DETROIT (AP) — Gregory Polanco hit a three-run homer in the 13th inning to lift the Pittsburgh Pirates to a 13-10 victory over Detroit on Friday — about an hour after the Tigers spilled onto the field to celebrate what they thought was a game-winning hit of their own.Nicholas Castellanos was initially called safe at home in the bottom of the 10th for the Tigers, but a replay review took the run away and the teams played on. Polanco's drive to right-center on a 3-0 pitch from Alex Wilson (0-1) finally gave the Pirates a comfortable lead — or as comfortable as could be on a wacky day in which both teams scored four runs in the ninth.Detroit put two men on base in the 13th, but Steven Brault (1-0) was able to hold on and finish his third scoreless inning of relief.By the time the 5-hour, 27-minute game was over, there were only three umpires and one manager left. Plate umpire Mike Everitt exited in the eighth with a concussion after being hit in the mask by a pitch. And Ron Gardenhire — in... [More]

DETROIT (AP) — Gregory Polanco hit a three-run homer in the 13th inning to lift the Pittsburgh Pirates to a 13-10 victory over Detroit on Friday — about an hour after the Tigers spilled onto the field to celebrate what they thought was a game-winning hit of their own.Nicholas Castellanos was initially called safe at home in the bottom of the 10th for the Tigers, but a replay review took the run away and the teams played on. Polanco's drive to right-center on a 3-0 pitch from Alex Wilson (0-1) finally gave the Pirates a comfortable lead — or as comfortable as could be on a wacky day in which both teams scored four runs in the ninth.Detroit put two men on base in the 13th, but Steven Brault (1-0) was able to hold on and finish his third scoreless inning of relief.By the time the 5-hour, 27-minute game was over, there were only three umpires and one manager left. Plate umpire Mike Everitt exited in the eighth with a concussion after being hit in the mask by a pitch. And Ron Gardenhire — in... [More]

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — No matter what, Yuli Gurriel will not be with the Houston Astros on opening day. But the first baseman might not be on the disabled list, either.After several days of soft toss batting practice sessions, Gurriel was scheduled to swing against a pitching machine on Sunday."These next two days of hitting off the high-velocity machine will be a big test for him, because that's where the resistance will increase and so will his speed," Houston manager A. J. Hinch said.The 33-year-old Gurriel underwent surgery to remove the hook of the hamate bone in his left hand on Feb 28.Gurriel will remain in West Palm Beach when the rest of his Astros teammates break camp on Sunday. If he continues to progress, he could see time in minor league games in the coming days before rejoining the major league club."It's the decision of the front office, but I feel pretty good and the doctors have said my recuperation is going better than expected," Gurriel said.The World Series champion... [More]

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Arizona ace Zack Greinke's start against Cincinnati was cut short Wednesday after one inning because of right groin tightness.Greinke had been scheduled to throw five innings. The 2009 AL Cy Young Award winner retired Ben Revere on a groundout, allowed Jesse Winkler's single, then struck out Joey Votto and Scooter Gennett.Albert Suarez relieved to start the second.Greinke was making his just second big league exhibition appearance this year. The 34-year-old right-hander pitched 1 2/3 innings against Milwaukee on Feb. 25, then made a pair of appearances in "B'' games.RED SOX 2, TWINS 1Chris Sale pitched five shutout innings of two-hit ball and struck out seven, lowering his ERA to 1.00. Mitch Moreland homered in the third off Tyler Duffey, who gave up two runs — one earned — and four hits in three innings. Mookie Betts, batting .130, singled and drove in a run. Miguel Sano doubled.CARDINALS 3, ASTROS 1Adam Wainwright allowed one run and four hits in five innings... [More]

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Arizona ace Zack Greinke's start against Cincinnati was cut short Wednesday after one inning because of right groin tightness.Greinke had been scheduled to throw five innings. The 2009 AL Cy Young Award winner retired Ben Revere on a groundout, allowed Jesse Winkler's single, then struck out Joey Votto and Scooter Gennett.Albert Suarez relieved to start the second.Greinke was making his just second big league exhibition appearance this year. The 34-year-old right-hander pitched 1 2/3 innings against Milwaukee on Feb. 25, then made a pair of appearances in "B'' games.RED SOX 2, TWINS 1Chris Sale pitched five shutout innings of two-hit ball and struck out seven, lowering his ERA to 1.00. Mitch Moreland homered in the third off Tyler Duffey, who gave up two runs — one earned — and four hits in three innings. Mookie Betts, batting .130, singled and drove in a run. Miguel Sano doubled.CARDINALS 3, ASTROS 1Adam Wainwright allowed one run and four hits in five innings... [More]

PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. (AP) — Even before Steven Matz had a shaky spring training debut, it had been another bumpy day for the New York Mets.Eager to put last season's rash of injuries behind them, the Mets have instead been slowed by various ailments this month under new manager Mickey Callaway.The Mets said Tuesday that slugging outfielder Yoenis Cespedes was out of action because of mild shoulder soreness. The team also said ace Jacob deGrom was feeling stiffness in his lower back.Then in the third inning against Houston, reliever Anthony Swarzak, who signed a two-year contract with the Mets in December, left the field with two outs after covering first base and committing an error on a soft toss from Adrian Gonzalez.Swarzak's short sprint — his second of the inning to cover the bag — resulted in a left calf strain. The right-hander will have an MRI on Wednesday."I just felt something grab a little bit in my calf. I continued to run and walked off the field, some good signs. It wasn't... [More]

Spring training got off to a solemn start as MLB teams wore hats to honor Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida, where 17 people were fatally shot nine days ago.Stoneman Douglas baseball coach Todd Fitz-Gerald and his two sons were guests of the Houston Astros for their spring opener against the Washington Nationals. Members of the school's baseball and softball teams were guests of the Marlins and mingled on the field with players, coaches and CEO Derek Jeter.Teams had the option of wearing he caps, which are black with "SD" in block letters, during the games or only during warmups. Both the Astros and Nationals wore them during Friday's games.MLB ordered more than 2,500 of the caps from New Era, league spokesman Steven Arrocho said. Many teams will have players sign them, and they will be auctioned to benefit the victims and families affected by the shooting.Fitz-Gerald said it was a "relief" to get back to the sport he loves and to stop thinking, at least for a moment,... [More]

Spring training got off to a solemn start as MLB teams wore hats to honor Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida, where 17 people were fatally shot nine days ago.Stoneman Douglas baseball coach Todd Fitz-Gerald and his two sons were guests of the Houston Astros for their spring opener against the Washington Nationals. Members of the school's baseball and softball teams were guests of the Marlins and mingled on the field with players, coaches and CEO Derek Jeter.Teams had the option of wearing he caps, which are black with "SD" in block letters, during the games or only during warmups. Both the Astros and Nationals wore them during Friday's games.MLB ordered more than 2,500 of the caps from New Era, league spokesman Steven Arrocho said. Many teams will have players sign them, and they will be auctioned to benefit the victims and families affected by the shooting.Fitz-Gerald said it was a "relief" to get back to the sport he loves and to stop thinking, at least for a moment,... [More]

C Max Stassi was activated from the 10-day disabled list Monday after recovering from left-hand inflammation. Stassi is hitting .214 (5-for-14) with two homers and three RBIs this season.

C Max Stassi began a rehab assignment with Double-A Corpus Christi on Wednesday, going 3-for-4 with two homers, three RBIs, four runs and a walk. He landed on the disabled list Aug. 25 due to left hand inflammation.

C Max Stassi was brought up Monday from Triple-A Fresno after C Brian McCann (knee) went on the disabled list. With McCann and C Evan Gattis (concussion) on the DL, Stassi and C Juan Centeno are the two current active Astros catchers -- and they have a combined 115 games of major league experience. This is Stassi's first stay with the Astros this season, but he's been with them for part of every season since 2013, primarily as a September call-up. He is 16-for-55 (.291) in 30 major league games, including 10 starts, and is expected to start Tuesday afternoon at Arizona.

C Max Stassi was recalled from Triple-A Fresno to replace injured C Brian McCann. Stassi, 26, is hitting .266 with 12 homers with Fresno in 2017.

C Max Stassi was recalled from Triple-A Fresno. He is 0-for-4 in two games with the Astros this year.

C Max Stassi, who was with the Astros while C Jason Castro was on paternity leave, was optioned to Triple-A Fresno after Thursday's game. He is 0-for-4 in two games with the Astros this year.

C Max Stassi was recalled from Triple-A Fresno, where he hit .143/.200/.143 during four games on a rehab assignment (left wrist fracture). Stassi made his season debut as a defensive replacement in the ninth inning.

C Max Stassi was recalled Tuesday from Triple-A Fresno, where he hit .143/.200/.143 during four games on a rehab assignment (left wrist fracture).

C Max Stassi was optioned Sunday to Triple-A Fresno, where he had been playing on a rehab assignment after surgery for a left wrist hamate fracture. He is 2-for-11 with one RBI in three games for Fresno.

C Max Stassi joined Triple-A Fresno to begin his rehab assignment after surgery for a left wrist hamate fracture. Stassi was placed on the 15-day disabled list March 29. He will catch RHP Lance McCullers on Saturday in El Paso in what will be McCullers' first rehab start (right shoulder soreness).

C Max Stassi joined Triple-A Fresno to begin his rehab assignment after surgery for a left wrist hamate fracture. Stassi was placed on the 15-day disabled list March 29. He will catch RHP Lance McCullers on Saturday in El Paso in what will be McCullers' first rehab start (right shoulder soreness).

C Max Stassi will play in extended spring training games during the week. Once Stassi plays in a few of those games he will be sent out to affiliate.