Wed Sep 19 2018 | 15:14 | Yankees activate closer Aroldis Chapman from 10-day DL | Aroldis Chapman | RP | Reds | Brasco's Bold Team |
NEW YORK (AP) — Yankees closer Aroldis Chapman has been activated from the disabled list.New York announced the move Wednesday before the second game of a three-game series against the AL East-leading Boston Red Sox.Chapman has been out since Aug. 21 with left knee tendinitis. The All-Star left-hander threw a simulated game Monday and said Tuesday that he had recovered well.He will be available out of the bullpen Wednesday night. New York is trying to prevent Boston from clinching the division at Yankee Stadium for the second time in three years. The Red Sox can clinch with one victory.The hard-throwing Chapman has 31 saves and a 2.11 ERA in 50 appearances this season.___More AP MLB: https://apnews.com/tag/MLB and https://twitter.com/AP_Sports |
Wed Sep 19 2018 | 00:06 | Judge returns for Yanks, Betts sits for Red Sox after delay | Mookie Betts | SS/CF | Red Sox | Free Agent |
| | | Aroldis Chapman | RP | Reds | Brasco's Bold Team |
| | | Aaron Judge | | | Free Agent |
NEW YORK (AP) — Afternoon showers in the Bronx were just what Aaron Judge needed to get back into the New York Yankees' lineup.For Boston Red Sox star Mookie Betts, it was just the opposite.Judge was hitless in his return and Betts sat out when the Yankees beat the Red Sox 3-2 in the opener of a three-game series Tuesday night. The game was pushed back about six hours because of rain in the forecast and began at 7:08 p.m.The delay allowed Judge to talk his way into manager Aaron Boone's lineup for the first time since breaking his right wrist on July 26. Boone slotted Judge to bat second and play right field, but only because the late start gave him and the front office a few extra hours to evaluate Judge."I just voiced my opinion — a lot," Judge said with a grin. "And they kind of got tired of me telling them I would be playing, so they finally said, 'Let's just put him in there and see what happens.'"Judge went 0 for 4, including a pop fly to the warning track in the right field corner,... [ More] |
Tue Sep 18 2018 | 22:04 | Cubs closer Morrow shut down for rest of 2018 | Brandon Morrow | RP/SP | Blue Jays | Free Agent |
| | | Pedro Strop | RP | Cubs | Free Agent |
PHOENIX (AP) — The Chicago Cubs say closer Brandon Morrow will be shut down for rest of the year because of an injured right elbow that has been slow to heal.The NL Central leaders made the announcement before Tuesday night's game at Arizona.Morrow, who tops the Cubs with 22 saves, has been on the disabled list since July 19. The Cubs are without their two relievers with the most saves — Pedro Strop has 13 and is out with a hamstring injury, and the team hopes he's ready for the postseason.The Cubs will go with a closer-by-committee plan going forward. Morrow, who posted a 1.47 ERA in 35 games, is expected to be ready for spring training in 2019. |
Tue Sep 18 2018 | 20:34 | White Sox slugger Abreu hospitalized with thigh infection | José Abreu | 1B/DH | White Sox | CJ's Tip-Top Team |
CLEVELAND (AP) — White Sox All-Star slugger Jose Abreu remains hospitalized with an infection in his right thigh.Abreu was admitted on Tuesday to a hospital in Cleveland and had the infection "cleaned up," manager Rick Renteria said before the White Sox opened a three-game series with the Indians.Abreu will miss this series and the team will provide an update on him Friday in Chicago, the manager said. The White Sox open a three-game series with the Cubs on Friday.The 31-year-old first baseman was picked for his second All-Star team this year. He needs three home runs to become the ninth player in major league history to hit at least 25 homers in each of his first five seasons.Abreu is batting .265 with 22 homers and 78 RBIs in 128 games. He spent three weeks on the disabled list (Aug. 22-Sept. 9) after undergoing surgery to repair a testicular torsion. He was activated on Sept. 10 and is hitless in his last 20 at-bats."Jose is fine, he's doing well," Renteria said. "It's been a tough year for him with various things, but he's dealing with it the best he can."The Cuban-born Abreu has been durable, playing in at least 145 games in each of his previous four seasons. He's also hit at least 25 homers and driven in 100 runs since signing with the White Sox in 2014.___More AP MLB: https://apnews.com/tag/MLB and https://twitter.com/AP_Sports |
