Nationals first. Trea Turner singles to left field. Adam Eaton lines out to center field to Lewis Brinson. Juan Soto flies out to deep center field to Lewis Brinson. Howie Kendrick doubles to deep right center field. Trea Turner scores. Eric Thames strikes out swinging.1 run, 2 hits, 0 errors, 1 left on. Nationals 1, Marlins 0.Marlins second. Corey Dickerson homers to left field. Brian Anderson strikes out swinging. Jesus Sanchez flies out to left field to Juan Soto. Miguel Rojas lines out to deep center field to Victor Robles.1 run, 1 hit, 0 errors, 0 left on. Marlins 1, Nationals 1.Nationals second. Kurt Suzuki strikes out swinging. Luis Garcia singles to second base. Carter Kieboom walks. Luis Garcia to second. Victor Robles reaches on a fielder's choice to shortstop. Carter Kieboom out at second. Luis Garcia to third. Trea Turner singles to shortstop. Victor Robles out at home. Luis Garcia scores.1 run, 2 hits, 0 errors, 1 left on. Nationals 2, Marlins 1.Nationals fourth. Luis Garcia... [More]

Nationals first. Trea Turner walks. Juan Soto strikes out swinging. Howie Kendrick walks. Trea Turner to second. Asdrubal Cabrera singles to shortstop. Trea Turner scores. Kurt Suzuki flies out to left field to Corey Dickerson. Josh Harrison singles to left field. Asdrubal Cabrera out at third. Howie Kendrick scores.2 runs, 2 hits, 0 errors, 1 left on. Nationals 2, Marlins 0.Nationals third. Trea Turner doubles to left field. Juan Soto strikes out swinging. Howie Kendrick out on a sacrifice fly to deep center field to Magneuris Sierra. Trea Turner scores. Asdrubal Cabrera flies out to center field to Magneuris Sierra.1 run, 1 hit, 0 errors, 0 left on. Nationals 3, Marlins 0.Nationals fourth. Kurt Suzuki singles to shallow right field. Josh Harrison singles to shallow right field, advances to 3rd. Kurt Suzuki scores. Throwing error by Jesus Sanchez. Carter Kieboom walks. Victor Robles reaches on a sacrifice fly to left field. Carter Kieboom to second. Josh Harrison scores. Fielding error... [More]

CLEVELAND (AP) — Rookie Isaac Paredes hit a grand slam for his first major league homer and the Detroit Tigers snapped a 20-game losing streak against Cleveland by beating the Indians 10-5 on Friday night.The Tigers also ended a nine-game slide that included being swept at home last weekend by the Indians.The 21-year-old Paredes connected in the fourth inning when the Tigers scored seven times off Adam Plutko (1-2). Jonathan Schoop hit a two-run homer as the Tigers topped the Indians for the first time since April 10, 2019.Cleveland’s 20-game dominance of Detroit was the second-longest streak against one opponent since division play began in 1969. Baltimore holds the record with 23 consecutive wins over Kansas City in 1969-70.Rony Garcia (1-0) picked up the win for the Tigers, who got off to a surprising 9-4 start before staggering.Franmil Reyes hit a two-run homer as the Indians had their winning streak stopped at six. They were again without manager Terry Francona. He underwent a medical... [More]

CLEVELAND (AP) — Rookie Isaac Paredes hit a grand slam for his first major league homer and the Detroit Tigers snapped a 20-game losing streak against Cleveland by beating the Indians 10-5 on Friday night.The Tigers also ended a nine-game slide that included being swept at home last weekend by the Indians.The 21-year-old Paredes connected in the fourth inning when the Tigers scored seven times off Adam Plutko (1-2). Jonathan Schoop hit a two-run homer as the Tigers topped the Indians for the first time since April 10, 2019.Cleveland’s 20-game dominance of Detroit was the second-longest streak against one opponent since division play began in 1969. Baltimore holds the record with 23 consecutive wins over Kansas City in 1969-70.Rony Garcia (1-0) picked up the win for the Tigers, who got off to a surprising 9-4 start before staggering.Franmil Reyes hit a two-run homer as the Indians had their winning streak stopped at six. They were again without manager Terry Francona. He underwent a medical... [More]

