Mon Jun 18 2018 | 20:56 | Nats get RHP Kelvin Herrera from Royals for 3 minor leaguers | Sean Doolittle | RP | Athletics | Free Agent |
| | | Kelvin Gutierrez | | | Free Agent |
| | | Kelvin Herrera | RP | Royals | Free Agent |
| | | Jon Jay | CF | Cardinals | Free Agent |
| | | Brandon Kintzler | RP | Brewers | Free Agent |
| | | Ryan Madson | P | Reds | Free Agent |
WASHINGTON (AP) — Getting a jump on the trade deadline to add talent to the back of their bullpen, the Washington Nationals picked up right-hander Kelvin Herrera from the Kansas City Royals on Monday for three minor leaguers.The Nationals sent infielder Kelvin Gutierrez, outfielder Blake Perkins and 17-year-old pitcher Yohanse Morel to Kansas City in the deal announced during Washington's doubleheader against the New York Yankees.Herrera has 14 saves and a 1.05 ERA this season. He's allowed three earned runs in 25 2/3 innings while striking out 22 batters and walking two.The 28-year-old is a two-time AL All-Star who helped Kansas City win the 2015 World Series — and is among the last players left from that title team. He is 23-27 with 57 saves and a 2.75 ERA across 442 games in relief over eight seasons in the majors.Herrera joins lefty closer Sean Doolittle and eighth-inning righty Ryan Madson in the back of Washington's bullpen. Brandon Kintzler, the usual seventh-inning man for Washington,... [ More] |
Mon Jun 18 2018 | 20:46 | Dodgers LHP Kershaw eyes return after throwing sim game | Clayton Kershaw | SP | Dodgers | Free Agent |
CHICAGO (AP) — The last time Clayton Kershaw pitched at Wrigley Field, the ace left-hander helped lead the Los Angeles Dodgers into the World Series.It was a much different situation Monday. But still important for the Dodgers.Kershaw threw a three-inning simulated game before Los Angeles' series opener against the Chicago Cubs, taking another step forward in his recovery from a strained lower back. The three-time NL Cy Young Award winner said he felt really good and plans to pitch somewhere in four or five days, either in a minor league rehab start or for the Dodgers."It was good, very encouraged," manager Dave Roberts said. "Just the way that the ball was coming out today, the command of the fastball as good as it's been for me — and obviously this setting is not a major league game — but for me the best it's been in a month, for sure."The 30-year-old Kershaw was sidelined for nearly a month with left biceps tendinitis before returning May 31 against Philadelphia. He tossed five effective... [ More] |
Mon Jun 18 2018 | 20:26 | Nationals get RHP Kelvin Herrera from Royals for 3 players | Sean Doolittle | RP | Athletics | Free Agent |
| | | Kelvin Gutierrez | | | Free Agent |
| | | Kelvin Herrera | RP | Royals | Free Agent |
| | | Brandon Kintzler | RP | Brewers | Free Agent |
| | | Ryan Madson | P | Reds | Free Agent |
WASHINGTON (AP) — Right-hander Kelvin Herrera has been acquired by the Washington Nationals from the Kansas City Royals for three minor leaguers.The Nationals sent infielder Kelvin Gutierrez, outfielder Blake Perkins and right-hander Yohanse Morel to Kansas City in the deal announced Monday during Washington's doubleheader against the New York Yankees.Herrera has 14 saves and a 1.05 ERA this season. He's allowed three earned runs in 25 2/3 innings while striking out 22 batters and walking two.He is a two-time AL All-Star who helped Kansas City win the 2015 World Series. He is 23-27 with 57 saves and a 2.75 ERA across 442 games in relief over eight seasons in the majors.Herrera joins lefty closer Sean Doolittle and eighth-inning righty Ryan Madson in the back of Washington's bullpen. Brandon Kintzler, the usual seventh-inning man for Washington, went on the disabled list June 10 with a right forearm flexor strain.___More AP Baseball: https://apnews.com/tag/MLBbaseball |
Mon Jun 18 2018 | 19:06 | Rangers activate Andrus after his first trip to the DL | Elvis Andrus | SS | Rangers | Free Agent |
| | | Isiah Kiner-Falefa | | | Free Agent |
| | | Rougned Odor | SS | Rangers | Free Agent |
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| | | Jose Trevino | | | Free Agent |
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Elvis Andrus is back in the Texas lineup after his first trip to the disabled list.Andrus, a two-time All-Star for the Rangers, was activated Monday for the series opener against the Kansas City Royals. He missed 59 games after a pitch by Kenyan Middleton broke his right elbow in an April 11 game against the Los Angeles Angels.He had been inactive for only three of the Rangers' 1,515 games since making his debut on opening day in 2009. He was suspended for a 2016 game and was on the paternity list for two games in 2017."He's never gone through this," Rangers manager Jeff Banister said. "He's never not played in 10 years. This is the first time."Texas went 25-34 without Andrus, who hit .327 with two home runs and five RBIs in 14 games before the injury."A guy that has played 10 consecutive years you don't replace," Banister said. "You miss everything he does and what he was able to do. He was our three-hole hitter and one of the better centerpieces of the offense.... [ More] |