Tue Sep 18 2018 | 18:24 | Judge returns for Yanks, Betts sits for Red Sox after delay | Mookie Betts | SS/CF | Red Sox | Free Agent |
| | | Aroldis Chapman | RP | Reds | Brasco's Bold Team |
| | | Aaron Judge | | | Free Agent |
NEW YORK (AP) — Afternoon showers in the Bronx were just what Aaron Judge needed to get back into the New York Yankees' lineup.For Boston Red Sox star Mookie Betts, it was just the opposite.Judge was set to play and Betts to sit out when the Yankees and Red Sox opened a three-game series Tuesday night. The game was pushed back six hours to 7:05 p.m. because of rain in the forecast.The delay allowed Judge to break into manager Aaron Boone's lineup for the first time since breaking his right wrist on July 26. Boone slotted Judge to bat second and play right field, but only because the late start gave him and the front office a few extra hours to evaluate Judge."We want to start that clock of getting in there and playing and getting him those ABs," Boone said. "So he can find that timing sooner rather than later. Physically he's good to go."Manager Alex Cora wrote Betts in as his center fielder as of 9 a.m., even after the AL MVP contender injured his left side Sunday. But then the conditions... [ More] |
Tue Sep 18 2018 | 18:24 | White Sox slugger Abreu to miss series against Indians | José Abreu | 1B/DH | White Sox | CJ's Tip-Top Team |
CLEVELAND (AP) — White Sox slugger Jose Abreu will miss Chicago's three-game series against the Cleveland Indians because of an infection in his right thigh.Abreu was hospitalized in Cleveland on Tuesday, where he had the infection "cleaned up," manager Rick Renteria said. The team will provide an update on Abreu on Friday in Chicago, the manager said.Abreu is hitting .265 with 22 homers and 78 RBIs in 128 games. He spent three weeks on the disabled list (Aug. 22-Sept. 9) after undergoing surgery to repair a testicular torsion. He was activated on Sept. 10 and is hitless in his last 20 at-bats.The 31-year-old first baseman was named to his second All-Star team this year. He needs three home runs to become the ninth player in major league history to hit at least 25 homers in each of his first five seasons.___More AP MLB: https://apnews.com/tag/MLB and https://twitter.com/AP_Sports |
Tue Sep 18 2018 | 17:44 | Indians' Bauer throws to hitters for first time since injury | José Abreu | 1B/DH | White Sox | CJ's Tip-Top Team |
| | | Brandon Barnes | CF/LF/RF | Rockies | Free Agent |
| | | Trevor Bauer | SP | Indians | Free Agent |
| | | Eric Haase | C | Indians | Free Agent |
| | | Adam Rosales | 1B/2B/SS | Rangers | Free Agent |
CLEVELAND (AP) — Trevor Bauer threw to hitters for the first time since breaking his right leg last month and hopes to be back on the mound for Cleveland in time for the postseason.The right-hander pitched three simulated innings of about 17-to-19 pitches per inning and jokingly told manager Terry Francona he was available against the Chicago White Sox on Tuesday night."I'm glad he feels that way," Francona said. "I don't think that's going to happen, but it's nice to hear him say that."Bauer is 12-6 with a 2.22 ERA in 25 starts. He has been sidelined since he was struck on the lower leg by a line drive off the bat of Chicago's Jose Abreu on Aug. 11.He pitched to Indians reserves Eric Haase, Adam Rosales and Brandon Barnes."The biggest takeaway is that I was able to completely focus on competing instead of being worried about or noticing if there's any discomfort," Bauer said. "I didn't really think about it at all, and that's the most important thing."Bauer hopes to pitch in a game before the regular season ends Sept. 30. Francona said a meeting will be held with Bauer and the team's medical staff."The quicker we can get him in a game without risk the better," Francona said.Indians president of baseball operations Chris Antonetti says the team has discussed using Bauer as a reliever in the postseason.___More AP MLB: https://apnews.com/tag/MLB and https://twitter.com/AP_Sports |
