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Struggling Giants call up top prospect Bryce Eldridge
The Giants return to their home field in San Francisco on Monday following a disastrous 0-6 road trip and are summoning help.,The team called up top prospect Bryce Eldridge, a first baseman/designated hitter; catcher/third baseman Jesus Rodriguez; and right-hander Trevor McDonald. All three were in ...

Big sixth inning powers Mets over Rockies
Carson Benge homered in the sixth inning to break up Tomoyuki Sugano's no-hit bid, five New York pitchers combined to fan 11, and the Mets beat the Colorado Rockies 4-2 in Denver on Monday.,David Peterson (1-4), the third New York pitcher, fanned six in four innings of work and Devin Williams picked...

Aaron Nola, Phillies blank Marlins to complete series victory
Aaron Nola tossed six scoreless innings and Bryce Harper homered to lift the visiting Philadelphia Phillies to a 1-0 win over the Miami Marlins on Monday in the finale of a four-game series.,In front of an announced crowd of 7,626 people and 167 dogs, Nola (2-3) logged his best start of 2026. He all...

Payton Tolle allows one hit in 7 innings as Red Sox tame Tigers
Jarren Duran blasted a go-ahead three-run homer, Payton Tolle recorded his first major league win and the visiting Boston Red Sox held off the Detroit Tigers, 5-4, on Monday.,Duran's homer, one of his three hits, highlighted a five-run seventh. Marcelo Mayer added two hits and drove in a run.,Tolle ...

Mariners place steady reliever Gabe Speier on 15-day IL (shoulder)
The Seattle Mariners placed southpaw reliever Gabe Speier on the 15-day injured list on Monday with left shoulder inflammation. The move is retroactive to May 3.,Seattle recalled Jose Suarez, who was claimed off waivers from the Atlanta Braves on Sunday. Also a southpaw who performs primarily out of...

Ryan Vilade homer lifts Rays past Blue Jays
Ryan Vilade stroked his first homer with Tampa Bay as the Rays won their fourth straight game, clipping the Toronto Blue Jays 5-1 on Monday night in St. Petersburg, Fla.,Acquired in a trade with Cincinnati last November, the outfielder belted a deep three-run homer in the first, his second career lo...

Sagging Diamondbacks sense opportunity in return to Arizona against Pirates
The Arizona Diamondbacks were beaten and battered on a 2-6 excursion and have fallen a game below .500.,The Diamondbacks will look to regain their form with a six-game homestand that begins Tuesday night in Phoenix with the opener of a three-game series with the Pittsburgh Pirates.,Arizona's woes be...

Big fourth inning powers Mets over Rockies
Carson Benge homered in the sixth inning to break up Tomoyuki Sugano's no-hit bid, four New York pitchers combined to fan 11, and the Mets beat the Colorado Rockies 4-2 in Denver on Monday.,David Peterson (1-4), the third New York pitcher, fanned six in four innings of work and Devin Williams picked...

White Sox, Randal Grichuk agree to 1-year contract
The Chicago White Sox announced Monday they agreed to terms with outfielder Randal Grichuk on a one-year, $1.25 million contract.,The 34-year-old Grichuk elected for free agency on May 1 rather than accept an outright assignment to the minor leagues after the New York Yankees designated him for assi...

Nationals try to bring good vibes home vs. road-challenged Twins
Something's bound to give when the Minnesota Twins visit the Washington Nationals for a three-game series beginning Tuesday night.,The Twins are tied with the Miami Marlins for the fewest road wins (five) in the majors, while the Nationals -- who have been strong on the road -- have posted the fewes...

Brewers get pair of bats back in time for opener vs. Cardinals
Milwaukee first baseman Andrew Vaughn and outfielder Jackson Chourio are expected to rejoin the lineup when the Brewers begin a three-game series against the host St. Louis Cardinals on Monday.,Vaughn, out since March 27 after fracturing the hamate bone in his left hand on Opening Day, is set to ret...

Brewers reinstate OF Jackson Chourio, 1B Andrew Vaughn
The Milwaukee Brewers activated two of their top players, outfielder Jackson Chourio and first baseman Andrew Vaughn, from the 10-day injured list Monday ahead of a series opener at the St. Louis Cardinals.,Outfielder Blake Perkins was optioned to Triple-A Nashville and utility player Greg Jones was...

Tigers LHP Tarik Skubal scratched; could miss 2-3 months after elbow surgery
The Detroit Tigers left-hander Tarik Skubal was scratched from his scheduled start against the Boston Red Sox on Monday and it could be months before he's back in the rotation. ,Skubal is expected to miss 2-3 months to recover from arthroscopic surgery to remove loose bodies in his pitching elbow.,T...

Reds recall former first-rounder Chase Petty to face Cubs
The Cincinnati Reds recalled former first-round draft pick Chase Petty to start Monday's series opener on the road against the Chicago Cubs.,Petty will take the roster spot of right-hander Zach Maxwell, who was optioned to Triple-A Louisville.,Petty, 23, made his major league debut last season for t...

Reports: Struggling Giants to call up top prospect Bryce Eldridge
The Giants return to their home field in San Francisco on Monday following a disastrous 0-6 road trip and are summoning help.,Multiple outlets reported that the Giants are calling up top prospect Bryce Eldridge and catcher/third baseman Jesus Rodriguez. NBC Sports Bay Area said both players will be ...

Marlins promote prospect Joe Mack in catching shakeup
The Miami Marlins called up top catching prospect Joe Mack on Monday and optioned fellow backstop Agustin Ramirez to Triple-A Jacksonville.,Mack hit .244 with three home runs and nine RBIs in 24 games at Triple-A, while Ramirez, 24, was batting .230 with two homers and 14 RBIs in 31 games this seaso...

Longtime Yankees broadcaster John Sterling dies at 87
Legendary New York Yankees radio broadcaster John Sterling has died at 87.,Sterling joined the team in 1989 and spent 36 years in the booth, calling 5,420 regular-season games and 211 playoff games before retiring in April 2024. He worked 5,060 consecutive games from 1989 to 2019.,"We are devastated...
Chandler Simpson Is an Anomaly for Tampa Bay Rays
Chandler Simpson has become one of MLB’s most debated players. Here’s a balanced breakdown of his true value....

Giants seek better outcome at home against similarly inconsistent Padres
Two teams struggling offensively hope a change of scenery can provide a cure when the San Diego Padres open a three-game road series against the San Francisco Giants on Monday night.,The National League West rivals will be meeting for the second time this season, with the Giants having won two of th...

Breakout pitchers face off again in White Sox-Angels opener
The Chicago White Sox were one win away Sunday from reaching a pivotal milestone in their long rebuild.,But the White Sox will get a chance to again get within a game of .500 on Monday night when they visit the skidding Los Angeles Angels in the opener of a three-game series.,Davis Martin (4-1, 1.95...