PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Jean Segura hit an RBI single with two outs in the 10th inning to lift the Philadelphia Phillies over the Atlanta Braves 3-2 in their season opener Thursday. After Nate Jones (0-1) intentionally walked Did Gregorius, Segura hit a bouncer down the third-base line to score Bryce Harper, who began the inning as the automatic runner at second base and advanced to third on a grounder. In the top of the 10th, center fielder Roman Quinn made a perfect throw to the plate to retire Ozzie Albies, who was trying to score on Marcell Ozuna’s fly ball. Catcher J.T. Realmuto caught the ball and slid in front of the plate in one slick motion, successfully blocking Albies’ path. Phillies ace Aaron Nola was one strike away from tossing seven scoreless innings before pinch-hitter Pablo Sandoval ripped an 0-2 pitch into the second deck in right field to tie it at 2. The Phillies got 3 1/3 scoreless innings from four relievers, with Connor Brogdon (1-0) working the 10th. They had the worst... [More]

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Jean Segura hit an RBI single with two outs in the 10th inning to lift the Philadelphia Phillies over the Atlanta Braves 3-2 in their season opener Thursday. After Nate Jones (0-1) intentionally walked Did Gregorius, Segura hit a bouncer down the third-base line to score Bryce Harper, who began the inning as the automatic runner at second base and advanced to third on a grounder. In the top of the 10th, center fielder Roman Quinn made a perfect throw to the plate to retire Ozzie Albies, who was trying to score on Marcell Ozuna’s fly ball. Catcher J.T. Realmuto caught the ball and slid in front of the plate in one slick motion, successfully blocking Albies’ path. Phillies ace Aaron Nola was one strike away from tossing seven scoreless innings before pinch-hitter Pablo Sandoval ripped an 0-2 pitch into the second deck in right field to tie it at 2. The Phillies got 3 1/3 scoreless innings from four relievers, with Connor Brogdon (1-0) working the 10th. They had the worst... [More]

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Jean Segura hit an RBI single with two outs in the 10th inning to lift the Philadelphia Phillies over the Atlanta Braves 3-2 in their season opener Thursday. After Nate Jones (0-1) intentionally walked Did Gregorius, Segura hit a bouncer down the third-base line to score Bryce Harper, who began the inning as the automatic runner at second base and advanced to third on a grounder. In the top of the 10th, center fielder Roman Quinn made a perfect throw to the plate to retire Ozzie Albies, who was trying to score on Marcell Ozuna’s fly ball. Catcher J.T. Realmuto caught the ball and slid in front of the plate in one slick motion, successfully blocking Albies’ path. Phillies ace Aaron Nola was one strike away from tossing seven scoreless innings before pinch-hitter Pablo Sandoval ripped an 0-2 pitch into the second deck in right field to tie it at 2. The Phillies got 3 1/3 scoreless innings from four relievers, with Connor Brogdon (1-0) working the 10th. They had the worst... [More]

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (AP) — There's very little doubt Arizona's Ketel Marte will be a good baseball player this season. He can hit for average, steal bases, smash homers and play multiple defensive positions at a high level. But if the Diamondbacks want to bounce back from a disappointing 2020 season, they probably don't just need the good version of Marte. They need the great one. The 27-year-old has already proven that's possible. He had a breakout season in 2019, making the NL All-Star team and finishing fourth in the MVP voting after batting .329 with 32 homers, 36 doubles and 92 RBIs while playing above-average defense at second base and center field. Early in D-backs spring camp this week, the switch-hitter flashed a few sweet left-handed swings during batting practice, launching the ball over the right-field wall. “It's impressive,” infielder Asdrubal Cabrera said. “He's got the talent to be a superstar.” That's exactly why Marte's 2020 season was so disappointing, even if he was still... [More]

Manager Torey Lovullo is eager for a do-over after a 2020 season that the Arizona Diamondbacks won't remember fondly. Getting it right might decide his future with the franchise. The 55-year-old Lovullo enters his fifth year with the Diamondbacks — and the final year of his current contract — under a substantial amount of scrutiny. Arizona spent a lot of money on free agents before the 2020 season but fell well short of expectations, finishing in last place in the NL West with a 25-35 record. Lovullo shrugged off any notion that he's feeling added pressure on Wednesday, when the team's pitchers and catchers went through their first workouts in Scottsdale, Arizona. The manager said he's approaching the upcoming season just like he's got a “10-year contract under my belt.” “Look, it's a game of results,” Lovullo said. “I need to be held accountable to that. I would expect that. I ask the players to be accountable. So for me, it's a nonissue.” Lovullo has had a generally successful tenure... [More]