Mon Jun 18 2018 | 18:06 | Indians' Carrasco suffers only bruise on scary comebacker | Carlos Carrasco | P | Indians | Free Agent |
| | | Joe Mauer | C | Twins | Free Agent |
CLEVELAND (AP) — The Indians caught a lucky break. Carlos Carrasco is only bruised.An MRI taken Monday revealed that Cleveland's steady starter only suffered a bruised right elbow when he was struck by a vicious line drive on Saturday against Minnesota."We dodged a huge bullet," said relieved Indians manager Terry Francona.Carrasco, who has previously sustained serious injuries after being hit by comebackers, will be treated for swelling over the next 48 hours before being evaluated on Wednesday.At this point, it's expected that Carrasco will return to the rotation and mound once his stint on the disabled list ends."He still got hit really hard and there's some trauma," Francona said before the Indians opened a three-game series with the Chicago White Sox. "The hope would be, once he gets the swelling out of there, that he'll come quick because it's a bruise and it could have been a lot worse."In the second inning on Saturday, Twins star Joe Mauer hit a line drive that Carrasco couldn't... [ More] |
Mon Jun 18 2018 | 17:16 | Indians' Carrasco suffers only bruise on scary comebacker | Carlos Carrasco | P | Indians | Free Agent |
| | | Joe Mauer | C | Twins | Free Agent |
CLEVELAND (AP) — Indians starter Carlos Carrasco only sustained a bruised elbow when he was struck by a line drive against Minnesota.An MRI taken Monday on Carrasco came back negative and the right-hander will likely return once his stint on the disabled list ends. Indians manager Terry Francona expressed relief that Carrasco was not more seriously injured.Carrasco will be treated over the next 48 hours and then evaluated Wednesday.In the second inning on Saturday, Twins star Joe Mauer hit a line drive that Carrasco couldn't avoid. The 31-year-old, who has been one of the AL's most consistent pitchers the past three seasons, has a history of being hit on the mound. He was struck in the face in 2015 and missed the 2016 playoffs after breaking his hand.Despite his track record, Carrasco has not shown any jitters and Francona doesn't expect the latest incident to bother him.___More AP baseball: https://apnews.com/tag/MLBbaseball |
Mon Jun 18 2018 | 00:36 | Astros win 11th straight, beating Royals to finish trip 10-0 | Cody Allen | RP | Indians | Free Agent |
| | | Chase Anderson | | | Free Agent |
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| | | Justin Bour | 1B | Cubs | Free Agent |
| | | Brad Boxberger | RP | Padres | Free Agent |
| | | Chasen Bradford | | | Free Agent |
| | | Jackie Bradley Jr. | OF | Red Sox | Free Agent |
| | | John Brebbia | | | Free Agent |
| | | Dylan Bundy | RP | Orioles | Free Agent |
| | | Asdrúbal Cabrera | SS | Indians | Free Agent |
| | | Johan Camargo | | | Free Agent |
| | | Mark Canha | 1B | Marlins | Free Agent |
| | | Shane Carle | | | Free Agent |
| | | Matt Carpenter | 3B | Cardinals | Free Agent |
| | | Carlos Carrasco | P | Indians | Free Agent |
| | | Nick Castellanos | 3B | Tigers | Free Agent |
| | | Jesse Chavez | RP | Athletics | Free Agent |
| | | Carlos Correa | | | Free Agent |
| | | Matt Davidson | 3B | Diamondbacks | Free Agent |
| | | Khris Davis | OF | Brewers | Free Agent |
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| | | Wilmer Font | RP | Rangers | Free Agent |
| | | Maikel Franco | | | Free Agent |
| | | Freddy Galvis | 2B | Phillies | Free Agent |
| | | Evan Gattis | C | Braves | Free Agent |
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| | | Yan Gomes | C | Blue Jays | Free Agent |
| | | Randal Grichuk | DH | Angels | Free Agent |
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| | | Jedd Gyorko | 3B | Padres | Free Agent |
| | | Brad Hand | SP | Marlins | Free Agent |
| | | Blaine Hardy | P | Royals | Free Agent |
| | | Bryce Harper | CF/RF | Nationals | Free Agent |
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| | | Aaron Hicks | OF | Twins | Free Agent |
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| | | Rhys Hoskins | | | Free Agent |
