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Sat Aug 8 202021:22LEADING OFF: WS MVP Strasburg makes '20 debut, A's streakingCole HamelsSPPhilliesLazar's Team
Cristian JavierFree Agent
Jesús LuzardoFree Agent
Lance LynnSPCardinalsJobu
Aaron NolaFree Agent
George SpringerCF/RFAstrosSanders Team Sucks
Stephen StrasburgSPNationalsDEWMAN's Team
Jacob deGromSPMetsFactory
A look at what's happening around the majors on Sunday: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]
Sat Aug 8 202018:52Houston-Oakland RunsJose Altuve2BAstrosSpringfield Bullies
Michael BrantleyCF/LFIndiansJobu
Alex BregmanFree Agent
Mark Canha1BMarlinsFree Agent
Matt ChapmanFree Agent
Dustin GarneauCRockiesFree Agent
Yuli GurrielFree Agent
Ramón LaureanoFree Agent
Matt Olson1BAthleticsFree Agent
Chad PinderFree Agent
Marcus Semien2B/3B/SSWhite SoxFree Agent
Myles StrawFree Agent
Athletics first. Marcus Semien homers. Ramon Laureano called out on strikes. Matt Chapman singles to shallow center field. Mark Canha singles to shallow left field. Matt Chapman to second. Matt Olson flies out to center field to Myles Straw. Chad Pinder strikes out swinging.1 run, 3 hits, 0 errors, 2 left on. Athletics 1, Astros 0.Athletics sixth. Marcus Semien singles to shallow center field. Ramon Laureano called out on strikes. Marcus Semien steals second, advances to third. Throwing error by Dustin Garneau. Matt Chapman grounds out to shallow infield, Alex Bregman to Yuli Gurriel. Marcus Semien scores. Mark Canha walks. Matt Olson reaches on error to shallow right field, advances to 2nd. Mark Canha out at home. Fielding error by Jose Altuve.1 run, 1 hit, 2 errors, 1 left on. Athletics 2, Astros 0.Athletics eighth. Ramon Laureano called out on strikes. Matt Chapman homers to right field. Mark Canha singles to left field. Matt Olson grounds out to second base. Mark Canha out at second.1 run, 2 hits, 0 errors, 0 left on. Athletics 3, Astros 0.Astros ninth. Kyle Tucker doubles to deep right field. Jose Altuve grounds out to shortstop, Marcus Semien to Matt Olson. Kyle Tucker to third. Alex Bregman singles to center field. Kyle Tucker scores. Michael Brantley strikes out swinging. Yuli Gurriel grounds out to second base, Chad Pinder to Matt Olson.1 run, 2 hits, 0 errors, 1 left on. Athletics 3, Astros 1.
Sat Aug 8 202017:32Cleveland-Chicago White Sox RunsJosé Abreu1B/DHWhite SoxCJ's Tip-Top Team
Zack CollinsFree Agent
Yasmani Grandal1B/CPadresFree Agent
César Hernández2B/3B/CFPhilliesFree Agent
Eloy JiménezFree Agent
Francisco LindorSSIndiansFree Agent
Jordan LuplowFree Agent
Nomar MazaraRFRangersFree Agent
Yoán MoncadaFree Agent
Franmil ReyesDHPadresFree Agent
Luis RobertFree Agent
Domingo SantanaRFAstrosFree Agent
Beau TaylorCAthleticsFree Agent
Indians fourth. Cesar Hernandez walks. Jose Ramirez pops out to shortstop to Yoan Moncada. Francisco Lindor doubles to center field. Cesar Hernandez to third. Carlos Santana walks. Francisco Lindor scores. Franmil Reyes homers to center field. Carlos Santana scores. Domingo Santana singles to shallow center field. Jordan Luplow homers to left field. Domingo Santana scores. Beau Taylor strikes out swinging. Delino DeShields singles to shallow infield. Cesar Hernandez lines out to first base to Jose Abreu.6 runs, 5 hits, 0 errors, 1 left on. Indians 6, White sox 0.Indians eighth. Domingo Santana homers to left field. Jordan Luplow walks. Beau Taylor strikes out swinging. Delino DeShields strikes out swinging. Cesar Hernandez strikes out swinging.1 run, 1 hit, 0 errors, 1 left on. Indians 7, White sox 0.White sox eighth. Yoan Moncada homers to center field. Eloy Jimenez lines out to deep right field to Domingo Santana. Jose Abreu lines out to left field to Jordan Luplow. Yasmani Grandal walks. Nomar Mazara doubles to deep right field. Zack Collins to third. Luis Robert strikes out swinging.1 run, 2 hits, 0 errors, 2 left on. Indians 7, White sox 1.
