Twins first. Max Kepler homers to right field. Jorge Polanco walks. Nelson Cruz grounds out to shortstop, Willi Castro to Brandon Dixon. Luis Arraez lines out to left field to Victor Reyes. Miguel Sano flies out to left field to Victor Reyes.1 run, 1 hit, 0 errors, 1 left on. Twins 1, Tigers 0.Tigers third. Dawel Lugo homers to center field. Jake Rogers hit by pitch. Victor Reyes reaches on a fielder's choice to second base. Jake Rogers to second. Fielding error by Luis Arraez. Harold Castro singles to right field. Victor Reyes to second. Jake Rogers to third. Miguel Cabrera strikes out swinging. Ronny Rodriguez out on a sacrifice fly to deep right field to Marwin Gonzalez. Victor Reyes to third. Jake Rogers scores. Brandon Dixon strikes out swinging.2 runs, 2 hits, 1 error, 2 left on. Tigers 2, Twins 1.Tigers fourth. Travis Demeritte singles to shortstop. Willi Castro called out on strikes. Dawel Lugo singles to left field. Travis Demeritte to second. Jake Rogers called out on strikes.... [More]

Brewers fourth. Eric Thames homers to center field. Trent Grisham homers to right field. Cory Spangenberg grounds out to second base, Ketel Marte to Christian Walker. Chase Anderson called out on strikes. Lorenzo Cain walks. Yasmani Grandal singles to right field. Lorenzo Cain to third. Christian Yelich strikes out on a foul tip.2 runs, 3 hits, 0 errors, 2 left on. Brewers 2, Diamondbacks 0.Brewers seventh. Lorenzo Cain walks. Yasmani Grandal flies out to left field to Tim Locastro. Christian Yelich hit by pitch. Lorenzo Cain to second. Mike Moustakas walks. Keston Hiura singles to center field. Mike Moustakas to second. Christian Yelich scores. Lorenzo Cain scores. Eric Thames flies out to center field to Jarrod Dyson. Trent Grisham called out on strikes.2 runs, 1 hit, 0 errors, 2 left on. Brewers 4, Diamondbacks 0.

Braves second. Matt Joyce walks. Adeiny Hechavarria walks. Matt Joyce to second. Francisco Cervelli doubles to deep left field, tagged out at third, J.D. Davis to Joe Panik to Todd Frazier to Pete Alonso. Adeiny Hechavarria scores. Matt Joyce scores. Rafael Ortega grounds out to second base, Pete Alonso to Zack Wheeler. Max Fried strikes out swinging.2 runs, 1 hit, 0 errors, 0 left on. Braves 2, Mets 0.Braves third. Ronald Acuna Jr. grounds out to shortstop, Amed Rosario to Pete Alonso. Ozzie Albies homers to right field. Freddie Freeman flies out to center field to Juan Lagares. Josh Donaldson homers to center field. Matt Joyce walks. Adeiny Hechavarria flies out to deep right field to Michael Conforto.2 runs, 2 hits, 0 errors, 1 left on. Braves 4, Mets 0.Mets third. Juan Lagares doubles to deep right field. Zack Wheeler called out on strikes. Amed Rosario singles to shallow infield. Juan Lagares to third. Joe Panik reaches on a fielder's choice to first base. Amed Rosario out at second.... [More]

Indians third. Oscar Mercado doubles to deep left field. Carlos Santana strikes out on a foul tip. Yasiel Puig called out on strikes. Mike Freeman singles to shallow infield. Oscar Mercado scores. Jason Kipnis walks. Mike Freeman to second. Franmil Reyes homers to center field. Jason Kipnis scores. Mike Freeman scores. Tyler Naquin singles to left field. Roberto Perez called out on strikes.4 runs, 4 hits, 0 errors, 0 left on. Indians 4, Royals 0.Royals fourth. Hunter Dozier called out on strikes. Alex Gordon strikes out swinging. Cheslor Cuthbert walks. Meibrys Viloria doubles to deep left center field. Cheslor Cuthbert scores. Ryan O'Hearn strikes out on a foul tip.1 run, 1 hit, 0 errors, 1 left on. Indians 4, Royals 1.Royals seventh. Humberto Arteaga hit by pitch. Brett Phillips singles to left field. Humberto Arteaga to second. Whit Merrifield reaches on a fielder's choice to shortstop. Brett Phillips out at second. Humberto Arteaga to third. Jorge Soler reaches on a fielder's choice to shortstop. Whit Merrifield out at second. Humberto Arteaga scores. Hunter Dozier walks. Jorge Soler to second. Alex Gordon lines out to left center field to Tyler Naquin.1 run, 1 hit, 0 errors, 2 left on. Indians 4, Royals 2.