CLEVELAND (AP) — Rookie Isaac Paredes hit a grand slam for his first major league homer and the Detroit Tigers snapped a 20-game losing streak against Cleveland by beating the Indians 10-5 on Friday night.The Tigers also ended a nine-game slide that included being swept at home last weekend by the Indians.The 21-year-old Paredes connected in the fourth inning when the Tigers scored seven times off Adam Plutko (1-2). Jonathan Schoop hit a two-run homer as the Tigers topped the Indians for the first time since April 10, 2019.Cleveland’s 20-game dominance of Detroit was the second-longest streak against one opponent since division play began in 1969. Baltimore holds the record with 23 consecutive wins over Kansas City in 1969-70.Rony Garcia (1-0) picked up the win for the Tigers, who got off to a surprising 9-4 start before staggering.Franmil Reyes hit a two-run homer as the Indians had their winning streak stopped at six. They were again without manager Terry Francona. He underwent a medical... [More]

Marlins second. Corey Dickerson lines out to shortstop to Trea Turner. Jorge Alfaro singles to third base. Lewis Brinson walks. Jorge Alfaro to second. Jesus Sanchez strikes out swinging. Miguel Rojas homers to left field. Lewis Brinson scores. Jorge Alfaro scores. Jonathan Villar grounds out to shallow infield, Carter Kieboom to Asdrubal Cabrera.3 runs, 2 hits, 0 errors, 0 left on. Marlins 3, Nationals 0.Nationals second. Asdrubal Cabrera strikes out swinging. Luis Garcia grounds out to shallow infield, Jesus Aguilar to Elieser Hernandez. Yan Gomes homers to center field. Eric Thames called out on strikes.1 run, 1 hit, 0 errors, 0 left on. Marlins 3, Nationals 1.Nationals third. Carter Kieboom grounds out to second base, Jonathan Villar to Jesus Aguilar. Victor Robles pops out to shallow center field to Jonathan Villar. Trea Turner homers to right field. Adam Eaton strikes out swinging.1 run, 1 hit, 0 errors, 0 left on. Marlins 3, Nationals 2.

MIAMI (AP) — The Miami Marlins' revolving roster is about to undergo another major makeover.Shortstop Miguel Rojas became the first player sidelined by the team's coronavirus outbreak to return when he was activated Thursday, and a wave of reinforcements is expected soon.Rojas last played on July 26, when the virus spread so widely among the Marlins that their season was suspended for eight days. He was among 17 players placed on the injured list.Partly because of the outbreak, the Marlins have made 71 roster moves since the season began July 24, and another flurry is coming. Right-hander Sixto Sánchez, the team's top prospect, and outfield prospect Jesús Sánchez are expected to be called up to make their major league debuts this weekend.Many of the other players on the injured list will likely be back soon as well — a welcome development for a team that has lost five games in a row. The players have been working out at the team's spring training site in Jupiter, Florida.One of them was... [More]

MIAMI (AP) — The Miami Marlins' revolving roster is about to undergo another major makeover.Shortstop Miguel Rojas became the first player sidelined by the team's coronavirus outbreak to return when he was activated and in the lineup for Thursday's game against the New York Mets. A wave of reinforcements is expected soon.Rojas last played on July 26, when the virus spread so widely among the Marlins that their season was suspended for eight days. He was among 17 players placed on the injured list.Partly because of the outbreak, the Marlins have made 71 roster moves since the season began July 24, and another flurry is coming. Right-hander Sixto Sánchez, the team's top prospect, and outfield prospect Jesús Sánchez are expected to be called up to make their major league debuts this weekend.Many of the other players on the injured list will likely be back soon as well — a welcome development for a team that lost its fifth game in a row Wednesday. The players have been working out at the team's... [More]

MIAMI (AP) — Miami Marlins shortstop Miguel Rojas became the first player sidelined by the team's coronavirus outbreak to return when he was activated before Thursday's game against the New York Mets.Rojas last played on July 26, when the virus spread so widely among the Marlins that their season was suspended for eight days. He was among 17 players placed on the injured list.Partly because of the outbreak, the Marlins have made 71 roster moves since the season began July 24, and another flurry is coming. Right-hander Sixto Sánchez, the team's top prospect, and outfield prospect Jesús Sánchez are expected to be called up to make their major league debuts this weekend.Many of the other players on the injured list are expected back soon as well — a welcome development for a team that lost its fifth game in a row Wednesday. The players have been working out at the team's spring training site in Jupiter, Florida.Rojas, who has been with the Marlins since 2015, described the timing of his return... [More]