Sat Aug 8 202011:12This Date in BaseballMookie BettsSS/CFRed SoxFree Agent
Aug. 91916 — The Philadelphia A’s ended their 20-game losing streak as Joe Bush beat the Detroit Tigers 7-1.1939 — Red Rolfe of the New York Yankees started a streak of 18 consecutive games in which he scored at least one run. During those games, he scored a total of 30 runs.1960 — Ted Williams of the Boston Red Sox hit home run No. 511 to tie Mel Ott for fourth place on the all-time list.1975 — Davey Lopes of the Los Angeles Dodgers stole his 32nd consecutive base without being caught in a 2-0 victory over the New York Mets, breaking Max Carey’s 1922 record. Lopes tacked on six more steals before being caught on Aug. 24.1976 — John Candelaria became the first Pirate pitcher in 69 years to throw a no-hitter in Pittsburgh by blanking the Los Angeles Dodgers 2-0. Candelaria’s no-hitter came at Three Rivers Stadium. No Pirate ever threw a no-hitter at Forbes Field.1981 — Baseball returned following the strike with the All-Star game in Cleveland before a crowd of 72,086. Gary Carter of the... [More]
Sat Aug 8 202003:32LEADING OFF: Cole goes for 20th win in row, Marlins soarJake ArrietaSPCubsWho's on First
Gerrit ColeSPPiratesLazar's Team
Johnny CuetoSPRedsWho's on First
Tyler GlasnowSPPiratesFree Agent
Paul Goldschmidt1BDiamondbacksStrafford's Old Men
Bryce HarperLF/RFNationalsDEWMAN's Team
Clayton KershawSPDodgersSanders Team Sucks
Yadier MolinaCCardinalsJobu
A look at what's happening in the majors today:RED-HOT COLEGerrit Cole tries for his 20th straight regular-season win when he pitches for the Yankees at Tampa Bay. Cole is 3-0 with a 2.55 ERA in three starts since signing a $324 million, nine-year contract with New York.Cole’s streak dates to May 2019 with Houston and is the sixth-longest in big league history. Hall of Famer Carl Hubbell leads the list with 24 in a row, followed by Roy Face (22) and Roger Clemens, Jake Arrieta and Rube Marquard tied at 20. Cole lost the World Series opener last year when Washington beat the Astros.Tyler Glasnow pitches for the Rays at Tropicana Field. He’s 0-0 with a 3.12 ERA in two starts.FLYING FISHThe Marlins have rapidly become the most surprising team in the majors and now try for their seventh win in a row when they take on the Mets at Citi Field.Miami is 5-0 since missing more than a week because of the team’s coronavirus outbreak, and is 7-1 overall.The Marlins keep winning despite already using... [More]
Sat Aug 8 202001:12L.A. Angels-Texas RunsElvis AndrusSSRangersSpringfield Bullies
Willie CalhounFree Agent
Shin-Soo ChooCF/DH/LF/RFRangersThe Heals Guys
David FletcherFree Agent
Todd Frazier1B/3BRedsThe Heals Guys
Brian GoodwinCFNationalsFree Agent
Isiah Kiner-Falefa2BRangersFree Agent
Tommy La Stella2BBravesFree Agent
Rougned Odor2B/SSRangersFree Agent
Shohei OhtaniFree Agent
Albert Pujols1B/DHAngelsSpringfield Bullies
Anthony Rendon2B/3BNationalsCJ's Tip-Top Team
Nick SolakFree Agent
Max StassiCAstrosFree Agent
Anderson TejedaFree Agent
Mike TroutCF/LFAngelsSpringfield Bullies
Justin UptonLF/RFBravesBrasco's Bold Team
Angels first. David Fletcher singles to right field. Mike Trout homers to center field. David Fletcher scores. Shohei Ohtani strikes out swinging. Anthony Rendon pops out to Robinson Chirinos. Tommy La Stella doubles. Albert Pujols flies out to right field to Shin-Soo Choo.2 runs, 3 hits, 0 errors, 1 left on. Angels 2, Rangers 0.Rangers second. Willie Calhoun doubles to deep left center field. Elvis Andrus strikes out swinging. Isiah Kiner-Falefa singles to shallow left field. Willie Calhoun to third. Robinson Chirinos out on a sacrifice fly to right field to Brian Goodwin. Willie Calhoun scores.1 run, 2 hits, 0 errors, 0 left on. Angels 2, Rangers 1.Angels fourth. Tommy La Stella flies out to deep left field to Willie Calhoun. Albert Pujols doubles to deep left field. Max Stassi singles to center field. Albert Pujols scores. Justin Upton flies out to shallow center field to Shin-Soo Choo. Brian Goodwin flies out to deep right center field to Nick Solak.1 run, 2 hits, 0 errors, 1 left on.... [More]
