White sox second. Jose Abreu homers to left field. Eloy Jimenez lines out to second base to Carlos Santana. Nomar Mazara walks. Luis Robert grounds out to shortstop. Nomar Mazara out at second.1 run, 1 hit, 0 errors, 0 left on. White sox 1, Indians 0.Indians third. Mike Freeman doubles to deep right field. Sandy Leon walks. Bradley Zimmer strikes out on a foul tip. Cesar Hernandez doubles to deep center field. Sandy Leon to third. Mike Freeman scores. Jose Ramirez singles to right field. Cesar Hernandez to third. Sandy Leon scores. Francisco Lindor grounds out to second base. Jose Ramirez out at second.2 runs, 3 hits, 0 errors, 1 left on. Indians 2, White sox 1.White sox sixth. James McCann homers to left field. Danny Mendick called out on strikes. Leury Garcia strikes out swinging. Yoan Moncada walks. Yasmani Grandal doubles to center field. Yoan Moncada scores. Jose Abreu strikes out swinging.2 runs, 2 hits, 0 errors, 1 left on. White sox 3, Indians 2.Indians eighth. Jose Ramirez strikes... [More]

Benches cleared and even the stands emptied during Oakland’s 7-2 victory over the Astros on Sunday, tempers flaring at last between the AL West rivals months after Houston’s sign-stealing scandal was brought to light by Oakland pitcher Mike Fiers.Oakland’s Ramon Laureano got hit by a pitch — for the third time in the three-game series — this one by Humberto Castellanos with one out in the seventh. Laureano began exchanging words with animated Astros hitting coach Alex Cintron, then left first base, threw down his batting helmet and began sprinting toward him.Astros catcher Dustin Garneau tackled Laureano before the A’s outfielder reached Cintron, and a wild scene ensued.Players rushed out of both dugouts to join the fray. A’s and Astros players who were sitting in the seats, observing COVID-19 social-distancing protocols, also rushed onto the field. Laureano was ejected by plate ump Ted Barrett. Oakland won its ninth straight, and Houston lost its fifth in a row.Matt Olson hit a three-run... [More]

A look at what's happening in the majors on Monday:PENALTIES POSSIBLEThe Athletics try for their 10th straight win when they start a series on the road against the Angeles. In the meantime, outfielder Ramon Laureano and the A’s -- along with the Houston Astros -- will see if Major League Baseball will issue any discipline for their dust-up.Laureano charged toward Houston bench coach Álex Cintrón after being hit by a pitch Sunday at the Coliseum. Astros catcher Dustin Garneau left the dugout to tackle Laureano as the benches emptied.Players who were sitting in the seats, observing COVID-19 social-distancing protocols, also rushed onto the field. The skirmish came months after Houston’s sign-stealing scandal was brought to light by Oakland pitcher Mike Fiers.Less than two weeks ago, Dodgers reliever Joe Kelly was suspended by MLB for eight game after throwing two pitches near the heads of Houston hitter. Kelly is appealing the penalty.NEW NESTVladimir Guerrero Jr. and the Blue Jays might... [More]

PITTSBURGH (AP) — The entire three-game series between the Pittsburgh Pirates and St. Louis that was set to begin Monday night at Busch Stadium has been postponed while the Cardinals deal with a COVID-19 outbreak.There have now been 27 games postponed by Major League Baseball because of coronavirus concerns. The Cardinals have not played since July 30 and have had 13 games scrapped.Miami and Philadelphia each had seven games postponed earlier and have returned to the field since the disruptions.MLB said Sunday night that the league and the Cardinals “believe it is prudent to conduct additional testing while players and staff are quarantined before the team returns to play.”The Cardinals' weekend series at home against the Chicago Cubs was called off Friday after two more St. Louis players and a staff member tested positive for the coronavirus. Eight of their players in total have tested positive, including star catcher Yadier Molina.On Sunday morning, the Pirates learned that Monday night's... [More]