Rangers sixth. Danny Santana called out on strikes. Elvis Andrus reaches on error. Throwing error by Tim Anderson. Willie Calhoun homers to right field. Elvis Andrus scores. Nick Solak singles to center field. Rougned Odor grounds out to second base, Tim Anderson to Jose Abreu. Nick Solak to second. Logan Forsythe strikes out on a foul tip.2 runs, 2 hits, 2 errors, 1 left on. Rangers 2, White sox 0.Rangers seventh. Scott Heineman grounds out to second base, Yolmer Sanchez to Jose Abreu. Jeff Mathis grounds out to second base, Yolmer Sanchez to Jose Abreu. Shin-Soo Choo singles to center field. Danny Santana homers to center field. Shin-Soo Choo scores. Elvis Andrus singles to right field. Willie Calhoun grounds out to first base, Jose Abreu to Josh Osich.2 runs, 3 hits, 0 errors, 1 left on. Rangers 4, White sox 0.

Cardinals first. Dexter Fowler walks. Kolten Wong singles to right field. Dexter Fowler to second. Paul Goldschmidt flies out to deep right center field to Yonathan Daza. Kolten Wong to second. Dexter Fowler to third. Marcell Ozuna singles to left field. Kolten Wong scores. Dexter Fowler scores. Paul DeJong reaches on a fielder's choice to shortstop. Marcell Ozuna out at second. Yadier Molina grounds out to first base to Daniel Murphy.2 runs, 2 hits, 0 errors, 1 left on. Cardinals 2, Rockies 0.Cardinals second. Tommy Edman walks. Harrison Bader homers to left field. Tommy Edman scores. Dakota Hudson lines out to right field to Charlie Blackmon. Dexter Fowler strikes out swinging. Kolten Wong flies out to deep right field to Charlie Blackmon.2 runs, 1 hit, 0 errors, 0 left on. Cardinals 4, Rockies 0.Cardinals fifth. Dexter Fowler walks. Kolten Wong pops out to second base to Ryan McMahon. Paul Goldschmidt walks. Marcell Ozuna walks. Paul Goldschmidt to second. Dexter Fowler to third. Paul... [More]

Pirates third. Jacob Stallings singles to center field. Erik Gonzalez flies out to right field to Aristides Aquino. Trevor Williams out on a sacrifice bunt to shallow infield, Derek Dietrich to Freddy Galvis. Jacob Stallings to second. Kevin Newman walks. Bryan Reynolds doubles to right field, advances to 3rd. Kevin Newman scores. Jacob Stallings scores. Fielding error by Derek Dietrich. Starling Marte grounds out to shallow infield, Alex Wood to Derek Dietrich.2 runs, 2 hits, 1 error, 1 left on. Pirates 2, Reds 0.Pirates sixth. Kevin Newman walks. Bryan Reynolds walks. Kevin Newman to second. Starling Marte reaches on a fielder's choice to shortstop. Bryan Reynolds out at second. Kevin Newman to third. Josh Bell hit by pitch. Starling Marte to second. Jose Osuna singles to second base. Josh Bell to second. Starling Marte to third. Kevin Newman scores. Colin Moran pinch-hitting for Pablo Reyes. Colin Moran homers to right field. Jose Osuna scores. Josh Bell scores. Starling Marte scores.... [More]

