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Angels set Fenway Park record, hang on vs. Red Sox
The Los Angeles Angels became the first visiting team to hit three home runs in the first inning of a game at Fenway Park and held on for a 7-6 win over the Boston Red Sox in the opener of a three-game series on Monday night.,Jo Adell had a two-homer game, while Mike Trout highlighted a 3-for-4 nigh...

Christian Yelich belts tie-breaking homer in Brewers' win
Christian Yelich hit a tie-breaking solo homer in the third inning and the visiting Milwaukee Brewers held on to win their eighth in a row, 3-2, against the Cincinnati Reds in the opener of their three-game series on Monday evening.,Sal Frelick had two hits and a run scored for the Brewers, who have...

Hunter Goodman's pair of homers lift Rockies over Marlins, snap eight-game skid
Hunter Goodman hit two home runs to lift the visiting Colorado Rockies to a 6-4 win over the Miami Marlins Monday.,Colorado, which Sunday became the first team in the modern era of baseball (since 1901) to lose 50 games before winning 10, improved to 10-50.,The Rockies ended an eight-game losing str...

Padres' Gavin Sheets avoids head injury after crash into wall
San Diego left fielder Gavin Sheets said Monday that he passed all concussion tests following a hard face-first collision with the wall during the Padres' Sunday home game against the Pittsburgh Pirates.,Sheets was down on the warning track for several minutes after trying to prevent Adam Frazier's ...

Power-surging Cal Raleigh to lead Mariners against Orioles
As Cal Raleigh stepped to the plate this past weekend, chants of "M-V-P! M-V-P!" rang through his home ballpark.,Seattle Mariners fans might have a bit of a bias, but the switch-hitting catcher is building a stronger case by the day.,As the Mariners prepare for a three-game series against the Baltim...

Run-starved Royals call up top prospect Jac Caglianone before series with Cardinals
After suffering a 1-0 loss to the Detroit Tigers Sunday, the Kansas City Royals were desperate for an offensive lift.,The team is reaching to Triple-A Omaha to add a key piece for their three-game road series against the St. Louis Cardinals. Top Royals prospect Jac Caglianone is expected to be in th...

Rays' Drew Rasmussen, Rangers' Tyler Mahle slated for pitching duel
Tampa Bay Rays right-hander Drew Rasmussen will put his scoreless innings streak on the line Tuesday when he takes the mound for his team's opener of a three-game series against the visiting Texas Rangers.,Rasmussen (4-4, 2.33 ERA) extended his winning streak to three games and scoreless run to 18 i...

Orioles reinstate OF Colton Cowser after thumb fracture
The Baltimore Orioles reinstated outfielder Colton Cowser from the 60-day injured list during Monday's off day, while utility man Cooper Hummel was designated for assignment.,Cowser, 25, played in just four games this season before he fractured his left thumb diving into first base. He opened the se...

Braves, D-backs face off struggling to meet playoff expectations
Spencer Strider will take another step in his return from injuries when the Atlanta Braves host the Arizona Diamondbacks on Tuesday in the opener of a three-game series.,A return to form for Strider would be welcome news for the Braves, who have lost their last four series and dropped eight of their...

Phillies hope for Bryce Harper's return as they tackle hot Blue Jays
Bryce Harper is expected to return to the Philadelphia Phillies' lineup Tuesday night when the club brings a four-game losing streak into their series opener against the host Toronto Blue Jays.,The Phillies are 1-4 without Harper, who suffered a bruised right elbow on May 27 when he was hit by a pit...

Dodgers acquire RHP Will Klein from Mariners amid bullpen shuffle
The Los Angeles Dodgers acquired right-hander Will Klein in a trade with the Seattle Mariners on Monday in exchange for minor league left-hander Joe Jacques.,The Dodgers added Klein and right-hander Ryan Loutos to the active roster in advance of Monday's series opener at home against the New York Me...

Yankees' Carlos Rodon puts hot streak on the line against Guardians
Although it was a frustrating weekend at Dodger Stadium during their massively hyped series against the Los Angeles Dodgers, the New York Yankees still enjoyed a strong West Coast trip.,Coming off a 6-3 road trip, the Yankees return home Tuesday night for the opener of a three-game series with the C...

Tigers reinstate CF Parker Meadows for 2025 debut
The Detroit Tigers reinstated center fielder Parker Meadows from the 60-day injured list Monday and had him in the leadoff spot for a series-opening matchup against the Chicago White Sox.,Meadows, 25, was set to make his season debut after experiencing a nerve issue in his right (throwing) shoulder ...

Hot offenses to clash when Cubs pay a visit to Nationals
The streaking Chicago Cubs open a nine-game road trip with a three-game series against the Washington Nationals starting on Tuesday night.,Sitting atop the National League Central, the Cubs have won 12 of their past 15 games, including two of three from the Cincinnati Reds over the weekend.,Michael ...

Paul Skenes, improved Pirates, set to take on Astros
The Pittsburgh Pirates' Paul Skenes finally got some run support and the Houston Astros' Lance McCullers Jr. tied a career milestone.,Each pitcher will look to follow up with another strong outing on Tuesday night when the visiting Astros take on the Pirates in the first of a three-game series.,Sken...

Police: Threats to Astros’ McCullers came from intoxicated bettor
The death threats sent to Houston Astros pitcher Lance McCullers Jr. last month were traced back to an intoxicated sports bettor who is based overseas, according to the Houston Police Department.,The man was not identified, as police said Monday the case remains open while charges are weighed. But i...

Angels place 3B Yoan Moncada, RHP Robert Stephenson on IL
The Los Angeles Angels placed third baseman Yoan Moncada and right-handed reliever Robert Stephenson on the injured list Monday in advance of a three-game road series against the Boston Red Sox.,Moncada went on the 10-day injured list with inflammation in his right knee. The 30-year-old switch-hitte...
MLB Finally Backs Women’s Softball: It's About Damn Time
MLB is officially backing a professional women’s softball league for the first time. With Kim Ng as commissioner, the AUSL could finally give elite softball players the stage they deserve....

Struggling offensively, Royals call up No. 1 prospect Jac Caglianone
The Kansas City Royals selected Jac Caglianone from Triple-A Omaha on Monday, giving the No. 6 overall pick in the 2024 MLB Draft a crack at the majors after just 79 games in the minor leagues.,In a corresponding move, the Royals sent outfielder Dairon Blanco to Omaha.,Ranked as the No. 10 prospect ...

Mariners to retire No. 51 in honor of Randy Johnson in 2026
Seattle Mariners fans will be seeing double 51s next season.,The team announced Monday it will retire the No. 51 worn by Baseball Hall of Fame member Randy Johnson during his nine-plus seasons with the club in 2026. The news came on the 35th anniversary of the day Johnson threw the first no-hitter i...