SAN DIEGO (AP) — The Los Angeles Dodgers became the first team to clinch a playoff spot in the pandemic-shortened season, beating the San Diego Padres 7-5 Wednesday behind Dustin May’s gutty effort out of the bullpen and home runs from AJ Pollock and Chris Taylor.Will Smith drove in three runs for the seven-time defending NL West champion Dodgers, who opened a 3 1/2-game lead in the division by winning two of three in the matchup of the NL’s two best teams.Mookie Betts tied his career high with three stolen bases, had two hits and scored a run.At 35-15, the Dodgers breezed into the expanded 16-team postseason field. Los Angeles is seeking its first World Series title since 1988.San Diego has lost two straight for the first time since mid-August.Manny Machado hit a solo homer in the eighth, his 14th of the season.Starter Brusdar Gasterol allowed a hit and a run in 1 1/3 innings before Adam Kolarek (3-0) allowed a hit and two walks in two-thirds of an inning. Pedro Baez got the final two... [More]

SAN DIEGO (AP) — The Los Angeles Dodgers became the first team to clinch a playoff spot in the pandemic-shortened season, beating the San Diego Padres 7-5 Wednesday behind Dustin May’s gutty effort out of the bullpen and home runs from AJ Pollock and Chris Taylor.Will Smith drove in three runs for the seven-time defending NL West champion Dodgers, who opened a 3 1/2-game lead in the division by winning two of three in the matchup of the NL’s two best teams.Mookie Betts tied his career high with three stolen bases, had two hits and scored a run.At 35-15, the Dodgers breezed into the expanded 16-team postseason field. Los Angeles is seeking its first World Series title since 1988.San Diego has lost two straight for the first time since mid-August.Manny Machado hit a solo homer in the eighth, his 14th of the season.Starter Brusdar Gasterol allowed a hit and a run in 1 1/3 innings before Adam Kolarek (3-0) allowed a hit and two walks in two-thirds of an inning. Pedro Baez got the final two... [More]

SAN DIEGO (AP) — The Los Angeles Dodgers became the first team to clinch a playoff spot in the pandemic-shortened season, beating the San Diego Padres 7-5 Wednesday behind Dustin May’s gutty effort out of the bullpen and home runs from AJ Pollock and Chris Taylor.Will Smith drove in three runs for the seven-time defending NL West champion Dodgers, who opened a 3 1/2-game lead in the division by winning two of three in the matchup of the NL’s two best teams.Mookie Betts tied his career high with three stolen bases, had two hits and scored a run.At 35-15, the Dodgers breezed into the expanded 16-team postseason field. Los Angeles is seeking its first World Series title since 1988.San Diego has lost two straight for the first time since mid-August.Manny Machado hit a solo homer in the eighth, his 14th of the season.Starter Brusdar Gasterol allowed a hit and a run in 1 1/3 innings before Adam Kolarek (3-0) allowed a hit and two walks in two-thirds of an inning. Pedro Baez got the final two... [More]

Diamondbacks second. Kole Calhoun singles to deep right field. Eduardo Escobar walks. Kole Calhoun to second. David Peralta singles to shallow right field, advances to 2nd. Eduardo Escobar to third. Kole Calhoun scores. Nick Ahmed singles to left field. David Peralta scores. Eduardo Escobar scores. Stephen Vogt singles to right field. Nick Ahmed scores. Daulton Varsho walks. Stephen Vogt to second. Josh Rojas strikes out swinging. Josh VanMeter flies out to deep right field to Jo Adell. Stephen Vogt to third. Christian Walker grounds out to shortstop, Andrelton Simmons to Jared Walsh.4 runs, 4 hits, 0 errors, 2 left on. Diamondbacks 4, Angels 0.Angels second. Justin Upton walks. Max Stassi homers to left field. Justin Upton scores. Jo Adell strikes out swinging. Andrelton Simmons strikes out swinging. David Fletcher singles to center field. Jared Walsh strikes out swinging.2 runs, 2 hits, 0 errors, 1 left on. Diamondbacks 4, Angels 2.Diamondbacks third. Kole Calhoun grounds out to shallow... [More]

