langeliers off to hot start, A's not, as series vs. Jays winds up
The visiting Athletics will need to give Shea Langeliers some help Sunday afternoon if they are to avoid a three-game sweep in their series against the Toronto Blue Jays.,The Athletics have lost their first two games of the season despite the efforts of Langeliers, who is 5-for-8 with a walk, three ...
New season, different start for Braves seeking sweep of Royals
The Atlanta Braves, who lost their first seven games a year ago, go for a three-game sweep of the visiting Kansas City Royals on Sunday.,Atlanta won the season opener 6-0 on Friday and rallied for six runs in the ninth inning on Saturday for a 6-2 walk-off victory, thanks to Dominic Smith's grand sl...
With new contract, Orioles' Shane Baz set for debut vs. Twins
Shane Baz will try to back up the confidence that has been expressed in him when he throws a pitch for the Baltimore Orioles for the first time.,That will come with Sunday afternoon's series finale against the visiting Minnesota Twins.,"I know Orioles fans don't really know me unless they have seen ...
Phillies' Jesus Luzardo, Rangers' MacKenzie Gore finding their happy places
Left-hander Jesus Luzardo joined the Philadelphia Phillies in a trade prior to last season and enjoyed plenty of success in his first year with the team.,MacKenzie Gore hopes to author a similar story in his first season with the Texas Rangers, who will turn to the left-hander in their rubber match ...
MLB roundup: Dominic Smith's walk-off slam caps Braves' 6-run 9th
Dominic Smith hit a walk-off grand slam in the ninth inning to help the Atlanta Braves overcome a two-run deficit and beat the visiting Kansas City Royals 6-2 on Saturday night.,Smith's home run, a 386-foot shot to right-center field, came with one out against Royals closer Carlos Estevez (0-1), who...
Guardians outslug Mariners in 10th inning, hold on for win
Chase DeLauter homered for a third consecutive game, a two-run shot in the 10th inning, as the Cleveland Guardians defeated the host Seattle Mariners 6-5 on Saturday night.,The Guardians broke a 3-3 tie on Seattle third baseman Brendon Donovan's throwing error on Steven Kwan's bunt. That scored Bray...
Dodgers sweep D-backs on Will Smith's late 2-run HR
Will Smith hit a go-ahead two-run home run in the eighth inning as the two-time defending champion Los Angeles Dodgers posted a three-game, season-opening sweep with a 3-2 victory over the visiting Arizona Diamondbacks on Saturday., ,Freddie Freeman had three hits, including an RBI double, starter T...
Padres stymie Tigers for first win of season
Randy Vasquez fired six shutout innings Saturday night as the San Diego Padres avoided a season-opening, three-game sweep at the visiting Detroit Tigers' hands with a 3-0 victory.,Vasquez allowed just two hits, both to third baseman Cole Keith, while walking three and striking out eight, one shy of ...
White Sox acquire C Boston Smith, ship INF Curtis Mead to Nats
The White Sox and Nationals completed a trade Saturday, with Chicago acquiring former second-team All-American catcher Boston Smith and sending infielder Curtis Mead to Washington.,Smith, 23, was a sixth-round pick of the Nationals in the 2025 First-Year Player Draft, but has not yet played in the m...
Down 6, Astros ride 8-run 6th to victory over Angels
Yainer Diaz and Jake Meyers had two RBIs each in an eight-run sixth inning for the Houston Astros, who rallied from a six-run hole to beat the visiting Los Angeles Angels 11-9 on Saturday in the finale of their three-game series.,The Astros scored all eight runs with two outs.,Isaac Paredes and Carl...
Brice Turang provides lift as Brewers handle White Sox
Chad Patrick pitched effectively into the fifth inning and Brice Turang doubled twice to pace the Milwaukee Brewers past the visiting Chicago White Sox 6-1 on Saturday night for their second consecutive victory.,Aaron Ashby (1-0) got the win with 1 2/3 innings of scoreless relief. Patrick allowed on...