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Reds' Elly De La Cruz honors sister, homers a day after her death
Cincinnati Reds All-Star shortstop Elly De La Cruz endured an emotional Sunday as he chose to play one day after the death of his older sister, Genelis De La Cruz Sanchez.,De La Cruz honored her memory with "RIP" written on his cleats and hat for the game against the host Chicago Cubs. When he homer...
Mets get another shot at Dodgers with 4 games in Los Angeles
The New York Mets exacted at least a bit of revenge on the Los Angeles Dodgers at home just over a week ago, with another duel between the teams to resume this week.,The Dodgers now will play host to a four-game series against the Mets starting Monday and will do so following a series victory in a W...
Padres, Giants clash in key divisional series by the Bay
Second place in the National League West -- and possibly first place by the end of the series -- will be on the line when the San Diego Padres and host San Francisco Giants open a four-game showdown Monday night.,Right-handers Stephen Kolek (3-1, 4.11 ERA) of the Padres and Logan Webb (5-5, 2.82) of...
Twins carry optimism into series vs. slumping Athletics
Minnesota manager Rocco Baldelli isn't big on moral victories, but he was able to maintain a positive view after the Twins lost two of three to the host Seattle Mariners over the weekend.,The Twins will look to bounce back when they begin a four-game series against the Athletics on Monday in West Sa...
Brewers bring 7-game win streak into set at Cincinnati
Fresh from a three-game road sweep of the National League East-leading Philadelphia Phillies, the Milwaukee Brewers look to continue their longest winning streak in two years when they open a three-game road series against the Cincinnati Reds on Monday night. , ,The Brewers rallied from an early 2-0...
White Sox's Jonathan Cannon looks for better outing vs. Tigers
Jonathan Cannon's sporadic control problems began during a start against the Detroit Tigers in early April.,On Monday, nearly two months later, the Chicago White Sox right-hander gets the chance to correct himself as the Tigers visit in the opener of a four-game series.,Cannon (2-6, 4.15 ERA) walked...
Reports: Royals bringing up No. 1 prospect Jac Caglianone
The No. 6 overall pick in the 2024 draft by the Kansas City Royals, highly touted prospect Jac Caglianone is on the verge of getting the call to the majors, according to multiple reports on Sunday night.,Ranked as the No. 10 prospect by MLB Pipeline, the 22-year-old Caglianone has been tearing it up...
Rockies look to end 8-game skid at Marlins
The Colorado Rockies and Miami Marlins will look to former shortstops transitioning to second base to help turn things around when the clubs begin a three-game series Monday night in Florida.,Orlando Arcia has made the most of his two starts for the Rockies since being signed off the scrap heap last...
Astros place rookie OF Zach Dezenzo (hand) on 10-day IL
The Houston Astros placed rookie outfielder Zach Dezenzo on the 10-day injured list on Sunday because of inflammation in his left hand.,In a corresponding move, the Astros selected the contract of top outfield prospect Jacob Melton from Triple-A Sugar Land. To make room for Melton on the 40-man rost...
After series win in Atlanta, Red Sox return to Fenway to face Angels
For manager Alex Cora and the Boston Red Sox, it's all about moving forward.,Following a weekend series win in Atlanta, the Red Sox (29-32) look to continue down the right track when they begin a three-game home series against the Los Angeles Angels on Monday night.,Garrett Crochet pitched the Red S...
MLB roundup: Brewers win 7th straight, sweep series from Phillies
Pinch hitter Jake Bauers belted a two-run double in the seventh inning to help the Milwaukee Brewers win their seventh straight, 5-2, and sweep the series from the host Philadelphia Phillies on Sunday.,Jackson Chourio and Brice Turang each added two hits and an RBI, while Milwaukee starter Jose Quin...
Ryan Yarbrough, Yankees shut down Dodgers to avoid sweep
Ben Rice hit a two-run home run and left-hander Ryan Yarbrough went six strong innings against his former club as the visiting New York Yankees avoided a three-game sweep in a World Series rematch with a 7-3 victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers on Sunday.,DJ LeMahieu had four hits and drove in a pai...
A's 3B/LF Miguel Andujar (oblique) likely heading to IL
Athletics third baseman/left fielder Miguel Andujar sustained right oblique discomfort in Sunday's game and likely will be placed on the injured list, manager Mark Kotsay said after the 8-4 loss to the host Toronto Blue Jays.,The team said Andujar, 30, was hurt while taking a swing and will have an ...
Manny Machado, Padres claw past Pirates
Manny Machado homered and knocked in the tiebreaking run during a four-run seventh-inning rally as the San Diego Padres stopped the visiting Pittsburgh Pirates 6-4 on Sunday.,Machado's sacrifice fly to deep center scored Elias Diaz with the run that put San Diego ahead 5-4. Tyler Wade capped the big...
Kyle Tucker (jammed finger) day to day after early exit Sunday
Chicago Cubs star outfielder Kyle Tucker left Sunday's home game against the Cincinnati Reds in the fifth inning and later was diagnosed as having a jammed right ring finger. He's considered day to day.,X-rays were negative.,"I feel all right," Tucker said after Chicago's 7-3 victory. "The hand's a ...
Diamondbacks RHP Corbin Burnes (elbow) to undergo MRI
Arizona Diamondbacks standout right-hander Corbin Burnes exited Sunday's game against the Washington Nationals in the fifth inning with right elbow discomfort and will undergo an MRI exam on Monday.,Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo didn't attempt to mask his level of concern when he met with repor...
Randy Arozarena provides walk-off RBI to lift Mariners over Twins
Randy Arozarena singled home the winning run with one out in the bottom of the ninth inning as the Seattle Mariners avoided a fourth straight extra-inning game by defeating the visiting Minnesota Twins 2-1 on Sunday afternoon.,Julio Rodriguez led off the bottom of the ninth with an infield single. A...
Diamondbacks RHP Corbin Burnes exits with apparent arm injury
Arizona Diamondbacks standout right-hander Corbin Burnes exited Sunday's game against the Washington Nationals in the fifth inning with an apparent arm injury.,Burnes allowed a two-out single to CJ Abrams and immediately motioned to the dugout for a trainer to come to the mound, then yelled in frust...
Diamondbacks cool off Nats' bats, but Corbin Burnes departs early
Eugenio Suarez hit a long two-run homer in a three-run first inning and the Arizona Diamondbacks held on for a 3-1 win against the Washington Nationals in the finale of their three-game series on Sunday afternoon in Phoenix.,Diamondbacks right-hander Corbin Burnes blanked the Nationals on four hits ...
LHP Wade Miley opts out with Reds, becomes free agent
Veteran left-hander Wade Miley opted out of his minor-league deal with the Cincinnati Reds on Sunday and became a free agent.,Miley hasn't pitched in the majors this season while continuing his comeback from Tommy John surgery in May 2024. The deal he signed contained a June 1 opt-out if he wasn't i...