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| | | Tommy Hunter | SP/RP | Orioles | Free Agent |
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| | | Jed Lowrie | SS | Astros | Free Agent |
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| | | Jake Odorizzi | SP | Royals | Free Agent |
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| | | Marcell Ozuna | OF | Marlins | Free Agent |
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| | | Jace Peterson | SS | Padres | Free Agent |
| | | Tommy Pham | DH | Cardinals | Free Agent |
| | | Jurickson Profar | SS | Rangers | Free Agent |
| | | Albert Pujols | 1B | Angels | Free Agent |
| | | Trevor Richards | | | Free Agent |
| | | Chaz Roe | P | Mariners | Free Agent |
| | | Sergio Romo | RP | Giants | Free Agent |
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| | | James Shields | SP | Rays | Free Agent |
| | | Tony Sipp | RP | Indians | Free Agent |
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| | | Yangervis Solarte | OF | Rangers | Free Agent |
| | | Cory Spangenberg | | | Free Agent |
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| | | Nick Swisher | RF | Yankees | Free Agent |
| | | Ryan Tepera | P | Blue Jays | Free Agent |
| | | Eric Thames | LF/RF | Mariners | Free Agent |
| | | Blake Treinen | P | Athletics | Free Agent |
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| | | Mike Trout | CF/LF | Angels | Free Agent |
| | | Mark Trumbo | 3B | Angels | Free Agent |
| | | Justin Turner | 2B | Mets | Free Agent |
| | | Justin Upton | RF | Diamondbacks | Free Agent |
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KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Carlos Correa and the Houston Astros won their 11th straight game, finishing off a 10-0 trip by rallying past the Kansas City Royals 7-4 on Sunday.The World Series champion Astros swept their swing through Texas, Oakland and Kansas City, outscoring opponents 74-35. Last season, Houston had an 11-game winning streak end in Kansas City. This time, the Astros trailed 4-3 in the eighth inning before Correa led off with a tying homer. Evan Gattis, who had three hits, then put them ahead during a three-run burst.Correa has three home runs and eight RBIs in six games after missing four games with discomfort in his right side. He had a first-inning single and added a sacrifice fly in the ninth.Gattis hit .366 with five home runs and 19 RBIs on the Astros' trip. He singled home Yuli Gurriel in the eighth, and Marvin Gonzalez added an RBI single in the inning.The Royals have lost six straight and 12 of 13. They have dropped 26 of 36 home games.Brandon Maurer (0-3) took the... [ More] |
Sun Jun 17 2018 | 20:26 | Astros win 11th straight, beating Royals to finish trip 10-0 | Cody Allen | RP | Indians | Free Agent |
| | | Chase Anderson | | | Free Agent |
| | | Brandon Belt | 1B | Giants | Free Agent |
| | | Shane Bieber | | | Free Agent |
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| | | Justin Bour | 1B | Cubs | Free Agent |
| | | Brad Boxberger | RP | Padres | Free Agent |
| | | Chasen Bradford | | | Free Agent |
| | | Jackie Bradley Jr. | OF | Red Sox | Free Agent |
| | | Dylan Bundy | RP | Orioles | Free Agent |
| | | Asdrúbal Cabrera | SS | Indians | Free Agent |
| | | Johan Camargo | | | Free Agent |
| | | Mark Canha | 1B | Marlins | Free Agent |
| | | Shane Carle | | | Free Agent |
| | | Carlos Carrasco | P | Indians | Free Agent |
| | | Nick Castellanos | 3B | Tigers | Free Agent |
| | | Jesse Chavez | RP | Athletics | Free Agent |
| | | Carlos Correa | | | Free Agent |
| | | Matt Davidson | 3B | Diamondbacks | Free Agent |
| | | Khris Davis | OF | Brewers | Free Agent |
| | | Wade Davis | RP | Rays | Free Agent |
| | | Anthony DeSclafani | | | Free Agent |
| | | Rafael Devers | | | Free Agent |
| | | Jeurys Familia | RP | Mets | Free Agent |
| | | Caleb Ferguson | | | Free Agent |
| | | Tyler Flowers | C | White Sox | Free Agent |
| | | Wilmer Font | RP | Rangers | Free Agent |
| | | Maikel Franco | | | Free Agent |
| | | Freddy Galvis | 2B | Phillies | Free Agent |
| | | Evan Gattis | C | Braves | Free Agent |
| | | Yan Gomes | C | Blue Jays | Free Agent |
| | | Randal Grichuk | DH | Angels | Free Agent |
| | | Robert Gsellman | | | Free Agent |
| | | Yuli Gurriel | | | Free Agent |
| | | Brad Hand | SP | Marlins | Free Agent |
| | | Blaine Hardy | P | Royals | Free Agent |
| | | Bryce Harper | CF/RF | Nationals | Free Agent |
| | | Odúbel Herrera | SS | Rangers | Free Agent |
| | | Aaron Hicks | OF | Twins | Free Agent |
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| | | Jed Lowrie | SS | Astros | Free Agent |
