PHOENIX (AP) — The Boston Red Sox defeated pitcher Eduardo Rodríguez in salary arbitration on Thursday, improving teams to 5-1 this year.Rodríguez will earn $8.3 million rather than his request for $8,975,000. The case was decided by arbitrators Steven Wolf, Walt De Treux and Melinda Gordon, who heard the argument Wednesday.A leftt-hander who turns 27 in April, Rodríguez was a career-best 19-6 with a 3.81 ERA in 34 starts last season, when he made $4,325,000. He is eligible for free agency after the 2021 season.Teams also beat Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Joc Pederson, Minnesota pitcher José Berríos, Atlanta reliever Shane Greene and Colorado catcher Tony Wolters.Dodgers reliever Pedro Báez has been the lone player to win.All-Star closer Josh Hader went to a hearing with Milwaukee on Thursday after just making the eligibility cutoff with 2 years, 115 days of major league service. Hader asked for a raise from $687,600 to $6.4 million, and the Brewers argued for $4.1 million. A decision... [More]

PHOENIX (AP) — The Boston Red Sox defeated pitcher Eduardo Rodríguez in salary arbitration on Thursday, improving teams to 5-1 this year.Rodríguez will earn $8.3 million rather than his request for $8,975,000. The case was decided by arbitrators Steven Wolf, Walt De Treux and Melinda Gordon, who heard the argument Wednesday.A right-hander who turns 27 in April, Rodríguez was a career-best 19-6 with a 3.81 ERA in 34 starts last season, when he made $4,325,000. He is eligible for free agency after the 2021 season.Teams also beat Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Joc Pederson, Minnesota pitcher José Berríos, Atlanta reliever Shane Greene and Colorado catcher Tony Wolters.Dodgers reliever Pedro Báez has been the lone player to win.All-Star closer Josh Hader went to a hearing with Milwaukee on Thursday after just making the eligibility cutoff with 2 years, 115 days of major league service. Hader asked for a raise from $687,600 to $6.4 million, and the Brewers argued for $4.1 million. A decision... [More]

PHOENIX (AP) — The Boston Red Sox defeated pitcher Eduardo Rodríguez in salary arbitration on Thursday, improving teams to 5-1 this year.Rodríguez will earn $8.3 million rather than his request for $8,975,000. The case was decided by arbitrators Steven Wolf, Walt De Treux and Melinda Gordon, who heard the argument Wednesday.A right-hander who turns 27 in April, Rodríguez was a career-best 19-6 with a 3.81 ERA in 34 starts last season, when he made $4,325,000. He is eligible for free agency after the 2021 season.Teams also beat Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Joc Pederson, Minnesota pitcher José Berríos, Atlanta reliever Shane Greene and Colorado catcher Tony Wolters.Dodgers reliever Pedro Báez has been the lone player to win.All-Star closer Josh Hader went to a hearing with Milwaukee on Thursday after just making the eligibility cutoff with 2 years, 115 days of major league service. Hader asked for a raise from $687,600 to $6.4 million, and the Brewers argued for $4.1 million. A decision... [More]

PHOENIX (AP) — The Boston Red Sox defeated pitcher Eduardo Rodríguez in salary arbitration on Thursday, improving teams to 5-1 this year.Rodríguez will earn $8.3 million rather than his request for $8,975,000. The case was decided by arbitrators Steven Wolf, Walt De Treux and Melinda Gordon, who heard the argument Wednesday.A right-hander who turns 27 in April, Rodríguez was a career-best 19-6 with a 3.81 ERA in 34 starts last season, when he made $4,325,000. He is eligible for free agency after the 2021 season.Teams also beat Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Joc Pederson, Minnesota pitcher José Berríos, Atlanta reliever Shane Greene and Colorado catcher Tony Wolters.Dodgers reliever Pedro Báez has been the lone player to win.___More AP MLB: https://apnews.com/MLB and https://twitter.com/AP_Sports

