Well-traveled Milwaukee Brewers first baseman-outfielder Logan Morrison figures it will be easy for him to adjust to games without spectators this season.“I played for the Rays and the Marlins, so I’m used to it,” Morrison said.The Brewers and other major league teams worked out again Monday in mostly empty ballparks, mindful the long-awaited start to the season is barely a week away and fans won't be coming. So teams are trying as best they can to ramp up the competitiveness of summer camps conducted in isolation.Several teams announced upcoming exhibition games, including Houston at Kansas City, Kansas City at St. Louis, and Cleveland against Pittsburgh.The Brewers will play intrasquad games for several nights starting Tuesday and are dubbing them the Blue and Gold World Series, a nod to manager Craig Counsell's alma mater, Notre Dame. Catcher Omar Narvaez and outfielder Avisail Garcia will draft teams for matchups designed to approximate the intensity of regular-season games.“It’s important... [More]

Well-traveled Milwaukee Brewers first baseman-outfielder Logan Morrison figures it will be easy for him to adjust to games without spectators this season.“I played for the Rays and the Marlins, so I’m used to it,” Morrison said.The Brewers and other major league teams worked out again Monday in mostly empty ballparks, mindful the long-awaited start to the season is barely a week away and fans won't be coming. So teams are trying as best they can to ramp up the competitiveness of summer camps conducted in isolation.Several teams announced upcoming exhibition games, including Houston at Kansas City, Kansas City at St. Louis, and Cleveland against Pittsburgh.The Brewers will play intrasquad games for several nights starting Tuesday and are dubbing them the Blue and Gold World Series, a nod to manager Craig Counsell's alma mater, Notre Dame. Catcher Omar Narvaez and outfielder Avisail Garcia will draft teams for matchups designed to approximate the intensity of regular-season games.“It’s important... [More]

NEW YORK (AP) — Mike Shildt began his life in baseball at his mom's side, tagging along with her to work at a Double-A ballpark and picking up odd jobs around the clubhouse.When Shildt was recognized Tuesday night for the career that has followed, the late Lib Shildt was the first thing on his mind."My mom was remarkable," he said.Less than a week after his mother died, Shildt was honored for piloting the St. Louis Cardinals back into the playoffs, narrowly beating Craig Counsell of the Milwaukee Brewers to win NL Manager of the Year.Shildt earned the award in his first full season on the job, even though Counsell received more first-place votes (13-10) from the Baseball Writers' Association of America.Minnesota Twins manager Rocco Baldelli won the AL prize in a tight finish over Aaron Boone of the New York Yankees. Both received 13 first-place votes, but Baldelli got more second-place nods (13-9). The 38-year-old is the youngest to win the award.Shildt teared up upon learning he'd been... [More]

NEW YORK (AP) — Mike Shildt began his life in baseball at his mom's side, tagging along for her shifts at a Double-A ballpark and picking up odd jobs around the clubhouse.When Shildt was recognized Tuesday night for the career that has followed, the late Lib Shildt was the first thing on his mind.Less than a week after his mother's passing, Shildt was honored for piloting the St. Louis Cardinals back into the playoffs, narrowly beating Craig Counsell of the Milwaukee Brewers to win NL Manager of the Year.Shildt earned the award in his first full season on the job, even though Counsell received more first-place votes in balloting by the Baseball Writers' Association of America.Minnesota Twins manager Rocco Baldelli won the AL prize in a tight ballot over Aaron Boone of the New York Yankees. Both received 13 first-place votes, but Baldelli got more second-place nods. The 38-year-old is the youngest to win the award.Shildt teared up upon learning he'd been chosen. The 51-year-old is the first... [More]

Oct. 141905 — Christy Mathewson blanked the Philadelphia Athletics 2-0 to give the New York Giants the World Series in five games. All were shutouts, with Mathewson getting three, Joe McGinnity one, and Chief Bender of Philadelphia one.1929 — The Philadelphia A's rallied for three runs in the ninth inning to beat the Chicago Cubs 3-2 and take the World Series in five games. Mule Haas' two-run homer tied the game and Bing Miller's RBI double won it.1965 — Sandy Koufax tossed his second shutout to give the Los Angeles Dodgers a 2-0 victory over the Minnesota Twins and the world championship in seven games.1969 — New York's Tommie Agee made two spectacular catches to save five runs and secure a 5-0 victory over Baltimore as the Mets took a 2-1 lead in the World Series.1971 — Pittsburgh's Nelson Briles threw a two-hitter against the Orioles for a 4-0 victory to give the Pirates a 3-2 edge in the World Series.1972 — Oakland catcher Gene Tenace became the first player to hit home runs in each... [More]