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| | | Albert Pujols | 1B | Angels | Free Agent |
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| | | James Shields | SP | Rays | Free Agent |
| | | Tony Sipp | RP | Indians | Free Agent |
| | | Kevan Smith | | | Free Agent |
| | | Yangervis Solarte | OF | Rangers | Free Agent |
| | | Cory Spangenberg | | | Free Agent |
| | | Trevor Story | | | Free Agent |
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| | | Hunter Strickland | | | Free Agent |
| | | Nick Swisher | RF | Yankees | Free Agent |
| | | Ryan Tepera | P | Blue Jays | Free Agent |
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| | | Blake Treinen | P | Athletics | Free Agent |
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| | | Mike Trout | CF/LF | Angels | Free Agent |
| | | Mark Trumbo | 3B | Angels | Free Agent |
| | | Justin Turner | 2B | Mets | Free Agent |
| | | Justin Upton | RF | Diamondbacks | Free Agent |
| | | Joey Votto | 1B | Reds | Free Agent |
| | | Christian Yelich | OF | Marlins | Free Agent |
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Carlos Correa and the Houston Astros won their 11th straight game, finishing off a 10-0 trip by rallying past the Kansas City Royals 7-4 on Sunday.The World Series champion Astros swept their swing through Texas, Oakland and Kansas City, outscoring opponents 74-35. Last season, Houston had an 11-game winning streak end in Kansas City. This time, the Astros trailed 4-3 in the eighth inning before Correa led off with a tying homer. Evan Gattis, who had three hits, then put them ahead during a three-run burst.Correa has three home runs and eight RBIs in six games after missing four games with discomfort in his right side. He had a first-inning single and added a sacrifice fly in the ninth.Gattis hit .366 with five home runs and 19 RBIs on the Astros' trip. He singled home Yuli Gurriel in the eighth, and Marvin Gonzalez added an RBI single in the inning.The Royals have lost six straight and 12 of 13. They have dropped 26 of 36 home games.Brandon Maurer (0-3) took the... [ More] |
Sun Jun 17 2018 | 17:46 | Blue Jays sweep Nationals with 8-6 victory | Cody Allen | RP | Indians | Free Agent |
| | | Shane Bieber | | | Free Agent |
| | | Justin Bour | 1B | Cubs | Free Agent |
| | | Dylan Bundy | RP | Orioles | Free Agent |
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| | | Shane Carle | | | Free Agent |
| | | Carlos Carrasco | P | Indians | Free Agent |
| | | Anthony DeSclafani | | | Free Agent |
| | | Tyler Flowers | C | White Sox | Free Agent |
| | | Freddy Galvis | 2B | Phillies | Free Agent |
| | | Yan Gomes | C | Blue Jays | Free Agent |
| | | Randal Grichuk | DH | Angels | Free Agent |
| | | Brad Hand | SP | Marlins | Free Agent |
| | | Bryce Harper | CF/RF | Nationals | Free Agent |
| | | Raisel Iglesias | | | Free Agent |
| | | Ryan Madson | P | Reds | Free Agent |
| | | Colin Moran | | | Free Agent |
| | | Joe Musgrove | | | Free Agent |
| | | Jake Odorizzi | SP | Royals | Free Agent |
| | | Jace Peterson | SS | Padres | Free Agent |
| | | Trevor Richards | | | Free Agent |
| | | Scott Schebler | | | Free Agent |
| | | Yangervis Solarte | OF | Rangers | Free Agent |
| | | Cory Spangenberg | | | Free Agent |
| | | Ryan Tepera | P | Blue Jays | Free Agent |
| | | Mark Trumbo | 3B | Angels | Free Agent |
| | | Joey Votto | 1B | Reds | Free Agent |
TORONTO (AP) — Teoscar Hernandez and Yangervis Solarte hit consecutive homers in the eighth inning, and the Toronto Blue Jays beat the Washington Nationals 8-6 on Sunday to complete a three-game sweep.The game was tied at 6 before Hernandez and Solarte connected against Ryan Madson (1-3). Hernandez hit his 12th homer and Solarte belted his team-leading 15th.Randal Grichuk added a pair of solo homers for the Blue Jays, who have won seven straight home games. Ryan Tepera (4-2) pitched the final 1 1/3 innings for the win.Washington has lost five of six. Slumping Nationals slugger Bryce Harper went 0 for 5 with two strikeouts, dropping his average to .218.BRAVES 4, PADRES 1ATLANTA (AP) — Julio Teheran pitched six no-hit innings before being pulled from his first start since coming off the disabled list, and Atlanta relievers gave up six hits in the win over San Diego.The Braves' bid for a combined no-hitter ended with one out in the seventh when Shane Carle allowed a single to Cory Spangenberg.... [ More] |
Sun Jun 17 2018 | 17:06 | Blue Jays sweep Nationals with 8-6 victory | Cody Allen | RP | Indians | Free Agent |
| | | Shane Bieber | | | Free Agent |
| | | Justin Bour | 1B | Cubs | Free Agent |
| | | Dylan Bundy | RP | Orioles | Free Agent |
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| | | Shane Carle | | | Free Agent |