Padres first. Fernando Tatis Jr. called out on strikes. Manny Machado homers to center field. Tommy Pham grounds out to shallow infield, Ketel Marte to Christian Walker. Ty France walks. Wil Myers homers to left field. Ty France scores. Trent Grisham strikes out swinging.3 runs, 2 hits, 0 errors, 0 left on. Padres 3, Diamondbacks 0.Padres second. Jurickson Profar singles to center field. Francisco Mejia flies out to center field to David Peralta. Edward Olivares flies out to deep left field to David Peralta. Fernando Tatis Jr. homers to left field. Jurickson Profar scores. Manny Machado homers to left field. Tommy Pham flies out to center field to Starling Marte.3 runs, 3 hits, 0 errors, 0 left on. Padres 6, Diamondbacks 0.Padres third. Ty France homers to left field. Wil Myers strikes out swinging. Trent Grisham called out on strikes. Jurickson Profar hit by pitch. Francisco Mejia homers to right field. Jurickson Profar scores. Edward Olivares called out on strikes.3 runs, 2 hits, 0 errors,... [More]

OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Benches cleared during the seventh inning of the Astros-Athletics series finale Sunday, tempers flaring at last between the AL West rivals months after Houston's sign-stealing scandal was brought to light by Oakland pitcher Mike Fiers.Oakland's Ramon Laureano was hit by a pitch from Humberto Castellanos with one out in the seventh. He began exchanging words with Astros hitting coach Alex Cintron, then left first base, threw down his batting helmet and began sprinting toward Cintron.Astros catcher Dustin Garneau tackled Laureano before the A's outfielder got to the hitting coach. Players rushed out of both dugouts. Laureano was ejected by plate umpire Ted Barrett, and the umpiring crew could easily be heard yelling at the players to “get back to the dugout!” through a ballpark with no fans.AL West-leading Oakland led 6-2 at the time and was riding an eight-game winning streak. The three-time reigning division champion Astros were riding a four-game losing streak.___More AP MLB: https://apnews.com/MLB and https://twitter.com/AP_Sports

Rangers third. Rob Refsnyder singles to deep left field. Jeff Mathis flies out to deep center field to Mike Trout. Shin-Soo Choo strikes out swinging. Isiah Kiner-Falefa doubles to deep right center field. Rob Refsnyder scores. Todd Frazier grounds out to shallow left field, Anthony Rendon to Tommy La Stella.1 run, 2 hits, 0 errors, 1 left on. Rangers 1, Angels 0.Rangers fourth. Joey Gallo strikes out swinging. Nick Solak doubles to deep center field. Rougned Odor singles to deep right field. Nick Solak scores. Elvis Andrus singles to shallow center field. Rougned Odor scores. Rob Refsnyder flies out to right field to Jo Adell. Jeff Mathis singles to shallow center field. Elvis Andrus to third. Shin-Soo Choo singles to shallow right field. Jeff Mathis scores. Elvis Andrus scores. Isiah Kiner-Falefa flies out to center field to Mike Trout.4 runs, 5 hits, 0 errors, 1 left on. Rangers 5, Angels 0.Angels fifth. Jason Castro flies out to Shin-Soo Choo. Luis Rengifo walks. David Fletcher strikes... [More]

Orioles fifth. Dwight Smith Jr. lines out to deep left field to Juan Soto. Austin Hays singles to right field. Chance Sisco singles to right field. Austin Hays to second. Pat Valaika walks. Chance Sisco to second. Austin Hays to third. Bryan Holaday singles to right field. Pat Valaika to second. Chance Sisco to third. Austin Hays scores. Hanser Alberto doubles. Bryan Holaday to third. Pat Valaika scores. Chance Sisco scores. Anthony Santander singles to shortstop. Hanser Alberto scores. Bryan Holaday scores. Renato Nunez called out on strikes. Rio Ruiz called out on strikes.5 runs, 5 hits, 0 errors, 1 left on. Orioles 5, Nationals 0.Nationals fifth. Michael A. Taylor grounds out to shortstop, Hanser Alberto to Renato Nunez. Trea Turner lines out to deep center field to Austin Hays. Adam Eaton doubles. Starlin Castro homers to center field. Adam Eaton scores. Juan Soto grounds out to shallow infield to Renato Nunez.2 runs, 2 hits, 0 errors, 0 left on. Orioles 5, Nationals 2.