PHOENIX (AP) — The Arizona Diamondbacks have agreed to a $1.75 million, one-year deal with veteran infielder Asdrúbal Cabrera, a person with knowledge of the negotiations told The Associated Press. The agreement was reached on Friday and confirmed to the AP on condition of anonymity Saturday because the deal is pending a physical. Cabrera can earn up to $1.05 million in performance bonuses. The 35-year-old is a two-time All-Star who was with the Washington Nationals in 2020, batting .242 with eight homers and 31 RBIs in the pandemic-shortened season. Cabrera seems like an ideal fit for the Diamondbacks at second base, which would move the versatile Ketel Marte back to center field. Marte had a breakout year in 2019 while playing mostly center field but was moved back to primarily second base in 2020. Cabrera was an All-Star with the Cleveland Indians in 2011 and 2012. He has played all four infield positions during his career and has nearly 1,700 career hits, along with 188 homers. The Diamondbacks have made a couple of moves over the past few weeks after a quiet offseason. They signed veteran relief pitcher Joakim Soria to a $3.5 million, one-year deal. Arizona is coming off a disappointing 25-35 record in 2020, which put them last in the NL West. ___ Follow David Brandt on Twitter: www.twitter.com/davidbrandtAP ___ More AP MLB coverage: https://apnews.com/MLB and https://twitter.com/AP_Sports

PHOENIX (AP) — The Arizona Diamondbacks have agreed to a $1.75 million, one-year deal with veteran infielder Asdrúbal Cabrera, a person with knowledge of the negotiations told The Associated Press. The agreement was reached on Friday and confirmed to the AP on condition of anonymity Saturday because the deal is pending a physical. Cabrera can earn up to $1.05 million in performance bonuses. The 35-year-old is a two-time All-Star who was with the Washington Nationals in 2020, batting .242 with eight homers and 31 RBIs in the pandemic-shortened season. Cabrera seems like an ideal fit for the Diamondbacks at second base, which would move the versatile Ketel Marte back to center field. Marte had a breakout year in 2019 while playing mostly center field but was moved back to primarily second base in 2020. Cabrera was an All-Star with the Cleveland Indians in 2011 and 2012. He has played all four infield positions during his career and has nearly 1,700 career hits, along with 188 homers. The Diamondbacks have made a couple of moves over the past few weeks after a quiet offseason. They signed veteran relief pitcher Joakim Soria to a $3.5 million, one-year deal. Arizona is coming off a disappointing 25-35 record in 2020, which put them last in the NL West. ___ Follow David Brandt on Twitter: www.twitter.com/davidbrandtAP ___ More AP MLB coverage: https://apnews.com/MLB and https://twitter.com/AP_Sports

A team-by-team look at the National League West entering spring training, including key players each club acquired and lost, and dates of the first workout for pitchers and catchers, and the full squad: ___ Los Angeles Dodgers Manager: Dave Roberts (sixth season). 2019: 43-17, first place, World Series champions. Training Town: Glendale, Arizona. Park: Camelback Ranch. First Workout: Feb. 18/23. He’s Here: RHP Trevor Bauer, RHP Tommy Kahnle, LHP Garrett Cleavinger. He’s Outta Here: 3B Justin Turner, RHP Pedro Báez, INF/OF Enrique Hernández, LF Joc Pederson, LHP Alex Wood, RHP Jimmy Nelson, OF Terrance Gore. Going campin’: After winning their first World Series title since 1988 during the pandemic-shortened season, the Dodgers are looking to repeat. They made a major splash just before spring training, signing Bauer a year after trading for Mookie Betts and David Price in February. The roster boasts an enviable three MVPs and three Cy Young Award winners, making the Dodgers the favorites... [More]

PHOENIX (AP) — Madison Bumgarner was one of many reasons the Arizona Diamondbacks fell well short of expectations this season. His assessment of his own personal struggles on the mound a few weeks ago summed up the team's summer quite well. “2020 sucks,” Bumgarner said. "I'm pretty much on board with that now. Not a big fan." The Diamondbacks thought they could challenge for the NL West title this season, but instead, they were the division’s worst team. Now they’re trying to figure out what the 60-game swoon means in the long term and how much they need to reshape the roster. Arizona finished with a 25-35 record but in reality, it felt worse than that. An eight-game losing streak in the middle of the season meant the D-backs were basically out of playoff contention by September. General manager Mike Hazen turned into a seller, dealing pitchers Robbie Ray, Archie Bradley and Andrew Chafin, along with outfielder Starling Marte. It was a stunning change of course considering how confident... [More]