| | | Carlos Carrasco | P | Indians | Free Agent |
| | | Tyler Flowers | C | White Sox | Free Agent |
| | | Freddy Galvis | 2B | Phillies | Free Agent |
| | | Yan Gomes | C | Blue Jays | Free Agent |
| | | Randal Grichuk | DH | Angels | Free Agent |
| | | Brad Hand | SP | Marlins | Free Agent |
| | | Bryce Harper | CF/RF | Nationals | Free Agent |
| | | Ryan Madson | P | Reds | Free Agent |
| | | Jake Odorizzi | SP | Royals | Free Agent |
| | | Jace Peterson | SS | Padres | Free Agent |
| | | Trevor Richards | | | Free Agent |
| | | Yangervis Solarte | OF | Rangers | Free Agent |
| | | Cory Spangenberg | | | Free Agent |
| | | Ryan Tepera | P | Blue Jays | Free Agent |
| | | Mark Trumbo | 3B | Angels | Free Agent |
TORONTO (AP) — Teoscar Hernandez and Yangervis Solarte hit consecutive homers in the eighth inning, and the Toronto Blue Jays beat the Washington Nationals 8-6 on Sunday to complete a three-game sweep.The game was tied at 6 before Hernandez and Solarte connected against Ryan Madson (1-3). Hernandez hit his 12th homer and Solarte belted his team-leading 15th.Randal Grichuk added a pair of solo homers for the Blue Jays, who have won seven straight home games. Ryan Tepera (4-2) pitched the final 1 1/3 innings for the win.Washington has lost five of six. Slumping Nationals slugger Bryce Harper went 0 for 5 with two strikeouts, dropping his average to .218.BRAVES 4, PADRES 1ATLANTA (AP) — Julio Teheran pitched six no-hit innings before being pulled from his first start since coming off the disabled list, and Atlanta relievers gave up six hits in the win.The Braves' bid for a combined no-hitter ended with one out in the seventh when Shane Carle allowed a single to Cory Spangenberg. Freddy Galvis... [ More] |
Sun Jun 17 2018 | 14:16 | Gallardo returns to Rangers, starts against Rockies | Doug Fister | SP | Tigers | Free Agent |
| | | Brandon Mann | | | Free Agent |
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Yovani Gallardo is back with the Texas Rangers for the first time in three years.The right-hander who grew up in nearby Fort Worth was selected from the Triple-A Round Rock roster. He was set to start Sunday at home against the Colorado Rockies.The 32-year-old Gallardo went 13-11 with a 3.42 ERA for Texas in 2015, and signed a free-agent contract with Baltimore in 2016.Cincinnati released him this April after three appearances with a 30.86 ERA. Texas then signed Gallardo to a minor league contract, and he went 2-1 with a 3.81 ERA in 10 starts at Triple-A.Manager Jeff Banister said Gallardo could remain in the rotation."He's one of five starters for us now, but we'll let him get through today first," he said.The Rangers optioned left-hander Brandon Mann to Round Rock. They opened a spot on the 40-man roster by placing right-hander Doug Fister, who's out with a strained right knee, on the 60-day disabled list. |
Sun Jun 17 2018 | 01:55 | LEADING OFF: Old-Timers' Day at Yankee Stadium, Astros surge | Dylan Bundy | RP | Orioles | Free Agent |
| | | Jack Flaherty | | | Free Agent |
| | | Yovani Gallardo | SP | Brewers | Free Agent |
| | | Lance McCullers | | | Free Agent |
| | | Trevor Richards | | | Free Agent |
A look at what's happening around the majors today:BRONX TALESOld-Timers' Day is always a special occasion at Yankee Stadium, and this year's festivities are set to feature Hall of Famers Whitey Ford and Reggie Jackson, along with first-timers Andy Pettitte, Jason Giambi and current Yankees manager Aaron Boone. The fun begins before New York takes on Tampa Bay. The Yankees are the only team in the majors that regularly holds these events, and this marks the 72nd annual Old-Timers' Day in the Bronx — Babe Ruth and Ty Cobb were among those in attendance at the very first one on Sept. 28, 1947, two days before the Yankees hosted the Brooklyn Dodgers in the World Series opener.ASCENDING ASTROSHouston has won 10 in a row overall, and the World Series champions aim to finish off a 10-0 road trip when Lance McCullers Jr. starts against the Royals. Coincidentally, the Astros had an 11-game winning streak end in Kansas City last year.OUCH!The Indians expect to know more about Carlos Carrasco, a... [ More] |
Sat Jun 16 2018 | 21:05 | LEADING OFF: Old-Timers' Day at Yankee Stadium, Astros surge | Dylan Bundy | RP | Orioles | Free Agent |
| | | Jack Flaherty | | | Free Agent |
| | | Yovani Gallardo | SP | Brewers | Free Agent |
