SEATTLE (AP) — Jerry Dipoto expected a quiet lead-up to the trade deadline. The only player the Seattle Mariners general manager knew he wanted to and could move with ease was pitcher Taijuan Walker. The last thing Dipoto planned on was a massive seven-player swap that ended up landing the Mariners a couple of prime prospects they have long coveted. “We’re excited about the group we’re building,” Dipoto said. “Frankly, when we made the Taijuan Walker deal I really did think that we were probably done and that would be the extent of our activity. But it took on a little bit of a different light.”Seattle ended up making four trades before Monday’s deadline but the most notable was the seven-player deal with San Diego that landed the Mariners four players with the potential to contribute to their rebuilding plans. Taylor Trammell, one of the top 100 prospects in the minors, headlined the trade. But the depth of the deal is what made it successful for the Mariners, who also added infielder... [More]

SEATTLE (AP) — Seattle and San Diego completed a seven-player trade Sunday night, with catcher Austin Nola joining the contending Padres and prized outfield prospect Taylor Trammel going to the Mariners as centerpieces of the deal.Seattle sent Nola and right-handed relievers Austin Adams and Dan Altavilla to the Padres, while Trammell led a list of youngsters headed back to the Mariners. Also going to Seattle is infielder Ty France, catcher Luis Torres and reliever Andres Muñoz. Nola has the versatility to play several positions. He played first, second and third base, and both corner outfield positions last season for Seattle. This season, Nola has started 23 games behind the plate and two at first base. Nola is hitting .306 with five home runs and 19 RBIs in 29 games, and his defense behind the plate has been praised by Seattle manager Scott Servais after Nola came up through the minors as a middle infielder. He's the older brother of Phillies ace Aaron Nola.Altavilla has been part of... [More]

SEATTLE (AP) — Seattle and San Diego completed a seven-player trade Sunday night, with catcher Austin Nola joining the contending Padres and prized outfield prospect Taylor Trammel going to the Mariners as centerpieces of the deal.Seattle sent Nola and right-handed relievers Austin Adams and Dan Altavilla to the Padres, while Trammell led a list of youngsters headed back to the Mariners. Also going to Seattle is infielder Ty France, catcher Luis Torres and reliever Andres Muñoz. Nola has the versatility to play several positions. He played first, second and third base, and both corner outfield positions last season for Seattle. This season, Nola has started 23 games behind the plate and two at first base. Nola is hitting .306 with five home runs and 19 RBIs in 29 games, and his defense behind the plate has been praised by Seattle manager Scott Servais after Nola came up through the minors as a middle infielder. He's the older brother of Phillies ace Aaron Nola.Altavilla has been part of... [More]

Padres first. Trent Grisham singles to center field. Fernando Tatis Jr. hit by pitch. Trent Grisham to second. Manny Machado strikes out swinging. Eric Hosmer homers to right field. Fernando Tatis Jr. scores. Trent Grisham scores. Jake Cronenworth singles to shortstop. Wil Myers strikes out swinging. Ty France singles to right field. Jake Cronenworth to third. Jurickson Profar flies out to deep right center field to Sam Hilliard.3 runs, 4 hits, 0 errors, 2 left on. Padres 3, Rockies 0.Padres second. Austin Hedges walks. Trent Grisham triples to deep right field. Austin Hedges scores. Fernando Tatis Jr. singles to deep left field. Trent Grisham scores. Manny Machado flies out to right field to Charlie Blackmon. Eric Hosmer grounds out to second base, Ryan McMahon to Josh Fuentes. Fernando Tatis Jr. to third. Jake Cronenworth lines out to shortstop to Garrett Hampson.2 runs, 2 hits, 0 errors, 1 left on. Padres 5, Rockies 0.Padres sixth. Wil Myers grounds out to shortstop, Garrett Hampson... [More]

