Fri Aug 16 2019 | 00:43 | San Francisco-Arizona Runs | Brandon Belt | 1B | Giants | Free Agent |
| | | Jarrod Dyson | LF | Diamondbacks | Free Agent |
| | | Eduardo Escobar | SS | Diamondbacks | Free Agent |
| | | Scooter Gennett | 2B | Reds | Free Agent |
| | | Evan Longoria | 3B | Giants | Free Agent |
| | | David Peralta | LF | Diamondbacks | Free Agent |
| | | Kevin Pillar | CF | Blue Jays | Free Agent |
| | | Buster Posey | C | Giants | Free Agent |
| | | Joey Rickard | RF | Orioles | Free Agent |
| | | Dereck Rodríguez | RP | Giants | Free Agent |
| | | Austin Slater | CF | Giants | Free Agent |
| | | Donovan Solano | SS | Dodgers | Free Agent |
| | | Christian Walker | 1B | Diamondbacks | Free Agent |
| | | Mike Yastrzemski | | | Free Agent |
Giants first. Donovan Solano singles to center field. Austin Slater walks. Donovan Solano to second. Buster Posey singles to third base. Austin Slater to second. Donovan Solano to third. Evan Longoria singles to left field. Buster Posey to second. Austin Slater scores. Donovan Solano scores. Kevin Pillar reaches on a fielder's choice to third base. Evan Longoria out at second. Buster Posey to third. Scooter Gennett strikes out swinging.2 runs, 3 hits, 0 errors, 1 left on. Giants 2, Diamondbacks 0.Giants fifth. Donovan Solano flies out to deep left center field to David Peralta. Austin Slater doubles to deep left center field. Buster Posey doubles to deep right center field. Austin Slater scores. Evan Longoria homers to left field. Buster Posey scores. Kevin Pillar flies out to center field to Jarrod Dyson. Scooter Gennett grounds out to second base, Eduardo Escobar to Christian Walker.3 runs, 3 hits, 0 errors, 0 left on. Giants 5, Diamondbacks 0.Giants sixth. Joey Rickard walks. Brandon... [ More] |
Fri Aug 16 2019 | 00:13 | LEADING OFF: Harper's homers, Indians go deep, Cueto warms | Carlos Carrasco | SP | Indians | Free Agent |
| | | Johnny Cueto | SP | Giants | Free Agent |
| | | Bryce Harper | RF | Nationals | Free Agent |
| | | Mike Minor | SP | Rangers | Free Agent |
| | | Jake Odorizzi | SP | Twins | Free Agent |
| | | Masahiro Tanaka | SP | Yankees | Free Agent |
A look at what's happening around the majors Friday: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] |
Thu Aug 15 2019 | 23:43 | Minnesota-Texas Runs | Elvis Andrus | SS | Rangers | Free Agent |
| | | Luis Arraez | 2B | Twins | Free Agent |
| | | Willie Calhoun | LF | Rangers | Free Agent |
| | | Jason Castro | C | Twins | Free Agent |
| | | Jake Cave | CF | Twins | Free Agent |
| | | C.J. Cron | 1B | Rays | Free Agent |
| | | Logan Forsythe | 2B | Twins | Free Agent |
| | | Marwin Gonzalez | LF | Astros | Free Agent |
| | | Max Kepler | RF | Twins | Free Agent |
| | | Brett Martin | SP | Rangers | Free Agent |
| | | Nomar Mazara | RF | Rangers | Free Agent |
| | | Rougned Odor | 2B | Rangers | Free Agent |
| | | Hunter Pence | LF | Giants | Free Agent |
| | | Jorge Polanco | SS | Twins | Free Agent |
| | | Eddie Rosario | LF | Twins | Free Agent |
| | | Miguel Sanó | 3B | Twins | Free Agent |
| | | Danny Santana | CF | Braves | Free Agent |
| | | Jose Trevino | C | Rangers | Free Agent |
