MLB Page 845 - Sports News, Headlines & Highlights
Nats capitalize on miscues, extend Jays' struggles
Pinch hitter Luis Garcia Jr. hit a three-run home run in a four-run seventh and the Washington Nationals defeated the visiting Toronto Blue Jays 9-3 Friday night.,Beginning a five-game homestand, the Nationals overcame a 3-0 deficit to take the opener of a three-game series.,The Blue Jays, who began...
Cal Quantrill sharp as Rockies halt skid, edge Pirates
Ryan McMahon homered to spark a three-run sixth inning, Cal Quantrill pitched strongly into the eighth and the visiting Colorado Rockies beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 3-2 on Friday night.,Colorado snapped a five-game skid and ended a string of games in which it trailed. The Rockies set a major league ...
Twins place OF Byron Buxton, RHP Brock Stewart on IL
The Minnesota Twins placed two key players on the injured list Friday, sending outfielder Byron Buxton to the 10-day IL and right-handed reliever Brock Stewart to the 15-day IL.,The move for Buxton (right knee inflammation) is retroactive to Thursday., ,He left Wednesday's game in Chicago and has pl...
Angels star Mike Trout (knee) undergoes surgery
Los Angeles Angels star center fielder Mike Trout underwent surgery Friday to repair the torn meniscus in his left knee.,Angels general manager Perry Minasian said there was no immediate timetable for Trout's return.,However, a meniscus repair typically can sideline a player from anywhere between fo...
Rangers RHP Nathan Eovaldi (groin) heads to 15-day IL
The Texas Rangers placed right-hander Nathan Eovaldi on the 15-day injured list Friday due to a right groin strain.,Fellow right-hander Yerry Rodriguez was recalled from Triple-A Round Rock to take the roster spot. ,Eovaldi, 34, scattered two hits and struck out eight batters over 5 1/3 innings in a...
MLB, Nike outline uniform fixes on the way
Following negative feedback from players regarding uniforms, Major League Baseball announced Friday that adjustments will be made in time for the 2025 season.,Alleged issues with the new uniforms introduced before the current season include a propensity for collecting visible sweat, pants that are s...
Willy 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...
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...
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...
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 -...
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 ...
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...
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...
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...
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 ...
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...
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...
Giants face tough Phillies rotation, starting with Aaron Nola
The San Francisco Giants will get their first look at the Phillies' dominant rotation this weekend when the teams open a four-game series in Philadelphia on Friday.,The Phillies have their best 32-game record (21-11) since 2011, when they won a franchise-high 102 games, and they own a 13-3 mark in t...
Orioles roll into Cincinnati to face reeling Reds
A series win over the New York Yankees this week further confirmed that the Baltimore Orioles are a legitimate contender.,The Cincinnati Reds hope they are getting closer to the point where they can resume a similar metamorphosis.,The Orioles will look to build on that momentum and the Reds will hop...