Orioles first. Hanser Alberto walks. Jonathan Villar singles to center field. Hanser Alberto to third. Anthony Santander grounds out to shortstop, Willy Adames to Jesus Aguilar. Renato Nunez walks. DJ Stewart is intentionally walked. Pedro Severino grounds out to shortstop. DJ Stewart out at second.1 run, 1 hit, 0 errors, 2 left on. Orioles 1, Rays 0.Orioles third. Hanser Alberto singles to center field. Jonathan Villar called out on strikes. Anthony Santander strikes out swinging. Renato Nunez singles to right field. Hanser Alberto to third. DJ Stewart walks. Pedro Severino homers to center field. DJ Stewart scores. Renato Nunez scores. Hanser Alberto scores. Jace Peterson grounds out to shallow center field, Mike Brosseau to Jesus Aguilar.4 runs, 3 hits, 0 errors, 0 left on. Orioles 5, Rays 0.Orioles fourth. Chris Davis flies out to deep right field to Avisail Garcia. Rio Ruiz strikes out swinging. Hanser Alberto homers to center field. Jonathan Villar homers to center field. Anthony Santander lines out to center field to Kevin Kiermaier.2 runs, 2 hits, 0 errors, 0 left on. Orioles 7, Rays 0.Rays fifth. Kevin Kiermaier flies out to left field to Jace Peterson. Willy Adames strikes out swinging. Mike Brosseau homers to left field. Matt Duffy lines out to second base to Hanser Alberto.1 run, 1 hit, 0 errors, 0 left on. Orioles 7, Rays 1.

NEW YORK (AP) — Francisco Cervelli caught on with a playoff contender, just as he hoped.The first-place Atlanta Braves signed Cervelli to a one-year contract Saturday and immediately plugged the veteran catcher into the starting lineup against the New York Mets. After recovering from his latest concussion, it was his first game in the majors since May 25."The only way he's going to get to know these guys is to catch 'em," Braves manager Brian Snitker said.About two hours before the game, Cervelli said he was still waiting for his catching equipment to arrive at Citi Field. But on the second pitch he saw in his first at-bat, he laced a two-run double into the left field corner for a 2-0 lead. He added a sharp single his next time up.Cervelli, who has a long history of concussions, was granted his release Thursday by the last-place Pittsburgh Pirates after telling them he wanted to hook on with a big league team that had playing time to offer and a chance to reach the postseason. He gives... [More]

Marlins first. Jon Berti singles to third base. Neil Walker singles to right field. Jon Berti scores. Starlin Castro grounds out to shortstop. Neil Walker out at second. Harold Ramirez strikes out swinging.1 run, 2 hits, 0 errors, 0 left on. Marlins 1, Phillies 0.Phillies fourth. Corey Dickerson singles to left field. Jean Segura singles to left field. Corey Dickerson to second. Brad Miller called out on strikes. Scott Kingery homers to center field. Jean Segura scores. Corey Dickerson scores. Adam Haseley strikes out swinging. Zach Eflin singles to shallow center field. Cesar Hernandez walks. Zach Eflin to second. Rhys Hoskins walks. Cesar Hernandez to second. Zach Eflin to third. J.T. Realmuto walks. Rhys Hoskins to second. Cesar Hernandez to third. Zach Eflin scores. Corey Dickerson doubles to deep left field. J.T. Realmuto to third. Rhys Hoskins scores. Cesar Hernandez scores. Jean Segura walks. Brad Miller grounds out to shallow center field, Isan Diaz to Neil Walker.6 runs, 5 hits,... [More]

NEW YORK (AP) — National League batting leader Jeff McNeil was reinstated from the injured list Saturday, a big boost for the New York Mets as they pursue a playoff berth.The team also placed backup catcher Tomás Nido on the seven-day injured list with a concussion and selected the contract of veteran catcher René Rivera from Triple-A Syracuse. Reserve outfielder Aaron Altherr was designated for assignment.McNeil missed 10 days with a strained left hamstring and returned on the first day he was eligible to come off the IL. He delivered a pinch-hit double on the first pitch he saw leading off the seventh inning against the Atlanta Braves and remained in the game at second base."Feels normal. A lot better than it did," McNeil said before the game. "No worries about playing."New York began the day two games out of a wild-card spot.Mets manager Mickey Callaway said McNeil will be back in the starting lineup Sunday afternoon, probably at second base."It was one of those things ... we can activate... [More]

