Lester homers as Cubs pound Diamondbacks 16-4 Jon Lester loved everything about Tuesday night, except for his performance on the mound. Lester hit his first major league homer and struck out nine to reach 2,000 for his career, helping the Chicago Cubs to a runaway 16-4 victory over the Arizona […]
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Smoak, Donaldson homer as Blue Jays beat White Sox 8-4 Justin Smoak hit his 31st homer, Josh Donaldson homered and drove in three runs, and the Toronto Blue Jays beat the Chicago White Sox 8-4 on Tuesday night. Smoak and Donaldson each connected for the second straight night and third […]
LEADING OFF: Dodgers go for 10 in a row, Scherzer checked A look at what’s happening all around the majors Wednesday: NO STOPPING THEM Yasiel Puig and the Dodgers try for their third 10-game winning streak this season when they face Julio Teheran (7-9, 5.09 ERA) and the Braves in […]
Judge snaps slump with 34th HR, Yankees top Tigers 7-3 Judge snaps slump with 34th HR, Yankees top Tigers 7-3:- Not long after landing a big addition for their pitching staff, Aaron Judge and the Yankees got back to bashing the ball around the yard. Judge broke out of a […]
Trading places all over, Sale sharp for Bosox A look at what’s happening all around the majors today: ___ WELCOME A lot of clubhouses will have new looks, a day after 14 deals involving big leaguers at the trade deadline. Star pitchers Yu Darvish and Sonny Gray changed teams, as […]
White Sox lose Moncada to injury, rally past Blue Jays 7-6 The crowd groaned as the replay was shown on the videoboard in center field. Yoan Moncada had to be helped into a cart. Willy Garcia was knocked out. So yes, the Chicago White Sox enjoyed their dramatic victory very […]
Rafael Devers, Doug Fister lead Red Sox to victory against Indians Doug Fister took a shutout into the eighth inning, rookie Rafael Devers went 4 for 4 and drove in a run and the Boston Red Sox beat the Cleveland Indians 6-2 on Monday night. BOSTON (AP) — Doug Fister […]
Craig Gentry hits game-winning single as Orioles beat Royals 2-1 Rather than dismantle the Baltimore Orioles at the trade deadline, Dan Duquette worked diligently to improve the club. Appreciative of his confidence, the Orioles backed up his effort with a rousing 2-1 victory over the Kansas City Royals on Monday […]
MLB trade deadline day: Uncertainty keeps players on edge To get a sense for the distinct uncertainty many players experience at this time of year, just ask Jaime Garcia — if you can track him down. The veteran left-handed pitcher made his first start for the Minnesota Twins in Oakland […]
Kyle Farmer’s first career hit gives Dodgers walk-off win over Giants In a season already filled with so many stirring comebacks, the Los Angeles Dodgers managed to add one that might be their best so far. Kyle Farmer’s two-run double in the 11th inning in his first major league at-bat […]
