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Mariners legend Edgar Martinez takes over as hitting coach
Hall of Fame designated hitter Edgar Martinez will serve as the Seattle Mariners' hitting coach for the rest of the 2024 season.,New Seattle skipper Dan Wilson announced the hire on Friday, one day after Scott Servais was fired as the manager.,Martinez, 61, played his entire 18-year career in Seattl...
Rockies call up trade acquisition LHP Luis Peralta
The Colorado Rockies selected the contract of left-hander Luis Peralta from Triple-A Albuquerque, and the recent trade acquisition is set to make his major league debut.,The Rockies optioned right-hander Tanner Gordon to Triple-A to make room on the active roster and transferred right-hander German ...
Reports: Nats set to call up top prospect OF Dylan Crews
The Washington Nationals are calling up highly touted outfielder Dylan Crews to make his major league debut on Monday against the New York Yankees, multiple outlets reported Friday.,Crews was the No. 2 overall pick in the 2023 draft out of LSU and is currently ranked as the No. 3 overall prospect by...
Reds place LHP Andrew Abbott (shoulder) on 15-day IL
The Cincinnati Reds placed left-hander Andrew Abbott on the 15-day injured list Friday with a strain to his throwing shoulder.,The move was retroactive to Tuesday, two days after Abbott allowed four runs on six hits in five innings of an 8-1 loss to the Kansas City Royals.,Abbott, 25, owns a 10-10 r...
Orioles reinstate LHP Keegan Akin to bullpen
The Baltimore Orioles activated Keegan Akin from the paternity list on Friday and optioned fellow left-hander Nick Vespi to Triple-A Norfolk.,Akin, 29, is 2-0 with a 3.52 ERA in 51 relief appearances this season. In five seasons with the club, he is 10-17 with a 4.81 ERA in 152 appearances (25 start...
Yankees activate Jazz Chisholm Jr.
The New York Yankees activated third baseman Jazz Chisholm Jr. from the 10-day injured list on Friday.,Chisholm, 26, was injured sliding into home plate in a game against the Chicago White Sox on Aug. 12. He landed on the 10-day injured list two days later with a UCL sprain.,Chisholm is in line to r...
Reports: Yankees to activate Jazz Chisholm Jr.
The New York Yankees are expected to activate third baseman Jazz Chisholm Jr. from the 10-day injured list on Friday, multiple media outlets reported.,Chisholm, 26, was injured sliding into home plate in a game against the Chicago White Sox on Aug. 12. He landed on the 10-day injured list two days l...
Dodgers' Bobby Miller looks for better showing in opener vs. Rays
While the Los Angeles Dodgers have shored up their leaky division lead for the time being, they will head into a three-game home series against the Tampa Bay Rays looking to solidify their rotation for the path ahead.,Dodgers right-hander Bobby Miller will take the mound in the series opener Friday ...
Behind Francisco Lindor, Mets face Padres, continue playoff pursuit
Some folks think one's best ability is availability.,New York Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor must be one of those guys. ,When his team continues its four-game series against the host San Diego Padres on Friday night, count on Lindor being in the lineup. After all, he's played in all 128 games this ...
Twins open big homestand with Cardinals
The Minnesota Twins know their upcoming nine-game homestand could be pivotal as they pursue a division championship in the American League Central.,The Twins also know that they remain without a couple of their impact hitters in Carlos Correa and Byron Buxton. But they are confident anyway as they o...
Brewers look to get back on winning track at A's
The streaky Milwaukee Brewers hope to end a downward trend when they continue a six-game trip with a three-game set against the Oakland Athletics starting Friday night.,Both teams played afternoon affairs on Thursday, and each continued a recent pattern.,The Brewers were beaten 3-0 on the road by th...
Taijuan Walker out to halt personal skid as Phillies face Royals
After a disappointing series loss to the division rival Atlanta Braves, the Philadelphia Phillies travel to Kansas City for a weekend series with the Royals.,On the heels of a four-game winning streak, the Phillies have lost three of their last four and scored a total of six runs on 13 hits while dr...
Tigers look to keep playoff hopes alive vs. White Sox
Detroit Tigers rookie right-hander Keider Montero has faced all but one of the club's American League Central rivals.,That's set to change Friday as the Tigers visit the Chicago White Sox, who are trying to win consecutive games for the first time since late June.,Montero (4-5, 5.28 ERA) will aim to...
Powered by 17-hit attack, Mets hand Padres 8-3 loss
Jeff McNeil and Pete Alonso each collected three hits and an RBI on Thursday night while Luis Severino navigated through five innings as the New York Mets started a key road trip with an 8-3 victory over the San Diego Padres.,Coming off his second career shutout Saturday, Severino (9-6) gave up five...
Angels hope rookie's first hit sparks offense against Jays
The visiting Los Angeles Angels hope the first major league hit by Niko Kavadas, a three-run homer, provides momentum against the Toronto Blue Jays on Friday night.,The homer by Kavadas, a blast to left with two outs in the ninth against Tommy Nance on Thursday, was too late to prevent a 5-3 loss in...
Braves' Chris Sale seeks first career win over Nationals
The Atlanta Braves will send ace Chris Sale to the mound on Friday to try to continue the team's momentum, as they open a three-game home series against the Washington Nationals -- a team he's never beaten.,The Braves are coming off a 3-2 victory over Philadelphia on Thursday to win the three-game s...
Newcomer Ben Gamel, Astros try for more success vs. O's
The Houston Astros are adding to their contributors as they've continued to make an August impact in the American League postseason picture.,Outfielder Ben Gamel, claimed off waivers from the New York Mets, is the latest player to give the Astros a boost.,The Astros will seek more from him, perhaps ...
Leaning on unsung players, Marlins start series vs. Cubs
The Miami Marlins, who have the worst record in the National League, are looking for keepers.,Miami will open a three-game series on Friday night against the visiting Chicago Cubs. The Marlins were idle Thursday, while the Cubs defeated the visiting Detroit Tigers 10-2.,There are perhaps some gems w...
Riding 3-game HR streak, Aaron Judge leads Yanks vs. Rockies
With 34 games left, talk of another 60-home run season by Aaron Judge is starting for the New York Yankees.,After homering in a third straight game, Judge is on pace for 61 as the Yankees host the Colorado Rockies on Friday in the opener of a three-game series.,Judge is at 48 homers after going deep...
Reds hope to continue climb to .500 vs. Pirates
The Cincinnati Reds have been on the verge of moving into the thick of the National League wild-card race for most of the second half, but first, they need to get their record back to .500.,The Reds will try to start that climb when they visit the Pittsburgh Pirates for the second game of their four...