PHOENIX (AP) — Los Angeles Dodgers reliever Pedro Báez became the first player to win in salary arbitration this year and will earn $4 million rather than the team's offer of $3.5 million.A right-hander who turns 32 next month, Báez was 7-2 with a 3.10 ERA in 71 relief appearances last season, striking out 69 in 69 2/3 innings while walking 23. He had a $2.1 million salary last year and is eligible for free agency after this season.Arbitrators Robert Herman, Jeanne Charles and Margaret Brogan made the decision Wednesday, a day after hearing arguments. Teams had won the first four decisions this year, beating Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Joc Pederson, Minnesota pitcher José Berríos, Atlanta reliever Shane Greene and Colorado catcher Tony Wolters.Boston pitcher Eduardo Rodríguez argued his case Wednesday, asking for a raise to $8,975,000 rather than the $8.3 million offer of the Red Sox. A right-hander who turns 27 in April, Rodríguez was a career-best 19-6 with a 3.81 ERA in 34 starts last season, when he made $4,325,000. He is eligible for free agency after the 2021 season.The case was heard by Steven Wolf, Walt De Treux and Melinda Gordon, who are expected to rule Thursday.Eight players remain scheduled for hearings, which run through Feb. 21.___More AP MLB: https://apnews.com/MLB and https://twitter.com/AP_Sports

PHOENIX (AP) — Los Angeles Dodgers reliever Pedro Báez became the first player to win in salary arbitration this year and will earn $4 million rather than the team's offer of $3.5 million.A right-hander who turns 32 next month, Báez was 7-2 with a 3.10 ERA in 71 relief appearances last season, striking out 69 in 69 2/3 innings while walking 23. He had a $2.1 million salary last year and is eligible for free agency after this season.Arbitrators Robert Herman, Jeanne Charles and Margaret Brogan made the decision Wednesday, a day after hearing arguments. Teams had won the first four decisions this year, beating Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Joc Pederson, Minnesota pitcher José Berríos, Atlanta reliever Shane Greene and Colorado catcher Tony Wolters.Boston pitcher Eduardo Rodríguez argued his case Wednesday, asking for a raise to $8,975,000 rather than the $8.3 million offer of the Red Sox. A right-hander who turns 27 in April, Rodríguez was a career-best 19-6 with a 3.81 ERA in 34 starts last season, when he made $4,325,000. He is eligible for free agency after the 2021 season.The case was heard by Steven Wolf, Walt De Treux and Melinda Gordon, who are expected to rule Thursday.Eight players remain scheduled for hearings, which run through Feb. 21.___More AP MLB: https://apnews.com/MLB and https://twitter.com/AP_Sports

PHOENIX (AP) — Teams improved to 4-0 in salary arbitration this year when the Colorado Rockies defeated catcher Tony Wolters, who will earn $1.9 million rather than his request for $2,475,000.Arbitrators Jeanne Vonhof, Dan Brent and Edna Francis made the decision Tuesday, a day after hearing arguments.The 27-year-old made $960,000 last year, when he hit .262 with one homer and 42 RBIs in 411 plate appearances.Teams had won the first three decisions this year, beating Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Joc Pederson, Minnesota pitcher José Berríos and Atlanta reliever Shane Greene.Nine players remain scheduled for hearings, which run through Feb. 21.Dodgers reliever Pedro Báez asked an arbitration panel for a raise to $4 million on Tuesday and Los Angeles argued he should be paid $3.5 million.A right-hander who turns 32 next month, Báez was 7-2 with a 3.10 ERA in 71 relief appearances last season, striking out 69 in 69 2/3 innings while walking 23. He had a $2.1 million salary.A decision by arbitrators Robert Herman, Jeanne Charles and Margaret Brogan is expected Wednesday. Báez is eligible for free agency after this season___More AP MLB: https://apnews.com/MLB and https://twitter.com/AP_Sports

PHOENIX (AP) — Dodgers reliever Pedro Báez asked an arbitration panel for a raise to $4 million and Los Angeles argued during a hearing Tuesday he should be paid $3.5 million.A right-hander who turns 32 next month, Báez was 7-2 with a 3.10 ERA in 71 relief appearances last season, striking out 69 in 69 2/3 innings while walking 23. He had a $2.1 million salary.A decision by arbitrators Robert Herman, Jeanne Charles and Margaret Brogan is expected Wednesday. Báez is eligible for free agency after this season.Teams are 3-0 in decisions this year, with a decision expected later Tuesday for Colorado catcher Tony Wolters. Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Joc Pederson, Minnesota pitcher José Berríos and Atlanta reliever Shane Greene all lost their cases.Nine players remain scheduled for hearings, which run through Feb. 21.___More AP MLB: https://apnews.com/MLB and https://twitter.com/AP_Sports