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Jake Arrieta pitched effectively into the sixth inning before leaving with an injury, Didi Gregorius hit a two-run homer and the Philadelphia Phillies beat the New York Mets 4-1 Tuesday night.The scuffling Mets played their first game since billionaire hedge fund manager Steve Cohen agreed to buy the team from the Wilpon and Katz families. The agreement was announced Monday and the deal is subject to the approval of Major League Baseball owners. Arrieta (4-4) allowed one run on Brandon Nimmo’s homer and eight hits in 5 1/3 innings. But he walked off the mound, grabbing the back of his right leg, after hitting Andres Gimenez with a pitch to load the bases. JoJo Romero entered and retired Wilson Ramos on a double-play grounder.Romero tossed two innings, Tommy Hunter got two outs and Hector Neris finished for his fourth save in seven chances.Mets starter Rick Porcello (1-5) yielded four runs and six hits in six innings as New York (21-27) lost its third straight and fell... [More]

Diamondbacks first. Josh Rojas pops out to shallow left field to Andrelton Simmons. Pavin Smith flies out to left field to Justin Upton. Christian Walker walks. Kole Calhoun homers to center field. Christian Walker scores. Eduardo Escobar lines out to center field to Mike Trout.2 runs, 1 hit, 0 errors, 0 left on. Diamondbacks 2, Angels 0.Diamondbacks second. David Peralta flies out to deep center field to Taylor Ward. Nick Ahmed grounds out to third base, Anthony Rendon to Jared Walsh. Daulton Varsho homers. Carson Kelly homers. Josh Rojas grounds out to second base, David Fletcher to Jared Walsh.2 runs, 2 hits, 0 errors, 0 left on. Diamondbacks 4, Angels 0.Diamondbacks third. Pavin Smith singles to left field. Christian Walker walks. Pavin Smith to second. Kole Calhoun homers to right field. Christian Walker scores. Pavin Smith scores. Eduardo Escobar strikes out swinging. David Peralta singles to left field. Nick Ahmed pops out to shallow right field to Jared Walsh. Daulton Varsho called... [More]

Mariners first. Dylan Moore grounds out to shortstop, Nick Ahmed to Pavin Smith. Ty France strikes out swinging. Kyle Seager walks. Jose Marmolejos doubles to right field. Kyle Seager scores. Evan White strikes out swinging.1 run, 1 hit, 0 errors, 1 left on. Mariners 1, Diamondbacks 0.Diamondbacks first. Josh Rojas walks. Josh VanMeter doubles to deep center field. Josh Rojas scores. Christian Walker called out on strikes. Kole Calhoun walks. David Peralta strikes out swinging. Jon Jay flies out to shallow infield to Dylan Moore.1 run, 1 hit, 0 errors, 2 left on. Mariners 1, Diamondbacks 1.Mariners second. Phillip Ervin walks. Dee Strange-Gordon singles to right field. Phillip Ervin to third. Donovan Walton grounds out to first base, Josh Rojas to Pavin Smith. Dee Strange-Gordon to second. Phillip Ervin scores. Joseph Odom flies out to right field to Kole Calhoun. Dylan Moore walks. Dee Strange-Gordon steals third.1 run, 1 hit, 0 errors, 1 left on. Mariners 2, Diamondbacks 1.Mariners sixth.... [More]

Mariners first. Dylan Moore strikes out swinging. Ty France homers to left field. Kyle Lewis strikes out swinging. Kyle Seager walks. Jose Marmolejos doubles to deep left center field. Kyle Seager scores. Evan White walks. Luis Torrens doubles. Evan White scores. Jose Marmolejos scores. Donovan Walton strikes out swinging.4 runs, 3 hits, 0 errors, 1 left on. Mariners 4, Diamondbacks 0.Mariners second. Phillip Ervin singles to shallow left field. Dylan Moore pops out to shallow infield to Christian Walker. Ty France singles to second base. Phillip Ervin to second. Kyle Lewis walks. Ty France to second. Phillip Ervin to third. Kyle Seager walks. Kyle Lewis to second. Ty France to third. Phillip Ervin scores. Jose Marmolejos pops out to left field to Nick Ahmed. Evan White strikes out on a foul tip.1 run, 2 hits, 0 errors, 3 left on. Mariners 5, Diamondbacks 0.Diamondbacks fourth. Nick Ahmed singles to deep center field. Christian Walker walks. Nick Ahmed to second. Eduardo Escobar singles... [More]