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A look at what's happening around the majors Sunday:BRONX TALESOld-Timers' Day is always a special occasion at Yankee Stadium, and this year's festivities are set to feature Hall of Famers Whitey Ford and Reggie Jackson, along with first-timers Andy Pettitte, Jason Giambi and current Yankees manager Aaron Boone. The fun begins before New York takes on Tampa Bay. The Yankees are the only team in the majors that regularly holds these events, and this marks the 72nd annual Old-Timers' Day in the Bronx — Babe Ruth and Ty Cobb were among those in attendance at the very first one on Sept. 28, 1947, two days before the Yankees hosted the Brooklyn Dodgers in the World Series opener.ASCENDING ASTROSHouston has won 10 in a row overall, and the World Series champions aim to finish off a 10-0 road trip when Lance McCullers Jr. starts against the Royals. Coincidentally, the Astros had an 11-game winning streak end in Kansas City last year.OUCH!The Indians expect to know more about Carlos Carrasco, a... [ More] |
Sat Jun 16 2018 | 19:25 | Giants' Longoria having hand surgery, hopes to return soon | Evan Longoria | 3B | Rays | Free Agent |
LOS ANGELES (AP) — San Francisco Giants third baseman Evan Longoria has elected to have surgery on his broken left hand, hoping that can speed his return to the field.Longoria was injured Thursday when he was hit in the hand by a pitch from Miami's Dan Straily. Longoria underwent an examination in Los Angeles on Saturday morning and said surgery was not required.The procedure could improve his recovery time, he said."Hopefully soon after the All-Star break, I should be back," Longoria said before the Giants played the Dodgers. "It shouldn't be too long before I can start the process of strengthening it. Once the incision heals, it's pretty much pain tolerance.""It's best to say six to eight weeks, but I have a hard time telling myself that," Longoria said. "I'll definitely push for some time soon after the All-Star break."The surgery will be done Tuesday in Los Angeles by hand specialist Steven Shin and a permanent pin will be inserted in Longoria's left hand.The 32-year-old Longoria is batting .246 with 10 home runs in his first season with the Giants, and was tied for the team lead with 34 RBIs.Longoria was a three-time All-Star in 10 seasons with Tampa Bay before being traded to the Giants last winter. |
Sat Jun 16 2018 | 17:15 | Indians' Carrasco hit on arm by line drive | Carlos Carrasco | P | Indians | Free Agent |
| | | Joe Mauer | C | Twins | Free Agent |
CLEVELAND (AP) — Indians pitcher Carlos Carrasco has been removed from their game against Minnesota after he was struck on the right arm by a line drive in the second inning.Carrasco hopped off the mound and went down to his knees on the infield grass after he was hit by Joe Mauer's leadoff liner. Manager Terry Francona and a team trainer visited Carrasco, who remained on his knees for several moments.Carrasco then walked to the dugout with the trainer and was replaced by Oliver Perez. Minnesota scored four runs in the first off Carrasco, who entered Saturday's game with an 8-4 record.It looked as if Carrasco was struck on the elbow, but the team announced he was taken to a hospital for examination of a forearm contusion.Carrasco was hit in the face by a line drive in 2015, but made his next turn in the rotation. The right-hander broke his right hand after being hit by a line drive late in the 2016 season and missed the playoffs.___More AP baseball: https://apnews.com/tag/MLBbaseball |
Sat Jun 16 2018 | 04:45 | LEADING OFF: Astros heating up, Angels hurting all over | Madison Bumgarner | SP | Giants | Free Agent |
| | | Zack Cozart | SS | Reds | Free Agent |
| | | Danny Duffy | SP | Royals | Free Agent |
| | | Evan Gattis | C | Braves | Free Agent |
| | | Paul Goldschmidt | 1B | Diamondbacks | Free Agent |
| | | Jim Johnson | RP | Orioles | Free Agent |
| | | Dallas Keuchel | SP | Astros | Free Agent |
| | | Garrett Richards | SP/RP | Angels | Free Agent |
| | | Nick Tropeano | | | Free Agent |
| | | Steven Wright | P | Red Sox | Free Agent |
A look at what's happening around the majors today:HOT AS THE WEATHEREvan Gattis and the World Series champion Astros have the longest active winning streak in the majors. They go for their 10th straight victory when they play at Kansas City, where temperatures are expected to approach triple digits. Houston left-hander Dallas Keuchel (3-8) pitches against Danny Duffy (3-6). Keuchel, the 2015 AL Cy Young Award winner, has allowed 13 runs over 11 innings in two June starts — raising his ERA from 3.65 to 4.45. The Royals have lost four in a row and 10 of 11.OUCH!With a franchise-record 15 players on the disabled list, the Angels try for a second consecutive victory in Oakland. Los Angeles added four more players to the DL on Friday: infielder Zack Cozart (partially dislocated right shoulder), right-hander Jim Johnson (lower back strain), right-hander Garrett Richards (strained left hamstring) and right-hander Nick Tropeano (right shoulder inflammation). Only 12 players from the opening day... [ More] |
