NEW YORK (AP) — Gleyber Torres became the youngest American League player to homer in four straight games, Aaron Judge threw out a pair of runners from right field and the New York Yankees beat the Los Angeles Angels 2-1 on Friday night.Shohei Ohtani, the two-way Japanese rookie sensation, came up with the potential tying run on base and two outs in the eighth. New York brought in closer Aroldis Chapman to face Ohtani with Justin Upton at first. Chapman threw a wild pitch that advanced the runner, Ohtani sent a 100 mph pitch just foul of the left-field pole, then grounded out on a 101 mph offering.Mike Trout tied the score in the fifth for Los Angeles with his 16th homer.Torres drove in New York's first run with an infield hit in the second. He broke a 1-all tie in the seventh against Jim Johnson (2-2) with a drive over the right-field scoreboard, his ninth homer since coming up to the Yankees on April 22 and his fifth in four games. At 21 years, 163 days, he became the fourth-youngest... [More]

NEW YORK (AP) — Gleyber Torres became the youngest American League player to homer in four straight games, Aaron Judge threw out a pair of runners from right field and the New York Yankees beat the Los Angeles Angels 2-1 on Friday night.Shohei Ohtani, the two-way Japanese rookie sensation, came up with the potential tying run on base and two outs in the eighth. New York brought in closer Aroldis Chapman to face Ohtani with Justin Upton at first. Chapman threw a wild pitch that advanced the runner, Ohtani sent a 100 mph pitch just foul of the left-field pole, then grounded out on a 101 mph offering.Mike Trout tied the score in the fifth for Los Angeles with his 16th homer.Torres drove in New York's first run with an infield hit in the second. He broke a 1-all tie in the seventh against Jim Johnson (2-2) with a drive over the right-field scoreboard, his ninth homer since coming up to the Yankees on April 22 and his fifth in four games. At 21 years, 163 days, he became the fourth-youngest... [More]

NEW YORK (AP) — J.D. Martinez hit a tiebreaking home run against Dellin Betances (1-2) leading off the eighth inning, just beyond Aaron Judge's reach at the right-field wall, and the Boston Red Sox rebounded after wasting a four-run lead to beat New York 5-4 Thursday night and send the Yankees to only their second loss in 19 games.In another dramatic game before a sellout crowd, Boston moved back into a tie with the Yankees for the AL East lead at 26-11, the best record in the major leagues. The rivals don't meet again until June 29 in the Bronx.Boston built a 4-0 lead against CC Sabathia as Hanley Ramirez drove in three runs with an RBI groundout in the first, an RBI single in a two-run third and a solo homer in the fifth just before a 55-minute rain delay. But the Yankees tied the score in the seventh.Joe Kelly (2-0) got the win and Craig Kimbrel closed for his 10th save in 12 chances.Mookie Betts had three hits, raising his batting average to a major league-leading .361.New York had... [More]

TORONTO (AP) — Curtis Granderson hit a walk-off homer in the 10th inning to give the Toronto Blue Jays a 4-3 win over Boston on Tuesday night and hand the Red Sox their season-worst third straight defeat.Boston (17-5) still owns the best record in the majors.Granderon's his third home run of the season came off Red Sox closer Craig Kimbrel (0-1), a towering solo blast off the facing of the third deck in right field. He went 3 for 5 with three RBIs in the Blue Jays' first game since a deadly van attack in Toronto a day earlier. The victims of the attack, which killed 10 and injured 14, were honored along with first responders before the game.Tyler Clippard (3-0) worked a scoreless 10th for the win.Blue Jays closer Roberto Osuna was handed a 3-1 lead in the ninth but allowed the Red Sox to tie it, his first blown save in seven chances. Left fielder Granderson threw out Eduardo Nunez at the plate to prevent Boston from taking the lead.REDS 9, BRAVES 7, 12 INNINGSCINCINNATI (AP) — Tyler Mahle... [More]

ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Rookie sensation Shohei Ohtani hit a home run for the third straight game and the Los Angeles Angels rallied from an early six-run deficit to beat Oakland.The two-way star from Japan connected for a long, solo drive in the second inning. The ball landed in the rocks beyond the center field wall after traveling 449 feet and was measured with a 112.3 mph exit velocity according to Statcast, the hardest-hit and longest of Ohtani's three major league homers.Ohtani, who is batting .462 (6 for 13) with six RBIs at home, drew a walk on four pitches with the bases loaded to pull the Angels within 8-7 in the fifth.The 23-year-old is scheduled to pitch Sunday — he won his first big league start last weekend against the A's. It's uncertain if he'll be the designated hitter on Saturday and try to extend his homer streak, a day before he starts.Jim Johnson (1-0) got the win. Blake Treinen (0-1) took the loss for the A's, who hit five home runs.ORIOLES 7, YANKEES 3, 14 INNINGSNEW... [More]

ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — The Shohei Show is about to begin for the Los Angeles Angels.Mike Trout might be the best player in baseball. Albert Pujols is its most accomplished active slugger. The Angels are loaded with veteran offensive talent around them, and their injury-plagued pitching staff is certainly intriguing.Yet most of the attention in Anaheim this spring will be directed squarely at Shohei Ohtani, the Japanese sensation attempting to become the majors' most accomplished two-way player in decades.Ohtani is expected to start the season in the Angels' specially designed six-man rotation. Los Angeles also plans to use Ohtani as its designated hitter for a couple of days in between his starts, providing ample opportunity for the 23-year-old phenom to adjust to the speed and quirks of the big-league game.It's an unprecedented undertaking, and the Angels realize they've got to do right by both Ohtani and the other 24 players on the roster during a landmark season for a franchise that... [More]

Capsules of American League West teams, listed in order of finish last year:___Houston Astros2017: 101-61, first place, won World Series.Manager: A.J. Hinch (fourth season).He's Here: RHP Gerrit Cole, RHP Joe Smith, RHP Hector Rondon.He's Outta Here: DH Carlos Beltran, RHP Luke Gregerson, RHP Joe Musgrove, RHP Mike Fiers, RHP Michael Feliz, INF Colin Moran.Projected Lineup: CF George Springer (.283, 34 HRs, 85 RBIs), 3B Alex Bregman (.284, 19, 71, 39 2Bs), 2B Jose Altuve (MLB-best .346, 24, 81, 39 2Bs, 32 SBs, AL MVP), SS Carlos Correa (.315, 24, 84), 1B Yuli Gurriel (.299, 18, 75, 43 2Bs), LF Marwin Gonzalez (.303, 23, 90, 34 2Bs), DH Evan Gattis (.263, 12, 55), RF Josh Reddick (.314, 13, 82, 34 2Bs), C Brian McCann (.241, 18, 62).Rotation: LH Dallas Keuchel (14-5, 2.90 ERA, 251 Ks), RH Justin Verlander (15-8, 3.36, 219 Ks with Tigers and Astros), RH Gerrit Cole (12-12, 4.26, 196 Ks with Pirates), RH Lance McCullers Jr. (7-4, 4.25), RH Charlie Morton (14-7, 3.62).Key Relievers: RH Ken... [More]

ATLANTA (AP) — The Atlanta Braves have agreed to a one-year, $3.4 million deal with reliever Arodys Vizcaino, avoiding arbitration.The Braves also avoided arbitration with two other players, reaching one-year agreements with right-handers Sam Freeman ($1,075,000) and Dan Winkler ($610,000).Right-hander Mike Foltynewicz remains eligible for arbitration. He's asking for $2.3 million, and the team is offering $2.2 million.The 27-year-old Vizcaino took over the closer's role from Jim Johnson last season. Improved control, accompanied by an overwhelming fastball, helped Vizcaino keep the job. He was successful on 14 of 17 save chances, including 12 of 13 after the All-Star break.___More AP baseball: https://apnews.com/tag/MLBbaseball

