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]

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]

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]

Cubs second. Javier Baez grounds out to shallow infield, Tyler Mahle to Joey Votto. Kyle Schwarber walks. Willson Contreras singles to shortstop. Kyle Schwarber to second. Jason Kipnis strikes out swinging. David Bote triples to deep right field. Willson Contreras scores. Kyle Schwarber scores. Cameron Maybin grounds out to shallow infield, Tyler Mahle to Joey Votto.2 runs, 2 hits, 0 errors, 1 left on. Cubs 2, Reds 0.Cubs third. Ian Happ strikes out swinging. Kris Bryant hit by pitch. Anthony Rizzo flies out to shallow center field to Shogo Akiyama. Javier Baez triples. Kris Bryant scores. Kyle Schwarber lines out to deep center field to Shogo Akiyama.1 run, 1 hit, 0 errors, 1 left on. Cubs 3, Reds 0.

OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Khris Davis homered and hit an RBI double against previously unbeaten Zack Greinke, and the Oakland Athletics sent the Houston Astros to their sixth straight loss, 4-2 Tuesday in the first game of a doubleheader.Ash from nearby wildfires fell inside the Coliseum as the A’s stretched their AL West lead over second-place Houston to 5 1/2 games.Robbie Grossman hit a go-ahead double in the sixth and Ramón Laureano added an RBI single for Oakland.The A’s played as the visiting team in a makeup of a postponement from Aug. 30 after pitcher Daniel Mengden’s positive coronavirus test result.Davis snapped an 0-for-8 stretch playing for the first time since Aug. 26 at Texas. He began the day 3 for 8 lifetime against Greinke with a home run and a double.Greinke (3-1) allowed four runs and seven hits over six innings. He struck out six.A’s starter Frankie Montas (3-3), 0-2 over his previous three outings, gave up two runs on six hits in five innings. Liam Hendriks finished for... [More]

Cardinals first. Kolten Wong grounds out to first base to Anthony Rizzo. Tommy Edman homers to deep center field. Paul Goldschmidt grounds out to shortstop, Javier Baez to Anthony Rizzo. Paul DeJong walks. Tyler O'Neill strikes out swinging.1 run, 1 hit, 0 errors, 1 left on. Cardinals 1, Cubs 0.Cubs first. Ian Happ grounds out to first base, Paul Goldschmidt to Dakota Hudson. Kris Bryant called out on strikes. Anthony Rizzo homers to center field. Javier Baez walks. Kyle Schwarber grounds out to shallow right field, Kolten Wong to Paul Goldschmidt.1 run, 1 hit, 0 errors, 1 left on. Cardinals 1, Cubs 1.Cubs second. Willson Contreras walks. Jason Heyward grounds out to second base, Kolten Wong to Paul Goldschmidt. Willson Contreras to second. David Bote lines out to deep center field to Harrison Bader. Willson Contreras to third. Jason Kipnis homers to right field. Willson Contreras scores. Ian Happ flies out to left field to Tyler O'Neill.2 runs, 1 hit, 0 errors, 0 left on. Cubs 3, Cardinals... [More]

Cardinals second. Paul DeJong homers to left field. Lane Thomas walks. Tyler O'Neill homers to center field. Lane Thomas scores. Matt Wieters called out on strikes. Harrison Bader flies out to deep left field to Kyle Schwarber. Kolten Wong grounds out to first base, David Bote to Colin Rea.3 runs, 2 hits, 0 errors, 0 left on. Cardinals 3, Cubs 0.Cardinals third. Tommy Edman singles to center field. Paul Goldschmidt singles to center field. Tommy Edman to third. Brad Miller singles to center field. Paul Goldschmidt to second. Tommy Edman scores. Paul DeJong strikes out swinging. Lane Thomas grounds out to shortstop. Brad Miller out at second.1 run, 3 hits, 0 errors, 1 left on. Cardinals 4, Cubs 0.Cardinals fourth. Tyler O'Neill doubles to left center field. Matt Wieters grounds out to second base, Jason Kipnis to David Bote. Tyler O'Neill to third. Harrison Bader out on a sacrifice fly to deep right field to Jason Heyward. Tyler O'Neill scores. Kolten Wong grounds out to shortstop, Nico Hoerner to David Bote.1 run, 1 hit, 0 errors, 0 left on. Cardinals 5, Cubs 0.Cubs fifth. Nico Hoerner singles to third base. Jason Kipnis walks. Ian Happ strikes out on a foul tip. David Bote grounds out to first base to Paul Goldschmidt. Jason Kipnis to second. Nico Hoerner scores. Kyle Schwarber walks. Javier Baez strikes out swinging.1 run, 1 hit, 0 errors, 2 left on. Cardinals 5, Cubs 1.

