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Yoshinobu Yamamoto bends but doesn't break as Dodgers split series vs. Braves
ATLANTA — Last week, Yoshinobu Yamamoto looked almost unhittable in his long-awaited return from the injured list.
In Monday night’s encore at Truist Park, the rookie Japanese right-hander had to be unbreakable instead.
In all four of Yamamoto’s innings against the Atlanta Braves, the leadoff man reached base. All four times, they ...Read more
Andre Pallante outduels Paul Skenes, lifts Cardinals over Pirates, 4-0
ST. LOUIS — Back from across the border, where they could not lose their offensive baggage, the Cardinals found a way to make the most of a few hits with runners in scoring position.
They didn’t need many.
Opposite Pittsburgh Pirates rookie sensation Paul Skenes, Andre Pallante pitched seven shutout innings and piloted the Cardinals toward...Read more
No-quit Tigers rally to beat Royals, narrow Twins' lead to 1 1/2 games
KANSAS CITY, Mo.— This no-quit Detroit Tigers thing, it’s real.
Down by four runs twice to an All-Star pitcher who has not only beaten them twice this season, allowing a run in 15 innings, but is probably running second or third to Tarik Skubal in the American League Cy Young race – pretty stiff challenge.
And yet, the Tigers were more ...Read more
Angels' Mike Trout open to changing positions in order to stay healthy
ANAHEIM, Calif. — Mike Trout has acknowledged that his days as the Angels’ primary center fielder might be over.
The Angels superstar has missed most of the season for the third time in the last four years. He spoke to reporters on Monday for the first time since his season-ending left knee surgery, and he said he’s open trying something ...Read more
Twins claim pitcher Cole Irvin off waivers from Baltimore
CLEVELAND – Though he’ll be on the roster for only the final 12 games of the season, the Minnesota Twins added a veteran pitcher Monday, an indication of how unsteady their pitching has been for the past several weeks.
The Twins claimed Cole Irvin, a 30-year-old left-hander, off waivers. He was designated for assignment by the Baltimore ...Read more
Twins fall to Guardians 4-3 after Kyle Manzardo's two-run homer
CLEVELAND — A package from MLB arrived in the Minnesota Twins’ clubhouse on Monday, similar to ones that were almost certainly delivered to stadiums around the league, containing a “2024 Central Division Champions” banner for the Twins to use in the unlikely event they clinch that achievement in the season’s final two weeks.
They ...Read more
MLB players union sues DraftKings for using names, images
Sports-betting platform DraftKings Inc. has been using names and images of Major League Baseball players without permission and in violation of Pennsylvania law, their union alleged in a lawsuit.
Boston-based DraftKings and another popular betting site — Bet365 — are misappropriating pictures of hundreds of professional baseball players and...Read more
Grimace returns to Citi Field as Mets debut purple seat in his honor
NEW YORK — As the playoff-hopeful Mets began a crucial final homestand, a supersized hero returned.
Grimace, the oblong McDonald’s mascot whose June 12 appearance at Citi Field coincided with the Mets’ season turnaround, was back at the ballpark Monday in all of his purple glory.
The character earned cheers as he appeared on the ...Read more
Mets' Francisco Lindor gets 'good news' on injured back, expects to return this season
NEW YORK — Francisco Lindor got “good news” after undergoing imaging on his injured lower back, the Mets shortstop said Monday.
Lindor did not know his specific diagnosis but said he was still dealing with soreness and tightness. He was out of the lineup Monday but said he expects to return this regular season.
“Everything seems like ...Read more
Cardinals offense struggles as a late run against Andrew Kittredge gave Blue Jays 3-2 win
TORONTO — For the second time in three days, the St. Louis Cardinals relief corps gave up one late run that provided the deciding margin in a road loss to the Toronto Blue Jays.
A multitude of missed offensive opportunities paved the way to a walk-off loss in Friday’s series opener, but the Cardinals’ lack of scoring chances opened the ...Read more
In win over Braves, Dodgers remind everyone why they're still World Series dreaming
ATLANTA — Despite all the injuries to their pitching staff and questions about their roster depth, the Los Angeles Dodgers still believe.
That they can finish off a division title in the National League West.
That they can mount a deep, albeit unconventional, October run.
That, as manager Dave Roberts declared, “the talent we have, the ...Read more
Angels rookie Caden Dana endures second straight rough outing against Astros
ANAHEIM, Calif. — Caden Dana is learning what it takes to be a successful big league pitcher.
He’s learning the hard way.
The Angels’ 20-year-old top prospect gave up five runs in a 6-4 loss to the Houston Astros on Sunday afternoon.
It came on the heels of a rough game last week against the Texas Rangers. Dana has now allowed 10 runs ...Read more
Surging Padres need extra innings, but pull off sweep of Giants
SAN FRANCISCO — The San Diego Padres won a game that got them closer to wrapping up a postseason spot.
They did it in a familiar manner, overcoming whatever might have tripped them up and winning in extra innings.
“This team is on a mission, and we definitely want to get there,” Fernando Tatis Jr. said. “This is just what it takes for ...Read more
Mets drop rubber match to Phillies, fall behind in wild-card chase
PHILADELPHIA — The series finale between the Mets and the Philadelphia Phillies felt less like a roller coaster and more like a high-stakes chess match. It was a nail-biter from start-to-finish, and the Mets were forced to play nearly all of it without Francisco Lindor.
Tyrone Taylor hit just his seventh homer of the season in the top of the ...Read more
George Kirby dazzles, Mariners hold Rangers to one hit in 7-0 win
SEATTLE — In a season filled with brilliant outings from the pitching staff, including the most quality starts in all of Major League Baseball, the unique trio of George Kirby, Trent Thornton and Eduard Bazardo combined for possibly the Mariners’ best overall pitching performance of the season in Sunday’s 7-0 win over the Texas Rangers.
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Riley Greene's two homers power Tigers past Orioles to keep pressure on in wild-card race
DETROIT — Riley Greene and Spencer Torkelson, as they often are before a game, were sitting side by side in the clubhouse talking shop.
Greene was congratulating Torkelson for his "choke and poke" two-strike base hit to right field to keep the game alive in the ninth inning Saturday. And then he started rooting around for a new bat.
"This ...Read more
Brooks Lee's career-best five RBI help Twins beat Reds 9-2 to avoid sweep
MINNEAPOLIS — When the Twins were at one of their lowest points in the season with teams chipping away at their lead in the wild-card race, Brooks Lee delivered the best game of his rookie season.
“I hope it happens at an even better time in the playoffs,” said a smiling Lee after the Twins avoided being swept by the Cincinnati Reds with ...Read more
Aaron Judge homers in Yankees' win after Alex Cora indicates Red Sox threw at him
NEW YORK — Aaron Judge let his bat do the talking on Sunday, as he crushed a two-run homers in the Yankees’ 5-2 win over the Red Sox after Alex Cora suggested his team threw at the slugger the day before.
With the Yankees already leading thanks to a Giancarlo Stanton RBI double in the second inning and a Gleyber Torres solo homer in the ...Read more
Billy Cook pays tribute to Clemente Day with stellar performance in Pirates win over Royals
PITTSBURGH — As much as he could, Billy Cook did justice to the spot he was assigned on the field.
With the numerals “2” and “1” etched into the right-field grass at PNC Park on Sunday afternoon in honor of “Clemente Day,” Cook provided a couple of moments “The Great One” made commonplace while winning 15 Gold Glove awards ...Read more
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