Mets third. Andres Gimenez singles to shallow center field. Tomas Nido walks. Brandon Nimmo walks. Tomas Nido to second. Andres Gimenez to third. Jeff McNeil reaches on a fielder's choice to shallow right field. Brandon Nimmo out at second. Tomas Nido to third. Andres Gimenez scores. Pete Alonso strikes out swinging. Michael Conforto reaches on error. Jeff McNeil to third. Tomas Nido scores. Fielding error by Corey Dickerson. J.D. Davis walks. Michael Conforto to second. Dominic Smith grounds out to shallow infield to Pablo Lopez.2 runs, 1 hit, 1 error, 3 left on. Mets 2, Marlins 0.Mets fourth. Amed Rosario strikes out swinging. Andres Gimenez doubles to shallow right field. Tomas Nido grounds out to shallow infield, Brian Anderson to Jesus Aguilar. Andres Gimenez to third. Brandon Nimmo singles to shallow left field. Andres Gimenez scores. Jeff McNeil strikes out swinging.1 run, 2 hits, 0 errors, 1 left on. Mets 3, Marlins 0.Marlins fifth. Jonathan Villar strikes out swinging. Jon Berti... [More]

WASHINGTON (AP) — When it rained in the top of the sixth inning of the Washington Nationals' game against the Baltimore Orioles on Sunday, it really poured on the infield dirt, because the grounds crew had trouble unrolling the giant tarp used to protect the diamond.The cover got twisted, so the 15 members of the Nationals Park crew needed more than 15 minutes to get the entire thing spread out over the dirt — and even then, it was upside-down, with a sponsor logo facing the ground.There were large puddles between the bases, a result of the sort of gridlock with which the nation's capital is all too familiar.In all, a process usually completed in just a couple of minutes took more than 20 for the tarp to be properly put in place. And by then, the shower was done, anyway, leaving the sun was peeking through the clouds.Once the tarp was removed, then began the job of trying to make the infield dirt dry enough to allow for a Major League Baseball game resume. Trucks were driven out so that... [More]

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Pittsburgh Pirates utility infielder Phil Evans will miss the remainder of the season after suffering a concussion and fracturing his jaw in a collision with teammate Gregory Polanco in foul territory.Director of sports medicine Todd Tomczyk said Sunday that Evans was in good spirits but is still dealing with some swelling in his face. Evans, who was placed on the 45-day injured list, is expected to make a full recovery, Tomczyk said, but the shortness of the 2020 season means he will not return this year.Evans was playing first base when he darted into foul territory to chase down a fly ball by Detroit's Miguel Cabrera. Polanco raced to the same spot from his position in right field. Evans pulled up when he saw Polanco coming, but it was too late. Polanco's elbow slammed into Evans' face just as Polanco made the catch. Evans briefly lost consciousness after falling to the ground but was alert before being taken off the field on a stretcher.Evans, who made the team out... [More]

A look at what's happening around the majors today:STRASBURG SETWorld Series MVP Stephen Strasburg is scheduled to make his season debut for Washington after being sidelined by a nerve problem in his pitching hand. The right-hander is ready to start at Nationals Park against Baltimore.Strasburg missed what would have been his first two appearances of 2020 after making all 33 starts last year and then becoming the first pitcher to finish a postseason with a 5-0 record.The 32-year-old Strasburg led the NL with 209 innings and 18 wins in 2019.STRAIGHT A’SThe Athletics try for their ninth straight win when rookie left-hander Jesus Luzardo makes his second career start, taking on Houston at the Coliseum. Luzardo threw five scoreless innings Tuesday vs. Texas in his starting debut.Rookie righty Cristian Javier (1-0, 1.42 ERA) counters for the Astros, who have lost four in a row. Houston center fielder George Springer has missed two straight starts because of a sprained right wrist.WELCOMEPrized... [More]