Sat Jun 16 2018 | 04:25 | LEADING OFF: Astros heating up, Angels hurting all over | Madison Bumgarner | SP | Giants | Free Agent |
| | | Zack Cozart | SS | Reds | Free Agent |
| | | Danny Duffy | SP | Royals | Free Agent |
| | | Evan Gattis | C | Braves | Free Agent |
| | | Paul Goldschmidt | 1B | Diamondbacks | Free Agent |
| | | Jim Johnson | RP | Orioles | Free Agent |
| | | Dallas Keuchel | SP | Astros | Free Agent |
| | | Garrett Richards | SP/RP | Angels | Free Agent |
| | | Nick Tropeano | | | Free Agent |
A look at what's happening around the majors today:HOT AS THE WEATHEREvan Gattis and the World Series champion Astros have the longest active winning streak in the majors. They go for their 10th straight victory when they play at Kansas City, where temperatures are expected to approach triple digits. Houston left-hander Dallas Keuchel (3-8) pitches against Danny Duffy (3-6). Keuchel, the 2015 AL Cy Young Award winner, has allowed 13 runs over 11 innings in two June starts — raising his ERA from 3.65 to 4.45. The Royals have lost four in a row and 10 of 11.OUCH!With a franchise-record 15 players on the disabled list, the Angels try for a second consecutive victory in Oakland. Los Angeles added four more players to the DL on Friday: infielder Zack Cozart (partially dislocated right shoulder), right-hander Jim Johnson (lower back strain), right-hander Garrett Richards (strained left hamstring) and right-hander Nick Tropeano (right shoulder inflammation). Only 12 players from the opening day... [ More] |
Sat Jun 16 2018 | 02:25 | Loaisiga impressive in debut, Yankees down Rays 5-0 | Jake Arrieta | SP | Orioles | Free Agent |
| | | Matt Barnes | | | Free Agent |
| | | Kyle Barraclough | | | Free Agent |
| | | Chris Bassitt | | | Free Agent |
| | | Dellin Betances | P | Yankees | Free Agent |
| | | Chad Bettis | P | Rockies | Free Agent |
| | | Xander Bogaerts | | | Free Agent |
| | | Brad Boxberger | RP | Padres | Free Agent |
| | | Alex Bregman | | | Free Agent |
| | | José Briceño | C | Rockies | Free Agent |
| | | Kris Bryant | | | Free Agent |
| | | Matt Carpenter | 3B | Cardinals | Free Agent |
| | | Luis Castillo | | | Free Agent |
| | | Robinson Chirinos | C | Rays | Free Agent |
| | | Ryan Cook | RP | Athletics | Free Agent |
| | | Carlos Correa | | | Free Agent |
| | | Ian Desmond | SS | Nationals | Free Agent |
| | | Brian Dozier | SS | Twins | Free Agent |
| | | Nathan Eovaldi | SP | Marlins | Free Agent |
| | | Buck Farmer | | | Free Agent |
| | | Freddie Freeman | 1B | Braves | Free Agent |
| | | Sam Freeman | RP | Cardinals | Free Agent |
| | | Joey Gallo | | | Free Agent |
| | | Freddy Galvis | 2B | Phillies | Free Agent |
| | | Ben Gamel | DH | Yankees | Free Agent |
| | | Evan Gattis | C | Braves | Free Agent |
| | | Kevin Gausman | | | Free Agent |
| | | Kyle Gibson | P | Twins | Free Agent |
| | | Zack Godley | | | Free Agent |
| | | Paul Goldschmidt | 1B | Diamondbacks | Free Agent |
| | | Yan Gomes | C | Blue Jays | Free Agent |
| | | Dee Strange-Gordon | SS | Dodgers | Free Agent |
| | | Shane Greene | | | Free Agent |
| | | Didi Gregorius | SS | Reds | Free Agent |
| | | Ian Happ | | | Free Agent |
| | | Matt Harvey | SP | Mets | Free Agent |
| | | Ryon Healy | | | Free Agent |
| | | Guillermo Heredia | | | Free Agent |
| | | Kiké Hernández | 2B | Astros | Free Agent |
| | | John Hicks | C | Mariners | Free Agent |
| | | Jonathan Holder | | | Free Agent |
| | | Derek Holland | SP | Rangers | Free Agent |
| | | Kenley Jansen | RP | Dodgers | Free Agent |
| | | Jon Jay | CF | Cardinals | Free Agent |
| | | Jakob Junis | | | Free Agent |
| | | Matt Kemp | CF | Dodgers | Free Agent |
| | | Ian Kinsler | 2B | Rangers | Free Agent |
| | | Corey Kluber | SP | Indians | Free Agent |
| | | Chad Kuhl | | | Free Agent |
| | | Jon Lester | SP | Red Sox | Free Agent |
| | | Francisco Lindor | | | Free Agent |
| | | Jonathan Loáisiga | | | Free Agent |
| | | Michael Lorenzen | | | Free Agent |
| | | Seth Lugo | | | Free Agent |
| | | Starling Marte | LF | Pirates | Free Agent |
| | | James McCann | C | Tigers | Free Agent |
| | | Brandon McCarthy | SP | Athletics | Free Agent |
| | | Collin McHugh | SP/RP | Mets | Free Agent |
| | | Yohander Méndez | | | Free Agent |
| | | Justin Miller | P | Rangers | Free Agent |
| | | Juan Minaya | | | Free Agent |
| | | Colin Moran | | | Free Agent |
| | | Charlie Morton | SP | Pirates | Free Agent |