PHOENIX (AP) — Catcher Tony Wolters argued for a $2,475,000 salary in arbitration on Monday, and the Colorado Rockies said he should be paid $1.9 million.The 27-year-old made $960,000 last year, when he hit .262 with one homer and 42 RBIs in 411 plate appearances.A decision by arbitrators Jeanne Vonhof, Dan Brent, Edna Francis is expected Tuesday.Teams are 3-0 in decisions this year. Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Joc Pederson, Minnesota pitcher José Berríos and Atlanta reliever Shane Greene all lost their cases.Ten players remain scheduled for hearings, which run through Feb. 21.___More AP MLB: https://apnews.com/MLB and https://twitter.com

DENVER (AP) — All-Star shortstop Trevor Story and the Colorado Rockies have agreed to a $27.5 million, two-year contract that avoids an arbitration hearing, according to a person familiar with the deal. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity Friday night because the agreement was pending a physical and had not been announced. Story can become a free agent following the 2021 World Series. When players and teams exchanged proposed 2020 salaries in salary arbitration two weeks ago, he asked for $11.5 million and Colorado offered him $10.75 million.A slick fielder and power hitter, the 27-year-old Story had 35 home runs and 23 stolen bases last season — making him the second shortstop in major league history with multiple 30-20 seasons. Alex Rodriguez is the other.Story also set career highs in runs (111), batting average (.294) and on-base percentage (.363) in 2019.A first-round draft pick in 2011, Story is a career .276 hitter since making his debut in April 2016.... [More]

DENVER (AP) — All-Star shortstop Trevor Story and the Colorado Rockies have agreed to a $27.5 million, two-year contract that avoids an arbitration hearing, according to a person familiar with the deal. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity Friday night because the agreement was pending a physical and had not been announced. Story can become a free agent following the 2021 World Series. When players and teams exchanged proposed 2020 salaries in salary arbitration two weeks ago, he asked for $11.5 million and Colorado offered him $10.75 million.A slick fielder and power hitter, the 27-year-old Story had 35 home runs and 23 stolen bases last season — making him the second shortstop in major league history with multiple 30-20 seasons. Alex Rodriguez is the other one.Story also set career highs in runs (111), batting average (.294) and on-base percentage (.363) in 2019.A first-round draft pick in 2011, Story is a career .276 hitter since making his debut in April... [More]

DENVER (AP) — All-Star shortstop Trevor Story asked for $11.5 million and the Colorado Rockies offered him $10.75 million when players and teams exchanged proposed salaries in salary arbitration Friday.Colorado catcher Tony Wolters also could be headed toward a hearing next month after requesting a raise from $960,000 to $2,475,000. The Rockies offered $1.9 million.The club agreed to one-year deals with its four other players who were eligible for arbitration. Right-hander Jon Gray received a raise from $2,925,000 to $5.6 million, left-hander Kyle Freeland from $565,000 to $2,875,000, outfielder David Dahl from $584,288 to $2,425,000, and reliever Carlos Estévez from $565,000 to $1.08 million.Right-handed reliever Scott Oberg also was eligible for arbitration before reaching a $13 million, three-year contract with the Rockies last month. The 27-year-old Story is coming off a season in which he set career highs in runs (111), batting average (.294) and on-base percentage (.363) while earning... [More]

DENVER (AP) — All-Star shortstop Trevor Story asked for $11.5 million and the Colorado Rockies offered him $10.75 million when players and teams exchanged proposed salaries in salary arbitration Friday.Colorado catcher Tony Wolters also could be headed toward a hearing next month after requesting a raise from $960,000 to $2,475,000. The Rockies offered $1.9 million.The club agreed to one-year deals with its four other players who were eligible for arbitration. Right-hander Jon Gray received a raise from $2,925,000 to $5.6 million, left-hander Kyle Freeland from $565,000 to $2,875,000, outfielder David Dahl from $584,288 to $2,425,000, and reliever Carlos Estévez from $565,000 to $1.08 million.Right-handed reliever Scott Oberg also was eligible for arbitration before reaching a $13 million, three-year contract with the Rockies last month. The 27-year-old Story is coming off a season in which he set career highs in runs (111), batting average (.294) and on-base percentage (.363) while earning... [More]