Pirates second. Colin Moran homers to center field. Ke'Bryan Hayes strikes out swinging. Gregory Polanco doubles to shallow left field. Anthony Alford flies out to deep right center field to Cameron Maybin. Gregory Polanco to third. Jacob Stallings walks. Cole Tucker called out on strikes.1 run, 2 hits, 0 errors, 2 left on. Pirates 1, Cubs 0.Cubs fourth. Willson Contreras singles to right field. Anthony Rizzo doubles to deep right field. Willson Contreras to third. Javier Baez homers to left field. Anthony Rizzo scores. Willson Contreras scores. Steven Souza Jr. called out on strikes. Jose Martinez grounds out to shallow infield, Kevin Newman to Colin Moran. Cameron Maybin doubles to left field. David Bote walks. Nico Hoerner reaches on catcher interference. David Bote to second. Cameron Maybin to third. Interference error by Jacob Stallings. Ian Happ pops out to Ke'Bryan Hayes.3 runs, 4 hits, 1 error, 3 left on. Cubs 3, Pirates 1.Cubs seventh. Nico Hoerner singles to left center field.... [More]

Cubs fourth. Kyle Schwarber homers to right field. Willson Contreras grounds out to shallow left field, Eugenio Suarez to Joey Votto. Jason Heyward homers to right field. Jason Kipnis called out on strikes. David Bote grounds out to shortstop, Mike Moustakas to Joey Votto.2 runs, 2 hits, 0 errors, 0 left on. Cubs 2, Reds 0.Cubs fifth. Nico Hoerner hit by pitch. Ian Happ homers to center field. Nico Hoerner scores. Anthony Rizzo called out on strikes. Javier Baez strikes out on a foul tip. Kyle Schwarber strikes out swinging.2 runs, 1 hit, 0 errors, 0 left on. Cubs 4, Reds 0.Cubs sixth. Willson Contreras flies out to right center field to Shogo Akiyama. Jason Heyward homers to right field. Jason Kipnis pops out to shallow left field to Eugenio Suarez. David Bote walks. Nico Hoerner strikes out swinging.1 run, 1 hit, 0 errors, 1 left on. Cubs 5, Reds 0.Reds sixth. Joey Votto homers to center field. Nick Castellanos lines out to deep right field to Jason Heyward. Jesse Winker strikes out swinging.... [More]

ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Max Muncy drove in four runs close to home for the Los Angeles Dodgers, who can still avoid their first series loss of the season after a 7-4 win Saturday night over the Texas Rangers and potential trade target Lance Lynn.Cody Bellinger’s long two-run homer in the third put Los Angeles up 3-0. Muncy, who played high school baseball about 25 miles from the new Rangers ballpark, made it 4-2 with a deep sacrifice fly in the fifth off Lynn (4-1). The slugger then belted a three-run homer in the seventh.Blake Treinen (3-1) worked 1 1/3 scoreless innings for the win. Kenley Jansen got three outs for his ninth save. The trade deadline in MLB’s shortened season is Monday, and Lynn could be a target for contending teams — though it could take a hefty offer to acquire the workhorse veteran who is signed through next season.Lynn is still second in the American League with a 1.97 ERA after giving up three earned runs in six innings.YANKEES 2, METS 1NEW YORK (AP) — Clint Frazier... [More]

ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Max Muncy drove in four runs close to home for the Los Angeles Dodgers, who can still avoid their first series loss of the season after a 7-4 win Saturday night over the Texas Rangers and potential trade target Lance Lynn.Cody Bellinger’s long two-run homer in the third put Los Angeles up 3-0. Muncy, who played high school baseball about 25 miles from the new Rangers ballpark, made it 4-2 with a deep sacrifice fly in the fifth off Lynn (4-1). The slugger then belted a three-run homer in the seventh.Blake Treinen (3-1) worked 1 1/3 scoreless innings for the win. Kenley Jansen got three outs for his ninth save. The trade deadline in MLB’s shortened season is Monday, and Lynn could be a target for contending teams — though it could take a hefty offer to acquire the workhorse veteran who is signed through next season.Lynn is still second in the American League with a 1.97 ERA after giving up three earned runs in six innings.YANKEES 2, METS 1NEW YORK (AP) — Clint Frazier... [More]

ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Max Muncy drove in four runs close to home for the Los Angeles Dodgers, who can still avoid their first series loss of the season after a 7-4 win Saturday night over the Texas Rangers and potential trade target Lance Lynn. Cody Bellinger’s long two-run homer in the third put Los Angeles up 3-0. Muncy, who played high school baseball about 25 miles from the new Rangers ballpark, made it 4-2 with a deep sacrifice fly in the fifth off Lynn (4-1). The slugger then belted a three-run homer in the seventh.Blake Treinen (3-1) worked 1 1/3 scoreless innings for the win. Kenley Jansen got three outs for his ninth save. The trade deadline in MLB’s shortened season is Monday, and Lynn could be a target for contending teams — though it could take a hefty offer to acquire the workhorse veteran who is signed through next season.Lynn is still second in the American League with a 1.97 ERA after giving up three earned runs in six innings.YANKEES 2, METS 1NEW YORK (AP) — Clint Frazier... [More]