Compiled by PAUL MONTELLAOct. 131903 — The Boston Pilgrims won the first World Series, five games to three, with a 3-0 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates.1914 — The Boston Braves completed a sweep of the Philadelphia Athletics, first in World Series history, with a 3-1 victory.1921 — Art Nehf tossed a 1-0, four-hitter against the New York Yankees for the World Series title in eight games. The Giants scored their run in the first inning on an error by shortstop Roger Peckinpaugh.1960 — Bill Mazeroski opened the bottom of the ninth with a home run off Ralph Terry of the New York Yankees to give the Pittsburgh Pirates a 10-9 victory and the World Series in seven games.1971 — The first World Series night game was played in Pittsburgh with the Pirates beating Baltimore 4-3. Roberto Clemente had three hits for Pittsburgh.1978 — New York third baseman Graig Nettles put on a fielding clinic and prevented seven runs as the Yankees beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 5-1 in Game 3 of the World Series.... [More]

NEW YORK (AP) — Slumping first baseman Luke Voit was picked over rookie Mike Ford for the New York Yankees' AL Division Series roster against Minnesota because he provides a potential right-handed bat off the bench in the late innings.Minnesota chose three players who had been hurt of late: center fielder Max Kepler and infielders Luis Arráez and Ehire Adrianza.New York also selected speedy and versatile Tyler Wade for the series, which started Friday night. Wade can play second base, third, shortstop, outfield, and pinch run or be a defensive replacement.Voit struggled in his return from a sports hernia, ending the season hitless in his last 12 at-bats and in a 1-for-33 slide, leaving him with a .263 batting average, 21 homers and 71 RBIs. Ford hit .259 with 12 homers and 25 RBIs, including .379 with eight homers and 17 RBIs from Aug. 17 on.Yankees manager Aaron Boone viewed Voit as a better potential pinch-hitting option against Twins closer Taylor Rogers, who is left-handed, than the... [More]

NEW YORK (AP) — Versatile Tyler Wade was included on the New York Yankees' AL Division Series roster while slumping first baseman Luke Voit made it over rookie Mike Ford.Minnesota chose three players who had been hurt of late: center fielder Max Kepler and infielders Luis Arráez and Ehire Adrianza.The series starts Friday night at Yankee Stadium.Wade, who can play outfield, second, shortstop and third, can pinch run or be a defensive replacement.Voit struggled in his return from a sports hernia, ending season hitless in his last 12 at-bats and 1 for 33, leaving him with a .263 average, 21 homers and 71 RBIs. Ford hit .259 with 12 homers and 25 RBIs, including .379 with eight homers and 17 RBIs from Aug. 17 on.Yankees manager Aaron Boone views the right-handed-hitting Voit as a better potential pinch-hitting option against Twins closer Taylor Rogers, who is left-handed, than the left-handed hitting Ford."Looking at it from an off-the-bench situation, there's not a lot of our righties that... [More]

NEW YORK (AP) — Versatile Tyler Wade was included on the New York Yankees' AL Division Series roster while slumping first baseman Luke Voit made it over rookie Mike Ford and Cameron Maybin was picked for outfield depth.Minnesota included three players who had been hurt of late: center fielder Max Kepler and infielders Luis Arráez and Ehire Adrianza.Both teams decided on 12 pitchers.Wade, who can play outfield, second, shortstop and third, can pinch run or be a defensive replacement.Voit struggled in his return from a sports hernia, ending season hitless in his last 12 at-bats and 1 for 33, leaving him with a .263 average, 21 homers and 71 RBIs.Ford hit .259 with 12 homers and 25 RBIs, including .379 with eight homers and 17 RBIs from Aug. 17 on. Maybin, the fourth outfielder, batted .285 with 11 homers and 32 RBIs in 239 at-bats.As expected, the Yankees included designated hitter Edwin Encarnación, who hasn't played since Sept. 12 because of a strained left oblique. Encarnación hit .249... [More]

