MLB power rankings: Dodgers hold No. 1 spot, Royals rising Los Angeles Dodgers co-owner Magic Johnson put the rest of the league on notice after he guaranteed a World Series victory. “The Dodgers are going to win the World Series this year,” Johnson said at Clayton Kershaw’s annual Ping Pong […]
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Lind, Goodwin homer in 5th, Nationals beat Rockies for split A tough series on the road against a division leader was just what the Colorado Rockies wanted as they approach August. Adam Lind and Brian Goodwin homered in the fifth inning, and the Washington Nationals beat the Rockies 3-1 on […]
After being traded by Mets, Duda homers in debut with Rays An exhausting, cross-country trip for Lucas Duda ended with a trot around the bases. Traded from the New York Mets to Tampa Bay, he joined his new club Friday at Yankee Stadium. Hours later, Duda homered off Masahiro Tanaka […]
Jaime Garcia wins in Minnesota debut after trade from Braves Jaime Garcia assured Paul Molitor after the fifth inning he could go some more. Then told his new skipper the same thing after the sixth. That durability and competitive nature is what has kept Garcia going and eating up innings […]
Indians beat White Sox 9-3 to extend win streak to 8 Jose Ramirez said he wasn’t offended when a teammate was intentionally walked on Friday night to bring him to the plate with the bases loaded. He just focused on making the move backfire. Ramirez had four hits, including a […]
Arizona pitcher Ray is doing well after being hit in head Arizona Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo said pitcher Robbie Ray, who was hit in the head by a line drive during Friday night’s game against St. Louis, is doing well and will be put in concussion protocol. A line drive […]
Seager homers twice as Dodgers rally past Giants 6-4 Corey Seager hit two home runs, including a go-ahead, two-run shot in the seventh inning, and the Los Angeles Dodgers rallied to defeat the San Francisco Giants 6-4 on Friday night. Seager capped a four-run seventh with a towering drive over […]
Orioles acquire pitcher Jeremy Hellickson from Phillies The Baltimore Orioles acquired starting pitcher Jeremy Hellickson in a trade late Friday night, a move made in hopes of boosting a struggling rotation and maybe keeping them in the chase for a wild card spot. Hellickson’s acquisition from the Philadelphia Phillies was […]
Martinez’s grand slam lifts Diamondbacks past Cardinals 4-0 Arizona outfielder J.D. Martinez is beginning to endear himself to the Diamondbacks’ fan base. Martinez hit a grand slam and Zack Godley pitched seven innings as the Diamondbacks beat the St. Louis Cardinals 4-0 on Thursday night. The Diamondbacks won their third […]
Padres knock off Mets 7-5 behind rookies Margot, Coleman San Diego Padres manager Andy Green called it “an ugly, sloppy” performance by his team Thursday night. Fortunately for the Padres, several players had big moments to cook up a 7-5 victory over the New York Mets. Manuel Margot came within […]
