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Willie Adames keys late rally as Brewers stop Cubs
Willy Adames headlined a three-run rally with a go-ahead RBI single in the eighth as the Milwaukee Brewers beat the host Chicago Cubs 3-1 on Friday afternoon in the opener of a three-game series., ,The teams were caught up in a pitchers' duel until Christopher Morel clubbed a solo shot with two outs...

Pirates activate C Yasmani Grandal from injured list
The Pittsburgh Pirates activated catcher Yasmani Grandal from the 10-day injured list on Friday.,Grandal, 35, had been playing with Triple-A Indianapolis as he attempted to work his way back from left foot plantar fasciitis. He batted .257 with a homer and 11 RBIs in nine games with the club.,Signed...

Pirates activate C Yasmani Grandal from injured list
The Pittsburgh Pirates activated catcher Yasmani Grandal from the 10-day injured list on Friday....

Phillies RHP Yunior Marte (shoulder) lands on injured list
The Philadelphia Phillies placed reliever Yunior Marte on the 15-day injured list Friday with shoulder inflammation.,The 29-year-old right-hander has no decisions and a 2.70 ERA through 12 appearances this season.,Marte is 2-2 with a 4.92 ERA and two saves in 91 games (no starts) for the San Francis...

Phillies RHP Yunior Marte (shoulder) lands on injured list
The Philadelphia Phillies placed reliever Yunior Marte on the 15-day injured list Friday with shoulder inflammation....

Ascending A's look to pick up steam in opener vs. Marlins
One team playing its best baseball of the season meets another that hopes it is trending in that direction when the Oakland Athletics host the Miami Marlins in the opener of a three-game interleague series Friday night.,The A's have won four in a row -- their longest winning streak since last June -...

Ascending A's look to pick up steam in opener vs. Marlins
One team playing its best baseball of the season meets another that hopes it is trending in that direction when the Oakland Athletics host the Miami Marlins in the opener of a three-game interleague series Friday night....

Red Sox aim to subdue red-hot Twins
Boston Red Sox manager Alex Cora took a moment to praise his team for a successful homestand in what has become a promising start to the season. ,It was just a moment, though. Cora quickly turned his thoughts to Friday's opener of a three-game series against the Minnesota Twins in Minneapolis. ,"It ...

Red Sox aim to subdue red-hot Twins
Boston Red Sox manager Alex Cora took a moment to praise his team for a successful homestand in what has become a promising start to the season....

Mariners ride hot streak into opener of series with Astros
A 5-2 home loss to the Atlanta Braves on Wednesday prevented Seattle from completing a three-game series sweep of a top contender in the National League, but it did not stem the tide of the Mariners' recent run of excellence.,The Mariners, who begin a seven-game road trip on Friday against the Houst...

Mariners ride hot streak into opener of series with Astros
A 5-2 home loss to the Atlanta Braves on Wednesday prevented Seattle from completing a three-game series sweep of a top contender in the National League, but it did not stem the tide of the Mariners' recent run of excellence....

Reeling Angels visit Tanner Bibee, Guardians
Coming off a brutal homestand and without their superstar, the Los Angeles Angels hit the road, where they also have struggled of late.,Facing top-tier Cleveland Guardians starter Tanner Bibee likely won't make things easier.,The reeling Angels look to avoid a fifth straight road defeat Friday night...

Reeling Angels visit Tanner Bibee, Guardians
Coming off a brutal homestand and without their superstar, the Los Angeles Angels hit the road, where they also have struggled of late....

Back from 3-4 trip, Yankees meet up with Tigers
The New York Yankees enjoyed a better than anticipated opening month, but they still are showing some inconsistency.,They return home Friday for the opener of a three-game series against the Detroit Tigers following mixed results on a road trip to face the Milwaukee Brewers and Baltimore Orioles.,Ne...

Back from 3-4 trip, Yankees meet up with Tigers
The New York Yankees enjoyed a better than anticipated opening month, but they still are showing some inconsistency....

Jays, Nationals open series aiming to jump-start bats
The Toronto Blue Jays and host Washington Nationals will continue to search for consistent offense when they open a three-game series Friday night.,Blue Jays hitters have been in a season-long drought that was emphasized on a 2-4 homestand.,They had only four hits in a 6-1 loss to the Kansas City Ro...

Slumping Rays aim to get offense on track against Mets
After a gloomy April, the Tampa Bay Rays are hoping to find their bloom in May.,The new month didn't start out as they hoped it would, however, as they fell 7-1 to the Milwaukee Brewers on Wednesday ahead of an off day. Tampa Bay is 2-8 in its past 10 games and has lost 11 of its past 16 games.,The ...

Slumping Rays aim to get offense on track against Mets
After a gloomy April, the Tampa Bay Rays are hoping to find their bloom in May....

Jays, Nationals open series aiming to jump-start bats
The Toronto Blue Jays and host Washington Nationals will continue to search for consistent offense when they open a three-game series Friday night....

Pirates hope to find offense against Rockies
Few teams are having as much trouble scoring runs as the Pittsburgh Pirates, who begin a three-game series against the visiting Colorado Rockies on Friday.,Pittsburgh is 5-16 over its past 21 contests, averaging 2.5 runs in that span. Shortstop Oneil Cruz is hitting .239 with three home runs for the...