Terry Francona took one look at Cleveland's all-black uniforms and turned into a fashionista.His review? Not good."What's the slogan, 'Let the kids play'?" the Indians manager said. "Let the grown-ups look like morons."That was a common view across the majors and social media on Players' Weekend, when big leaguers wore uniforms designed to be fresh and fun, complete with nicknames on the back. But rather than a hit, the monochromatic schemes were mostly rated a big swing and miss."It's not our proudest moment rockin' these all-white milkmen jerseys," Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said Saturday.Asked if he could compare them to anything he's worn before, Roberts said: "It was probably an ugly sweater over the holidays."New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone initially liked the concept. Then reality hit."When I put the uniform on I felt a little silly," he said. "I'm sure I would have felt that way if I had the white one on, too."The Dodgers and Yankees traditionally wear two of... [More]

OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Pablo Sandoval grew teary at the thought he may never make another play for retiring manager Bruce Bochy, a "father figure" to the third baseman who resurrected his career during a second stint in San Francisco.Perhaps there's still a chance of another swing or two — if both man have their way, if Sandoval's ailing arm can handle it."He's like my dad, he always wants the best for me and he always cares about me. If he wants me to go out there and play I'll take one more at-bat for him," Sandoval said. "It's hard. He's one of the greatest managers I've ever played (for). Not being around playing the last few weeks of his career, it's tough, but thank God he gave me the opportunity to play nine years for him and do everything I can for him on the field and off the field. Being part of those three World Series is the most important thing we did together."Sandoval will undergo season-ending Tommy John reconstructive surgery on his right elbow. The procedure is likely... [More]

CLEVELAND (AP) — Cleveland third baseman Jose Ramirez has been removed from the Indians' game against Kansas City with a right wrist injury.A team spokesman said Ramirez left Saturday's game in the first inning because of "discomfort."With two outs, Ramirez fouled off a 2-0 pitch from right-hander Glenn Sparkman and immediately bent over in pain.The 26-year-old was examined by head athletic trainer James Quinlan before walking off the field. Mike Freeman completed the at-bat and walked.Ramirez is batting .254 with 20 homers and 75 RBIs in 126 games.___More AP MLB: https://apnews.com/MLB and https://twitter.com/AP_Sports

OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Giants third baseman Pablo Sandoval will undergo season-ending Tommy John reconstructive surgery on his right elbow, and he became emotional at the thought of not playing again for retiring manager Bruce Bochy.Sandoval will undergo surgery the first week of September in Los Angeles by Dr. Neal ElAttrache, who evaluated the 2012 World Series MVP on Wednesday and determined he needed the procedure on his ulnar collateral ligament.The 33-year-old Sandoval resurrected his career during a second stint with the Giants, used in various roles by Bochy. Sandoval, on the injured list retroactive to Aug. 11 with inflammation in the elbow, was batting .269 with 14 homers and 41 RBIs in 107 games.While Sandoval is set to become a free agent, San Francisco athletic trainer Dave Groeschner said the club's longtime strong relationship with Sandoval makes it a case in which the Giants will monitor Sandoval's progress and get him set up with physical therapists in the Miami area where he spends the offseason.If Sandoval can somehow do it, Bochy would like to get him one more at-bat before the surgery — and Sandoval smiled at the idea, then fought tears as he discussed Bochy's influence as a "father figure."___More AP MLB: https://apnews.com/MLB and https://twitter.com/AP_Sports

NEW YORK (AP) — National League batting leader Jeff McNeil was reinstated from the injured list Saturday, a big boost for the New York Mets as they pursue a playoff berth.The team also placed backup catcher Tomás Nido on the seven-day injured list with a concussion and selected the contract of veteran catcher René Rivera from Triple-A Syracuse. Reserve outfielder Aaron Altherr was designated for assignment.McNeil missed 10 days with a strained left hamstring and returned on the first day he was eligible to come off the IL. He was available off the bench against the first-place Atlanta Braves."Feels normal. A lot better than it did," McNeil said. "No worries about playing."New York began the day two games out of a wild-card spot.Mets manager Mickey Callaway said McNeil will be back in the starting lineup Sunday afternoon, probably at second base."It was one of those things ... we can activate him, but he probably needs to only pinch-hit or get double-switched in. And then tomorrow he'll... [More]

