MLB Page 22 - Sports News, Headlines & Highlights
Rockies building momentum ahead of series opener vs. Brewers
The Colorado Rockies had gone more than a month without winning a series before they took two of three games from the San Francisco Giants last weekend. ,The Rockies followed that effort by winning two of three games against the Los Angeles Angels.,Colorado will go for its third straight series vict...
Joc Pederson, Rangers take aim at Guardians
Texas Rangers manager Skip Schumaker found an offensive spark when he asked Brandon Nimmo to move out of the leadoff spot. ,Schumaker said he expects the move to continue to pay dividends on Friday night when the Rangers open a three-game series with the Cleveland Guardians in Arlington, Texas.,"I t...
Hoping to get a lift from LaMonte Wade Jr., Astros launch series against A's
The Houston Astros are looking for a spark and hope veteran LaMonte Wade Jr. can provide it.,Released Monday by the Chicago White Sox, Wade was in the starting lineup Thursday night when the Astros lost the finale of a three-game interleague series against the Pittsburgh Pirates, 5-1.,Wade went hitl...
Pete Crow-Armstrong's Redemption Could Be Exactly What Chicago Cubs Needed
Pete Crow-Armstrong overcame a costly defensive mistake and delivered his first career walk-off hit as the Cubs rallied past the Athletics....
After Josh Rojas' hectic but rewarding day, Royals strive for another win vs. Twins
Josh Rojas had a dizzying and dazzling Thursday for the Kansas City Royals.,His Friday should be significantly less hectic as the Royals look to build on their 8-6 win over the Minnesota Twins in the series opener on Thursday. ,Game 2 of the four-game set will be Friday night in Minneapolis.,Rojas, ...
Why The Tampa Bay Rays Are Built To Stay In The AL East Race
The Tampa Bay Rays remain atop the AL East thanks to elite pitching, standout hitters, and a strong home-field advantage at Tropicana Field....
Pirates eager to continue power streak in clash vs. Braves
Two of the most prolific offensive teams in the majors will square off Friday night when the Atlanta Braves host the Pittsburgh Pirates in the opener of a three-game series.,Atlanta is third in the majors with 329 runs, and Pittsburgh is fourth with 325.,Pittsburgh has homered in 11 straight games, ...
Orioles bid to stay hot in opener vs. Blue Jays
The Baltimore Orioles think they are on the right track, and they will have another chance to prove it Friday night when they visit the Toronto Blue Jays in the opener of a three-game series. ,The series comes after the teams split four contests at Baltimore from May 28-31. The Orioles won the final...
Without injured Aaron Judge, Yankees try to keep Red Sox down
Aaron Judge's next game for the New York Yankees will not occur for a while.,In the meantime, the Yankees hope they consistently can win without their superstar. They host the Boston Red Sox on Friday night after announcing that Judge will be out for at least four to six weeks with a stress fracture...
White Sox, Phillies share similar path, same record after turnarounds
The Philadelphia Phillies won 96 games last season, while the Chicago White Sox won 60.,This year, the Phillies and White Sox have the same record heading into their only series of the season, which begins Friday in Philadelphia.,With 100 games remaining, the Phillies and White Sox own 33-29 records...
After big offensive effort, Giants look to quell Cubs' momentum
The San Francisco Giants have put together some stellar offensive efforts in the past week, while the Chicago Cubs are hoping a dramatic rally will change their recent fortunes.,The Giants look to build on a 20-hit output when they open a three-game series on Friday against the host Cubs, who scored...
MLB roundup: Cubs rally for 4 in ninth inning, stun A's
Dansby Swanson delivered the tying single and Pete Crow-Armstrong followed with the game-winning hit as the Chicago Cubs scored four times in the bottom of the ninth inning to post a 7-6 victory over the visiting Athletics on Thursday.,Crow-Armstrong also hit a solo homer and Ian Happ slammed a two-...
Josh Rojas' pinch-hit single in ninth pushes Royals past Twins
Pinch hitter Josh Rojas ripped a tiebreaking two-run single up the middle in the top of the ninth inning, and the Kansas City Royals held on for an 8-6 win over the Minnesota Twins on Thursday in Minneapolis.,Carter Jensen hit a two-run double for Kansas City in the opener of a four-game series. Mic...
Diamondbacks down Dodgers on Ketel Marte's walk-off homer
Ketel Marte hit a 431-foot homer with one out in the ninth after Corbin Carroll homered in a two-run eighth as the Arizona Diamondbacks beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 3-2 on Thursday in Phoenix to gain a split of a four-game series.,Marte hit the first pitch he saw from Tanner Scott (1-3) deep down th...
Josh Rojas' pinch-hit single in 9th pushes Royals past Twins
Josh Rojas ripped a pinch-hit, two-run single up the middle in the top of the ninth inning, and the Kansas City Royals held on for an 8-6 win over the Minnesota Twins on Thursday night in Minneapolis.,Carter Jensen doubled and drove in a pair of runs for Kansas City in the opener of a four-game seri...
Ryan O'Hearn drives in 3 to lead Pirates past Astros
Ryan O'Hearn slugged a two-run home run as part of a four-run sixth inning and the visiting Pittsburgh Pirates topped the Houston Astros 5-1 on Thursday to claim the rubber match of this three-game series.,O'Hearn went 2-for-4 with three RBIs for the Pirates, who have won eight of 11 games. The Astr...
Cubs roar back from 5-run deficit, top A's with 4-run 9th
Dansby Swanson delivered the tying single and Pete Crow-Armstrong followed with the game-winning hit as the Chicago Cubs scored four times in the bottom of the ninth inning to post a 7-6 victory over the Athletics on Thursday night.,Crow-Armstrong also hit a solo homer and Ian Happ slammed a two-run...
Yankees' Aaron Judge (ribs) out indefinitely, expected back this season
New York Yankees superstar right fielder Aaron Judge is out indefinitely after being diagnosed with a rib stress fracture on his right side but is expected to return this season, the team announced on Thursday.,Judge, 34, will undergo more testing in approximately four to six weeks to review his pro...
Myles Straw delivers clutch hits as Blue Jays take down Braves
Myles Straw had a pair of hits and three RBIs, including a two-run single that capped a three-run rally to propel the visiting Toronto Blue Jays to a 7-2 win over the Atlanta Braves on Thursday.,The Blue Jays ended their four-game losing streak and salvaged the final contest of the three-game series...
Brewers relievers DL Hall, Grant Anderson exit with injuries
Milwaukee Brewers relief pitchers DL Hall and Grant Anderson both exited Thursday's 12-9 home loss to the San Francisco Giants with injuries.,In the fifth inning, Hall hopped after releasing his 27th pitch of the day, and after meeting with Brewers manager Pat Murphy and the Milwaukee training staff...