A look at what's happening around the majors today:STAR ATTRACTIONSThe top two teams in the National League meet again when Cody Bellinger and the Dodgers visit Atlanta. Los Angeles starter Hyun-Jin Ryu (12-2) leads the majors with a 1.45 ERA. Mike Foltynewicz (4-5, 6.24 ERA) gets the ball for the Braves.Bellinger hit his 41st home run Friday night, tied with Angels star Mike Trout for most in the majors, and the Dodgers won the series opener 8-3 while setting a big league record with 22 homers in a five-game span. The two-time defending NL champions also eliminated the Braves from the playoffs last year and swept them at home in May.Atlanta outfielder Ronald Acuña Jr. leads the NL in stolen bases and needs one more to join Trout in 2012 as the only players with a 30-30 season before their 22nd birthday. Acuña has 35 home runs.KEEP 'EM IN THE PARK, KIDTop prospect Logan Webb makes his major league debut for the Giants against Arizona. The 22-year-old Webb has pitched at four minor league... [More]

ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Basketball Hall of Famer Bill Walton brought his unique commentary and musings to the baseball booth Friday night. After nine innings, it was evident Chicago White Sox broadcasts might never be the same again.Walton was the guest analyst because Steve Stone is taking this weekend's series against the Los Angeles Angels off. The former UCLA and NBA star center called the ballgame for NBC Sports Chicago with Jason Benetti. The two also work together on college basketball games for ESPN.The White Sox were intrigued about bringing Walton in for a game after hearing him and Benetti calling the Maui Invitational last November. Benetti, in his fourth season calling White Sox games, then extended the invitation to Walton during the NBA playoffs.The fact that it was 70s Weekend and Tie Dye T-Shirt night at Angel Stadium made it even all the more surreal."That is the way my life works. I talked to my son Chris who lives in the area and it's his son's birthday, so we picked... [More]

Athletics fifth. Khris Davis called out on strikes. Mark Canha homers to center field. Stephen Piscotty strikes out swinging. Corban Joseph lines out to right field to Josh Reddick.1 run, 1 hit, 0 errors, 0 left on. Athletics 1, Astros 0.Astros sixth. Jose Altuve grounds out to third base, Matt Chapman to Matt Olson. Michael Brantley doubles to deep left center field. Alex Bregman walks. Yordan Alvarez singles to left field. Alex Bregman to second. Michael Brantley to third. Carlos Correa out on a sacrifice fly to right field to Stephen Piscotty. Michael Brantley scores. Yuli Gurriel singles to right center field, tagged out at second, Mark Canha to Marcus Semien. Yordan Alvarez to third. Alex Bregman scores.2 runs, 3 hits, 0 errors, 2 left on. Astros 2, Athletics 1.Athletics sixth. Chris Herrmann grounds out to shallow right field, Jose Altuve to Yuli Gurriel. Marcus Semien homers to center field. Robbie Grossman lines out to center field to George Springer. Matt Chapman called out on strikes.1 run, 1 hit, 0 errors, 0 left on. Astros 2, Athletics 2.Athletics thirteenth. Corban Joseph singles to left field. Chris Herrmann out on a sacrifice bunt to shallow infield, Robinson Chirinos to Yuli Gurriel. Corban Joseph to second. Marcus Semien strikes out swinging. Robbie Grossman singles to center field. Corban Joseph scores.1 run, 2 hits, 0 errors, 1 left on. Athletics 3, Astros 2.

Diamondbacks first. Ketel Marte homers to right field. David Peralta singles to left field. Eduardo Escobar flies out to deep left center field to Kevin Pillar. Christian Walker singles to center field. David Peralta to second. Jake Lamb reaches on a fielder's choice to shortstop. Christian Walker out at second. David Peralta to third. Josh Rojas pops out to shallow center field to Brandon Crawford.1 run, 3 hits, 0 errors, 2 left on. Diamondbacks 1, Giants 0.Giants third. Brandon Belt homers to center field. Brandon Crawford pops out to shallow right field to Eduardo Escobar. Jeff Samardzija grounds out to shallow infield, Mike Leake to Christian Walker. Mike Yastrzemski homers to right field. Buster Posey singles to right field. Alex Dickerson flies out to David Peralta.2 runs, 3 hits, 0 errors, 1 left on. Giants 2, Diamondbacks 1.Giants fourth. Evan Longoria flies out to deep center field to Ketel Marte. Scooter Gennett singles to left center field. Kevin Pillar homers to left field.... [More]