NEW YORK (AP) — National League batting leader Jeff McNeil has been reinstated from the injured list by the New York Mets.The team also placed backup catcher Tomás Nido on the seven-day injured list with a concussion and selected the contract of veteran catcher René Rivera from Triple-A Syracuse. Reserve outfielder Aaron Altherr was designated for assignment.McNeil missed 10 days with a strained left hamstring and returned on the first day he was eligible to come off the IL. He was available off the bench Saturday night against the first-place Atlanta Braves.New York began the day two games out of a playoff spot.Mets manager Mickey Callaway says McNeil will be back in the starting lineup Sunday afternoon, probably at second base.McNeil, who made the All-Star team this year in his first full major league season, was batting an NL-best .332 with 15 homers, 55 RBIs and a sparkling .929 OPS in 105 games.___More AP MLB: https://apnews.com/MLB and https://twitter.com/AP_Sports

Nationals first. Trea Turner singles to shortstop. Adam Eaton singles to shallow infield. Trea Turner to third. Throwing error by Anthony Rizzo. Anthony Rendon out on a sacrifice fly to deep left field to Kyle Schwarber. Trea Turner scores. Juan Soto strikes out swinging. Howie Kendrick walks. Adam Eaton to second. Brian Dozier flies out to deep left field to Kyle Schwarber.1 run, 2 hits, 1 error, 2 left on. Nationals 1, Cubs 0.Nationals third. Trea Turner singles to left field. Adam Eaton singles to shallow infield. Trea Turner to second. Anthony Rendon walks. Adam Eaton to second. Trea Turner to third. Juan Soto reaches on a fielder's choice to second base. Anthony Rendon out at second. Adam Eaton to third. Trea Turner scores. Howie Kendrick singles to left field. Juan Soto to second. Adam Eaton scores. Brian Dozier walks. Howie Kendrick to second. Juan Soto to third. Victor Robles strikes out swinging. Yan Gomes singles to center field. Brian Dozier to third. Howie Kendrick scores. Juan... [More]

NEW YORK (AP) — The first-place Atlanta Braves have signed catcher Francisco Cervelli and immediately plugged him into the starting lineup against the New York Mets.Cervelli, who has a history of concussions, was recently granted his release by the Pittsburgh Pirates. He gives the NL East leaders a veteran replacement for injured catcher Brian McCann, who is sidelined with a sprained left knee.The 33-year-old Cervelli joined the Braves on Saturday at Citi Field and was set to bat seventh against Mets right-hander Zack Wheeler. Atlanta manager Brian Snitker says Cervelli will split playing time with Tyler Flowers behind the plate and likely remain with the club when McCann returns because by then rosters will have expanded in September.Cervelli batted .193 in 34 games for the Pirates this season before getting hurt. He is a .269 career hitter with 36 home runs in 700 major league games.To make roster room for Cervelli, the Braves optioned catcher Alex Jackson to Triple-A Gwinnett and transferred left-hander Grant Dayton to the 60-day injured list.___More AP MLB: https://apnews.com/MLB and https://twitter.com/AP_Sports

MILWAUKEE (AP) — The Milwaukee Brewers have designated opening day starter Jhoulys Chacín for assignment.The Brewers announced the move on Saturday before playing Arizona.Chacín is 3-10 with a 5.79 ERA this season. The 31-year-old right-hander had been on the injured list since late July due to a strained lat and was not expected to return to the active roster until mid-September.Brewers President of Baseball Operations and General Manager David Stearns says the move was made to clear room on the roster as the club enters the final month of the regular season and pushes for a playoff slot. Milwaukee began the day three games behind Chicago for the second NL wild-card spot.The Brewers called up utilityman Cory Spangenberg from Triple-A San Antonio.___Follow Keith Jenkins on Twitter: https://twitter.com/MrKeithJenkins___More AP MLB: https://apnews.com/MLB and https://twitter.com/AP_Sports