Tue Sep 18 2018 | 17:34 | Betts to sit vs Yankees with side injury, soggy conditions | Mookie Betts | SS/CF | Red Sox | Free Agent |
NEW YORK (AP) — Red Sox star Mookie Betts will sit out Boston's series opener against the New York Yankees on Tuesday night after injuring his left side Sunday.Boston manager Alex Cora says Betts was originally in his starting lineup before rain pushed Tuesday's game back six hours to a 7:05 p.m. first pitch. Cora scratched Betts out of caution because of the soggy conditions.Betts was hurt making two throws to home plate during a 4-3 win over the New York Mets.Boston leads the AL East by 11½ games and can clinch the division by beating the second-place Yankees.___Follow Jake Seiner: https://twitter.com/jake_seiner___More AP MLB: https://apnews.com/tag/MLB and https://twitter.com/AP_Sports |
Tue Sep 18 2018 | 04:00 | LEADING OFF: Bosox try to clinch in Bronx, Snell goes for 20 | Mookie Betts | SS/CF | Red Sox | Free Agent |
| | | Nathan Eovaldi | SP | Marlins | Free Agent |
| | | Michael Fulmer | | | Free Agent |
| | | J.A. Happ | SP | Blue Jays | Free Agent |
| | | Aaron Judge | | | Free Agent |
| | | Clayton Kershaw | SP | Dodgers | Sanders Team Sucks |
| | | David Price | SP | Tigers | Factory |
| | | Trevor Story | SS | Rockies | Free Agent |
| | | Christian Yelich | CF/LF | Marlins | Lazar's Team |
A look at what's happening around the majors today:BOSOX BUBBLY?The Red Sox can clinch the AL East at Yankee Stadium with a single win during their three-game series — in 2016, Boston locked up the division while playing on the home field of its archrival. Ex-Yankee Nathan Eovaldi pitches against J.A. Happ in a matchup of veterans traded this summer. Rain is in the forecast for the 1:05 p.m. start, with the teams scheduled to begin early ahead of Yom Kippur observances.The Bosox will see how star outfielder Mookie Betts is feeling. He exited their last game after hurting his side making a throw home. Yankees slugger Aaron Judge moved closer to returning from a broken wrist when had 11 at-bats in a simulated game Monday.DODGEBALLThe showdown for first place in the NL West continues when Kyle Freeland (15-7, 2.96 ERA) starts for Colorado against Los Angeles ace Clayton Kershaw (8-5, 2.51) at Dodger Stadium. Kershaw beat the Rockies at Coors Field on Sept. 7; the next day, Freeland downed... [ More] |
Tue Sep 18 2018 | 03:30 | LEADING OFF: Bosox try to clinch in Bronx, Snell goes for 20 | Mookie Betts | SS/CF | Red Sox | Free Agent |
| | | Nathan Eovaldi | SP | Marlins | Free Agent |
| | | Michael Fulmer | | | Free Agent |
| | | J.A. Happ | SP | Blue Jays | Free Agent |
| | | Aaron Judge | | | Free Agent |
| | | Clayton Kershaw | SP | Dodgers | Sanders Team Sucks |
| | | David Price | SP | Tigers | Factory |
| | | Trevor Story | SS | Rockies | Free Agent |
A look at what's happening around the majors today:BOSOX BUBBLY?The Red Sox can clinch the AL East at Yankee Stadium with a single win during their three-game series — in 2016, Boston locked up the division while playing on the home field of its archrival. Ex-Yankee Nathan Eovaldi pitches against J.A. Happ in a matchup of veterans traded this summer. Rain is in the forecast for the 1:05 p.m. start, with the teams scheduled to begin early ahead of Yom Kippur observances.The Bosox will see how star outfielder Mookie Betts is feeling. He exited their last game after hurting his side making a throw home. Yankees slugger Aaron Judge moved closer to returning from a broken wrist when had 11 at-bats in a simulated game Monday.DODGEBALLThe showdown for first place in the NL West continues when Kyle Freeland (15-7, 2.96 ERA) starts for Colorado against Los Angeles ace Clayton Kershaw (8-5, 2.51) at Dodger Stadium. Kershaw beat the Rockies at Coors Field on Sept. 7; the next day, Freeland downed... [ More] |
Tue Sep 18 2018 | 02:40 | LEADING OFF: Bosox try to clinch in Bronx, Snell goes for 20 | Mookie Betts | SS/CF | Red Sox | Free Agent |