NEW YORK (AP) — Dominic Smith hit the go-ahead home run in his first game since tearfully pleading for help combating racial inequality, Pete Alonso also connected and the New York Mets beat the crosstown Yankees 6-4 in the opener of a doubleheader Friday.Amed Rosario hit a walkoff, two-run homer to lift the Mets to a 4-3 victory in the nightcap — a bizarre scene in the Bronx, where the Yankees batted first as the visiting team in the makeup of a game postponed last weekend.The sweep sent the Yankees to their seventh straight loss.Rosario connected off closer Aroldis Chapman (0-1) with pinch-runner Billy Hamilton at second base. Chapman walked Jeff McNeil to open the inning, and Hamilton promptly stole second despite being picked off by the All-Star left-hander.Rosario then cranked his third home run of the season into the left field seats, setting off the second big celebration in the visiting dugout as the Mets swept the Yankees in a doubleheader for the first time.Jared Hughes (1-1)... [More]

Rockies first. Raimel Tapia flies out to left field to Jorge Mateo. Trevor Story singles to left center field. Nolan Arenado singles to center field. Trevor Story to third. Charlie Blackmon reaches on a fielder's choice to second base. Nolan Arenado out at second. Trevor Story scores. Fielding error by Eric Hosmer. Daniel Murphy walks. Charlie Blackmon to second. Matt Kemp homers to center field. Daniel Murphy scores. Charlie Blackmon scores. Ryan McMahon grounds out to shallow infield, Eric Hosmer to Zach Davies.4 runs, 3 hits, 1 error, 0 left on. Rockies 4, Padres 0.Padres fourth. Wil Myers doubles to deep left center field. Jake Cronenworth grounds out to shallow infield, Ryan McMahon to Daniel Murphy. Wil Myers to third. Ty France hit by pitch. Jorge Mateo singles to left field. Ty France to second. Wil Myers scores. Austin Hedges singles to left field. Jorge Mateo to second. Ty France to third. Trent Grisham strikes out on a foul tip. Fernando Tatis Jr. pops out to shallow infield... [More]

Mariners first. J.P. Crawford singles to second base. Sam Haggerty singles to right field. J.P. Crawford to third. Kyle Lewis walks. Sam Haggerty to second. Kyle Seager out on a sacrifice fly to left field to Jurickson Profar. J.P. Crawford scores. Austin Nola walks. Jose Marmolejos homers to center field. Austin Nola scores. Kyle Lewis scores. Sam Haggerty scores. Tim Lopes lines out to deep right field to Wil Myers. Shed Long Jr. homers to left field. Dee Gordon lines out to shallow center field to Fernando Tatis Jr..6 runs, 4 hits, 0 errors, 0 left on. Mariners 6, Padres 0.Padres first. Trent Grisham called out on strikes. Fernando Tatis Jr. strikes out swinging. Manny Machado homers to left field. Eric Hosmer grounds out to shallow infield, Kyle Seager to Jose Marmolejos.1 run, 1 hit, 0 errors, 0 left on. Mariners 6, Padres 1.Padres second. Wil Myers grounds out to shortstop, J.P. Crawford to Jose Marmolejos. Jake Cronenworth singles to shortstop. Ty France doubles to deep right field.... [More]

Mariners first. J.P. Crawford walks. Sam Haggerty pops out to shortstop to Fernando Tatis Jr.. Kyle Lewis singles to right field. J.P. Crawford to third. Kyle Seager out on a sacrifice fly to center field to Trent Grisham. J.P. Crawford scores. Austin Nola singles to deep right center field. Kyle Lewis to third. Evan White singles to deep right field. Austin Nola to second. Kyle Lewis scores. Jake Fraley called out on strikes.2 runs, 3 hits, 0 errors, 2 left on. Mariners 2, Padres 0.Mariners second. Tim Lopes grounds out to third base, Manny Machado to Eric Hosmer. Dee Gordon singles to right field. J.P. Crawford homers to center field. Dee Gordon scores. Sam Haggerty singles to right field. Kyle Lewis strikes out swinging. Kyle Seager strikes out swinging.2 runs, 3 hits, 0 errors, 1 left on. Mariners 4, Padres 0.Padres third. Trent Grisham called out on strikes. Fernando Tatis Jr. flies out to right field to Jake Fraley. Manny Machado doubles to deep right field. Eric Hosmer homers to... [More]