Royals first. Whit Merrifield strikes out swinging. Jorge Soler homers to center field. Hunter Dozier pops out to shallow right field to Willians Astudillo. Alex Gordon singles to right field. Cheslor Cuthbert flies out to center field to Ian Miller.1 run, 2 hits, 0 errors, 1 left on. Royals 1, Twins 0.Twins second. Eddie Rosario strikes out swinging. Mitch Garver doubles to deep left center field. LaMonte Wade Jr flies out to center field to Erick Mejia. Willians Astudillo doubles to deep left field. Mitch Garver scores. Jonathan Schoop singles to shallow center field. Willians Astudillo to third. Ian Miller flies out to left field to Alex Gordon.1 run, 3 hits, 0 errors, 2 left on. Twins 1, Royals 1.Twins fifth. Ian Miller doubles to deep left field. Luis Arraez grounds out to first base, Cheslor Cuthbert to Glenn Sparkman. Ian Miller to third. Jorge Polanco out on a sacrifice fly to deep center field to Erick Mejia. Ian Miller scores. Nelson Cruz called out on strikes.1 run, 1 hit, 0... [More]

Twins first. Miguel Sano singles to center field. Jake Cave walks. Miguel Sano to second. Nelson Cruz singles to left center field. Jake Cave to third. Miguel Sano scores. Eddie Rosario singles to right field. Nelson Cruz to second. Jake Cave scores. Willians Astudillo pops out to shallow infield to Eric Skoglund. C.J. Cron grounds out to third base. Eddie Rosario out at second.2 runs, 3 hits, 0 errors, 1 left on. Twins 2, Royals 0.Royals first. Whit Merrifield singles to right field. Jorge Soler lines out to right field to Jake Cave. Hunter Dozier doubles to deep left center field. Whit Merrifield to third. Alex Gordon grounds out to shallow center field, Jonathan Schoop to C.J. Cron. Hunter Dozier to third. Whit Merrifield scores. Ryan McBroom called out on strikes.1 run, 2 hits, 0 errors, 1 left on. Twins 2, Royals 1.Twins second. Jonathan Schoop doubles to deep left field. Ryan LaMarre strikes out swinging. Ronald Torreyes reaches on a fielder's choice to shortstop. Jonathan Schoop... [More]

Twins third. Ryan LaMarre flies out to right field to Travis Demeritte. LaMonte Wade Jr grounds out to first base to John Hicks. Ronald Torreyes singles to shortstop. Ian Miller singles to center field. Ronald Torreyes scores. Luis Arraez flies out to deep right field to Travis Demeritte.1 run, 2 hits, 0 errors, 1 left on. Twins 1, Tigers 0.Tigers third. Brandon Dixon triples to deep center field. Miguel Cabrera grounds out to shortstop, Luis Arraez to LaMonte Wade Jr. Brandon Dixon scores. Ronny Rodriguez lines out to shortstop to Ronald Torreyes. Dawel Lugo grounds out to shortstop, Luis Arraez to LaMonte Wade Jr.1 run, 1 hit, 0 errors, 0 left on. Twins 1, Tigers 1.Twins fourth. Willians Astudillo singles to center field. Jake Cave grounds out to second base, Ronny Rodriguez to John Hicks. Willians Astudillo to third. Jonathan Schoop singles to left field. Willians Astudillo scores. Jason Castro walks. Jonathan Schoop to second. Ryan LaMarre reaches on a fielder's choice to third base.... [More]

WASHINGTON (AP) — Trea Turner's go-ahead grand slam lifted Washington to a 6-5 victory over the Philadelphia Phillies for a doubleheader sweep Tuesday that helped the Nationals clinch an NL wild card, capping quite a turnaround for a team that was 19-31 in late May.Turner had three hits in the day's first game, a 4-1 win for the Nationals. Washington assured itself of returning to the playoffs for the fifth time in eight years after sitting out October in 2018.Anthony Rendon delivered two sacrifice flies to raise his majors-leading RBIs total to 124 in the opening victory, a result that also eliminated Philadelphia and $330 million outfielder Bryce Harper, the ex-Nationals star, from postseason contention.In the nightcap, Washington trailed 4-2 entering the sixth, because Brad Miller managed to hit two homers off Max Scherzer (11-7).Washington loaded the bases in the sixth against Aaron Nola (12-7) with two walks and a single, setting the stage for Turner's 18th homer of the season and... [More]