White sox third. Leury Garcia doubles to deep right center field. Tim Anderson singles to right field. Leury Garcia scores. Jose Abreu grounds out to shortstop, David Fletcher to Albert Pujols. Tim Anderson to third. James McCann grounds out to shortstop, David Fletcher to Albert Pujols. Eloy Jimenez strikes out swinging.2 runs, 2 hits, 0 errors, 0 left on. White sox 2, Angels 0.Angels third. David Fletcher triples to deep left field. Mike Trout called out on strikes. Shohei Ohtani singles to second base. David Fletcher scores. Justin Upton lines out to deep center field to Leury Garcia. Kole Calhoun called out on strikes.1 run, 2 hits, 0 errors, 1 left on. White sox 2, Angels 1.White sox fourth. Welington Castillo doubles to deep left field. Jon Jay out on a sacrifice bunt to shallow infield, Patrick Sandoval to Albert Pujols. Welington Castillo to third. Yolmer Sanchez singles to shallow infield. Welington Castillo scores. Ryan Goins grounds out to second base. Yolmer Sanchez out at second.1... [More]

Twins fourth. Jorge Polanco strikes out swinging. Miguel Sano reaches on error. Fielding error by Rougned Odor. Max Kepler homers to right field. Miguel Sano scores. C.J. Cron grounds out to third base, Isiah Kiner-Falefa to Danny Santana. Marwin Gonzalez singles to left field. Jonathan Schoop reaches on a fielder's choice to shortstop. Marwin Gonzalez out at second.2 runs, 2 hits, 1 error, 1 left on. Twins 2, Rangers 0.Rangers fourth. Danny Santana strikes out swinging. Elvis Andrus singles to left center field. Willie Calhoun singles to center field. Elvis Andrus to third. Nomar Mazara strikes out on a foul tip. Rougned Odor flies out to center field to Max Kepler.1 run, 2 hits, 0 errors, 1 left on. Twins 2, Rangers 1.Rangers sixth. Shin-Soo Choo doubles to deep left center field. Danny Santana strikes out swinging. Elvis Andrus grounds out to shallow center field, Jonathan Schoop to C.J. Cron. Shin-Soo Choo to third. Willie Calhoun walks. Nomar Mazara doubles to deep right center field.... [More]

Cardinals first. Dexter Fowler grounds out to shortstop, Eugenio Suarez to Josh VanMeter. Tommy Edman singles to center field. Paul Goldschmidt strikes out swinging. Marcell Ozuna doubles to deep left field. Tommy Edman scores. Paul DeJong grounds out to third base, Eugenio Suarez to Josh VanMeter.1 run, 2 hits, 0 errors, 1 left on. Cardinals 1, Reds 0.Cardinals second. Matt Carpenter lines out to shortstop to Eugenio Suarez. Yadier Molina grounds out to shallow infield, Luis Castillo to Josh VanMeter. Kolten Wong singles to shallow left field. Adam Wainwright singles to left field. Kolten Wong to second. Dexter Fowler homers to center field. Adam Wainwright scores. Kolten Wong scores. Tommy Edman grounds out to shortstop, Jose Iglesias to Josh VanMeter.3 runs, 3 hits, 0 errors, 0 left on. Cardinals 4, Reds 0.Cardinals third. Paul Goldschmidt grounds out to shortstop, Freddy Galvis to Josh VanMeter. Marcell Ozuna singles to left center field. Paul DeJong homers to center field. Marcell... [More]

Phillies second. Corey Dickerson grounds out to first base to Eric Hosmer. Jean Segura singles to left field. Logan Morrison singles to right center field, advances to 2nd. Jean Segura to third. Scott Kingery pops out to shallow infield to Eric Hosmer. Cesar Hernandez singles to right field, advances to 2nd. Logan Morrison to third. Jean Segura scores. Vince Velasquez strikes out swinging.1 run, 3 hits, 0 errors, 2 left on. Phillies 1, Padres 0.Phillies third. Roman Quinn homers to right field. Bryce Harper strikes out swinging. J.T. Realmuto homers to center field. Corey Dickerson lines out to second base to Ty France. Jean Segura pops out to shallow right field to Eric Hosmer.2 runs, 2 hits, 0 errors, 0 left on. Phillies 3, Padres 0.Phillies fifth. Bryce Harper singles to left field. J.T. Realmuto doubles to deep right field. Bryce Harper scores. Corey Dickerson flies out to right center field to Manuel Margot. Jean Segura reaches on a fielder's choice to third base. J.T. Realmuto out... [More]