Astros first. George Springer pops out to second base to Jake Cronenworth. Jose Altuve doubles to deep right field. Carlos Correa walks. Kyle Tucker walks. Carlos Correa to second. Jose Altuve to third. Yuli Gurriel out on a sacrifice fly to deep right center field to Wil Myers. Carlos Correa to third. Jose Altuve scores. Josh Reddick reaches on a fielder's choice to second base. Kyle Tucker out at second.1 run, 1 hit, 0 errors, 3 left on. Astros 1, Padres 0.Padres first. Trent Grisham homers to right field. Fernando Tatis Jr. flies out to deep left center field to Kyle Tucker. Manny Machado homers to center field. Eric Hosmer strikes out on a foul tip. Ty France strikes out swinging.2 runs, 2 hits, 0 errors, 0 left on. Padres 2, Astros 1.Padres second. Wil Myers homers to left field. Jake Cronenworth singles to shallow center field. Jurickson Profar walks. Jake Cronenworth to second. Luis Torrens out on a sacrifice bunt to shallow infield, Brandon Bielak to Yuli Gurriel. Jurickson Profar... [More]

Padres first. Trent Grisham strikes out swinging. Fernando Tatis Jr. strikes out swinging. Manny Machado walks. Eric Hosmer walks. Manny Machado to second. Wil Myers singles to shortstop. Eric Hosmer to third. Manny Machado scores. Jake Cronenworth grounds out to shallow infield, Kyle Gibson to Danny Santana.1 run, 1 hit, 0 errors, 2 left on. Padres 1, Rangers 0.Rangers fifth. Isiah Kiner-Falefa singles to deep left field. Jose Trevino homers to left field. Isiah Kiner-Falefa scores. Scott Heineman called out on strikes. Nick Solak grounds out to shallow infield, Eric Hosmer to Dinelson Lamet. Danny Santana called out on strikes.2 runs, 2 hits, 0 errors, 0 left on. Rangers 2, Padres 1.Padres fifth. Austin Hedges singles to center field. Trent Grisham flies out to center field to Scott Heineman. Fernando Tatis Jr. singles to left field. Austin Hedges to second. Manny Machado walks. Fernando Tatis Jr. to second. Austin Hedges to third. Eric Hosmer homers to right field. Manny Machado scores.... [More]

Padres second. Eric Hosmer walks. Ty France singles to left field. Eric Hosmer to second. Jake Cronenworth doubles to deep left field. Ty France to third. Eric Hosmer scores. Jurickson Profar doubles to deep left center field. Jake Cronenworth scores. Ty France scores. Josh Naylor singles to center field. Jurickson Profar scores. Austin Hedges out on a sacrifice bunt to shallow infield, Todd Frazier to Derek Dietrich. Josh Naylor to second. Trent Grisham singles to deep center field. Josh Naylor scores. Fernando Tatis Jr. reaches on a fielder's choice to shallow left field. Trent Grisham out at second.5 runs, 5 hits, 0 errors, 0 left on. Padres 5, Rangers 0.Padres third. Manny Machado flies out to left field to Shin-Soo Choo. Eric Hosmer singles to right field. Ty France lines out to deep right field to Joey Gallo. Jake Cronenworth reaches on error. Eric Hosmer scores. Fielding error by Derek Dietrich. Jurickson Profar grounds out to second base, Rougned Odor to Derek Dietrich.1 run, 1... [More]

Benches cleared and even the stands emptied during Oakland’s 7-2 victory over the Astros on Sunday, tempers flaring at last between the AL West rivals months after Houston’s sign-stealing scandal was brought to light by Oakland pitcher Mike Fiers.Oakland’s Ramon Laureano got hit by a pitch — for the third time in the three-game series — this one by Humberto Castellanos with one out in the seventh. Laureano began exchanging words with animated Astros hitting coach Alex Cintron, then left first base, threw down his batting helmet and began sprinting toward him.Astros catcher Dustin Garneau tackled Laureano before the A’s outfielder reached Cintron, and a wild scene ensued.Players rushed out of both dugouts to join the fray. A’s and Astros players who were sitting in the seats, observing COVID-19 social-distancing protocols, also rushed onto the field. Laureano was ejected by plate ump Ted Barrett. Oakland won its ninth straight, and Houston lost its fifth in a row.Matt Olson hit a three-run... [More]

