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Jonny DeLuca's late 2-run shot lifts Rays over Nationals
Jonny DeLuca slugged a go-ahead two-run homer in the seventh inning, and the Tampa Bay Rays strengthened their MLB-best home record with Sunday afternoon's 4-3 comeback victory over the Washington Nationals in St. Petersburg, Fla.,With the Rays down 3-2 and facing his brother-in-law Orlando Ribalta ...
Kyle Stowers helps Marlins finish sweep of Giants
Kyle Stowers homered off of Giants ace Logan Webb as the host Miami Marlins completed a three-game sweep of San Francisco with a 2-1 win on Sunday afternoon.,In his career against Webb, Stowers is 4-for-7 with two homers, two doubles and one walk. ,Webb (4-5) pitched his first complete game since 20...
Brewers drop 8-run inning on Braves to salvage finale
William Contreras hit a three-run homer to cap an eight-run outburst in the second inning, and the visiting Milwaukee Brewers defeated the Atlanta Braves 9-4 on Sunday.,The victory enabled the National League Central-leading Brewers to salvage one game against the NL East-leading Braves in the three...
Marlins place C Liam Hicks on IL, DFA Christopher Morel
The Miami Marlins placed catcher Liam Hicks on the 10-day injured list prior to Sunday's game against the visiting San Francisco Giants and designated infielder Christopher Morel for assignment.,Miami also activated outfielder Griffin Conine (hamstring) from the 60-day injured list and recalled catc...
Athletics DFA RHP Scott Barlow, promote Joey Meneses
The Athletics designated struggling right-handed reliever Scott Barlow for assignment prior to Sunday's home game against the Los Angeles Angels.,Barlow, 33, gave up two runs while retiring two batters in Saturday's 7-0 loss to the Angels and has allowed 10 runs in 2 2/3 innings over his last four a...
Rangers place RHP Jack Leiter (ankle) on 15-day IL
Texas Rangers right-hander Jack Leiter was scheduled to start against the Miami Marlins on Tuesday, but he landed on the 15-day disabled list on Sunday, retroactive to Friday, due to a right ankle impingement. ,Leiter, 26, was replaced on the active roster by right-hander Jose Corniell, who was call...
Blue Jays-Cubs ppd., to be made up Aug. 6
Sunday's scheduled series finale between the Toronto Blue Jays and Cubs in Chicago was postponed due to inclement weather.,This game will be made up on Aug. 6, which was an off day for both teams.,The Cubs coasted to a 16-2 romp in the series opener on Friday, however they were unable to hold a five...
Report: Blue Jays adding IF Luis Urias from D-backs
The Toronto Blue Jays are acquiring infielder Luis Urias from the Arizona Diamondbacks for cash considerations, The Athletic reported.,Urias, 29, spent last season with the Athletics, batting .230 with eight homers and 25 RBIs in 96 games. He has spent time solely in the minors this season, hitting ...
RHP Jordan Hicks returns to White Sox from injured list
The Chicago White Sox reinstated right-hander Jordan Hicks from the 15-day injured list on Sunday ahead of their series finale with the Detroit Tigers.,In a corresponding move, right-hander Tyler Davis was optioned to Triple-A Charlotte. ,Hicks, 29, is in his first season with the White Sox and has ...
Twins reinstate LHP Kendry Rojas
The Minnesota Twins returned left-hander Kendry Rojas from his rehab assignment at Triple-A Saint Paul on Sunday and reinstated him from the 15-day injured list., ,Rojas was placed on the 15-day injured list on May 29 with left elbow inflammation. He has missed the Twins' past 24 games.,Rojas, 23, a...
Kyle Schwarber, Bryce Harper out to power Phillies past Mets again
Philadelphia Phillies veterans Kyle Schwarber and Bryce Harper face a dilemma entering the rubber game of a three-game set against the visiting New York Mets on Sunday.,What will they do for an encore after their performances on Saturday? They each enjoyed a first in their long careers in a 15-3 def...
New dad Shohei Ohtani, Dodgers take on Orioles in Father's Day matchup
Two days after announcing the birth of his second child, Shohei Ohtani is expected to be in the leadoff spot once again for a Father's Day matchup against the visiting Baltimore Orioles to close out a three-game series., ,It has been an eventful week-plus for the Dodgers' two-way star. ,Ohtani misse...
Family matters to Red Sox P Payton Tolle ahead of game vs. M's
Payton Tolle comes from a close-knit family.,That was evident when the Boston Red Sox left-hander made an emotional start May 10, on Mother's Day, and honored his late mom, Jina, who died two years earlier at age 48 due to cancer.,This Sunday, Tolle is scheduled to start against the Seattle Mariners...
Reid Detmers hopes to stay hot as Angels seek split with A's
Reid Detmers has been on a big-time roll and he looks to keep it going when the Los Angeles Angels complete a four-game series against the Athletics on Sunday afternoon at West Sacramento, Calif.,Detmers is 2-0 with a 1.36 ERA over his past five starts. The left-hander has 39 strikeouts and allowed ...
Cubs strive to move past late loss, win series vs. Blue Jays
Matt Shaw is showing no ill effects from the back ailment that forced the Chicago Cubs to put him on the injured list last month.,Since returning on June 9, Shaw is batting .292, which includes a three-run homer he hit Saturday to stake the Cubs to an early lead against the Toronto Blue Jays in Chic...
After pair of one-run games, Rockies seek sweep against Pirates
The Colorado Rockies signed Michael Lorenzen to a one-year deal in the offseason to give the rotation a veteran presence. ,Lorenzen has provided that steadiness despite struggling.,If the 1.80 ERA in his last two starts are an indication, the right-hander is finding a groove nearing the halfway poin...
With rash of hurt pitchers, D-backs' Jose Cabrera to make MLB debut vs. Twins
The Minnesota Twins have seen the bottom half of their batting order do considerable damage through the first two games of their series against the Arizona Diamondbacks.,The Twins will look for continued production from the back end when they face the Diamondbacks in the rubber game of their three-g...
Padres bring suddenly loud bats into series finale vs. Rangers
The San Diego Padres have spent the majority of the regular season scuffling at the plate. ,As they search for a series win over the host Texas Rangers on Sunday afternoon in Arlington, Texas, the Padres hope their recent offensive success becomes a trend.,San Diego is tied for scoring the fewest ru...
Lineup changes always in play as Guardians face Astros
With Cleveland's lineup hampered by the losses of Jose Ramirez and rookie Chase DeLauter to injuries last weekend, the Guardians' revamped batting order delivered in a big way on Saturday. ,Rookie Travis Bazzana and Kyle Manzardo, batting first and second, respectively, went a combined 6-for-8 with ...
Nationals manager Blake Butera sees defense key to winning vs. Rays
The Washington Nationals will attempt to win their sixth straight road series when they face the Tampa Bay Rays on Sunday afternoon in St. Petersburg, Fla.,One reason for the Nationals' success, from first-year manager Blake Butera's perspective, is improved defense.,In Saturday's 4-3 victory to squ...