| | | Nathan Eovaldi | SP | Marlins | Free Agent |
| | | Michael Fulmer | | | Free Agent |
| | | J.A. Happ | SP | Blue Jays | Free Agent |
| | | Aaron Judge | | | Free Agent |
| | | Clayton Kershaw | SP | Dodgers | Sanders Team Sucks |
| | | David Price | SP | Tigers | Factory |
A look at what's happening around the majors today:BOSOX BUBBLY?The Red Sox can clinch the AL East at Yankee Stadium with a single win during their three-game series — in 2016, Boston locked up the division while playing on the home field of its archrival. Ex-Yankee Nathan Eovaldi pitches against J.A. Happ in a matchup of veterans traded this summer. Rain is in the forecast for the 1:05 p.m. start, with the teams scheduled to begin early ahead of Yom Kippur observances.The Bosox will see how star outfielder Mookie Betts is feeling. He exited their last game after hurting his side making a throw home. Yankees slugger Aaron Judge moved closer to returning from a broken wrist when had 11 at-bats in a simulated game Monday.DODGEBALLThe showdown for the NL West continues when Kyle Freeland (15-7, 2.96 ERA) starts for Colorado against Los Angeles ace Clayton Kershaw (8-5, 2.51) at Dodger Stadium. Kershaw beat the Rockies at Coors Field on Sept. 7; the next day, Freeland downed the Dodgers.THE... [ More] |
Mon Sep 17 2018 | 22:40 | Yelich completes 2nd cycle of season _ both against Reds | Christian Yelich | CF/LF | Marlins | Lazar's Team |
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Christian Yelich has hit for the cycle for the second time this season, setting a major league record by doing it twice against one team.The Milwaukee Brewers' slugger completed his cycle Monday night with a sixth-inning triple against the Reds. Yelich also hit for the cycle when he went 6 for 6 on Aug. 29 in Cincinnati, making him the fifth player to accomplish the feat twice in one season — and first in Brewers history.He became the first major leaguer to do it twice in one year against the same team.The previous player with two cycles in one season was Aaron Hill in 2012.Yelich singled in the first inning, doubled in the second, launched a two-run homer in the fifth and added a two-run triple in the sixth. With the Brewers nursing a large lead, he was lifted for a pinch-hitter in the eighth.Yelich's huge second half has turned him into a top contender for the NL MVP award. Milwaukee began the night with a three-game lead in the NL wild-card race.___More AP MLB: https://apnews.com/tag/MLB and https://twitter.com/AP_Sports |
Mon Sep 17 2018 | 21:20 | Twins' Eddie Rosario aggravates quad injury | Jim Adduci | LF | Rangers | Free Agent |
| | | Jake Cave | LF | Yankees | Free Agent |
| | | Eddie Rosario | 2B | Twins | Free Agent |
DETROIT (AP) — Minnesota left fielder Eddie Rosario left Monday night's game at Detroit after aggravating a right quad injury.Rosario fell while fielding Jim Adduci's single to left in the bottom of the fourth, and he stayed on the ground. He attempted to flip the ball to center fielder Jake Cave, but that effort was a bit off target, and it took a moment for Cave to retrieve the ball and throw it back toward the infield. A run scored on the play, and Adduci ended up on third.Rosario was charged with an error. He remained down for a bit but was eventually able to walk toward the dugout under his own power.Rosario hit his 24th home run of the season in the first inning.___More AP baseball: https://apnews.com/tag/MLBbaseball and https://twitter.com/AP_Sports |
Mon Sep 17 2018 | 20:20 | LEADING OFF: Bosox try to clinch in Bronx, Snell goes for 20 | Mookie Betts | SS/CF | Red Sox | Free Agent |
| | | Nathan Eovaldi | SP | Marlins | Free Agent |
| | | J.A. Happ | SP | Blue Jays | Free Agent |
| | | Aaron Judge | | | Free Agent |
| | | Clayton Kershaw | SP | Dodgers | Sanders Team Sucks |
| | | David Price | SP | Tigers | Factory |