Benches cleared and even the stands emptied during Oakland’s 7-2 victory over the Astros on Sunday, tempers flaring at last between the AL West rivals months after Houston’s sign-stealing scandal was brought to light by Oakland pitcher Mike Fiers.Oakland’s Ramon Laureano got hit by a pitch — for the third time in the three-game series — this one by Humberto Castellanos with one out in the seventh. Laureano began exchanging words with animated Astros hitting coach Alex Cintron, then left first base, threw down his batting helmet and began sprinting toward him.Astros catcher Dustin Garneau tackled Laureano before the A’s outfielder reached Cintron, and a wild scene ensued.Players rushed out of both dugouts to join the fray. A’s and Astros players who were sitting in the seats, observing COVID-19 social-distancing protocols, also rushed onto the field. Laureano was ejected by plate ump Ted Barrett. Oakland won its ninth straight, and Houston lost its fifth in a row.Matt Olson hit a three-run... [More]

Benches cleared and even the stands emptied during Oakland’s 7-2 victory over the Astros on Sunday, tempers flaring at last between the AL West rivals months after Houston’s sign-stealing scandal was brought to light by Oakland pitcher Mike Fiers.Oakland’s Ramon Laureano got hit by a pitch — for the third time in the three-game series — this one by Humberto Castellanos with one out in the seventh. Laureano began exchanging words with animated Astros hitting coach Alex Cintron, then left first base, threw down his batting helmet and began sprinting toward him.Astros catcher Dustin Garneau tackled Laureano before the A’s outfielder reached Cintron, and a wild scene ensued.Players rushed out of both dugouts to join the fray. A’s and Astros players who were sitting in the seats, observing COVID-19 social-distancing protocols, also rushed onto the field. Laureano was ejected by plate ump Ted Barrett. Oakland won its ninth straight, and Houston lost its fifth in a row.Matt Olson hit a three-run... [More]

Benches cleared and even the stands emptied during Oakland’s 7-2 victory over the Astros on Sunday, tempers flaring at last between the AL West rivals months after Houston’s sign-stealing scandal was brought to light by Oakland pitcher Mike Fiers.Oakland’s Ramon Laureano got hit by a pitch — for the third time in the three-game series — this one by Humberto Castellanos with one out in the seventh. Laureano began exchanging words with animated Astros hitting coach Alex Cintron, then left first base, threw down his batting helmet and began sprinting toward him.Astros catcher Dustin Garneau tackled Laureano before the A’s outfielder reached Cintron, and a wild scene ensued.Players rushed out of both dugouts to join the fray. A’s and Astros players who were sitting in the seats, observing COVID-19 social-distancing protocols, also rushed onto the field. Laureano was ejected by plate ump Ted Barrett. Oakland won its ninth straight, and Houston lost its fifth in a row.Matt Olson hit a three-run... [More]

Padres first. Fernando Tatis Jr. called out on strikes. Manny Machado homers to center field. Tommy Pham grounds out to shallow infield, Ketel Marte to Christian Walker. Ty France walks. Wil Myers homers to left field. Ty France scores. Trent Grisham strikes out swinging.3 runs, 2 hits, 0 errors, 0 left on. Padres 3, Diamondbacks 0.Padres second. Jurickson Profar singles to center field. Francisco Mejia flies out to center field to David Peralta. Edward Olivares flies out to deep left field to David Peralta. Fernando Tatis Jr. homers to left field. Jurickson Profar scores. Manny Machado homers to left field. Tommy Pham flies out to center field to Starling Marte.3 runs, 3 hits, 0 errors, 0 left on. Padres 6, Diamondbacks 0.Padres third. Ty France homers to left field. Wil Myers strikes out swinging. Trent Grisham called out on strikes. Jurickson Profar hit by pitch. Francisco Mejia homers to right field. Jurickson Profar scores. Edward Olivares called out on strikes.3 runs, 2 hits, 0 errors,... [More]