Sat Aug 8 202001:12Colorado-Seattle RunsNolan Arenado3BRockiesSanders Team Sucks
Charlie BlackmonCF/LF/RFRockiesWho's on First
Elias DíazCPiratesFree Agent
Dee Strange-Gordon2B/SSDodgersFactory
Garrett HampsonFree Agent
Matt KempCF/LF/RFDodgersJobu
Yusei KikuchiFree Agent
Kyle LewisFree Agent
Shed Long Jr.Free Agent
Tim LopesFree Agent
Ryan McMahonFree Agent
Dylan MooreFree Agent
Daniel Murphy1B/2BMetsThe Heals Guys
Austin NolaDHMarlinsFree Agent
Chris Owings2B/SSDiamondbacksFree Agent
Kyle Seager3BMarinersLazar's Team
Mallex SmithLFPadresFree Agent
Trevor StorySSRockiesFree Agent
Daniel Vogelbach1BCubsFree Agent
Mariners second. Daniel Vogelbach grounds out to shortstop, Nolan Arenado to Daniel Murphy. Tim Lopes strikes out swinging. Dee Gordon reaches on error to shortstop, advances to 2nd. Throwing error by Trevor Story. Mallex Smith singles to left field, advances to 2nd. Dee Gordon scores. Shed Long Jr. strikes out swinging.1 run, 1 hit, 1 error, 1 left on. Mariners 1, Rockies 0.Rockies third. Chris Owings singles to right field. Elias Diaz doubles to shallow left field. Chris Owings to third. Garrett Hampson grounds out to shallow infield, Yusei Kikuchi to Dee Gordon to Dylan Moore. Elias Diaz to third. Chris Owings scores. Trevor Story reaches on a fielder's choice to shallow infield. Elias Diaz scores. Charlie Blackmon singles to deep center field. Trevor Story to second. Nolan Arenado grounds out to shallow left field. Charlie Blackmon out at second.2 runs, 3 hits, 0 errors, 1 left on. Rockies 2, Mariners 1.Rockies sixth. Trevor Story strikes out swinging. Charlie Blackmon singles to right... [More]
Sat Aug 8 202000:32Rays hold Yankees to 2 hits in 1-0 winTrevor BauerSPIndiansFree Agent
Bo BichetteFree Agent
Cavan BiggioFree Agent
Byron BuxtonCFTwinsFree Agent
Jeimer Candelario3BCubsFree Agent
Nick Castellanos3BTigersFree Agent
Dylan CeaseFree Agent
Francisco CervelliCYankeesFree Agent
Aaron CivaleFree Agent
Matt Davidson3BWhite SoxFree Agent
Zach DaviesFree Agent
J.D. DavisFree Agent
Yandy DíazDHIndiansFree Agent
Eduardo Escobar3B/SSTwinsWho's on First
Bryan GarciaFree Agent
Erik González1BIndiansFree Agent
Marwin Gonzalez2B/3B/SSAstrosFree Agent
Niko GoodrumSSTwinsFree Agent
Heath HembreeRPRed SoxFree Agent
Greg HollandRPRoyalsCJ's Tip-Top Team
Jakob JunisFree Agent
Kevin KiermaierCF/RFRaysFree Agent
Eric LauerFree Agent
Nicky LopezFree Agent
Ryan McBroomFree Agent
Humberto MejíaFree Agent
Tommy MiloneSPTwinsFree Agent
Mitch Moreland1B/DHRangersFree Agent
Dovydas NeverauskasFree Agent
Edward OlivaresFree Agent
Adam OttavinoRPRockiesFree Agent
David PeraltaCF/LF/RFDiamondbacksFree Agent
Michael PérezFree Agent
Tanner RoarkRP/SPNationalsFactory
Chaz RoeRPPiratesFree Agent
Austin RomineCYankeesFree Agent
Trevor RosenthalRPCardinalsDEWMAN's Team
Travis Shaw1BRed SoxFree Agent
Dominic Smith1BMetsFree Agent
Giancarlo StantonRFMarlinsLazar's Team
Masahiro TanakaSPYankeesDEWMAN's Team
Stephen TarpleyFree Agent
Fernando TatisFree Agent
Alex VerdugoFree Agent
Jonathan VillarSSAstrosFree Agent
Michael WachaRP/SPCardinalsJobu
Luke WeaverFree Agent
Matt WislerSPPadresFree Agent
Brandon WorkmanRP/SPRed SoxFree Agent