WASHINGTON (AP) — Trea Turner's go-ahead grand slam lifted Washington to a 6-5 victory over the Philadelphia Phillies for a doubleheader sweep Tuesday that helped the Nationals clinch an NL wild card, capping quite a turnaround for a team that was 19-31 in late May.Turner had three hits in the day's first game, a 4-1 win for the Nationals. Washington assured itself of returning to the playoffs for the fifth time in eight years after sitting out October in 2018.Anthony Rendon delivered two sacrifice flies to raise his majors-leading RBIs total to 124 in the opening victory, a result that also eliminated Philadelphia and $330 million outfielder Bryce Harper, the ex-Nationals star, from postseason contention.In the nightcap, Washington trailed 4-2 entering the sixth, because Brad Miller managed to hit two homers off Max Scherzer (11-7).Washington loaded the bases in the sixth against Aaron Nola (12-7) with two walks and a single, setting the stage for Turner's 18th homer of the season and... [More]

WASHINGTON (AP) — Trea Turner's go-ahead grand slam lifted Washington to a 6-5 victory over the Philadelphia Phillies for a doubleheader sweep Tuesday that helped the Nationals clinch an NL wild card, capping quite a turnaround for a team that was 19-31 in late May.Turner had three hits in the day's first game, a 4-1 win for the Nationals. Washington assured itself of returning to the playoffs for the fifth time in eight years after sitting out October in 2018.Anthony Rendon delivered two sacrifice flies to raise his majors-leading RBIs total to 124 in the opening victory, a result that also eliminated Philadelphia and $330 million outfielder Bryce Harper, the ex-Nationals star, from postseason contention.In the nightcap, Washington trailed 4-2 entering the sixth, because Brad Miller managed to hit two homers off Max Scherzer (11-7).Washington loaded the bases in the sixth against Aaron Nola (12-7) with two walks and a single, setting the stage for Turner's 18th homer of the season and... [More]

Tigers first. Victor Reyes strikes out swinging. Dawel Lugo doubles to deep right field. Harold Castro singles to shallow infield. Dawel Lugo to third. Jeimer Candelario out on a sacrifice fly to deep right field to Jake Cave. Dawel Lugo scores. Christin Stewart flies out to right center field to LaMonte Wade Jr.1 run, 2 hits, 0 errors, 1 left on. Tigers 1, Twins 0.Twins seventh. Jake Cave singles to right field. LaMonte Wade Jr doubles to left field. Jake Cave to third. Willians Astudillo singles to center field. LaMonte Wade Jr scores. Jake Cave scores. Jason Castro hit by pitch. Willians Astudillo to second. Luis Arraez grounds out to shallow infield, Nick Ramirez to Jeimer Candelario. Jason Castro to second. Willians Astudillo to third. Jorge Polanco lines out to third base to Dawel Lugo. Nelson Cruz is intentionally walked. Eddie Rosario doubles to shallow left field. Nelson Cruz to third. Jason Castro scores. Willians Astudillo scores. Miguel Sano strikes out swinging.4 runs, 4 hits, 0 errors, 2 left on. Twins 4, Tigers 1.Tigers eighth. Willi Castro doubles to left field. Victor Reyes lines out to left field to Eddie Rosario. Dawel Lugo doubles to right center field. Willi Castro scores. Harold Castro grounds out to second base, Luis Arraez to Willians Astudillo. Dawel Lugo to third. Jeimer Candelario strikes out swinging.1 run, 2 hits, 0 errors, 1 left on. Twins 4, Tigers 2.

