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With familiar faces back, Braves take on Rockies again
The Atlanta Braves haven't reached the World Series since winning it in 2021, but they're trying to recapture the magic of that season with the return of pitcher Ian Anderson and outfielder Eddie Rosario.,Atlanta brought back two key members of that title run this week in time to open a three-game s...
Astros turn to Ryan Gusto in bid for series win vs. Tigers
The Houston bullpen entered this three-game series with the Detroit Tigers leading the American League with a 2.64 ERA, and when the need arose to protect a slim margin, Astros relievers again answered the bell.,Aside from reliever Kaleb Ort, who allowed a two-run home run to Detroit's Riley Greene ...
Jacob Lopez set to oppose Rangers in first A's start
The Athletics keep finding ways to win close games against the Texas Rangers, and they will look to continue that trend on Tuesday in the second contest of a four-game series in Arlington, Texas.,Texas will send right hander Jacob deGrom (0-1, 3.33 ERA) to the mound to begin the game while the Athle...
Diamondbacks look to shut down explosive Mets
Brandon Nimmo knows the New York Mets could have completed a four-game sweep of the Washington Nationals on Monday afternoon.,But salvaging a split in telling fashion almost was as satisfying for Nimmo and the Mets, who will look to build on Monday's offensive outburst when they return home Tuesday ...
Reds look to again take advantage of Cardinals' road woes
Noelvi Marte and the Cincinnati Reds will look to continue their roll Tuesday night when they host the St. Louis Cardinals in the second game of a four-game series.,Marte went 1-for-2 with an RBI triple and two walks on Monday in the Reds' 3-1 series-opening victory. Cincinnati has won a season-best...
Kyle Gibson returns to Orioles for matchup vs. Yankees
The Baltimore Orioles are taking a turn toward the past for their Tuesday night game against the visiting New York Yankees.,Veteran right-hander Kyle Gibson will be on the mound for his first major league outing of the season. He spent 2023 with the Orioles, winning a career-high 15 games, before go...
After humiliating loss, Nats face Phillies ace Zack Wheeler
The Washington Nationals enter their Tuesday series opener in Philadelphia on the heels of a humbling defeat, and they will be challenged to get back on track as they face Phillies ace Zack Wheeler.,Washington won two of three against the New York Mets over the weekend before absorbing a 19-5 setbac...
Guardians hope Tanner Bibee can maintain mastery of Twins
The Cleveland Guardians have been unbeatable against the Minnesota Twins of late with Tanner Bibee on the mound.,The right-hander will try to end the Guardians' three-game overall losing streak when he faces the visiting Twins on Tuesday. Minnesota has won four in a row and six of its past seven.,In...
Dodgers blow lead, then rally past Marlins in 10th
Tommy Edman hit a game-ending two-run single to right field in the bottom of the 10th inning as the Los Angeles Dodgers registered a 7-6 victory over the visiting Miami Marlins on Monday in the opener of a three-game series.,Teoscar Hernandez homered for the third consecutive game as the Dodgers, wh...
MLB roundup: Brandon Nimmo posts 9 RBIs in Mets' rout of Nats
Brandon Nimmo had four hits, including a grand slam and a three-run homer, and drove in a career-high nine runs as the visiting New York Mets routed the Washington Nationals 19-5 on Monday to earn a four-game series split.,Jeff McNeil also homered and added a triple and a sacrifice fly, and Mark Vie...
Astros power past early deficit, down Tigers
Christian Walker and Jose Altuve socked two-run home runs and the Houston Astros rallied from an early three-run deficit to defeat the visiting Detroit Tigers 8-5 in the opener of a three-game series on Monday.,Walker and Altuve struck against Tigers right-hander Jack Flaherty (1-3), with Walker cap...
Nick Allen, Braves send Rockies to 7th straight loss
Nick Allen had three hits, Michael Harris II produced a tiebreaking two-run double in the fifth inning and the Atlanta Braves beat the Colorado Rockies 6-3 in Denver on Monday night.,Eli White, Alex Verdugo and Sean Murphy had two hits each for Atlanta, and Bryce Elder tossed six solid innings. Rais...
JP Sears, Athletics hold down light-hitting Rangers
Tyler Soderstrom's two-run double in the fifth inning was all the visiting Athletics needed to defeat the anemic Texas Rangers 2-1 on Monday in the opener of a four-game series at Arlington, Texas.,JT Sears (4-2) and three A's relievers held the Texas offense at bay. The Rangers have dropped three s...
Astros power past early deficit, down Tigers 8-5
Christian Walker and Jose Altuve socked two-run home runs, and the Houston Astros rallied from an early three-run deficit to defeat the visiting Detroit Tigers 8-5 in the opener of a three-game series Monday.,Walker and Altuve struck against Tigers right-hander Jack Flaherty (1-3), with Walker cappi...
Dodgers put Tyler Glasnow (shoulder) on injured list
The Los Angeles Dodgers put starting pitcher Tyler Glasnow on the 15-day injured list Monday, one day after he lasted just one inning before being pulled with right shoulder discomfort.,The Dodgers said Glasnow was diagnosed with shoulder inflammation. The team recalled right-hander Noah Davis from ...
Orioles build early four-run lead, hold off Yankees
Ryan O'Hearn hit a three-run homer, Tomoyuki Sugano struck out eight in five shutout innings and the Baltimore Orioles held on to defeat the visiting New York Yankees 4-3 on Monday in the opener of a three-game series.,Cedric Mullins, a day after sitting out because of illness, and Ramon Laureano bo...
Jorge Polanco on fire as Mariners open two-game set vs. Angels
The last time the Seattle Mariners had back-to-back American League players of the week came in 1998, when Alex Rodriguez and Ken Griffey Jr. accomplished the feat.,That might be the only time Dylan Moore and Jorge Polanco will be mentioned in the same category as those stars, but they'll take it.,P...
Bailey Ober, Twins hand Guardians another lopsided loss
Bailey Ober allowed one run over 7 2/3 innings and Edouard Julien set the pace for Minnesota's big offensive night with a leadoff homer as the Twins won their fourth straight, 11-1 over the host Cleveland Guardians on Monday night.,Jonah Bride had three hits, Ryan Jeffers clubbed a two-run homer off...
Reds win fifth straight, topple road-weary Cardinals
Gavin Lux went 3-for-4, Jose Trevino homered and Nick Martinez allowed one run over six innings to lead the Cincinnati Reds past the visiting St. Louis Cardinals, 3-1, Monday night.,Martinez (1-3) worked out trouble in fifth and sixth innings thanks to a pair of inning-ending double plays to earn hi...
Rob Manfred confirms he’s considering end to Pete Rose ban
Major League Baseball commissioner Rob Manfred confirmed he will make a ruling about the continuation of Pete Rose's ban from baseball not long after he met with President Donald Trump to discuss the topic.,Manfred spoke Monday at a meeting of the Associated Press Sports Editors, where he confirmed ...