Brewers first. Trent Grisham walks. Yasmani Grandal homers to center field. Trent Grisham scores. Mike Moustakas grounds out to first base to Josh Fuentes. Keston Hiura strikes out swinging. Eric Thames grounds out to first base to Josh Fuentes.2 runs, 1 hit, 0 errors, 0 left on. Brewers 2, Rockies 0.Brewers sixth. Hernan Perez pinch-hitting for Mike Moustakas. Hernan Perez homers to center field. Keston Hiura called out on strikes. Tyler Austin pinch-hitting for Eric Thames. Tyler Austin doubles to deep right field. Cory Spangenberg grounds out to shallow infield, Sam Howard to Josh Fuentes. Orlando Arcia hit by pitch. Ben Gamel strikes out swinging.1 run, 2 hits, 0 errors, 2 left on. Brewers 3, Rockies 0.Rockies seventh. Ryan McMahon grounds out to shallow infield, Corbin Burnes to Tyler Austin. Raimel Tapia singles to left center field. Josh Fuentes singles to left center field. Raimel Tapia scores. Pat Valaika singles to right field. Josh Fuentes to third. Tony Wolters grounds out to... [More]

Brewers fifth. Eric Thames homers to right field. Lorenzo Cain strikes out swinging. Ben Gamel strikes out swinging. Orlando Arcia singles to center field. Gio Gonzalez reaches on a fielder's choice to shortstop. Orlando Arcia out at second.1 run, 2 hits, 0 errors, 1 left on. Brewers 1, Rockies 0.Brewers seventh. Eric Thames grounds out to first base to Josh Fuentes. Lorenzo Cain doubles to deep left field. Ben Gamel singles to center field. Orlando Arcia doubles to deep right field. Ben Gamel scores. Travis Shaw pinch-hitting for Brent Suter. Travis Shaw called out on strikes.1 run, 3 hits, 0 errors, 1 left on. Brewers 2, Rockies 0.Rockies eighth. Trevor Story strikes out swinging. Ian Desmond homers to center field. Ryan McMahon strikes out swinging. Josh Fuentes strikes out swinging.1 run, 1 hit, 0 errors, 0 left on. Brewers 2, Rockies 1.Rockies ninth. Yonathan Daza lines out to third base to Mike Moustakas. Pat Valaika pinch-hitting for DJ Johnson. Pat Valaika strikes out swinging. Sam Hilliard pinch-hitting for Tony Wolters. Sam Hilliard homers to left field. Garrett Hampson singles to right field. Charlie Blackmon strikes out swinging.1 run, 2 hits, 0 errors, 1 left on. Brewers 2, Rockies 2.Rockies tenth. Trevor Story homers to right field.1 run, 1 hit, 0 errors, 0 left on. Rockies 3, Brewers 2.

Sept. 291913 — Walter Johnson of the Washington Senators finished the season with 36 victories by virtue of a 1-0 decision over the Philadelphia A's.1915 — The Philadelphia Phillies clinched their first NL pennant, beating the Boston Braves, 5-0, behind Grover Alexander's one-hitter.1954 — Willie Mays made his famous over-the-shoulder catch of Vic Wertz's long drive to center field and pinch-hitter Dusty Rhodes homered off Bob Lemon in the 10th inning to lead the New York Giants to a 5-2 victory over the Cleveland Indians in Game 1 of the World Series.1963 — John Paciorek of the Houston Colt .45s, in his only major league appearance, went 3-for-3 with three RBIs and four runs scored against the New York Mets. A back injury ended his baseball career the next season.1976 — John Montefusco of the San Francisco Giants pitched a 9-0 no-hitter over the Braves in Atlanta.1983 — Mike Warren of the Oakland A's pitched a no-hitter to beat the Chicago White Sox, 3-0.1986 — Minnesota's Bert Blyleven... [More]

Brewers first. Trent Grisham singles to right field. Keston Hiura hit by pitch. Trent Grisham to second. Yasmani Grandal lines out to shortstop to Trevor Story. Keston Hiura doubled off first. Ryan Braun singles to shallow center field. Trent Grisham scores. Eric Thames lines out to first base to Daniel Murphy.1 run, 2 hits, 0 errors, 1 left on. Brewers 1, Rockies 0.Rockies third. Sam Hilliard doubles to deep center field. Tony Wolters singles to center field, advances to 2nd. Sam Hilliard scores. Antonio Senzatela out on a sacrifice bunt to shallow infield, Zach Davies to Keston Hiura. Tony Wolters to third. Garrett Hampson flies out to right field to Trent Grisham. Charlie Blackmon lines out to left field to Ben Gamel.1 run, 2 hits, 0 errors, 1 left on. Brewers 1, Rockies 1.Brewers fourth. Eric Thames flies out to deep left center field to Sam Hilliard. Lorenzo Cain homers to left field. Cory Spangenberg grounds out to first base to Daniel Murphy. Orlando Arcia grounds out to shortstop,... [More]