Dodgers third. Mookie Betts grounds out to third base, Eduardo Escobar to Christian Walker. Corey Seager homers to left field. AJ Pollock homers to left field. Max Muncy grounds out to shallow infield to Madison Bumgarner. Chris Taylor reaches on error. Throwing error by Eduardo Escobar. Cody Bellinger flies out to right field to Daulton Varsho.2 runs, 2 hits, 1 error, 1 left on. Dodgers 2, Diamondbacks 0.Diamondbacks third. Josh Rojas reaches on error. Fielding error by Max Muncy. Josh VanMeter doubles to right field. Josh Rojas to third. Christian Walker doubles. Josh VanMeter scores. Josh Rojas scores. Kole Calhoun lines out to deep right field to Kike Hernandez. Christian Walker to third. Eduardo Escobar flies out to shallow center field to AJ Pollock. David Peralta called out on strikes.2 runs, 2 hits, 1 error, 1 left on. Dodgers 2, Diamondbacks 2.Diamondbacks sixth. David Peralta grounds out to shallow right field, Mookie Betts to Cody Bellinger. Nick Ahmed singles to center field. Daulton Varsho triples to deep right field. Nick Ahmed scores. Carson Kelly homers to center field. Daulton Varsho scores. Josh Rojas grounds out to shortstop, Corey Seager to Cody Bellinger. Josh VanMeter pops out to Corey Seager.3 runs, 3 hits, 0 errors, 0 left on. Diamondbacks 5, Dodgers 2.

Dodgers second. Chris Taylor strikes out on a foul tip. Gavin Lux homers to left field. Edwin Rios flies out to deep left center field to Tim Locastro. Austin Barnes singles to shallow infield. Mookie Betts reaches on a fielder's choice to third base. Austin Barnes out at second.1 run, 2 hits, 0 errors, 2 left on. Dodgers 1, Diamondbacks 0.Diamondbacks third. Stephen Vogt flies out to deep center field to Cody Bellinger. Daulton Varsho homers to left field. Tim Locastro singles to right center field. Josh Rojas singles to right field. Tim Locastro to third. Ketel Marte reaches on error. Josh Rojas to third. Tim Locastro scores. Throwing error by Gavin Lux. Christian Walker reaches on a fielder's choice to shallow infield. Ketel Marte out at second. Josh Rojas scores. Kole Calhoun homers to left field. Christian Walker scores. Eduardo Escobar strikes out swinging.5 runs, 4 hits, 1 error, 0 left on. Diamondbacks 5, Dodgers 1.Dodgers fifth. AJ Pollock singles to shallow left field. Cody Bellinger... [More]

ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Lance Lynn pitched seven strong innings, Elvis Andrus homered and the Texas Rangers snapped a six-game losing streak with a 7-1 win Tuesday night over the Los Angeles Angels, who had won five in a row.Lynn (5-2), the first major league pitcher to make 10 starts this season, struck out six, walked two and limited the Angels to one run on four hits. The right-hander had lost his previous two starts, allowing 10 runs (nine earned) — more than he had allowed combined his first seven starts. Andrus put the Rangers ahead to stay with a solo shot in the second. They went ahead 3-0 with two unearned runs in the fourth on second baseman Matt Thaiss’ two-out error. Andrew Heaney (3-3) allowed five runs (three earned) in five innings. He struck out four and walked one. Heaney had won his last two starts and had pitched 10 consecutive scoreless innings before Andrus went deep. The lefty also gave up five runs (over 3 2-3 innings) in his first start at the Rangers’ new ballpark... [More]

BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — Chad Green and Adam Ottavino were routed during a 10-run sixth inning that included Danny Jansen’s grand slam, and the Toronto Blue Jays rallied to beat the Yankees 12-7 Monday night and send skidding New York to its sixth loss in seven games.New York has lost four straight and 14 of 19, dropping into third place in the AL East, two games behind second-place Toronto and 6 1/2 back of Tampa Bay. At 21-20 overall following a 16-6 start, the Yankees have dropped into the AL’s eighth and final playoff position.With general manager Brian Cashman making a rare road trip, New York led 6-2 when Green replaced Jonathan Holder going to the bottom of the sixth. Green, Ottavino (2-3) and Luis Cessa needed 67 pitches and 43 minutes to get three outs. New York had not allowed 10 runs in an inning since CC Sabathia and Esmil Rogers were hit hard in the third inning of a 15-4 loss to Texas on May 23, 2015.Sean Reid-Foley (1-0) won despite a bases-loaded walk to Aaron Hicks in the sixth... [More]

BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — Chad Green and Adam Ottavino were routed during a 10-run sixth inning that included Danny Jansen’s grand slam, and the Toronto Blue Jays rallied to beat the Yankees 12-7 Monday night and send skidding New York to its sixth loss in seven games.New York has lost four straight and 14 of 19, dropping into third place in the AL East, two games behind second-place Toronto and 6 1/2 back of Tampa Bay. At 21-20 overall following a 16-6 start, the Yankees have dropped into the AL’s eighth and final playoff position.With general manager Brian Cashman making a rare road trip, New York led 6-2 when Green replaced Jonathan Holder going to the bottom of the sixth. Green, Ottavino (2-3) and Luis Cessa needed 67 pitches and 43 minutes to get three outs. New York had not allowed 10 runs in an inning since CC Sabathia and Esmil Rogers were hit hard in the third inning of a 15-4 loss to Texas on May 23, 2015.Sean Reid-Foley (1-0) won despite a bases-loaded walk to Aaron Hicks in the sixth... [More]

Diamondbacks third. Nick Ahmed strikes out swinging. Daulton Varsho walks. Carson Kelly singles to right field. Daulton Varsho to second. Josh Rojas walks. Carson Kelly to second. Daulton Varsho to third. Ketel Marte reaches on a fielder's choice to shallow infield. Josh Rojas out at second. Carson Kelly to third. Daulton Varsho scores. Christian Walker strikes out swinging.1 run, 1 hit, 0 errors, 2 left on. Diamondbacks 1, Giants 0.Giants sixth. Pablo Sandoval walks. Joey Bart singles to center field. Pablo Sandoval to second. Mauricio Dubon walks. Mike Yastrzemski singles to right field. Mauricio Dubon to second. Joey Bart to third. Daniel Robertson scores. Darin Ruf singles to center field. Mike Yastrzemski to second. Mauricio Dubon scores. Joey Bart scores. Donovan Solano singles to left field. Darin Ruf to second. Mike Yastrzemski to third. Brandon Belt walks. Donovan Solano to second. Darin Ruf to third. Mike Yastrzemski scores. Wilmer Flores grounds out to third base. Brandon Belt to second. Donovan Solano to third. Darin Ruf out at home. Brandon Crawford flies out to left field to Daulton Varsho.4 runs, 4 hits, 0 errors, 2 left on. Giants 4, Diamondbacks 1.Diamondbacks ninth. David Peralta homers to right field. Nick Ahmed grounds out to shallow infield, Brandon Crawford to Brandon Belt. Daulton Varsho strikes out swinging. Carson Kelly grounds out to third base, Daniel Robertson to Brandon Belt.1 run, 1 hit, 0 errors, 0 left on. Giants 4, Diamondbacks 2.

BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — Chad Green and Adam Ottavino were routed during a 10-run sixth inning that included Danny Jansen’s grand slam, and the Toronto Blue Jays rallied to beat the Yankees 12-7 Monday night and send skidding New York to its sixth loss in seven games.New York has lost four straight and 14 of 19, dropping into third place in the AL East, two games behind second-place Toronto and 6 1/2 back of Tampa Bay. At 21-20 overall following a 16-6 start, the Yankees have dropped into the AL’s eighth and final playoff position.With general manager Brian Cashman making a rare road trip, New York led 6-2 when Green replaced Jonathan Holder going to the bottom of the sixth. Green, Ottavino (2-3) and Luis Cessa needed 67 pitches and 43 minutes to get three outs. New York had not allowed 10 runs in an inning since CC Sabathia and Esmil Rogers were hit hard in the third inning of a 15-4 loss to Texas on May 23, 2015.Sean Reid-Foley (1-0) won despite a bases-loaded walk to Aaron Hicks in the sixth... [More]

Diamondbacks first. Tim Locastro homers to center field. Kole Calhoun singles to right field. David Peralta singles to center field. Kole Calhoun to third. Eduardo Escobar strikes out swinging. Josh Rojas out on a sacrifice fly to deep center field to Mauricio Dubon. David Peralta to second. Kole Calhoun scores. Stephen Vogt strikes out swinging.2 runs, 3 hits, 0 errors, 1 left on. Diamondbacks 2, Giants 0.Giants third. Chadwick Tromp homers to center field. Austin Slater flies out to deep right center field to Jon Jay. Donovan Solano singles to center field. Mike Yastrzemski grounds out to shortstop. Donovan Solano out at second.1 run, 2 hits, 0 errors, 0 left on. Diamondbacks 2, Giants 1.Giants sixth. Austin Slater singles to left field. Donovan Solano homers to left field. Austin Slater scores. Mike Yastrzemski grounds out to shallow right field, Josh Rojas to Jake Lamb. Evan Longoria flies out to deep center field to Tim Locastro. Wilmer Flores doubles. Alex Dickerson pinch-hitting... [More]

