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Mets, Blue Jays share trail of disappointment
The Toronto Blue Jays have a chance for a series victory against the visiting New York Mets on Tuesday night in what could be one of the few highlights of a disappointing homestand.,The Blue Jays snapped a six-game losing streak Monday night with a 2-1 victory in the opener of the three-game series,...
Phillies' Cristopher Sanchez strives to shut down Pirates
The Pittsburgh Pirates have seen Cristopher Sanchez at his best.,The standout left-hander hopes to return to that level Tuesday night when the Philadelphia Phillies host the Pirates in the second contest of a four-game set.,Sanchez (9-3, 2.13 ERA) did not allow a run in five starts in May as part of...
Rangers' Cameron Cauley eager for encore after big debut vs. Guardians
Texas Rangers second baseman Cameron Cauley appeared in 484 minor league games over six seasons before receiving his first call-up to the majors.,His promotion included a spot in the lineup for the Rangers' series opener Monday against the host Cleveland Guardians -- and the kind of wet welcome that...
White Sox pursue first series win over Orioles in nearly 5 years
The Chicago White Sox have made lots of headway this season, so another step in the right direction would be to have success against the Baltimore Orioles.,That hasn't come frequently during the past several seasons, but the White Sox will try to continue their season of breakthroughs on Tuesday nig...
DHS secretary celebrates Iran's exit from World Cup with 'happy dance'
U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin celebrated Iran's elimination from the World Cup, saying he did a "happy dance," Sports Business Journal reported on Monday.,The Iranian team barely missed out on reaching the knockout rounds of the tournament. They drew all three of their matches in...
Shohei Ohtani's 3-run shot helps Dodgers overpower Athletics
Shohei Ohtani smacked a three-run homer, Andy Pages hit a two-run blast and Max Muncy belted a solo shot to help the Los Angeles Dodgers record a 9-4 victory over the Athletics on Monday in West Sacramento, Calif.,Ohtani, Pages and Muncy were among eight Dodgers with two hits as Los Angeles matched ...
Geraldo Perdomo's 3-run double propels Diamondbacks past Giants
Geraldo Perdomo broke a fifth-inning tie with a bases-clearing double, Eduardo Rodriguez pitched seven innings of one-run ball and the Arizona Diamondbacks held on to defeat the San Francisco Giants 5-4 on Monday in Phoenix.,Ketel Marte and Nolan Arenado added home runs for the Diamondbacks, who imp...
Cole Young (2 HRs), George Kirby (8 IP) guide Mariners past Angels
Cole Young hit two home runs and George Kirby pitched eight strong innings as the Seattle Mariners defeated the visiting Los Angeles Angels 6-2 on Monday.,Dominic Canzone also went deep for the Mariners, who got back to .500 while snapping a two-game skid.,Zach Neto doubled and homered for the Angel...
Otto Lopez, Griffin Conine homer as Marlins take down Rockies
Otto Lopez homered and doubled, Griffin Conine hit a pinch-hit three-run homer, and the Miami Marlins beat the Colorado Rockies 10-7 in Denver on Monday night.,Javier Sanoja had three hits and Owen Caissie contributed two hits for Miami, which has won all four games against Colorado this season.,San...
Zebby Matthews fires 7 strong innings, Twins hang on to edge Astros
Zebby Matthews recorded his seventh quality start of the season while Josh Bell slugged a two-run homer in the sixth inning, the third of three long balls for the visiting Minnesota Twins, who held on for a 5-4 victory over the Houston Astros on Monday.,Matthews (4-5) matched his career high by logg...
A's place SS Jacob Wilson, OF Tyler Soderstrom on IL
The Athletics took a hit to their lineup Monday, placing shortstop Jacob Wilson and outfielder Tyler Soderstrom on the injured list while bringing one of their top prospects to the majors.,Wilson went on the 10-day IL retroactive to June 26 with right thumb inflammation, while Soderstrom was placed ...
Padres activate IF Jake Cronenworth from concussion IL
San Diego Padres infielder Jake Cronenworth was activated from the concussion injured list on Monday after an eight-week absence.,The 32-year-old veteran started at second base Monday night against the host Chicago Cubs.,"It's great to have Crony back," San Diego manager Craig Stammen said. "We miss...
Cameron Cauley sparks Rangers' 5th straight win in MLB debut
Cameron Cauley tripled in the seventh inning for his first major league hit in his debut, then scored the go-ahead run on Nicky Lopez's single as the visiting Texas Rangers beat the Cleveland Guardians 6-3 on Monday night.,Lopez subsequently came home on Justin Foscue's double as American League Wes...
Pirates bats stay hot, take down Phillies in series opener
Rookie Esmerlyn Valdez homered for the fourth straight game and Endy Rodriguez hit a late three-run shot as the visiting Pittsburgh Pirates topped the Philadelphia Phillies 11-7 in Monday's opener of a four-game set.,Playing in just his 16th MLB game, Valdez continued his hot stretch in support of B...
Tigers pounce on skidding Yankees to begin series with win
Casey Mize tossed seven outstanding innings in his longest start of the season and the visiting Detroit Tigers scored seven runs in the first four innings during a 7-3 victory over the slumping New York Yankees on Monday night.,Mize (3-5) allowed a double to rookie Spencer Jones that started the thi...
First-inning homers lift Red Sox past Nationals for 5th straight win
Willson Contreras and Caleb Durbin hit first-inning home runs, leading the Boston Red Sox to a 6-3, series-opening win over the visiting Washington Nationals on Monday night.,Contreras crushed a three-run shot to spark the Red Sox, who did all of their offensive work -- six runs on nine hits -- over...
White Sox break tie in 8th, go on to bury Orioles
Colson Montgomery's run-scoring double broke an eighth-inning tie, Jacob Gonzalez drove in three runs with a pair of hits and the visiting Chicago White Sox picked up a rare victory against the Baltimore Orioles, winning 8-2 on Monday night in the opener of a three-game series.,Every batter in the l...
Yankees' Jazz Chisholm Jr. enters concussion protocol after collision
Yankees second baseman Jazz Chisholm Jr. was placed in concussion protocol after exiting New York's home game Monday against the Detroit Tigers following a collision with right fielder Jasson Dominguez.,He was being examined by team physician Christopher Ahmad, the Yankees announced late in the game...
Report: Kristaps Porzingis staying with Warriors on 2-yr, $40M deal
The Golden State Warriors signed veteran center Kristaps Porzingis to a two-year, $40 million contract on Monday, Porzingis' agent told ESPN.,The deal includes a player option on the second season.,The Atlanta Hawks traded Porzingis to the Warriors for Buddy Hield and Jonathan Kuminga in February, a...
Blazers acquire Ja Morant in 3-player deal with Grizzlies
Ja Morant joined the Portland Trail Blazers on Monday in a trade that ended his volatile run with the Memphis Grizzlies.,The Trail Blazers acquired the two-time All-Star in exchange for Jerami Grant and Kris Murray.,The Blazers also were rumored to be in discussions to deal for Boston Celtics All-St...