Royals second. Hunter Dozier grounds out to shortstop, Luis Arraez to Marwin Gonzalez. Alex Gordon hit by pitch. Ryan McBroom singles to right field. Alex Gordon to second. Ryan O'Hearn doubles to deep right field. Ryan McBroom to third. Alex Gordon scores. Meibrys Viloria out on a sacrifice fly to left center field to Eddie Rosario. Ryan McBroom scores. Brett Phillips strikes out swinging.2 runs, 2 hits, 0 errors, 1 left on. Royals 2, Twins 0.Twins third. Jason Castro flies out to deep center field to Brett Phillips. LaMonte Wade Jr homers to center field. Luis Arraez singles to left field. Jorge Polanco strikes out on a foul tip. Nelson Cruz grounds out to third base, Hunter Dozier to Ryan O'Hearn.1 run, 2 hits, 0 errors, 1 left on. Royals 2, Twins 1.Twins fifth. LaMonte Wade Jr triples to deep center field. Luis Arraez doubles to right field. LaMonte Wade Jr scores. Jorge Polanco walks. Nelson Cruz singles to center field. Jorge Polanco to second. Luis Arraez scores. Eddie Rosario pops... [More]

White sox second. Yoan Moncada doubles to deep left field. Eloy Jimenez singles to center field. Yoan Moncada scores. Zack Collins grounds out to second base. Eloy Jimenez out at second. Yolmer Sanchez strikes out swinging.1 run, 2 hits, 0 errors, 0 left on. White sox 1, Twins 0.White sox sixth. Leury Garcia singles to right field. Tim Anderson reaches on a fielder's choice to shortstop. Leury Garcia out at second. Jose Abreu flies out to deep right field to Eddie Rosario. Yoan Moncada doubles to deep left center field. Tim Anderson scores. Eloy Jimenez walks. Zack Collins strikes out swinging.1 run, 2 hits, 0 errors, 2 left on. White sox 2, Twins 0.Twins sixth. Luis Arraez grounds out to second base, Yolmer Sanchez to Matt Skole. Jorge Polanco singles to center field. Nelson Cruz walks. Jorge Polanco to second. Eddie Rosario singles to right field. Nelson Cruz to second. Jorge Polanco scores. Miguel Sano flies out to left field to Eloy Jimenez. Jake Cave walks. LaMonte Wade Jr pinch-hitting for Jonathan Schoop. LaMonte Wade Jr grounds out to second base, Yolmer Sanchez to Matt Skole.1 run, 2 hits, 0 errors, 3 left on. White sox 2, Twins 1.White sox ninth. Zack Collins homers to center field. Yolmer Sanchez grounds out to shortstop, Miguel Sano to Willians Astudillo. Matt Skole grounds out to shortstop, Miguel Sano to Willians Astudillo. Adam Engel strikes out swinging.1 run, 1 hit, 0 errors, 0 left on. White sox 3, Twins 1.

Indians first. Francisco Lindor singles to left field, advances to 2nd. Fielding error by Eddie Rosario. Oscar Mercado singles to center field. Francisco Lindor to third. Carlos Santana reaches on a fielder's choice to second base. Oscar Mercado out at second. Francisco Lindor scores. Yasiel Puig walks. Carlos Santana to second. Jason Kipnis reaches on a fielder's choice to shallow infield. Yasiel Puig out at second. Carlos Santana scores. Throwing error by Ronald Torreyes. Franmil Reyes strikes out swinging.2 runs, 2 hits, 2 errors, 1 left on. Indians 2, Twins 0.Twins third. Luis Arraez flies out to left field to Greg Allen. Miguel Sano homers to left field. Jake Cave doubles to deep center field. Eddie Rosario lines out to left field to Greg Allen. Willians Astudillo grounds out to shortstop, Ryan Flaherty to Carlos Santana.1 run, 2 hits, 0 errors, 1 left on. Indians 2, Twins 1.Twins sixth. Jake Cave strikes out swinging. Eddie Rosario homers to right field. Willians Astudillo walks.... [More]

Twins third. Willians Astudillo flies out to right center field to Yasiel Puig. Max Kepler singles to right field. Jorge Polanco homers to center field. Max Kepler scores. Nelson Cruz called out on strikes. Eddie Rosario flies out to center field to Oscar Mercado.2 runs, 2 hits, 0 errors, 0 left on. Twins 2, Indians 0.