Padres first. Fernando Tatis Jr. homers to left field. Trent Grisham called out on strikes. Manny Machado doubles to left field. Tommy Pham grounds out to shortstop, Nick Ahmed to Jake Lamb. Eric Hosmer grounds out to second base, Ketel Marte to Jake Lamb.1 run, 2 hits, 0 errors, 1 left on. Padres 1, Diamondbacks 0.Diamondbacks fourth. Starling Marte doubles. David Peralta grounds out to second base, Jake Cronenworth to Eric Hosmer. Starling Marte to third. Eduardo Escobar walks. Stephen Vogt out on a sacrifice fly to deep right center field to Wil Myers. Starling Marte scores. Jake Lamb grounds out to second base, Jake Cronenworth to Eric Hosmer.1 run, 1 hit, 0 errors, 1 left on. Diamondbacks 1, Padres 1.Diamondbacks sixth. Starling Marte homers to left field. David Peralta singles to shallow right field. Eduardo Escobar grounds out to shortstop. David Peralta out at second. Stephen Vogt homers to right field. Christian Walker pinch-hitting for Jake Lamb. Christian Walker hit by pitch. Jon Jay flies out to deep center field to Wil Myers.2 runs, 3 hits, 0 errors, 1 left on. Diamondbacks 3, Padres 1.Padres eighth. Francisco Mejia pinch-hitting for Austin Hedges. Francisco Mejia strikes out swinging. Greg Garcia grounds out to shallow infield, Nick Ahmed to Christian Walker. Fernando Tatis Jr. homers to left field. Trent Grisham lines out to shallow right field to Christian Walker.1 run, 1 hit, 0 errors, 0 left on. Diamondbacks 3, Padres 2.

Rockies fifth. Ryan McMahon doubles to left field. Drew Butera called out on strikes. Garrett Hampson walks. Trevor Story singles to left field. Garrett Hampson to second. Ryan McMahon to third. Charlie Blackmon doubles to deep right field. Trevor Story scores. Garrett Hampson scores. Ryan McMahon scores. Nolan Arenado grounds out to shallow left field, Kyle Seager to Evan White. Daniel Murphy singles to left center field. Charlie Blackmon scores. Matt Kemp flies out to right field to Mallex Smith.4 runs, 4 hits, 0 errors, 1 left on. Rockies 4, Mariners 0.Rockies sixth. David Dahl walks. Ryan McMahon flies out to center field to Kyle Lewis. Drew Butera lines out to shallow infield to Shed Long Jr.. Garrett Hampson walks. David Dahl to second. Trevor Story singles to right center field. Garrett Hampson to third. David Dahl scores. Charlie Blackmon walks. Nolan Arenado pops out to second base to Shed Long Jr..1 run, 1 hit, 0 errors, 3 left on. Rockies 5, Mariners 0.

Royals first. Whit Merrifield hit by pitch. Jorge Soler strikes out swinging. Salvador Perez doubles to shallow left field. Whit Merrifield to third. Ryan O'Hearn singles to center field. Salvador Perez to third. Whit Merrifield scores. Adalberto Mondesi reaches on a fielder's choice to second base. Ryan O'Hearn to second. Salvador Perez out at home. Alex Gordon walks. Adalberto Mondesi to second. Ryan O'Hearn to third. Maikel Franco reaches on a fielder's choice to shortstop. Alex Gordon out at second.1 run, 2 hits, 0 errors, 4 left on. Royals 1, Twins 0.Royals third. Jorge Soler homers to left field. Salvador Perez pops out to shallow center field to Luis Arraez. Ryan O'Hearn walks. Adalberto Mondesi lines out to deep center field to Byron Buxton. Alex Gordon strikes out swinging.1 run, 1 hit, 0 errors, 1 left on. Royals 2, Twins 0.Twins fourth. Nelson Cruz homers to center field. Miguel Sano flies out to left center field to Brett Phillips. Eddie Rosario flies out to deep center field... [More]

Marlins first. Jonathan Villar grounds out to shallow infield, David Peterson to Dominic Smith. Jon Berti grounds out to third base, J.D. Davis to Dominic Smith. Jesus Aguilar singles to shallow left field. Corey Dickerson singles to shallow left field. Jesus Aguilar to second. Brian Anderson singles to shallow center field. Corey Dickerson to second. Jesus Aguilar scores. Francisco Cervelli strikes out swinging.1 run, 3 hits, 0 errors, 2 left on. Marlins 1, Mets 0.Mets second. Pete Alonso walks. Michael Conforto homers to right field. Pete Alonso scores. Wilson Ramos grounds out to shallow infield, Jonathan Villar to Jesus Aguilar. Dominic Smith doubles to deep center field. Brian Dozier called out on strikes. Billy Hamilton strikes out swinging.2 runs, 2 hits, 0 errors, 1 left on. Mets 2, Marlins 1.Mets third. Amed Rosario grounds out to shallow infield, Jon Berti to Jesus Aguilar. Jeff McNeil grounds out to second base, Jon Berti to Jesus Aguilar. J.D. Davis singles to shallow center... [More]

Rangers sixth. Elvis Andrus grounds out to shortstop, David Fletcher to Albert Pujols. Isiah Kiner-Falefa grounds out to shortstop, David Fletcher to Albert Pujols. Todd Frazier singles to left center field. Joey Gallo homers to center field. Todd Frazier scores. Rougned Odor strikes out swinging.2 runs, 2 hits, 0 errors, 0 left on. Rangers 2, Angels 0.