A look at what's happening around the majors Tuesday:BOSOX BUBBLY?The Red Sox can clinch the AL East at Yankee Stadium with a single win during their three-game series — in 2016, Boston locked up the division while playing on the home field of its archrival. Ex-Yankee Nathan Eovaldi pitches against J.A. Happ in a matchup of veterans traded this summer. Rain is in the forecast for the 1:05 p.m. start, with the teams scheduled to begin early ahead of Yom Kippur observances.The Bosox will see how star outfielder Mookie Betts is feeling. He exited their last game after hurting his side making a throw home. Yankees slugger Aaron Judge moved closer to returning from a broken wrist when had 11 at-bats in a simulated game Monday.DODGEBALLThe showdown for the NL West continues when Kyle Freeland (15-7, 2.96 ERA) starts for Colorado against Los Angeles ace Clayton Kershaw (8-5, 2.51) at Dodger Stadium. Kershaw beat the Rockies at Coors Field on Sept. 7; the next day, Freeland downed the Dodgers.THE... [ More] |
Mon Sep 17 2018 | 03:40 | LEADING OFF: NL West showdown, Cards-Braves, Cubs slumping | Mookie Betts | SS/CF | Red Sox | Free Agent |
| | | Johan Camargo | | | Free Agent |
| | | Patrick Corbin | SP | Diamondbacks | Free Agent |
| | | Mike Foltynewicz | RP/SP | Astros | Free Agent |
| | | Jon Gray | SP | Rockies | Free Agent |
| | | Aaron Judge | | | Free Agent |
| | | Miles Mikolas | RP/SP | Rangers | Free Agent |
| | | Hyun Jin Ryu | SP | Dodgers | DEWMAN's Team |
| | | Kyle Schwarber | | | Free Agent |
A look at what's happening around the majors today:FINAL COUNTDOWNWith the Rockies a half-game ahead of the Dodgers for the NL West lead, the teams begin their final series of the regular season. Jon Gray (11-7) pitches the opener of a three-game set at Dodger Stadium against Hyun-Jin Ryu (4-3). Gray is 4-0 in 11 starts since returning from the minors. After getting shut out on consecutive days, the Rockies ended their longest scoring drought of the year during a 3-2 win Sunday in San Francisco. Colorado is 41-34 on the road this season, and one more victory will break the franchise record for wins away from Coors Field.HUNT FOR OCTOBERIt's a potential playoff preview and a matchup of All-Star pitchers when Miles Mikolas (15-4) and the Cardinals visit first-place Atlanta. Mike Foltynewicz (11-9) starts for the Braves, who lead second-place Philadelphia by 6½ games in the NL East. Atlanta's magic number is eight to win its first NL East title in five years. But the Braves have been struggling... [ More] |
Sun Sep 16 2018 | 23:20 | LEADING OFF: NL West showdown, Cards-Braves, Cubs slumping | Mookie Betts | SS/CF | Red Sox | Free Agent |
| | | Johan Camargo | | | Free Agent |
| | | Patrick Corbin | SP | Diamondbacks | Free Agent |
| | | Mike Foltynewicz | RP/SP | Astros | Free Agent |
| | | Jon Gray | SP | Rockies | Free Agent |
| | | Aaron Judge | | | Free Agent |
| | | Miles Mikolas | RP/SP | Rangers | Free Agent |
| | | Hyun Jin Ryu | SP | Dodgers | DEWMAN's Team |
| | | Kyle Schwarber | | | Free Agent |
A look at what's happening around the majors Monday:SHOWDOWNWith the Rockies and Dodgers in a tight race atop the NL West, they begin their final series of the regular season. Jon Gray (11-7) pitches the opener of a three-game set at Dodger Stadium against Hyun-Jin Ryu (4-3). Gray is 4-0 in 11 starts since returning from the minors. After getting shut out on consecutive days, the Rockies ended their longest scoring drought of the year during a 3-2 win Sunday in San Francisco. Colorado is 41-34 on the road this season, and one more victory will break the franchise record for wins away from Coors Field.HUNT FOR OCTOBERIt's a potential playoff preview and a matchup of All-Star pitchers when Miles Mikolas (15-4) and the Cardinals visit first-place Atlanta. Mike Foltynewicz (11-9) starts for the Braves, who lead second-place Philadelphia by 6½ games in the NL East. Atlanta's magic number is eight to win its first NL East title in five years. But the Braves have been struggling at home, where... [ More] |
Sun Sep 16 2018 | 17:20 | Yankees' Boone says Judge could return vs Red Sox this week | Aroldis Chapman | RP | Reds | Brasco's Bold Team |
| | | Domingo Germán | | | Free Agent |
| | | Aaron Judge | | | Free Agent |