Kirby YatesRPRaysFree Agent
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — Pinch-hitter Michael Perez hit a sacrifice fly in the eighth inning on his 28th birthday, six Tampa Bay pitchers combined on a two-hitter and the Tampa Bay Rays beat the AL East-leading New York Yankees 1-0 on Friday night.Yoshi Tsutsugo drew a leadoff walk from Adam Ottavino (2-1) in the eighth and went to second with one out when Kevin Kiermaier walked. Both runners advanced a base on a wild pitch before Perez put the Rays up 1-0 on his fly to center.Chaz Roe (2-0) went the final two innings for the win.Masahiro Tanaka allowed one hit and struck out five over five innings, retiring his final 13 batters after giving up a first-inning single to Yandy Diaz. The Yankees’ right-hander needed just 59 pitches in his second start after beginning the season on the concussion list after being struck in the head by Giancarlo Stanton’s liner during a July 4th summer camp simulated game.Three New York pitchers also limited the Rays to just two hits.MARLINS 4, METS 3NEW... [More]
Sat Aug 8 202000:12White Sox slugger Eloy Jimnez wants to stay in leftYasmani Grandal1B/CPadresFree Agent
Francisco LindorSSIndiansFree Agent
Luis RobertFree Agent
Christian YelichCF/LFMarlinsLazar's Team
CHICAGO (AP) — Eloy Jiménez has no interest in the designated hitter job with the Chicago White Sox. Doesn't want to hear anything about a late-inning defensive replacement, either.His team wants the same thing for him.Jiménez was back in left field for Chicago's 2-0 victory over Cleveland on Friday, one night after an ugly misplay led to another round of questions over whether the talented slugger might be better off at DH. He made a running catch on Francisco Lindor's fly ball in the eighth, calling off center fielder Luis Robert.The response from the team to his latest fielding miscue was the same as it has been — just wait.“I’m expecting that over time Eloy will fall into a good category on the defensive side and if it doesn’t, we’ll find ways to continue to augment his playing time out there,” manager Rick Renteria said. “We’re going to continue to work.”The 23-year-old Jiménez was acquired in the July 2017 trade that sent pitcher José Quintana to the crosstown Cubs. There are no questions... [More]
Sat Aug 8 202000:02Arizona-San Diego RunsAbraham AlmonteCF/LFPadresFree Agent
Kole CalhounRFAngelsFree Agent
Jake Lamb3BDiamondbacksFree Agent
Manny Machado3BOriolesLazar's Team
Ketel MarteSSMarinersFree Agent
Starling MarteCF/LFPiratesJobu
Wil MyersDH/RFRaysStrafford's Old Men
Edward OlivaresFree Agent
Tommy PhamDHCardinalsFree Agent
Jurickson Profar2B/3B/DH/SSRangersFree Agent
Fernando TatisFree Agent
Alex YoungFree Agent
Padres first. Fernando Tatis Jr. homers to center field. Trent Grisham walks. Manny Machado pops out to shallow right field to Ketel Marte. Tommy Pham flies out to right field to Kole Calhoun.1 run, 1 hit, 0 errors, 0 left on. Padres 1, Diamondbacks 0.Padres second. Jake Cronenworth homers to right field. Wil Myers called out on strikes. Abraham Almonte flies out to center field to Starling Marte. Francisco Mejia lines out to deep right field to Kole Calhoun.1 run, 1 hit, 0 errors, 0 left on. Padres 2, Diamondbacks 0.Padres fifth. Edward Olivares pinch-hitting for Abraham Almonte. Edward Olivares homers to center field. Francisco Mejia grounds out to shallow infield, Alex Young to Jake Lamb. Jurickson Profar singles to right field. Fernando Tatis Jr. flies out to deep right field to Kole Calhoun. Trent Grisham lines out to deep center field to Starling Marte.1 run, 2 hits, 0 errors, 1 left on. Padres 3, Diamondbacks 0.