Cubs first. Ian Happ homers to right field. Kyle Schwarber called out on strikes. Anthony Rizzo doubles to deep center field. Willson Contreras called out on strikes. Jason Heyward grounds out to shallow infield, Jose Garcia to Mike Moustakas.1 run, 2 hits, 0 errors, 1 left on. Cubs 1, Reds 0.Reds first. Joey Votto homers to right field. Nick Castellanos walks. Jesse Winker pops out to third base to David Bote. Eugenio Suarez strikes out swinging. Mike Moustakas reaches on a fielder's choice to second base. Nick Castellanos out at second.1 run, 1 hit, 0 errors, 2 left on. Cubs 1, Reds 1.Reds third. Curt Casali homers to left field. Joey Votto flies out to deep center field to Albert Almora Jr.. Nick Castellanos singles to right center field. Jesse Winker homers to right field. Nick Castellanos scores. Eugenio Suarez grounds out to shallow infield, Alec Mills to Anthony Rizzo. Mike Moustakas lines out to deep center field to Albert Almora Jr..3 runs, 3 hits, 0 errors, 0 left on. Reds 4,... [More]

Cubs first. Ian Happ flies out to left field to Jesse Winker. Anthony Rizzo homers to right field. Javier Baez strikes out on a foul tip. Kyle Schwarber homers to left field. Willson Contreras strikes out swinging.2 runs, 2 hits, 0 errors, 0 left on. Cubs 2, Reds 0.Reds second. Eugenio Suarez homers to left field. Mike Moustakas called out on strikes. Matt Davidson lines out to second base to Anthony Rizzo. Freddy Galvis pops out to shallow infield to Anthony Rizzo.1 run, 1 hit, 0 errors, 0 left on. Cubs 2, Reds 1.Reds fourth. Jesse Winker homers to right field. Eugenio Suarez doubles to deep left center field. Mike Moustakas lines out to center field to Ian Happ. Matt Davidson singles to right center field. Eugenio Suarez scores. Freddy Galvis grounds out to shallow infield, David Bote to Anthony Rizzo. Matt Davidson to second. Jose Garcia strikes out swinging.2 runs, 3 hits, 0 errors, 1 left on. Reds 3, Cubs 2.Reds fifth. Tucker Barnhart pops out to third base to David Bote. Shogo Akiyama... [More]

Cubs third. Nico Hoerner walks. Albert Almora Jr. flies out to center field to Victor Reyes. Ian Happ singles to left field. Nico Hoerner to third. Anthony Rizzo singles to shallow right field. Ian Happ to third. Nico Hoerner scores. Javier Baez out on a sacrifice fly to left center field to Jorge Bonifacio. Ian Happ scores. Kyle Schwarber lines out to left field to Jorge Bonifacio.2 runs, 2 hits, 0 errors, 1 left on. Cubs 2, Tigers 0.Tigers fourth. Jorge Bonifacio singles to left field. Cameron Maybin doubles to deep right field. Jorge Bonifacio to third. Austin Romine singles to right center field. Cameron Maybin to third. Jorge Bonifacio scores. Isaac Paredes reaches on a fielder's choice to shallow infield. Austin Romine to second. Cameron Maybin out at home. Victor Reyes reaches on a fielder's choice to shortstop. Isaac Paredes out at second. Austin Romine to third. Jonathan Schoop lines out to center field to Albert Almora Jr..1 run, 3 hits, 0 errors, 2 left on. Cubs 2, Tigers 1.Cubs... [More]

Tigers first. Victor Reyes doubles to deep left field. Jonathan Schoop strikes out swinging. Miguel Cabrera singles to deep center field. Victor Reyes scores. Jeimer Candelario doubles to shallow center field. Miguel Cabrera to third. Niko Goodrum walks. JaCoby Jones out on a sacrifice fly to deep right field to Jason Heyward. Jeimer Candelario to third. Miguel Cabrera scores. Cameron Maybin walks. Austin Romine grounds out to shallow infield, Javier Baez to Anthony Rizzo.2 runs, 3 hits, 0 errors, 3 left on. Tigers 2, Cubs 0.Tigers sixth. JaCoby Jones singles to shallow center field. Cameron Maybin doubles to deep left field, advances to 3rd. JaCoby Jones scores. Throwing error by Javier Baez. Austin Romine walks. Isaac Paredes walks. Austin Romine to second. Victor Reyes flies out to right field to Jason Heyward. Jonathan Schoop homers to center field. Isaac Paredes scores. Austin Romine scores. Cameron Maybin scores. Miguel Cabrera singles to left field. Jeimer Candelario flies out to deep center field to Ian Happ. Niko Goodrum flies out to deep left field to Kyle Schwarber.5 runs, 4 hits, 1 error, 1 left on. Tigers 7, Cubs 0.Cubs ninth. Willson Contreras homers to center field. Albert Almora Jr. strikes out swinging. Josh Phegley pinch-hitting for Victor Caratini. Josh Phegley grounds out to shortstop, Niko Goodrum to Jeimer Candelario. David Bote strikes out swinging.1 run, 1 hit, 0 errors, 0 left on. Tigers 7, Cubs 1.