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]

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. 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]

BALTIMORE (AP) — The Baltimore Orioles ended their 19-game losing streak against the New York Yankees, using a strong offensive performance by rookie Ryan Mountcastle in a 6-3 victory Friday night for a doubleheader split. In the opener, Miguel Andújar singled in the tiebreaking run in the ninth inning and Clint Frazier added an RBI single to give New York a 6-5 win. Gary Sanchez homered and Brett Gardner drove in two runs for the Yankees.Mountcastle hit a two-run homer off 21-year-old Deivi García in second inning of the nightcap and sparked a four-run fifth inning with an RBI single off Clarke Schmidt, who was making his major league debut. Rio Ruiz followed with a run-scoring single and Pat Valaika capped the uprising with a two-run double.That helped Baltimore secure its first win over New York since March 31, 2019. It also snapped the Yankees’ 18-game winning streak at Camden Yards.García (0-1) allowed four runs and five hits with six strikeouts in his second big league appearance.... [More]

Diamondbacks first. Tim Locastro lines out to deep right field to Mike Yastrzemski. Ketel Marte homers to left field. Christian Walker flies out to right center field to Mike Yastrzemski. Eduardo Escobar strikes out swinging.1 run, 1 hit, 0 errors, 0 left on. Diamondbacks 1, Giants 0.Giants first. Mike Yastrzemski called out on strikes. Alex Dickerson singles to right field. Evan Longoria flies out to deep right field to Kole Calhoun. Brandon Belt doubles to right field. Alex Dickerson scores. Wilmer Flores walks. Donovan Solano walks. Wilmer Flores to second. Brandon Belt to third. Brandon Crawford lines out to deep right field to Kole Calhoun.1 run, 2 hits, 0 errors, 3 left on. Diamondbacks 1, Giants 1.Diamondbacks third. Daulton Varsho singles to center field. Tim Locastro out on a sacrifice bunt to shallow infield to Brandon Belt. Daulton Varsho to second. Ketel Marte doubles to shallow left field. Daulton Varsho scores. Christian Walker walks. Eduardo Escobar flies out to right field... [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]

Dodgers first. Mookie Betts strikes out swinging. Corey Seager walks. AJ Pollock singles to left center field. Corey Seager to second. Max Muncy singles to center field. AJ Pollock to second. Corey Seager to third. Chris Taylor walks. Max Muncy to second. AJ Pollock to third. Corey Seager scores. Will Smith flies out to right center field to Kole Calhoun. Kike Hernandez reaches on a fielder's choice to shallow infield. Chris Taylor out at second.1 run, 2 hits, 0 errors, 4 left on. Dodgers 1, Diamondbacks 0.Diamondbacks third. Daulton Varsho pops out to shallow infield to Julio Urias. Carson Kelly homers to center field. Tim Locastro singles to right field. Ketel Marte singles to right field. Tim Locastro to third. Christian Walker pops out to shortstop to Corey Seager. Eduardo Escobar lines out to deep left center field to Kike Hernandez.1 run, 3 hits, 0 errors, 2 left on. Diamondbacks 1, Dodgers 1.Dodgers third. AJ Pollock doubles to left field. Max Muncy strikes out swinging. Chris Taylor... [More]

Giants first. Mike Yastrzemski called out on strikes. Alex Dickerson homers. Evan Longoria grounds out to shortstop, Ketel Marte to Christian Walker. Brandon Belt pops out to shallow center field to Nick Ahmed.1 run, 1 hit, 0 errors, 0 left on. Giants 1, Diamondbacks 0.Diamondbacks seventh. Christian Walker grounds out to shallow left field, Evan Longoria to Brandon Belt. Eduardo Escobar homers to right field. Nick Ahmed grounds out to shortstop, Brandon Crawford to Brandon Belt. Jake Lamb walks.1 run, 1 hit, 0 errors, 0 left on. Giants 1, Diamondbacks 1.Giants eighth. Brandon Crawford singles to deep left field. Mauricio Dubon strikes out on a foul tip. Wilmer Flores pinch-hitting for Chadwick Tromp. Wilmer Flores doubles. Brandon Crawford to third. Mike Yastrzemski hit by pitch. Alex Dickerson singles to shallow left field. Mike Yastrzemski to second. Joey Rickard to third. Brandon Crawford scores. Evan Longoria singles to center field. Alex Dickerson to third. Mike Yastrzemski scores. Joey Rickard scores. Brandon Belt grounds out to shallow infield. Evan Longoria out at second.3 runs, 4 hits, 0 errors, 1 left on. Giants 4, Diamondbacks 1.