Fri Aug 7 202023:32Minnesota-Kansas City RunsEhire Adrianza2B/SSGiantsFree Agent
Byron BuxtonCFTwinsFree Agent
Jake CaveLFYankeesFree Agent
Maikel Franco3BPhilliesFree Agent
Mitch GarverFree Agent
Marwin Gonzalez2B/3B/SSAstrosFree Agent
Alex GordonLFRoyalsLazar's Team
Max KeplerLFTwinsFree Agent
Nicky LopezFree Agent
Ryan McBroomFree Agent
Whit Merrifield2BRoyalsFree Agent
Salvador PerezCRoyalsWho's on First
Brett PhillipsFree Agent
Jorge Polanco2BTwinsFree Agent
Eddie Rosario2BTwinsFree Agent
Miguel SanóSSTwinsFree Agent
Devin SmeltzerFree Agent
Jorge SolerRFCubsSpringfield Bullies
Twins third. Byron Buxton homers to center field. Max Kepler grounds out to first base, Nicky Lopez to Ryan McBroom. Jorge Polanco singles to first base. Miguel Sano flies out to deep left center field to Alex Gordon. Eddie Rosario flies out to shallow left field to Alex Gordon.1 run, 2 hits, 0 errors, 1 left on. Twins 1, Royals 0.Royals third. Maikel Franco doubles to deep left field. Nicky Lopez out on a sacrifice bunt to shallow infield, Devin Smeltzer to Miguel Sano. Maikel Franco to third. Nick Heath singles to left field. Maikel Franco scores. Whit Merrifield strikes out swinging. Jorge Soler pops out to shortstop to Jorge Polanco.1 run, 2 hits, 0 errors, 1 left on. Twins 1, Royals 1.Twins fourth. Jake Cave grounds out to shallow right field, Nicky Lopez to Ryan McBroom. Marwin Gonzalez homers to center field. Mitch Garver grounds out to shallow infield, Maikel Franco to Ryan McBroom. Ehire Adrianza strikes out swinging.1 run, 1 hit, 0 errors, 0 left on. Twins 2, Royals 1.Royals fifth.... [More]
Fri Aug 7 202023:12Cleveland-Chicago White Sox RunsJosé Abreu1B/DHWhite SoxCJ's Tip-Top Team
Adam EngelFree Agent
Eloy JiménezFree Agent
Francisco LindorSSIndiansFree Agent
Yoán MoncadaFree Agent
Luis RobertFree Agent
White sox first. Luis Robert walks. Yoan Moncada singles to right field. Luis Robert to third. Jose Abreu grounds out to shortstop. Yoan Moncada out at second. Luis Robert scores. Eloy Jimenez grounds out to shortstop, Francisco Lindor to Carlos Santana.1 run, 1 hit, 0 errors, 0 left on. White sox 1, Indians 0.White sox eighth. Adam Engel homers to center field. Luis Robert strikes out swinging. Yoan Moncada flies out to deep center field to Delino DeShields. Jose Abreu strikes out swinging.1 run, 1 hit, 0 errors, 0 left on. White sox 2, Indians 0.