Dodgers second. Cody Bellinger homers to center field. Corey Seager strikes out swinging. Edwin Rios grounds out to second base, Ozzie Albies to Freddie Freeman. Will Smith grounds out to third base, Josh Donaldson to Freddie Freeman.1 run, 1 hit, 0 errors, 0 left on. Dodgers 1, Braves 0.Braves second. Josh Donaldson walks. Brian McCann lines out to left field to Matt Beaty. Ender Inciarte doubles to deep center field. Josh Donaldson to third. Adeiny Hechavarria walks. Matt Joyce singles to left center field. Adeiny Hechavarria to second. Ender Inciarte scores. Josh Donaldson scores. Mike Soroka strikes out swinging. Ronald Acuna Jr. singles to left center field. Matt Joyce to third. Adeiny Hechavarria scores. Ozzie Albies walks. Freddie Freeman lines out to right center field to Joc Pederson.3 runs, 3 hits, 0 errors, 3 left on. Braves 3, Dodgers 1.Dodgers third. Matt Beaty doubles to right field. Kenta Maeda strikes out swinging. Joc Pederson singles to right center field. Matt Beaty scores.... [More]

Brewers third. Orlando Arcia homers to center field. Adrian Houser doubles to deep center field. Lorenzo Cain singles to second base. Adrian Houser to third. Keston Hiura strikes out swinging. Christian Yelich strikes out swinging. Lorenzo Cain steals second. Ryan Braun walks. Yasmani Grandal strikes out swinging.1 run, 3 hits, 0 errors, 3 left on. Brewers 1, Nationals 0.Nationals third. Trea Turner hit by pitch. Adam Eaton strikes out on a foul bunt. Anthony Rendon doubles to left field. Trea Turner scores. Juan Soto grounds out to first base to Yasmani Grandal. Anthony Rendon to third. Matt Adams flies out to deep left field to Ryan Braun.1 run, 1 hit, 0 errors, 1 left on. Brewers 1, Nationals 1.Nationals eighth. Trea Turner walks. Adam Eaton out on a sacrifice bunt to shallow infield, Mike Moustakas to Eric Thames. Trea Turner to second. Anthony Rendon doubles to deep right field. Trea Turner scores. Juan Soto grounds out to first base to Eric Thames. Anthony Rendon to third. Matt Adams grounds out to shortstop, Mike Moustakas to Eric Thames.1 run, 1 hit, 0 errors, 1 left on. Nationals 2, Brewers 1.

Pirates fourth. Bryan Reynolds grounds out to second base, Tony Kemp to Anthony Rizzo. Starling Marte singles to left field. Josh Bell flies out to right center field to Jason Heyward. Colin Moran singles to right field. Starling Marte scores. Melky Cabrera lines out to left field to Kyle Schwarber.1 run, 2 hits, 0 errors, 1 left on. Pirates 1, Cubs 0.Cubs eighth. Kyle Schwarber lines out to shallow right field to Adam Frazier. Jonathan Lucroy singles to center field. Ian Happ pinch-hitting for Kyle Hendricks. Ian Happ singles to right center field. Jonathan Lucroy to third. Tony Kemp triples to deep right center field. Ian Happ scores. Jonathan Lucroy scores. Jason Heyward walks. Nicholas Castellanos grounds out to shortstop. Jason Heyward out at second.2 runs, 3 hits, 0 errors, 1 left on. Cubs 2, Pirates 1.Pirates ninth. Adam Frazier lines out to right field to Ian Happ. Bryan Reynolds singles to third base. Starling Marte grounds out to shallow infield, Brandon Kintzler to Anthony Rizzo. Bryan Reynolds to second. Josh Bell is intentionally walked. Colin Moran walks. Erik Gonzalez to second. Bryan Reynolds to third. Cole Tucker pinch-hitting for Keone Kela. Cole Tucker walks. Colin Moran to second. Erik Gonzalez to third. Bryan Reynolds scores. Kevin Newman singles to center field. Cole Tucker to second. Colin Moran to third. Erik Gonzalez scores.2 runs, 2 hits, 0 errors, 3 left on. Pirates 3, Cubs 2.