A look at what's happening around the majors on Monday:WAIT AND SEEThe Cincinnati Reds will wait for their latest COVID-19 test results to see when they can resume the season.Cincinnati had home games against Pittsburgh postponed Saturday and Sunday after a player tested positive. The Reds expect the new results Monday, when Major League Baseball will decide whether they can travel to Kansas City for a series scheduled to begin Tuesday night.The Pirates worked out at Great American Ball Park on Sunday, then returned to Pittsburgh.Cincinnati is the third team to have games postponed because one of its players tested positive for COVID-19, joining the Marlins and the Cardinals.ALL CLEARThe Yankees plan to activate Aroldis Chapman after the All-Star closer recovered from COVID-19. Chapman tested positive for the coronavirus during preseason workouts and hasn’t pitched yet this season.New York also expects slugger Aaron Judge to resume baseball activities after he was placed on the injured... [More]

MIAMI (AP) — Nick Markakis drove in three runs, and five pitchers combined on a two-hitter Sunday to help the Atlanta Braves beat the Miami Marlins 4-0 and tighten the NL East race.Atlanta took two of three games from the first-place Marlins and trail them by only percentage points. The Braves haven’t lost a series to their division rivals since 2017, and are 31-10 against Miami over the past three seasons. “Our mindset is the same with everybody,” Markakis said. “It doesn’t matter who we’re playing. But division games are extremely important.”Markakis, who opted out this year because of the coronavirus and then changed his mind five games into the season, had two hits and improved his average to .323.“Just having him here makes me feel better and more at ease,” Braves manager Brian Snitker said. “He’ll do anything. He’s just good to have around. He’s kind of like my security blanket.”Markakis’ RBI single in the sixth off Nick Vincent (1-1) gave Atlanta a 1-0 lead. The Braves added three... [More]

MIAMI (AP) — Most of the Miami Marlins players sidelined by a coronavirus outbreak have been cleared by baseball's joint committee for reinstatement, the team said Saturday, and they're expected to begin rehabilitation workouts soon. It's unlikely any of the players will be activated before the next homestand, which starts Aug. 28.The Marlins placed 17 players on the injured list following the outbreak, which forced the postponement of seven games. None has played since the season-opening series.The group includes ace Sandy Alcantara, shortstop Miguel Rojas and eight relievers who were on the opening day roster. Despite their absence, the surprising Marlins lead the NL East.Those who have been cleared will rehab at the Marlins' spring training site in Jupiter, Florida.___ More AP MLB: https://apnews.com/MLB and https://twitter.com/AP_Sports

MIAMI (AP) — Most of the Miami Marlins players sidelined by a coronavirus outbreak have been approved to return to the field.The team said Saturday those cleared will begin rehabilitation workouts and could be activated as early as next week.The Marlins placed 17 players on the injured list following the outbreak, which forced the postponement of seven games. None has played since the season-opening series.The group includes ace Sandy Alcantara, shortstop Miguel Rojas and eight relievers who were on the opening day roster. Despite their absence, the surprising Marlins lead the NL East.Those who have been cleared will rehab at the Marlins' spring training site in Jupiter, Florida.___ More AP MLB: https://apnews.com/MLB and https://twitter.com/AP_Sports

Miami Marlins manager Don Mattingly was talking about this week’s doubleheader sweep at Baltimore that involved a parade of relievers, including several newcomers rescued from unemployment, and after naming three of them he drew a blank. “I’ve got to remember who all we used,” Mattingly said. “Who else pitched today? I don’t know.”For the Marlins, this season has been a bit of a blur. It was halted for eight days because of a coronavirus outbreak that sidelined more than half the team, and even now, four games into the resumption of play, there's cause for eye-rubbing.The Marlins are in first place in August, a first for the franchise. In fact, at 6-1 they have the best record in baseball, staging a one-year turnaround not seen since the 1899 St. Louis Perfectos.“I’m going to have to write a book after this,” Mattingly said. “You get tested, and you persevere.” Following a decade of sub-.500 seasons, the Marlins reported for spring training with something close to a swagger in Year 3 of... [More]

Miami Marlins manager Don Mattingly was talking about this week’s doubleheader sweep at Baltimore that involved a parade of relievers, including several newcomers rescued from unemployment, and after naming three of them he drew a blank. “I’ve got to remember who all we used,” Mattingly said. “Who else pitched today? I don’t know.”For the Marlins, this season has been a bit of a blur. It was halted for eight days because of a coronavirus outbreak that sidelined more than half the team, and even now, five games into the resumption of play, there's cause for eye-rubbing.The Marlins are in first place in August, a first for the franchise. In fact, at 6-1 they have the best record in baseball, staging a one-year turnaround not seen since the 1899 St. Louis Perfectos.“I’m going to have to write a book after this,” Mattingly said. “You get tested, and you persevere.” Following a decade of sub-.500 seasons, the Marlins reported for spring training with something close to a swagger in Year 3 of... [More]