DETROIT (AP) — Javier Báez hit two home runs and the Chicago Cubs became the second franchise in major league history to post 11,000 wins, beating the Detroit Tigers 9-3 on Monday night.Only the Giants have won more, with 11,179 victories after starting in New York in 1883 and later moving to San Francisco.The Cubs, who earned their first victory in 1876, improved to 11,000-10,414. The Brooklyn/Los Angeles Dodgers are close behind with 10,996 wins.David Bote homered and drove in four runs for the NL Central-leading Cubs. Báez had three RBIs.Cubs starter Alec Mills (3-2) got the win, giving up three runs on seven hits and a walk while striking out seven. Tigers top prospect Casey Mize (0-1) made his first home start, allowing four runs — three earned — on five hits and two walks in 3 1/3 innings. He struck out two.BLUE JAYS 6, RAYS 4ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — Randal Grichuk hit a three-run homer in the seventh inning and Toronto beat Tampa Bay.Reliever Aaron Loup (3-2) replaced Edgar García... [More]

DETROIT (AP) — Javier Báez hit two home runs and the Chicago Cubs became the second franchise in major league history to post 11,000 wins, beating the Detroit Tigers 9-3 on Monday night.Only the Giants have won more, with 11,179 victories after starting in New York in 1883 and later moving to San Francisco.The Cubs, who earned their first victory in 1876, improved to 11,000-10,414. The Brooklyn/Los Angeles Dodgers are close behind with 10,996 wins.David Bote homered and drove in four runs for the NL Central-leading Cubs. Báez had three RBIs.Cubs starter Alec Mills (3-2) got the win, giving up three runs on seven hits and a walk while striking out seven. Tigers top prospect Casey Mize (0-1) made his first home start, allowing four runs — three earned — on five hits and two walks in 3 1/3 innings. He struck out two.BLUE JAYS 6, RAYS 4ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — Randal Grichuk hit a three-run homer in the seventh inning and Toronto beat Tampa Bay.Reliever Aaron Loup (3-2) replaced Edgar García... [More]

DETROIT (AP) — Javier Báez hit two home runs and the Chicago Cubs became the second franchise in major league history to post 11,000 wins, beating the Detroit Tigers 9-3 on Monday night.Only the Giants have won more, with 11,179 victories after starting in New York in 1883 and later moving to San Francisco.The Cubs, who earned their first victory in 1876, improved to 11,000-10,414. The Brooklyn/Los Angeles Dodgers are close behind with 10,996 wins.David Bote homered and drove in four runs for the NL Central-leading Cubs. Báez had three RBIs.Cubs starter Alec Mills (3-2) got the win, giving up three runs on seven hits and a walk while striking out seven. Tigers top prospect Casey Mize (0-1) made his first home start, allowing four runs — three earned — on five hits and two walks in 3 1/3 innings. He struck out two.BLUE JAYS 6, RAYS 4ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — Randal Grichuk hit a three-run homer in the seventh inning and Toronto beat Tampa Bay.Reliever Aaron Loup (3-2) replaced Edgar García... [More]

Javier Báez hit two home runs and the Chicago Cubs became the second franchise in major league history to post 11,000 wins, beating the Detroit Tigers 9-3 on Monday night.Only the Giants have won more, with 11,179 victories after starting in New York in 1883 and later moving to San Francisco.The Cubs, who earned their first victory in 1876, improved to 11,000-10,414. The Brooklyn/Los Angeles Dodgers are close behind with 10,996 wins.David Bote homered and drove in four runs for the NL Central-leading Cubs. Báez had three RBIs.Cubs starter Alec Mills (3-2) got the win, giving up three runs on seven hits and a walk while striking out seven. Tigers top prospect Casey Mize (0-1) made his first home start, allowing four runs — three earned — on five hits and two walks in 3 1/3 innings. He struck out two.BLUE JAYS 6, RAYS 4ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — Randal Grichuk hit a three-run homer in the seventh inning and Toronto beat Tampa Bay.Reliever Aaron Loup (3-2) replaced Edgar García with one on... [More]