Giants third. Mauricio Dubon singles to left center field. Jeff Samardzija out on a sacrifice bunt to shallow infield, Nolan Arenado to Ryan McMahon. Mauricio Dubon to second. Brandon Crawford grounds out to second base, Ryan McMahon to Josh Fuentes. Mauricio Dubon to third. Mike Yastrzemski walks. Kevin Pillar singles to left center field. Mike Yastrzemski to second. Mauricio Dubon scores. Stephen Vogt grounds out to first base to Josh Fuentes.1 run, 2 hits, 0 errors, 2 left on. Giants 1, Rockies 0.Rockies seventh. Josh Fuentes singles to shallow right field. Tony Wolters hit by pitch. Josh Fuentes to second. Yonder Alonso pinch-hitting for Phillip Diehl. Yonder Alonso reaches on a fielder's choice to second base. Garrett Hampson strikes out swinging. Raimel Tapia reaches on error. Peter Lambert to second. Josh Fuentes scores. Throwing error by Brandon Crawford. Fielding error by Brandon Belt. Nolan Arenado strikes out swinging.1 run, 1 hit, 2 errors, 2 left on. Rockies 1, Giants 1.Giants ninth. Alex Dickerson pinch-hitting for Will Smith. Alex Dickerson grounds out to second base, Ryan McMahon to Josh Fuentes. Jaylin Davis homers to center field.1 run, 1 hit, 0 errors, 0 left on. Giants 2, Rockies 1.

Rockies second. Ryan McMahon homers to center field. Sam Hilliard pops out to shallow right field to Gavin Lux. Josh Fuentes grounds out to third base, Justin Turner to David Freese. Tony Wolters flies out to deep left field to A.J. Pollock.1 run, 1 hit, 0 errors, 0 left on. Rockies 1, Dodgers 0.Rockies third. Dom Nunez pinch-hitting for Kyle Freeland. Dom Nunez called out on strikes. Garrett Hampson walks. Raimel Tapia singles to left field. Garrett Hampson scores. Trevor Story strikes out swinging. Charlie Blackmon singles to center field. Raimel Tapia scores. Ryan McMahon lines out to deep left center field to Cody Bellinger.2 runs, 2 hits, 0 errors, 1 left on. Rockies 3, Dodgers 0.Dodgers fourth. A.J. Pollock flies out to deep center field to Sam Hilliard. Cody Bellinger reaches on error. Throwing error by Chi Chi Gonzalez. Chris Taylor strikes out swinging. Corey Seager triples to center field. Cody Bellinger scores. Russell Martin singles to right center field. Corey Seager scores. Gavin Lux strikes out swinging.2 runs, 2 hits, 1 error, 1 left on. Rockies 3, Dodgers 2.Rockies seventh. Josh Fuentes homers to center field. Tony Wolters flies out to right field to Joc Pederson. Chi Chi Gonzalez strikes out swinging. Garrett Hampson flies out to right field to Joc Pederson.1 run, 1 hit, 0 errors, 0 left on. Rockies 4, Dodgers 2.

Rockies first. Trevor Story strikes out swinging. Daniel Murphy grounds out to second base, Max Muncy to Cody Bellinger. Nolan Arenado homers to center field. Charlie Blackmon homers to right field. Ian Desmond pops out to shallow right field to Cody Bellinger.2 runs, 2 hits, 0 errors, 0 left on. Rockies 2, Dodgers 0.Rockies second. Garrett Hampson singles to shallow infield. Pat Valaika strikes out swinging. Tony Wolters singles to center field. Garrett Hampson scores. Peter Lambert reaches on a fielder's choice to shallow infield. Tony Wolters out at second. Trevor Story singles to left field. Peter Lambert to second. Daniel Murphy grounds out to second base, Gavin Lux to Cody Bellinger.1 run, 3 hits, 0 errors, 2 left on. Rockies 3, Dodgers 0.Dodgers second. Cody Bellinger doubles to deep left center field. Corey Seager singles to right field. Cody Bellinger to third. Chris Taylor out on a sacrifice fly to left field to Ian Desmond. Cody Bellinger scores. Gavin Lux singles to right field.... [More]