Baseball Page 540 - Sports News, Headlines & Highlights
Rays double up Jays thanks to Brandon Lowe's 2-run HR
Brandon Lowe hit a two-run home run and the visiting Tampa Bay Rays defeated the Toronto Blue Jays 4-2 on Tuesday night in the opener of a three-game series.,The Rays took advantage of three stolen bases to improve to 3-2 on their seven-game road trip.,Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and Justin Turner hit sol...
Marlins score early, double up Orioles
Jesus Sanchez homered and Jazz Chisholm Jr. and Nick Gordon each drove in two runs as the Miami Marlins used early offense to beat the visiting Baltimore Orioles 6-3 on Tuesday night to begin a three-game series.,Five Miami pitchers combined on a nine-hitter, including two hitless innings from A.J. ...
Jose Ramirez ends homer drought as Guardians drop Tigers
Jose Ramirez's first homer in nearly a month put Cleveland ahead for good in the fifth, and his RBI single an inning later provided some needed insurance, as the Guardians beat the visiting Detroit Tigers 5-4 on Tuesday night.,Ramirez's 24th home run was his first since June 29, and it broke a 2-2 t...
Angels activate Luis Rengifo; Mike Trout begins rehab stint
The Los Angeles Angels activated infielder Luis Rengifo from the 10-day injured list prior to their Tuesday road game against the Seattle Mariners.,Rengifo missed 15 games due to right wrist inflammation. He was hurt while swinging the bat on July 3 against the Oakland Athletics.,Rengifo is enjoying...
Braves-Reds postponed, doubleheader set for Wednesday
Tuesday night's game between the host Atlanta Braves and Cincinnati Reds has been postponed due to inclement weather. ,Atlanta and Cincinnati will now play a split doubleheader on Wednesday, with Game 1 set for 12:20 p.m. ET and Game 2 scheduled for 6:05 p.m.,The Reds will send Frankie Montas (4-8, ...
Cards hand Pirates' Paul Skenes first loss
Alec Burleson hit a go-ahead RBI single in the top of the ninth as the visiting St. Louis Cardinals defeated the Pittsburgh Pirates 2-1 on Tuesday to give rookie sensation Paul Skenes his first career major league loss.,Nolan Arenado hit a solo home run for the Cardinals, who evened a three-game ser...
Randy Vasquez, Padres shut out Nationals
Randy Vasquez and three relievers combined on a five-hit shutout, and the visiting San Diego Padres beat the Washington Nationals 4-0 on Tuesday night.,Luis Arraez and Jackson Profar hit back-to-back home runs in the fifth, and Jackson Merrill had two hits and drove in two runs for the Padres, who h...
Mariners place OF Julio Rodriguez, SS J.P. Crawford on IL
The Seattle Mariners placed star outfielder Julio Rodriguez on the 10-day injured list on Tuesday due to a right high ankle sprain.,Shortstop J.P. Crawford (fractured right hand) also went on the IL as Seattle made a slew of moves prior to Tuesday night's game against the visiting Los Angeles Angels...
Rockies INF/OF Kris Bryant (oblique) back from 10-day IL
Out since early June with a left oblique strain, Colorado Rockies infielder/outfielder Kris Bryant was activated off the 10-day injured list on Tuesday. ,In a corresponding move, outfielder Sean Bouchard was optioned to Triple-A Albuquerque.,Bryant, 32, played in three rehab games at Triple-A over t...
Mets place rookie RHP Christian Scott (UCL) on 15-day IL
The New York Mets placed rookie right-hander Christian Scott on the 15-day injured list on Tuesday because of a sprained right ulnar collateral ligament.,In a corresponding move, the Mets recalled left-hander Alex Young from Triple-A Syracuse.,Scott, whose move was retroactive to Monday, last pitche...
D-backs activate LHP Jordan Montgomery for Tuesday start
Arizona Diamondbacks left-hander Jordan Montgomery was activated from the 15-day injured list and will start Tuesday night against the visiting the Kansas City Royals.,Montgomery, 31, progressed enough from right knee inflammation to skip a rehab assignment after three-plus weeks on the IL. He threw...
Teoscar Hernandez, Dodgers look to flex muscles vs. Giants
It has been a stretch to remember for Teoscar Hernandez, and the Los Angeles Dodgers' power hitter will be out for more on Tuesday in the second contest of a four-game series against the visiting San Francisco Giants., ,Hernandez belted a home run to go along with a pair of RBI singles to give the D...
Astros, Athletics each looking for more from their first basemen
The spotlight will be on first base when the Houston Astros and host Oakland Athletics continue their three-game series on Tuesday night.,On a night when each team got eight hits -- none by a first baseman -- the A's used 3-for-7 hitting with runners in scoring position to produce a 4-0 victory on M...
Spiraling Mariners aim to reverse course in rematch vs. Angels
For a team tied for first place, the Seattle Mariners are dealing with a lot of angst.,Perhaps that's what comes from squandering a 10-game lead in the American League West in the span of a month.,"I'm tired of watching it," Mariners manager Scott Servais said after a 3-1 loss to the visiting Los An...
Ty Blach rejoins Rockies' rotation to face Red Sox
The Boston Red Sox dug themselves out of a hole in June to get back into the postseason race, and now they are facing more adversity.,Boston was swept by the host Los Angeles Dodgers coming out of the All-Star break last weekend, then dropped its fourth straight with a 9-8, 12-inning loss to the Col...
White Sox oppose Rangers, attempt to end 8-game slide
After taking consecutive losses to start the second half of the season, the Texas Rangers picked up back-to-back victories, including a series-opening, extra-inning win against the visiting Chicago White Sox on Monday.,The series in Arlington, Texas, continues on Tuesday, with the White Sox attempti...
Diamondbacks aim to slow Bobby Witt Jr., Royals
Preparing for the second game of their three-game road series against the Kansas City Royals, the Arizona Diamondbacks have won 12 of 19, climbing from fourth place in the National League West into wild-card contention.,Four Diamondbacks hitters are leading the charge. Ketel Marte, Christian Walker,...
Can Twins keep slumping Phillies stuck in reverse?
The Minnesota Twins will go for back-to-back wins over the team with the best record in baseball when they face the Philadelphia Phillies on Tuesday night in Minneapolis.,The Twins are coming off a 7-2 win in the series opener on Monday. That marked Minnesota's first victory since the All-Star break...
Cubs look to make it two in a row vs. Brewers
Michael Busch has settled in nicely as the everyday first baseman for the Chicago Cubs.,He'll try to help the Cubs win their third in a row when they host the Milwaukee Brewers in the second game of their three-game set on Tuesday evening.,Busch had two hits and an RBI in a 3-1 win against the Brewe...
Pirates look to move into tie with Cards in NL Central
Nick Gonzales might be a rookie, but his bat has been coming through in the clutch like a veteran this season.,Recalled from Triple-A Indianapolis on May 10, the Pittsburgh Pirates infielder has become an important part of the lineup in the 61 games he has played. He leads the team with eight game-w...