Dodgers second. Corey Seager flies out to deep left field to Tommy Pham. Chris Taylor triples to deep center field. Joc Pederson homers to center field. Chris Taylor scores. Will Smith grounds out to third base, Manny Machado to Jake Cronenworth. Kike Hernandez called out on strikes.2 runs, 2 hits, 0 errors, 0 left on. Dodgers 2, Padres 0.Dodgers fifth. Joc Pederson walks. Will Smith singles to deep right center field. Joc Pederson scores. Kike Hernandez doubles. Will Smith scores. AJ Pollock pops out to shallow center field to Jurickson Profar. Max Muncy grounds out to shallow right field, Jake Cronenworth to Garrett Richards. Kike Hernandez to third. Justin Turner flies out to right field to Wil Myers.2 runs, 2 hits, 0 errors, 1 left on. Dodgers 4, Padres 0.Padres fifth. Greg Garcia called out on strikes. Austin Hedges flies out to right center field to Cody Bellinger. Jurickson Profar walks. Fernando Tatis Jr. homers to left field. Jurickson Profar scores. Trent Grisham grounds out to... [More]

Rockies second. Daniel Murphy homers to right field. Ryan McMahon called out on strikes. Matt Kemp grounds out to third base, Greg Garcia to Jake Cronenworth. Chris Owings walks. Tony Wolters strikes out swinging.1 run, 1 hit, 0 errors, 1 left on. Rockies 1, Padres 0.Rockies fourth. Nolan Arenado flies out to deep center field to Trent Grisham. Daniel Murphy singles to left field. Ryan McMahon reaches on a fielder's choice to shallow infield. Daniel Murphy out at second. Matt Kemp homers to left field. Ryan McMahon scores. Chris Owings flies out to deep right field to Wil Myers.2 runs, 2 hits, 0 errors, 0 left on. Rockies 3, Padres 0.Padres sixth. Jake Cronenworth triples to deep left center field. Fernando Tatis Jr. strikes out swinging. Trent Grisham strikes out swinging. Manny Machado doubles to deep left field. Jake Cronenworth scores. Tommy Pham walks. Greg Garcia flies out to center field to David Dahl.1 run, 2 hits, 0 errors, 2 left on. Rockies 3, Padres 1.Rockies sixth. Charlie... [More]

Rockies second. Ryan McMahon strikes out swinging. Garrett Hampson singles to center field. Chris Owings singles to right field. Garrett Hampson to third. Drew Butera out on a sacrifice fly to right field to Wil Myers. Garrett Hampson scores. David Dahl singles to right field. Chris Owings to third. Trevor Story walks. Charlie Blackmon singles to right center field. Trevor Story to third. David Dahl scores. Nolan Arenado grounds out to third base, Manny Machado to Ty France.3 runs, 4 hits, 1 error, 2 left on. Rockies 3, Padres 0.Rockies third. Matt Kemp homers to center field. Ryan McMahon strikes out swinging. Garrett Hampson grounds out to shallow infield, Fernando Tatis Jr. to Ty France. Chris Owings singles to left field. Drew Butera strikes out swinging.1 run, 2 hits, 0 errors, 1 left on. Rockies 4, Padres 0.Rockies fourth. David Dahl strikes out swinging. Trevor Story homers to center field. Charlie Blackmon called out on strikes. Nolan Arenado grounds out to shallow left field, Manny... [More]

Padres third. Ty France doubles to left field. Francisco Mejia grounds out to shallow infield, Brandon Crawford to Brandon Belt. Ty France to third. Edward Olivares called out on strikes. Fernando Tatis Jr. grounds out to shallow infield, Brandon Crawford to Brandon Belt.1 run, 1 hit, 0 errors, 0 left on. Padres 1, Giants 0.Padres fourth. Trent Grisham triples to deep right field. Manny Machado singles to shallow infield. Tommy Pham singles to right field. Manny Machado to second. Trent Grisham scores. Jurickson Profar singles to right center field. Tommy Pham to third. Manny Machado scores. Wil Myers strikes out swinging. Ty France strikes out swinging. Francisco Mejia strikes out swinging.2 runs, 4 hits, 0 errors, 2 left on. Padres 3, Giants 0.Giants fifth. Mike Yastrzemski walks. Alex Dickerson flies out to left center field to Tommy Pham. Donovan Solano singles to left field. Mike Yastrzemski to second. Brandon Belt walks. Donovan Solano to second. Mike Yastrzemski to third. Evan Longoria... [More]