Red sox first. Mookie Betts doubles to deep left center field. Rafael Devers singles to deep left field. Mookie Betts scores. Xander Bogaerts walks. J.D. Martinez grounds out to shortstop. Xander Bogaerts out at second. Rafael Devers to third. Andrew Benintendi grounds out to shallow infield, Aaron Brooks to Chris Davis.1 run, 2 hits, 0 errors, 1 left on. Red sox 1, Orioles 0.Orioles third. Chris Davis flies out to deep center field to Jackie Bradley Jr.. Chance Sisco grounds out to first base, Mitch Moreland to Rick Porcello. Jonathan Villar singles to right field. Trey Mancini doubles to right field. Jonathan Villar scores. Anthony Santander called out on strikes.1 run, 2 hits, 0 errors, 1 left on. Orioles 1, Red sox 1.Red sox fourth. Xander Bogaerts lines out to shallow infield to Aaron Brooks. J.D. Martinez doubles to left field. Andrew Benintendi triples to center field. J.D. Martinez scores. Christian Vazquez strikes out swinging. Mitch Moreland triples to right field. Andrew Benintendi... [More]

Tigers fourth. Victor Reyes strikes out swinging. Dawel Lugo reaches on error. Fielding error by Matt Duffy. Miguel Cabrera strikes out swinging. Niko Goodrum doubles to deep right field. Dawel Lugo to third. Brandon Dixon strikes out swinging.1 run, 1 hit, 1 error, 1 left on. Tigers 1, Rays 0.Tigers eighth. Travis Demeritte doubles to deep right center field. Jake Rogers pops out to shallow infield to Matt Duffy. Jordy Mercer doubles to left field. Travis Demeritte scores. Victor Reyes grounds out to first base to Jesus Aguilar. Jordy Mercer to third. Dawel Lugo lines out to right field to Guillermo Heredia.1 run, 2 hits, 0 errors, 1 left on. Tigers 2, Rays 0.

ATLANTA (AP) — There's always a surge of excitement when a foul ball comes your way, mixed with a sense of dread.It's a thrilling souvenir to take home from the ballpark.Yet too many fans have been left bloody and maimed by these projectiles hurtling into the stands.One person even died.But, for some reason, Major League Baseball is playing a dangerous game by dragging its feet on requiring all teams to put up protective netting from foul pole to foul pole."I think everybody that's got a uniform on would like to see that," Atlanta Braves manager Brian Snitker said. "You look up there, you can't even see the nets. I've got to think once people get there and start watching the game, they won't even notice it."Commissioner Rob Manfred is leaving it to the individual teams to decide what should be done, saying there's no one-size-fits-all solution given the different dimensions of each ballpark. We can also safely assume that MLB is doing a cost-benefit analysis, given that extra netting would... [More]

ATLANTA (AP) — The Atlanta Braves have signed Adeiny Hechavarría to fill a void at shortstop with Dansby Swanson still injured and Johan Camargo heading to Triple-A Gwinnett.Hechavarría, a 30-year-old with his sixth team in three years, agreed to a one-year, prorated contract. He was in the lineup Friday and batting seventh against the Los Angeles Dodgers.Camargo is hitting .222, a 50-point drop from last year when he finished with 19 homers with 76 RBIs. He lost his job as the everyday third baseman during the offseason when Josh Donaldson signed as a free agent, and the Braves grew tired of waiting for him to adjust to a utility role.Swanson, the everyday shortstop, has missed 22 games with a right foot contusion and still has no immediate timetable for a rehab assignment, so Atlanta general manager Alex Anthopoulos had to move quickly with Camargo out of the picture.The Braves did not get an offensive upgrade in Hechavarría, who was released this week by the New York Mets after hitting... [More]

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Addison Russell, who began the season on the suspended list, has been recalled from Triple-A Iowa for the second time this season.The Cubs also activated right-handed reliever Brandon Kintzler from the injured list prior to Friday night's game against the Pirates. Outfielder Albert Almora Jr. and right-hander James Norwood were optioned to Iowa.Russell was suspended for 40 games last September for violating Major League Baseball's domestic abuse policy. He was with the Cubs from May 8-July 24 this season before being sent to the minors.In 15 games with Iowa, Russell hit .333 with four home runs and 13 RBIs. The 25-year-old was an All-Star in 2016 when he helped the Cubs win their first World Series since 1908.Kintzler had been out since Aug. 6 with right pectoral inflammation. He is 2-1 with a 2.33 ERA in 49 games.Almora was hitting .232 with 12 homers and 32 RBIs in 114 games. He made 75 starts in center field but his playing time has decreased since late July when the Cubs acquired outfielder Nicholas Castellanos from the Detroit Tigers in a trade and recalled infielder/outfielder Ian Happ from Iowa.General manager Jed Hoyer said the Cubs plan to recall Almora on Sept. 1 when the roster limit expands to 40 from 25.Norwood pitched once for the Cubs, working one scoreless inning.___More AP baseball coverage: www.apnews.com/MLB and www.twitter.com/AP_Sports

