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Brandon Nimmo racks up 9 RBIs, Mets embarrass Nationals 19-5
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...
Nick Pivetta aims to keep stellar start going as Padres host Giants
Nick Pivetta didn't have a job for 2025 until Feb. 17, when he signed a four-year deal with the San Diego Padres.,Just over a month into the season, Pivetta has authored the best start to a year by any starting pitcher in club history.,He tries to continue that brilliant beginning Tuesday night when...
Cardinals add INF Jose Barrero, option Thomas Saggese
The St. Louis Cardinals selected the contract of infielder/outfielder Jose Barrero from Triple-A Memphis on Monday and optioned infielder Thomas Saggese.,To get Barrero on the 40-man roster, right-hander Ryan Loutos was designated for assignment.,Barrero, 27, is set to make his Cardinals debut. He p...
Brewers on offensive upswing entering set at White Sox
After losing five of six to begin a 10-game road trip, the Milwaukee Brewers hope an apparent offensive turnaround ignites them on Tuesday as they begin a three-game set against the host Chicago White Sox.,Milwaukee stopped a four-game slide Sunday behind an 11-hit attack that keyed its 7-1 victory ...
Red Sox's Garrett Crochet in 'power pitcher' mindset vs. Blue Jays
Boston Red Sox ace Garrett Crochet aims to improve on his last start when he faces the host Toronto Blue Jays on Tuesday night in the opener of a three-game series.,The left-hander allowed four runs, five hits and a career-high five walks in five innings on Thursday in a 4-3 home loss to the Seattle...
Cubs, host Pirates looking to regain winning formula
The teams currently at the top and bottom of the National League Central meet when the frontrunning Chicago Cubs travel to Pittsburgh to face the Pirates on Tuesday night in the opener of a three-game series.,Although the Cubs are in first place and the Pirates are in last, both teams are coming off...
Rays put 5-game win streak on line against Royals
The Tampa Bay Rays will be in fine spirits as they return to Florida for a three-game homestand starting Tuesday night against the Kansas City Royals.,After a 5-1 road swing against the Arizona Diamondbacks and San Diego Padres, the Rays have reached .500 by splitting 28 games and moving out of the ...
Braves activate RHP Ian Anderson, sign OF Eddie Rosario
It was old faces in familiar places for the Atlanta Braves on Monday after they activated right-hander Ian Anderson to the active roster and signed outfielder Eddie Rosario to a major league contract.,In corresponding moves, outfielder Jarred Kelenic was optioned to Triple-A Gwinnett, while right-ha...
Rock Bottom: Colorado Rockies’ Season Already Over at 4-23 Record
The Colorado Rockies season has gotten off to an abysmal start at 4-23, their season already looks to be completely over....
Unlikely player leading Dodgers as Marlins visit
On a roster full of stars, Andy Pages currently is leading the way for the Los Angeles Dodgers' offense.,Pages will look to keep his hot streak going in the opener of a three-game home series against the Miami Marlins on Monday.,His weekend versus the Pittsburgh Pirates featured three games of at le...
Surging Tigers take aim at Astros to open 10-game trek
Tigers ace left-hander Tarik Skubal validated his reputation as the top pitcher in the American League and anchored a 7-0 victory over the Baltimore Orioles on Sunday that enabled Detroit to complete a season-long homestand at 8-2.,Skubal tossed six shutout innings and recorded 11 strikeouts as the ...
Braves look to gain ground against hapless Rockies
The Atlanta Braves didn't look like a contender 10 days ago, but they are rolling after winning seven of their past nine games.,Atlanta will take that momentum into Denver against the Colorado Rockies on Monday night. The Braves will send Bryce Elder (0-1, 5.57 ERA) against Colorado's Ryan Feltner (...
Rangers hope visiting A's cure bats' ills
The Texas Rangers hope returning home will help their scoring woes as they square off against the Athletics on Monday in the first of a four-game American League West series in Arlington, Texas.,It will be a battle of left handers, at least at the beginning, as JP Sears (3-2, 3.21 ERA) will start fo...
After grinding on road, Reds welcome Cardinals to open homestand
Fresh from a successful road trip and riding a four-game winning streak, the Cincinnati Reds open a four-game home series against the St. Louis Cardinals on Monday night.,While starting a seven-game homestand, the Reds are in the midst of 17 consecutive games without a day off.,The Reds are coming o...
Orioles limp home to face rival Yankees
After a rough week on the road, the Baltimore Orioles will be back home Monday night to face the American League East Division rival New York Yankees.,The Orioles are coming off a 1-5 trip that has added to concerns as the team's record dipped to 10-17.,"I think it's going to take every single playe...
Twins try to bring positive vibes to Cleveland after strong homestand
Following a highly successful homestand, the Minnesota Twins hope to carry that solid play over to the road, where they've struggled out of the gate.,Perhaps they're catching the suddenly struggling Cleveland Guardians at the right time Monday night, when the Twins aim for a fourth consecutive victo...
Nats go for series win against Mets
The Washington Nationals will try to win the series when they host the New York Mets in the finale of a four-game set on Monday.,The Nationals walked off the National League East-leading Mets for the second time in three games on Sunday with CJ Abrams scoring after Pete Alonso's throwing error on a ...
Guardians fan ejected after 'inappropriate' comment to Red Sox's Jarren Duran
Boston Red Sox outfielder Jarren Duran's encounter with a heckler on Sunday in Cleveland led to the fan's ejection and an apology from the Guardians.,Duran described the fan's comments as "inappropriate" and indicated they were about his mental health struggles. He has been open about his 2022 attem...
MLB roundup: Nationals storm back from 6-run deficit to top Mets
CJ Abrams scored on Pete Alonso's throwing error in the ninth inning and the Washington Nationals rallied from a six-run deficit for an 8-7 win against the visiting New York Mets on Sunday.,Alex Call doubled leading off the ninth against Ryne Stanek (0-2) and pinch runner Jacob Young went to third o...
Phillies get two in 10th, win series from Cubs
Trea Turner went 3-for-5 with two RBIs and Aaron Nola threw seven solid innings as the visiting Philadelphia Phillies defeated the Chicago Cubs 3-1 in 10 innings on Sunday.,Nola allowed one run on three hits and a walk while striking out seven. Jose Alvarado (3-0) struck out one in a clean ninth inn...