| | | Omar Narváez | | | Free Agent |
| | | Marcell Ozuna | OF | Marlins | Free Agent |
| | | Brad Peacock | P | Athletics | Free Agent |
| | | Jurickson Profar | SS | Rangers | Free Agent |
| | | Hunter Renfroe | | | Free Agent |
| | | Clayton Richard | SP | Padres | Free Agent |
| | | Felipe Vázquez | | | Free Agent |
| | | Anthony Rizzo | 1B | Cubs | Free Agent |
| | | David Robertson | RP | Yankees | Free Agent |
| | | Fernando Rodney | RP | Rays | Free Agent |
| | | Eddie Rosario | | | Free Agent |
| | | Pablo Sandoval | 3B | Giants | Free Agent |
| | | Kyle Schwarber | | | Free Agent |
| | | Tony Sipp | RP | Indians | Free Agent |
| | | Tyler Skaggs | SP | Diamondbacks | Free Agent |
| | | Dominic Smith | | | Free Agent |
| | | Justin Smoak | 1B | Mariners | Free Agent |
| | | Yangervis Solarte | OF | Rangers | Free Agent |
| | | Denard Span | CF | Twins | Free Agent |
| | | Giancarlo Stanton | RF | Marlins | Free Agent |
| | | Trevor Story | | | Free Agent |
| | | Ross Stripling | | | Free Agent |
| | | Brent Suter | | | Free Agent |
| | | Masahiro Tanaka | | | Free Agent |
| | | Ryan Tepera | P | Blue Jays | Free Agent |
| | | Devon Travis | | | Free Agent |
| | | Mike Trout | CF/LF | Angels | Free Agent |
| | | Michael Wacha | | | Free Agent |
| | | Adam Warren | SP | Yankees | Free Agent |
| | | Alex Wilson | P | Red Sox | Free Agent |
| | | Christian Yelich | OF | Marlins | Free Agent |
NEW YORK (AP) — Jonathan Loaisiga pitched three-hit ball over five impressive innings to win his major league debut, and the New York Yankees beat the Tampa Bay Rays 5-0 on Friday night.Didi Gregorius homered off ex-Yankee Nathan Eovaldi, and Gary Sanchez broke out of a long slump with a three-run double in the eighth. Giancarlo Stanton had a sacrifice fly for New York, which improved the best record in the majors to 45-20.Jonathan Holder, David Robertson, Dellin Betances and Adam Warren each worked an inning to finish the four-hitter.Loaisiga (1-0) was called up from Double-A Trenton to fill in for injured starter Masahiro Tanaka. The 23-year-old righty, who walked only four batters in 45 minor league innings this year, struggled a little with his command, issuing four walks while striking out six.Pitching against his former team, Eovaldi (1-2) allowed only two runs over the first seven innings until the Yankees chased him in the eighth. He was charged with five runs and eight hits in... [ More] |
Fri Jun 15 2018 | 23:15 | LEADING OFF: Goldschmidt back in form, Scherzer dominating | Madison Bumgarner | SP | Giants | Free Agent |
| | | Danny Duffy | SP | Royals | Free Agent |
| | | Paul Goldschmidt | 1B | Diamondbacks | Free Agent |
| | | Dallas Keuchel | SP | Astros | Free Agent |
A look at what's happening around the majors Saturday:GOLDEN GOLDYPaul Goldschmidt tries to keep up his torrid pace at the plate when the NL West-leading Diamondbacks host the Mets. Goldschmidt entered this month hitting a paltry .209 after slogging his way through May, when he had only 14 hits in 97 at-bats (.144). The slugger has returned to form in June, batting .442 with six homers, 13 RBIs and 15 runs going into Friday night's game. Overall, he raised his season average nearly 50 points in the first 13 games of the month to .258.MAD MAXWashington ace Max Scherzer has won the last two NL Cy Young Awards. The right-hander appears well on his way to a third straight — and fourth Cy Young overall — going into his start at Toronto. Scherzer (10-2, 2.00 ERA) leads the majors with 142 strikeouts in 94 2/3 innings, and he's allowed more than five hits in a game only twice in 13 starts this season.KEUCHEL'S STRUGGLESHouston left-hander Dallas Keuchel (3-8) has had a rough go of things in two... [ More] |
Fri Jun 15 2018 | 21:55 | Giants' Longoria goes on DL with broken bone in left hand | Evan Longoria | 3B | Rays | Free Agent |
LOS ANGELES (AP) — San Francisco Giants third baseman Evan Longoria is going on the disabled list after injuring his left hand when he was hit by a pitch at Miami.The Giants announced the move shortly before their series opener at Dodger Stadium on Friday night.Longoria fractured the fifth metacarpal in his hand in the fourth inning of the Giants' 16-inning victory over the Marlins a day earlier. He remained in the game as a runner before being caught in a double play. He was replaced defensively in the bottom of the inning.Longoria said after the game that the last time he broke a bone in his wrist he went to the World Series in 2008 with Tampa Bay.He is tied for the Giants' lead with 34 RBIs, is second with 10 home runs and is tied for second with 27 extra-base hits.___More AP baseball: https://apnews.com/tag/MLBbaseball |