MIAMI (AP) — Scrambling for replacements following a coronavirus outbreak, the Miami Marlins added a Moran, a Morin, two pitchers named Josh Smith and a former Olympic medalist in speedskating. Also among the 18 players joining the Marlins' 30-man roster as they resumed their virus-disrupted season in Baltimore on Tuesday night were outfielder Monte Harrison and right-hander Jose Guzman, highly regarded prospects reaching the majors for the first time. Another newcomer was pitcher Richard Bleier, returning to his former ballpark after being acquired from the Orioles in a trade over the weekend. He pitched a scoreless inning as the Marlins won 4-0.“We’ve been through a lot,” manager Don Mattingly said. “It felt good to get out there.”Before the game, starting pitchers Sandy Alcantara and Caleb Smith joined Jose Urena on the injured list, leaving the Marlins without three-fifths of their rotation. Eight of their 12 opening-day relievers were also on the IL, as was shortstop Miguel Rojas.With... [More]

MIAMI (AP) — Scrambling for replacements following a coronavirus outbreak, the Miami Marlins added a Moran, a Morin, two pitchers named Josh Smith and a former Olympic medalist in speedskating. Also among the 18 players joining the Marlins' 30-man roster as they resumed their virus-disrupted season in Baltimore on Tuesday night were outfielder Monte Harrison and right-hander Jose Guzman, highly regarded prospects reaching the majors for the first time. Another newcomer was pitcher Richard Bleier, returning to his former ballpark after being acquired from the Orioles in a trade over the weekend.“We’re just excited to get back on the field,” president of baseball operations Michael Hill said. After the Marlins waited nine days to play following the outbreak, the start of the game was pushed back nearly an hour when their latest test results were delayed. Starting pitchers Sandy Alcantara and Caleb Smith joined Jose Urena on the injured list, leaving the Marlins without three-fifths of their... [More]

MIAMI (AP) — Miami Marlins CEO Derek Jeter says his players let up and paid a price.Jeter blames the team's COVID-19 outbreak on a collective false sense of security that made the Marlins lax about social distancing and wearing masks."The entire traveling party got a little too comfortable,” Jeter said Monday.Infected were 21 members of the traveling party, including at least 18 players. None is seriously ill, Jeter said, and he expects all to return this season.With more than half the team sidelined, Jeter said the Marlins still can be competitive when their season resumes Tuesday at Baltimore after a hiatus of more than a week.Following an MLB investigation, Jeter said, it's impossible to know where the first Marlins player became infected or how the coronavirus reached the clubhouse. The team didn't have a single case of COVID-19 during three weeks of summer camp and left South Florida to play two exhibition games in Atlanta.Miami then opened the season with a three-game series in Philadelphia,... [More]

The stat geeks are all excited, even if no one else seems to be. They’ve spent the first days of the baseball season analyzing a bunch of new numbers that show the possibilities — and probabilities — of runners scoring after being put on second base to open extra innings.What they’ve found is interesting enough, though the sample size is small. Still, deciding whether to bunt or not with the first batter has at least introduced a bit of strategy into a game that in recent times has seemed intent on eliminating any deep thoughts.Assuming the pandemic doesn't cause the season to come to a crashing close — a big assumption right now — they’ll also soon be able to dive into the seven-inning doubleheaders and come up with numbers that show the proper way to handle pitchers. And they’ll study what needs to be done to make the new playoffs, though with 16 teams that’s easy enough even for those of us who weren’t paying much attention in math class.But why stop there? Like it or not we have a weird... [More]

MIAMI (AP) — Two major league games scheduled for Monday night were postponed after more than a dozen Miami Marlins players and staff members tested positive for the coronavirus in an outbreak that stranded the team in Philadelphia.The Marlins’ home opener against Baltimore was called off, as was the New York Yankees’ game at Philadelphia. The Yankees would have been in the same clubhouse the Marlins used last weekend.Nine Marlins players on the 30-man roster, two taxi squad players and two staff members tested positive, a person familiar with the situation told The Associated Press, speaking on condition of anonymity because the results hadn’t been publicly disclosed.The Yankees are staying in Philadelphia for now, and have their own clubhouse staff with the team there, the person said. The Marlins postponed their flight home Sunday night after their series finale against the Phillies.Major League Baseball announced the postponement of both games about eight hours before the scheduled... [More]