Baseball Page 235 - Sports News, Headlines & Highlights
Michael Conforto's pinch-hit walk-off shot lifts Cubs over Reds
Michael Conforto's walk-off solo home run capped a two-run, ninth-inning rally and sent the Cubs to a 5-4 win over the Cincinnati Reds on a rainy Monday night in Chicago.,Conforto, pinch-hitting for Matt Shaw, hammered a 3-2 fastball from Reds closer Emilio Pagan (2-1) into the seats in left-center ...
Early offense guides Dodgers, Yoshinobu Yamamoto past Astros
Alex Freeland and Kyle Tucker homered in support of Yoshinobu Yamamoto, who worked six quality innings as the Los Angeles Dodgers won the opener of a three-game interleague series against the Houston Astros 8-3 on Monday.,The Dodgers won their second game in a row following a season-worst four-game ...
Athletics acquire catcher Jonah Heim from Braves
To shore up their catching situation, the Athletics acquired Jonah Heim from the Atlanta Braves on Monday, in exchange for cash considerations.,The A's placed starting catcher Shea Langeliers on the paternity list and the switch-hitting Heim will replace him on the 26-man roster.,Earlier Monday, Hei...
Ivan Herrera's bases-clearing double lifts Cardinals past Brewers
Ivan Herrera hit a three-run double, JJ Wetherholt drove in two and the host St. Louis Cardinals defeated the Milwaukee Brewers 6-3 on Monday night.,Herrera, Wetherholt, Victor Scott II and Nolan Gorman had two hits each for the Cardinals, who have won seven of their past eight games.,Brice Turang h...
Aaron Judge's big night helps Yankees sweep struggling Orioles
Aaron Judge hit a two-run homer in the first inning, drove in four runs and reached base four times as the New York Yankees completed a four-game sweep of the visiting Baltimore Orioles by pulling away for a 12-1 victory on Monday night.,The Yankees won for the 14th time in 16 games after longtime r...
Michael Wacha delivers 7 sharp innings as Royals dump Guardians
Bobby Witt Jr.'s solo homer ignited a four-run fourth inning, Michael Wacha threw seven solid innings and the Kansas City Royals won their fourth straight game, 6-2 over the visiting Cleveland Guardians on Monday night.,Vinnie Pasquantino added two hits with an RBI for the Royals, who overcame an ea...
Struggling Giants call up top prospect Bryce Eldridge
The Giants return to their home field in San Francisco on Monday following a disastrous 0-6 road trip and are summoning help.,The team called up top prospect Bryce Eldridge, a first baseman/designated hitter; catcher/third baseman Jesus Rodriguez; and right-hander Trevor McDonald. All three were in ...
Big sixth inning powers Mets over Rockies
Carson Benge homered in the sixth inning to break up Tomoyuki Sugano's no-hit bid, five New York pitchers combined to fan 11, and the Mets beat the Colorado Rockies 4-2 in Denver on Monday.,David Peterson (1-4), the third New York pitcher, fanned six in four innings of work and Devin Williams picked...
Aaron Nola, Phillies blank Marlins to complete series victory
Aaron Nola tossed six scoreless innings and Bryce Harper homered to lift the visiting Philadelphia Phillies to a 1-0 win over the Miami Marlins on Monday in the finale of a four-game series.,In front of an announced crowd of 7,626 people and 167 dogs, Nola (2-3) logged his best start of 2026. He all...
Payton Tolle allows one hit in 7 innings as Red Sox tame Tigers
Jarren Duran blasted a go-ahead three-run homer, Payton Tolle recorded his first major league win and the visiting Boston Red Sox held off the Detroit Tigers, 5-4, on Monday.,Duran's homer, one of his three hits, highlighted a five-run seventh. Marcelo Mayer added two hits and drove in a run.,Tolle ...
Mariners place steady reliever Gabe Speier on 15-day IL (shoulder)
The Seattle Mariners placed southpaw reliever Gabe Speier on the 15-day injured list on Monday with left shoulder inflammation. The move is retroactive to May 3.,Seattle recalled Jose Suarez, who was claimed off waivers from the Atlanta Braves on Sunday. Also a southpaw who performs primarily out of...
Ryan Vilade homer lifts Rays past Blue Jays
Ryan Vilade stroked his first homer with Tampa Bay as the Rays won their fourth straight game, clipping the Toronto Blue Jays 5-1 on Monday night in St. Petersburg, Fla.,Acquired in a trade with Cincinnati last November, the outfielder belted a deep three-run homer in the first, his second career lo...
Sagging Diamondbacks sense opportunity in return to Arizona against Pirates
The Arizona Diamondbacks were beaten and battered on a 2-6 excursion and have fallen a game below .500.,The Diamondbacks will look to regain their form with a six-game homestand that begins Tuesday night in Phoenix with the opener of a three-game series with the Pittsburgh Pirates.,Arizona's woes be...
Big fourth inning powers Mets over Rockies
Carson Benge homered in the sixth inning to break up Tomoyuki Sugano's no-hit bid, four New York pitchers combined to fan 11, and the Mets beat the Colorado Rockies 4-2 in Denver on Monday.,David Peterson (1-4), the third New York pitcher, fanned six in four innings of work and Devin Williams picked...
White Sox, Randal Grichuk agree to 1-year contract
The Chicago White Sox announced Monday they agreed to terms with outfielder Randal Grichuk on a one-year, $1.25 million contract.,The 34-year-old Grichuk elected for free agency on May 1 rather than accept an outright assignment to the minor leagues after the New York Yankees designated him for assi...
Nationals try to bring good vibes home vs. road-challenged Twins
Something's bound to give when the Minnesota Twins visit the Washington Nationals for a three-game series beginning Tuesday night.,The Twins are tied with the Miami Marlins for the fewest road wins (five) in the majors, while the Nationals -- who have been strong on the road -- have posted the fewes...
Brewers get pair of bats back in time for opener vs. Cardinals
Milwaukee first baseman Andrew Vaughn and outfielder Jackson Chourio are expected to rejoin the lineup when the Brewers begin a three-game series against the host St. Louis Cardinals on Monday.,Vaughn, out since March 27 after fracturing the hamate bone in his left hand on Opening Day, is set to ret...
Brewers reinstate OF Jackson Chourio, 1B Andrew Vaughn
The Milwaukee Brewers activated two of their top players, outfielder Jackson Chourio and first baseman Andrew Vaughn, from the 10-day injured list Monday ahead of a series opener at the St. Louis Cardinals.,Outfielder Blake Perkins was optioned to Triple-A Nashville and utility player Greg Jones was...
Tigers LHP Tarik Skubal scratched; could miss 2-3 months after elbow surgery
The Detroit Tigers left-hander Tarik Skubal was scratched from his scheduled start against the Boston Red Sox on Monday and it could be months before he's back in the rotation. ,Skubal is expected to miss 2-3 months to recover from arthroscopic surgery to remove loose bodies in his pitching elbow.,T...
Reds recall former first-rounder Chase Petty to face Cubs
The Cincinnati Reds recalled former first-round draft pick Chase Petty to start Monday's series opener on the road against the Chicago Cubs.,Petty will take the roster spot of right-hander Zach Maxwell, who was optioned to Triple-A Louisville.,Petty, 23, made his major league debut last season for t...