NEW YORK (AP) — Yankees manager Aaron Boone said All-Star slugger Aaron Judge could return to New York's lineup this week during a three-game series against the Boston Red Sox.Boone said Sunday that Judge is "getting real close" to returning from a broken right wrist. Judge has been cleared to play the outfield and run the bases, and he played two innings in right Friday night. He's still working his way back at the plate, though.Judge hit off a high-velocity pitching machine prior to a 3-2 loss to Toronto on Sunday. He's been taking batting practice on the field, and he might face rehabbing closer Aroldis Chapman in a simulated game Monday or Tuesday.Judge said he's experiencing no pain while swinging, but still has some discomfort on more standard movements."Swinging I'm fine," he said.Chapman is working back from left knee tendinitis. He threw a bullpen session Saturday, and Boone says the left-hander came out of it feeling well.Boston leads the AL East by 11½ games and has a magic number of two to clinch the division.Top pitching prospect Justus Sheffield will join the Yankees on Tuesday looking to make his major league debut. He and Domingo German will be called up from Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre, which finished its season Saturday.___Follow Jake Seiner: https://twitter.com/jake_seiner___More AP MLB: https://apnews.com/tag/MLB and https://twitter.com/AP_Sports |
Sun Sep 16 2018 | 16:30 | Boston's Mookie Betts leaves game hurting side on throw | Mookie Betts | SS/CF | Red Sox | Free Agent |
| | | Jackie Bradley Jr. | CF/LF/RF | Red Sox | Free Agent |
| | | Wilmer Flores | 2B/3B/SS | Mets | Free Agent |
| | | Austin Jackson | CF | Mariners | Factory |
| | | Tzu-Wei Lin | | | Free Agent |
BOSTON (AP) — Red Sox right fielder Mookie Betts left a game in the New York Mets after hurting his left side while making a throw to home plate.Betts caught a fly ball from Wilmer Flores in the sixth inning Sunday and tried unsuccessfully to throw out Austin Jackson, who scored from third.Boston says Betts has left side soreness and will be evaluated further.Betts went down to one knee and was stretching his left side and back as a team trainer and manager Alex Cora jogged to the outfield. Betts walked off slowly and was replaced by Tzu-Wei Lin, who went into center. Jackie Bradley Jr. moved to right.___More AP MLB: https://apnews.com/tag/MLB and https://twitter.com/AP_Sports |
Sun Sep 16 2018 | 15:30 | Boston's Mookie Betts leaves game hurting side on throw | Mookie Betts | SS/CF | Red Sox | Free Agent |
| | | Jackie Bradley Jr. | CF/LF/RF | Red Sox | Free Agent |
| | | Michael Conforto | | | Free Agent |
| | | Austin Jackson | CF | Mariners | Factory |
| | | Tzu-Wei Lin | | | Free Agent |
BOSTON (AP) — Red Sox right fielder Mookie Betts left a game in the New York Mets after hurting his left side while making a throw to home plate.Betts caught a fly ball from Michael Conforto in the sixth inning Sunday and tried unsuccessfully to throw out Austin Jackson, who scored from third.Boston says Betts has left side soreness and will be evaluated further.Betts went down to one knee and was stretching his left side and back as a team trainer and manager Alex Cora jogged to the outfield. Betts walked off slowly and was replaced by Tzu-Wei Lin, who went into center. Jackie Bradley Jr. moved to right.___More AP MLB: https://apnews.com/tag/MLB and https://twitter.com/AP_Sports |
Sun Sep 16 2018 | 13:40 | Jason Heyward activated from 10-day DL by Cubs | Jason Heyward | CF/RF | Braves | Strafford's Old Men |
| | | Tommy La Stella | 2B | Braves | Free Agent |
CHICAGO (AP) — Outfielder Jason Heyward has been activated from the 10-day disabled list by the Chicago Cubs.Heyward was not in the starting lineup Sunday against Cincinnati. He had been on the DL since Aug. 31 due to right hamstring tightness.He is batting .275 with seven home runs and 52 RBIs in 114 games this season.Chicago had scored 14 runs in its prior six games.Manager Joe Maddon says "I think you realize how important he's been by his absence."Also, infielder Tommy La Stella was scratched from the lineup about two hours before the game because of lower back tightness.___More AP MLB: https://apnews.com/tag/MLB and https://twitter.com/AP_Sports |