Nationals second. Juan Soto homers to left field. Howie Kendrick singles to shallow right field. Eric Thames lines out to left center field to Austin Hays. Asdrubal Cabrera singles to center field. Howie Kendrick to third. Kurt Suzuki out on a sacrifice fly to deep left center field to Dwight Smith Jr.. Howie Kendrick scores. Victor Robles grounds out to shallow infield, Rio Ruiz to Chris Davis.2 runs, 3 hits, 0 errors, 1 left on. Nationals 2, Orioles 0.Nationals sixth. Starlin Castro singles to shallow infield, advances to 2nd. Throwing error by Tanner Scott. Juan Soto called out on strikes. Howie Kendrick strikes out swinging. Eric Thames doubles to deep center field. Starlin Castro scores. Asdrubal Cabrera strikes out on a foul tip.1 run, 2 hits, 1 error, 1 left on. Nationals 3, Orioles 0.Orioles eighth. Pat Valaika pinch-hitting for Chance Sisco. Pat Valaika homers to left field. Pedro Severino pinch-hitting for Dwight Smith Jr.. Pedro Severino homers to left field. Chris Davis strikes out swinging. Austin Hays walks. Hanser Alberto singles to left field. Austin Hays to second. Anthony Santander homers to left field. Hanser Alberto scores. Austin Hays scores. Jose Iglesias lines out to shallow center field to Starlin Castro. Rio Ruiz pops out to Trea Turner.5 runs, 4 hits, 0 errors, 0 left on. Orioles 5, Nationals 3.

OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Marcus Semien homered in the first after hitting a walkoff single to end a 13-inning win a night earlier and the Oakland Athletics beat the Houston Astros 3-1 on Saturday for their eighth straight victory.Frankie Montas (2-1) pitched seven shutout innings, allowing two hits without walking a batter and striking out five for the AL West-leading A’s.The three-time reigning division champion Astros lost their fourth in a row. The last three defeats had been by a total of four runs.Semien became the first player in A’s franchise history with a game-ending hit and a leadoff homer on back-to-back days. Matt Chapman homered in the eighth and added an RBI groundout in the sixth as Oakland (11-4) matched the 2014 club for the best record through 15 games over the last 30 years. Houston starter Framber Valdéz (0-2) gave up two runs and seven hits, striking out nine with one walk over seven innings. YANKEES 8, RAYS 4, 1st game; RAYS 5, YANKEES 3, 2nd gameST. PETERSBURG, Fla.... [More]

SAN DIEGO (AP) — San Diego Padres first baseman Eric Hosmer was activated from the injured list Saturday after missing 11 of the first 14 games with gastritis.To make room on the roster, outfielder Abraham Almonte was optioned to the alternate training site. Hosmer was placed on the IL on August 1, retroactive to July 29. He was scratched from the lineup three previous games. “I'm feeling a lot better,” he said Saturday. "I'm feeling like I’m getting a lot of my strength back, gaining a lot of the weight I lost. Feels good to be back, being able to do something with the guys.”Hosmer said he never received a precise diagnosis of the ailment and plans to see specialists after the season.The team said it was not COVID-19 related.“I went a couple weeks there struggling to get fluids down, nutrients down,” Hosmer said. “I’ve been on a pretty consistent schedule now as far as eating.”He has yet to hit a ground ball. He hit a pair of bases-clearing doubles in a 7-2 victory against Arizona in the season opener and a home run in a loss to the Diamondbacks two days later.He was back at first base and batting fifth against the Diamondbacks on Saturday night. Rookie Jake Cronenworth, who made seven starts at first during Hosmer's absence, started at second base and hit seventh. Cronenworth has been impressive with his bat and glove.___More AP MLB: https://apnews.com/MLB and https://twitter.com/AP_Sports