Diamondbacks first. Kole Calhoun walks. Ketel Marte grounds out to shallow infield, Brandon Belt to Trevor Cahill. Kole Calhoun to third. Christian Walker out on a sacrifice fly to deep right field to Mike Yastrzemski. Kole Calhoun scores. David Peralta grounds out to shallow infield, Trevor Cahill to Brandon Belt.1 run, 0 hits, 0 errors, 0 left on. Diamondbacks 1, Giants 0.Giants second. Evan Longoria homers to left field. Darin Ruf homers to center field. Brandon Belt grounds out to shallow infield, Carson Kelly to Christian Walker. Daniel Robertson flies out to deep right center field to Kole Calhoun. Joey Bart strikes out swinging.2 runs, 2 hits, 0 errors, 0 left on. Giants 2, Diamondbacks 1.Giants sixth. Alex Dickerson pinch-hitting for Darin Ruf. Alex Dickerson strikes out swinging. Brandon Belt walks. Daniel Robertson grounds out to shallow infield to Christian Walker. Brandon Belt to second. Joey Bart triples to deep left center field. Brandon Belt scores. Mauricio Dubon triples... [More]

Dodgers first. Mookie Betts lines out to deep left field to David Peralta. Corey Seager singles to center field. Max Muncy singles to shallow right field. Corey Seager to second. Cody Bellinger grounds out to first base to Christian Walker. Max Muncy to second. Corey Seager scores. Throwing error by Christian Walker. Chris Taylor singles to left center field. Max Muncy scores. Joc Pederson grounds out to shallow right field, Josh Rojas to Christian Walker.2 runs, 3 hits, 1 error, 1 left on. Dodgers 2, Diamondbacks 0.Diamondbacks seventh. Nick Ahmed walks. Josh Rojas singles to center field. Nick Ahmed to third. Andy Young reaches on a fielder's choice to shallow infield. Josh Rojas out at second. Nick Ahmed scores. Daulton Varsho flies out to left center field to Joc Pederson. Carson Kelly lines out to right field to Mookie Betts.1 run, 1 hit, 0 errors, 1 left on. Dodgers 2, Diamondbacks 1.Dodgers seventh. AJ Pollock pinch-hitting for Joc Pederson. AJ Pollock homers to center field. Matt... [More]

Diamondbacks sixth. Ketel Marte flies out to deep right center field to AJ Pollock. Christian Walker homers to left field. David Peralta singles to shallow infield. Eduardo Escobar pops out to shortstop to Gavin Lux. Josh Rojas singles to right field. David Peralta to second. Nick Ahmed reaches on a fielder's choice to third base. David Peralta out at third.1 run, 3 hits, 0 errors, 2 left on. Diamondbacks 1, Dodgers 0.Dodgers ninth. Gavin Lux grounds out to shallow infield, Ketel Marte to Christian Walker. Mookie Betts homers to center field. Corey Seager doubles to deep left field. AJ Pollock strikes out swinging. Max Muncy grounds out to shallow right field, Ketel Marte to Christian Walker.1 run, 2 hits, 0 errors, 1 left on. Diamondbacks 1, Dodgers 1.Diamondbacks tenth. Carson Kelly flies out to right center field to Mookie Betts. Kole Calhoun walks. Ketel Marte hit by pitch. Kole Calhoun to second. Daulton Varsho to third. Christian Walker walks. Ketel Marte to second. Kole Calhoun to... [More]

Giants first. Mike Yastrzemski strikes out swinging. Alex Dickerson singles to shallow center field. Evan Longoria doubles to deep left center field. Alex Dickerson scores. Brandon Belt doubles to deep right field. Evan Longoria scores. Wilmer Flores strikes out swinging. Pablo Sandoval flies out to deep left field to Jon Jay.2 runs, 3 hits, 0 errors, 1 left on. Giants 2, Diamondbacks 0.Giants second. Brandon Crawford strikes out swinging. Joey Bart grounds out to first base to Christian Walker. Mauricio Dubon singles to center field. Mike Yastrzemski doubles to deep right center field. Mauricio Dubon scores. Alex Dickerson strikes out swinging.1 run, 2 hits, 0 errors, 1 left on. Giants 3, Diamondbacks 0.Giants third. Evan Longoria doubles to deep right center field. Brandon Belt walks. Wilmer Flores strikes out swinging. Pablo Sandoval singles to second base. Brandon Belt to second. Evan Longoria scores. Brandon Crawford singles to shallow right field. Pablo Sandoval to second. Brandon... [More]