Fri Aug 7 202023:02Miami-N.Y. Mets RunsJesús Aguilar1BIndiansFree Agent
Pete AlonsoFree Agent
Brian AndersonFree Agent
Francisco CervelliCYankeesFree Agent
Michael ConfortoFree Agent
J.D. DavisFree Agent
Brian Dozier2BTwinsSpringfield Bullies
Matt JoyceOF/DHRaysFree Agent
Jeff McNeilFree Agent
Brandon NimmoDHMetsFree Agent
Wilson RamosCNationalsBrasco's Bold Team
Amed RosarioFree Agent
Magneuris SierraFree Agent
Dominic Smith1BMetsFree Agent
Jonathan VillarSSAstrosFree Agent
Marlins second. Jesus Aguilar grounds out to shallow left field, J.D. Davis to Dominic Smith. Brian Anderson walks. Matt Joyce singles to shallow infield. Brian Anderson to second. Francisco Cervelli homers to right field. Matt Joyce scores. Brian Anderson scores. Logan Forsythe flies out to deep center field to Brandon Nimmo. Magneuris Sierra walks. Jonathan Villar doubles to deep left center field. Magneuris Sierra scores. Eddy Alvarez flies out to center field to Brandon Nimmo.4 runs, 3 hits, 0 errors, 1 left on. Marlins 4, Mets 0.Mets second. J.D. Davis flies out to deep center field to Magneuris Sierra. Dominic Smith homers to right field. Wilson Ramos walks. Andres Gimenez called out on strikes. Amed Rosario called out on strikes.1 run, 1 hit, 0 errors, 1 left on. Marlins 4, Mets 1.Mets eighth. Amed Rosario doubles to deep right center field. Brian Dozier pinch-hitting for Brandon Nimmo. Brian Dozier walks. Jeff McNeil lines out to shallow center field to Eddy Alvarez. Pete Alonso... [More]
Fri Aug 7 202021:52N.Y. Yankees-Tampa Bay RunsAaron HicksCFTwinsFree Agent
Kevin KiermaierCF/RFRaysFree Agent
DJ LeMahieu2B/3BRockiesFree Agent
Austin MeadowsCFPiratesFree Agent
Michael PérezFree Agent
Luke VoitFree Agent
Mike ZuninoCMarinersCJ's Tip-Top Team
Rays eighth. Yoshi Tsutsugo walks. Willy Adames called out on strikes. Kevin Kiermaier walks. Yoshi Tsutsugo to second. Michael Perez pinch-hitting for Mike Zunino. Michael Perez out on a sacrifice fly to deep center field to Aaron Hicks. Yoshi Tsutsugo scores. Austin Meadows grounds out to second base, DJ LeMahieu to Luke Voit.1 run, 0 hits, 0 errors, 1 left on. Rays 1, Yankees 0.
Fri Aug 7 202021:32White Sox slugger Eloy Jimnez wants to stay in leftYasmani Grandal1B/CPadresFree Agent
Christian YelichCF/LFMarlinsLazar's Team
CHICAGO (AP) — Eloy Jiménez has no interest in the designated hitter job with the Chicago White Sox. Doesn't want to hear anything about a late-inning defensive replacement, either.His team wants the same thing for him.Jiménez was back in left field Friday against Cleveland, one night after an ugly misplay led to another round of questions over whether the talented slugger might be better off at DH.The response from the team was the same as it has been — just wait.“I’m expecting that over time Eloy will fall into a good category on the defensive side and if it doesn’t, we’ll find ways to continue to augment his playing time out there,” manager Rick Renteria said. “We’re going to continue to work.”The 23-year-old Jiménez was acquired in the July 2017 trade that sent pitcher José Quintana to the crosstown Cubs. There are no questions about Jiménez's bat after he led AL rookies with 31 homers, 79 RBIs and 240 total bases last year. But he remains an adventure in the field.The White Sox were... [More]
Fri Aug 7 202021:02White Sox slugger Eloy Jimnez wants to stay in leftYasmani Grandal1B/CPadresFree Agent
Christian YelichCF/LFMarlinsLazar's Team
CHICAGO (AP) — Eloy Jiménez has no interest in the designated-hitter job with the Chicago White Sox. Doesn't want to hear anything about a late-inning defensive replacement, either.His team wants the same thing for him.Jiménez was back in left field Friday against Cleveland, one night after an ugly misplay led to another round of questions over whether the talented slugger might be better off at DH.The response from the team was the same as it has been — just wait.“I’m expecting that over time Eloy will fall into a good category on the defensive side and if it doesn’t, we’ll find ways to continue to augment his playing time out there,” manager Rick Renteria said. “We’re going to continue to work.”The 23-year-old Jiménez was acquired in the July 2017 trade that sent pitcher José Quintana to the crosstown Cubs. There are no questions about Jiménez's bat after he led AL rookies with 31 homers, 79 RBIs and 240 total bases last year. But he remains an adventure in the field.The White Sox were... [More]
Fri Aug 7 202020:52LEADING OFF: Cole goes for 20th win in row, Cubs-Cards offJake ArrietaSPCubsWho's on First
Gerrit ColeSPPiratesLazar's Team
Johnny CuetoSPRedsWho's on First
Tyler GlasnowSPPiratesFree Agent