ATLANTA (AP) — There's always a surge of excitement when a foul ball comes your way, mixed with a sense of dread.It's a thrilling souvenir to take home from the ballpark.Yet too many fans have been left bloody and maimed by these projectiles hurtling into the stands.No one has died.Yet.But Major League Baseball is playing a dangerous game by dragging its feet on requiring all teams to put up protective netting from foul pole to foul pole."I think everybody that's got a uniform on would like to see that," Atlanta Braves manager Brian Snitker said. "You look up there, you can't even see the nets. I've got to think once people get there and start watching the game, they won't even notice it."Commissioner Rob Manfred is leaving it to the individual teams to decide what should be done, saying there's no one-size-fits-all solution given the different dimensions of each ballpark. We can also safely assume that MLB is doing a cost-benefit analysis, given that extra netting would have to be installed... [More]

A look at what's happening around the majors today:BRYCE BLASTSQuiet for much of the season, Bryce Harper is making a lot of noise lately for the Phillies.Harper hollered as he ran around the bases after hitting a game-ending grand slam that rallied Philadelphia over the Cubs 7-5 Thursday night for a three-game sweep. Harper has seven homers and 15 RBIs in the last 12 games, keeping the Phils in the thick of the NL wild-card chase.Harper is batting .253 with 25 home runs and 87 RBIs. His slam was his biggest hit since signing a $330 million, 13-year contract to join the Phillies in spring training."Before I went to the plate, I touched my heart and I was thinking to myself: Why am I not jittery? Why am I not excited? But that's just how I am," Harper said. "I go up there and each at-bat is the same. I don't think about bases loaded. I try to get a pitch I can drive and hopefully good things happen. I love those moments. I love those opportunities. I think it helped me a lot from a young... [More]

Angels first. Brian Goodwin pops out to shallow infield to Jose Abreu. Mike Trout singles to second base. Shohei Ohtani doubles to deep left center field. Mike Trout to third. Justin Upton grounds out to shortstop, Tim Anderson to Jose Abreu. Shohei Ohtani to third. Mike Trout scores. David Fletcher grounds out to second base, Yolmer Sanchez to Jose Abreu.1 run, 2 hits, 0 errors, 1 left on. Angels 1, White sox 0.Angels third. Max Stassi lines out to second base to Yolmer Sanchez. Brian Goodwin strikes out on a foul tip. Mike Trout homers to center field. Shohei Ohtani singles to right field. Justin Upton grounds out to shortstop, Tim Anderson to Jose Abreu.1 run, 2 hits, 0 errors, 1 left on. Angels 2, White sox 0.White sox fourth. Leury Garcia grounds out to first base to Matt Thaiss. Tim Anderson singles to left field. Jose Abreu homers to center field. Tim Anderson scores. James McCann strikes out swinging. Eloy Jimenez lines out to deep center field to Mike Trout.2 runs, 2 hits, 0 errors,... [More]

Astros fourth. George Springer grounds out to third base, Matt Chapman to Matt Olson. Jose Altuve called out on strikes. Michael Brantley singles to deep center field. Alex Bregman homers to left field. Michael Brantley scores. Yordan Alvarez grounds out to shallow right field, Marcus Semien to Matt Olson.2 runs, 2 hits, 0 errors, 0 left on. Astros 2, Athletics 0.Athletics fourth. Robbie Grossman doubles to deep center field. Matt Chapman reaches on a fielder's choice to shallow infield. Matt Olson homers to center field. Matt Chapman scores. Robbie Grossman scores. Khris Davis flies out to deep center field to George Springer. Stephen Piscotty grounds out to third base, Alex Bregman to Yuli Gurriel. Corban Joseph homers to center field. Chad Pinder grounds out to shallow center field, Jose Altuve to Yuli Gurriel.4 runs, 3 hits, 0 errors, 0 left on. Athletics 4, Astros 2.Astros fifth. Carlos Correa homers to center field. Yuli Gurriel singles to center field. Robinson Chirinos strikes out... [More]