RHP Jim Johnson was acquired by the Los Angeles Angels from the Atlanta Braves on Thursday in exchange for minor league pitcher Justin Kelly. Johnson converted 22 of 31 opportunities last season for the Braves. The 34-year-old New York native posted a 6-3 mark with a 5.56 ERA in 61 appearances in 2017. Johnson owns a 33-43 record with a 3.79 ERA in 612 career appearances for the Baltimore Orioles, Oakland Athletics, Detroit Tigers, Los Angeles Dodgers and Braves. His 176 saves rank seventh among active pitchers, trailing only Craig Kimbrel (291), Kenley Jansen (230), Aroldis Chapman (204), Joakim Soria (204), Greg Holland (186) and Mark Melancon (179).

RHP Jim Johnson didn't make the trip to face the Nationals because of Achilles tendonitis and his availability for the weekend series with the Mets is in question. The veteran reliever, who hasn't pitched since Sept. 4, has a 5.81 ERA and nine blown saves in 56 games.

RHP Jim Johnson did not make the trip to Washington as he deals with a sore Achilles, manager Brian Snitker said Wednesday. The one-time Braves closer is 6-3 with 22 saves and a 5.81 ERA in 56 games this year.

RHP Jim Johnson allowed four runs on three hits and a walk in taking the loss on Wednesday. Johnson has allowed four runs in each of his past two appearances and 11 runs in his past four games. It was the ninth time Johnson has blown a lead this season.

RHP Jim Johnson pitched a scoreless ninth inning for his 17th save of the season Friday night in a 3-1 victory over the Oakland A's, one of his former teams. Johnson gave up a double to 2B Jed Lowrie and then struck out the next three batters to end the game. He's 5-1 with a 3.63 ERA. He went 4-2 with a 7.14 ERA in 38 relief performances for the A's in 2014.

RHP Jim Johnson has been the subject of trade rumors, and those will only likely increase after he earned his 11th save in 14 opportunities Monday night in the Braves' 6-3 win. He has not allowed an inherited runner to score and has retired the first batter he's faced 21 of 22 times. The 33-year-old could be a valuable bullpen addition for a contender and bring the Braves back a prospect as they continue to rebuild around their farm system.

RHP Jim Johnson blew his second save of 2017 Saturday night in a 4-3 Braves loss to Philadelphia. Johnson allowed three consecutive singles -- two in the infield -- to load the bases. After striking a batter out, Johnson threw a fastball to Phillies slugger Maikel Franco that got way too much of the plate and Franco drove the pitch to the wall to score two runs and lift the Phillies. Johnson fell to 2-1 on the year.

RHP Jim Johnson signed a two-year deal on the last day of the season and will enter spring training in 2017 as the team's closer. The veteran took over the role after Arodys Vizcaino was injured late in the summer. Johnson went 2-6 with a 3.05 ERA and 20 saves. Since he returned from the DL on June 3 with a groin strain, he was 2-2 with a 1.76 ERA and 20 saves in 50 games.

RHP Jim Johnson signed a two-year contract for 2017-18 prior to the game. Johnson pitched a scoreless ninth inning on Sunday and struck out the last two Tigers he faced to earn his 20th save. Johnson (2-6, 3.06) will go into spring training as the closer to beat.

RHP Jim Johnson was brilliant on Sunday in picking up his 15th save during Atlanta's 2-0 win at Philadelphia. The closer struck out the side on 12 pitches.

RHP Jim Johnson threw a scoreless ninth inning to earn his seventh save of the season Thursday against Pittsburgh. Since returning from the disabled list, Johnson is 2-1 with seven saves and a 1.69 ERA in 26 games.

RHP Jim Johnson (right groin strain) was activated from the 15-day disabled list. Johnson, who went to the DL on May 10, pitched a scoreless seventh inning against the Dodgers, striking out two. Before going on the DL, Johnson compiled a 7.90 ERA over 13 2/3 innings in 15 appearances. To make room, the club optioned RHP Ryan Weber to Gwinnett.