Paul Goldschmidt1BDiamondbacksStrafford's Old Men
Bryce HarperLF/RFNationalsDEWMAN's Team
Clayton KershawSPDodgersSanders Team Sucks
Yadier MolinaCCardinalsJobu
A look at what's happening in the majors on Saturday:RED-HOT COLEGerrit Cole tries for his 20th straight regular-season win when he pitches for the Yankees at Tampa Bay. Cole is 3-0 with a 2.55 ERA in three starts since signing a $324 million, nine-year contract with New York.Cole’s streak dates to May 2019 with Houston and is the sixth-longest in big league history. Hall of Famer Carl Hubbell leads the list with 24 in a row, followed by Roy Face (22) and Roger Clemens, Jake Arrieta and Rube Marquard tied at 20. Cole lost the World Series opener last year when Washington beat the Astros.Tyler Glasnow pitches for the Rays at Tropicana Field. He’s 0-0 with a 3.12 ERA in two starts.SOUNDS FAMILIARClayton Kershaw was supposed to start on opening day at Dodger Stadium against Giants right-hander Johnny Cueto, but got scratched shortly before opening day because of back trouble. Kershaw and Cueto now are set to match up again in Los Angeles.Kershaw looked every bit a three-time NL Cy Young Award... [More]
Fri Aug 7 202020:22Ex-Angels employee charged in overdose death of Tyler SkaggsTyler SkaggsSPAngelsFree Agent
ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — A former Los Angeles Angels employee has been charged with conspiracy to distribute fentanyl in connection with last year's overdose death of pitcher Tyler Skaggs, prosecutors in Texas announced Friday.Eric Prescott Kay was arrested in Fort Worth, Texas, and made his first appearance Friday in federal court, according to Erin Nealy Cox, the U.S. attorney for the Northern District of Texas.Kay was the Angels' director of communications, and he served as their public relations contact on many road trips. He was placed on leave shortly after Skaggs' death, and he never returned to the team.In a statement issued Friday after news of Kay's court appearance, the Angels said they opened an independent investigation into Skaggs' death. The team reaffirmed its position that management didn't know Skaggs was an opioids user and didn't know any employees were providing drugs to players.Skaggs was found dead in his hotel room in the Dallas area on July 1, 2019, before the start... [More]
Fri Aug 7 202019:32A's players, staff support coach after gesture, no penaltyLiam HendriksSPBlue JaysFree Agent
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Major League Baseball has been in touch with the Oakland Athletics about their bench coach making a gesture that appeared to be a Nazi salute following a win over the Texas Rangers.No discipline has been announced against coach Ryan Chistenson, who has apologized for the gesture.“Ryan Christenson is fully supported by everybody in our clubhouse and they know who he is. So do I. Obviously it didn’t look great but that was not his intent at all. I know that for a fact," manager Bob Melvin said Friday before a game against Houston.“He's just not that guy. I'd say he's progressive, very progressive as a person. Everybody feels bad for him right now ‘cause they know who he is,” Melvin added.A short team meeting was all that the A's needed because Christenson had full support, Melvin said.Christenson apologized late Thursday for raising his arm during the postgame celebration. He made the gesture while greeting closer Liam Hendriks following a 6-4 win over the Rangers.Hendriks... [More]
Fri Aug 7 202018:52Ex-Angels employee charged in overdose death of Tyler SkaggsTyler SkaggsSPAngelsFree Agent
FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) — A former Los Angeles Angels employee has been charged with conspiracy to distribute fentanyl in connection with last year's overdose death of pitcher Tyler Skaggs, prosecutors in Texas announced Friday.Eric Prescott Kay was arrested in Fort Worth, Texas, and made his first appearance Friday in federal court, according to Erin Nealy Cox, the U.S. attorney for the Northern District of Texas.Kay was the Angels' director of communications, and he served as their public relations contact on many road trips. He was placed on leave shortly after Skaggs' death, and he never returned to the team.In a statement issued Friday after news of Kay's court appearance, the Angels said they opened an independent investigation into Skaggs' death. The team reaffirmed its position that management didn't know Skaggs was an opioids user and didn't know any employees were providing drugs to players.Skaggs was found dead in his hotel room in the Dallas area on July 1, 2019, before the start... [More]
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