MLB Page 866 - Sports News, Headlines & Highlights
Cubs' Michael Busch in pursuit of record book vs. Diamondbacks
There wasn't much of a ripple when the Chicago Cubs acquired Michael Busch in a minor trade from the Los Angeles Dodgers in January.,But people are noticing now as Busch has put on a power show during his first few weeks with the Cubs.,Busch tied the franchise record by hitting homers in five straig...
Jackson Merrill, Padres look to extend surge in clash vs. Brewers
Rookie Jackson Merrill's enthusiasm appears to be contagious for the San Diego Padres, who will continue their three-game series against the host Milwaukee Brewers on Tuesday night.,The 20-year Merrill recorded his second consecutive three-hit game to help the Padres rally for a 7-3 victory Monday. ...
Boosted by bullpen, Braves seek another win vs. Astros
The Atlanta Braves won't be able to replace the performances of ace right-hander Spencer Strider, whose season-ending elbow surgery has left a gaping hole atop their rotation.,However, what Atlanta remains hopeful of accomplishing is putting together the right combination of pitchers on a given nigh...
As frustrations mount, White Sox turn to another young arm vs. Royals
With the franchise off to its worst start in its 124-year history, the Chicago White Sox held a team meeting before Monday night's series opener with the visiting Kansas City Royals. ,And nothing changed.,The White Sox managed just four singles -- two from Andrew Benintendi -- in a 2-0 loss to the R...
Mets host Pirates, look to bump up winning percentage again
New York Mets manager Carlos Mendoza doesn't favor the expression "it's still early.",But it's not too early for the Mets to be relieved they're at .500. The last time they were there? June 4, 2023.,The Mets will look to climb over the break-even mark for the first time under their first-year manage...
Blue Jays C Danny Jansen getting late start to season vs. Yankees
Catcher Danny Jansen is expected to return to the Toronto lineup Tuesday night when the Blue Jays go for a series-clinching victory over the visiting New York Yankees.,Jansen opened the season on the injured list after suffering a fractured right wrist when hit by a pitch during a spring training ga...
Rays' Rene Pinto hopes to get on a roll vs. Angels
Everything the Tampa Bay Rays did -- or didn't do -- during the offseason and spring training made it clear they were all in on catcher Rene Pinto for 2024.,Pinto's slow start at the plate this season might have been some cause for concern, but he appears to be on his way to establishing himself as ...
Phillies look to ignite offense in rematch vs. Rockies
Cristian Pache gave the struggling Philadelphia Phillies' offense a much-needed lift.,And he didn't even enter the game until the eighth inning.,Pache's walk-off single to right field in the bottom of the 10th propelled Philadelphia to a 2-1 victory over the Colorado Rockies on Monday.,The Phillies ...
Cedric Mullins, Orioles look to topple Twins
With so many rising young standouts playing roles for the Baltimore Orioles, Cedric Mullins probably shouldn't be overlooked. ,He's one of the Orioles' veterans -- and recently one of the most productive members of the team. ,Mullins will try to keep that role going on Tuesday evening when Baltimore...
Tigers' Casey Mize makes long-awaited home start vs. Rangers
Casey Mize hasn't pitched in front of his home fans for more than two years. That will change on Tuesday afternoon when the Detroit Tigers right-hander starts the second contest of the three-game series against the Texas Rangers.,Mize (0-0, 4.82 ERA) has made two road starts this season since comple...
MLB roundup: Nico Hoerner, Cubs run past D-backs in 11
Nico Hoerner scored the tying run with a mad dash from second base on a wild pitch in the ninth and delivered the tiebreaking single in the 11th as the Chicago Cubs notched a 3-2 victory over the Arizona Diamondbacks on Monday at Phoenix.,Michael Busch homered in his fifth consecutive game to tie th...
Mike Trout's home run rallies Angels past Rays
A two-run home run by Mike Trout and a three-run double by Matt Thaiss highlighted a five-run eighth inning as the Los Angeles Angels rallied for a 7-3 victory over the Tampa Bay Rays on Monday at St. Petersburg, Fla.,Rays starter Zach Eflin took a shutout into the seventh inning, but the bullpen wa...
Phils down Rockies on Cristian Pache's 10th-inning hit
Cristian Pache hit a walk-off RBI single to right field with two outs in the bottom of the 10th inning to lift the host Philadelphia Phillies past the Colorado Rockies 2-1 on Monday.,Pache's first career walk-off hit scored Bryson Stott from third base. Pache entered the game in the eighth as a pinc...
Nico Hoerner's late heroics lift D-backs over Cubs in 11
Nico Hoerner scored the tying run with a mad dash on a wild pitch in the ninth and delivered the tiebreaking single in the 11th as the Chicago Cubs notched a 3-2 victory over the Arizona Diamondbacks on Monday night at Phoenix.,Michael Busch homered in his fifth consecutive game to tie the Cubs' fra...
Nationals tackle Dodgers as long road trip continues
Left-hander Mitchell Parker went five strong innings in his major league debut and Luis Garcia Jr. hit a three-run home run as the Washington Nationals earned a 6-4 victory over the host Los Angeles Dodgers on Monday night. ,CJ Abrams also hit a home run and Joey Gallo added an RBI double against hi...
Mariners score season-high 9 runs in win over Reds
Jorge Polanco and Mitch Haniger hit homers as the Seattle Mariners set a season-high in runs with a 9-3 victory against the visiting Cincinnati Reds on Monday night in the opener of a three-game interleague series.,Jeimer Candelario and Jake Fraley went deep for the Reds, who had a three-game winnin...
Sonny Gray shuts down A's as Cards get win
Sonny Gray celebrated a happy homecoming with six shutout innings, Willson Contreras doubled in a run and scored another, and the St. Louis Cardinals opened a three-game road series with a 3-1 victory over the Oakland Athletics on Monday night.,Nolan Arenado and Jordan Walker also had RBI hits for t...
Dodgers add RHP Ricky Vanasco to bullpen
The Los Angeles Dodgers added Ricky Vanasco to the major league roster and optioned fellow right-hander J.P. Feyereisen to Triple-A Oklahoma City on Monday. ,Vanasco, 25, is in position to make his major league debut after he was drafted in the 15th round by the Texas Rangers in 2017. He missed the ...
Bullpen carries Braves to victory over Astros
Four Atlanta relievers combined for 4 1/3 shutout innings and the Braves produced a four-run ninth inning to seal a 6-1 victory over the host Houston Astros on Monday.,Aaron Bummer (1-1), Pierce Johnson, A.J. Minter allowed three hits and posted two strikeouts while recording 10 outs to preserve a o...
Padres use six-run 5th inning to rally past Brewers
Rookie Jackson Merrill singled home two runs during a six-run fifth inning as the visiting San Diego Padres opened a three-game series against the Milwaukee Brewers with a 7-3 win on Monday.,San Diego starter Joe Musgrove (2-2) allowed three runs on seven hits over six innings. He walked four and st...