Twins second. Eddie Rosario lines out to shallow right field to Rougned Odor. C.J. Cron reaches on error. Fielding error by Logan Forsythe. Luis Arraez homers to right field. C.J. Cron scores. Marwin Gonzalez doubles to right center field. Jason Castro walks. Jake Cave doubles to deep right field. Jason Castro to third. Marwin Gonzalez scores. Max Kepler reaches on a fielder's choice to second base, advances to 2nd. Jake Cave scores. Jason Castro scores. Throwing error by Elvis Andrus. Miguel Sano strikes out swinging. Jorge Polanco grounds out to shortstop, Logan Forsythe to Danny Santana.5 runs, 3 hits, 2 errors, 1 left on. Twins 5, Rangers 0.Twins third. Eddie Rosario strikes out swinging. C.J. Cron grounds out to shallow center field, Rougned Odor to Danny Santana. Luis Arraez doubles to deep right field. Marwin Gonzalez singles to center field. Luis Arraez scores. Jason Castro flies out to deep left field to Willie Calhoun.1 run, 2 hits, 0 errors, 1 left on. Twins 6, Rangers 0.Twins... [ More] |
Thu Aug 15 2019 | 23:13 | N.Y. Mets-Atlanta Runs | Ronald Acuña | CF | Braves | Free Agent |
| | | Pete Alonso | 1B | Mets | Free Agent |
| | | Aaron Altherr | RF | Phillies | Free Agent |
| | | Johan Camargo | 3B | Braves | Free Agent |
| | | Michael Conforto | CF/LF | Mets | Free Agent |
| | | J.D. Davis | 3B | Astros | Free Agent |
| | | Josh Donaldson | 3B | Indians | Free Agent |
| | | Adam Duvall | LF | Reds | Free Agent |
| | | Todd Frazier | 3B | Mets | Free Agent |
| | | Freddie Freeman | 1B | Braves | Free Agent |
| | | Ender Inciarte | CF | Braves | Free Agent |
| | | Luke Jackson | RP | Braves | Free Agent |
| | | Matt Joyce | LF | Athletics | Free Agent |
| | | Juan Lagares | CF | Mets | Free Agent |
| | | Brian McCann | C | Astros | Free Agent |
| | | Joe Panik | 2B | Giants | Free Agent |
| | | Wilson Ramos | C | Phillies | Free Agent |
| | | Amed Rosario | SS | Mets | Free Agent |
| | | Marcus Stroman | SP | Blue Jays | Free Agent |
| | | Rubén Tejada | SS | Orioles | Free Agent |
| | | Josh Tomlin | SP | Indians | Free Agent |
Mets first. Amed Rosario doubles to deep right field. Joe Panik singles to center field. Amed Rosario to third. Pete Alonso homers to center field. Joe Panik scores. Amed Rosario scores. Michael Conforto singles to center field. Wilson Ramos strikes out swinging. J.D. Davis singles to right field. Michael Conforto to second. Todd Frazier lines out to shortstop to Johan Camargo. Michael Conforto doubled off second.3 runs, 5 hits, 0 errors, 1 left on. Mets 3, Braves 0.Mets second. Juan Lagares strikes out swinging. Marcus Stroman singles to shortstop. Amed Rosario triples to deep left field. Marcus Stroman scores. Joe Panik walks. Pete Alonso walks. Joe Panik to second. Michael Conforto walks. Pete Alonso to second. Joe Panik to third. Amed Rosario scores. Wilson Ramos singles to right field. Michael Conforto to second. Pete Alonso to third. Joe Panik scores. J.D. Davis grounds out to shortstop. Wilson Ramos out at second.3 runs, 3 hits, 0 errors, 2 left on. Mets 6, Braves 0.Mets third. Todd... [ More] |
Thu Aug 15 2019 | 22:53 | Cleveland-N.Y. Yankees Runs | Greg Allen | RF | Indians | Free Agent |
| | | Thairo Estrada | 2B | Yankees | Free Agent |
| | | Mike Ford | 1B | Yankees | Free Agent |
| | | Mike Freeman | SS | Indians | Free Agent |
| | | Brett Gardner | LF | Yankees | Free Agent |
| | | Didi Gregorius | SS | Yankees | Free Agent |
| | | Aaron Judge | RF | Yankees | Free Agent |
| | | Jason Kipnis | 2B | Indians | Free Agent |
| | | DJ LeMahieu | 2B | Rockies | Free Agent |
| | | Francisco Lindor | SS | Indians | Free Agent |
| | | Óscar Mercado | SS | Indians | Free Agent |
| | | Tyler Naquin | CF | Indians | Free Agent |
| | | Roberto Pérez | C | Indians | Free Agent |
| | | Kevin Plawecki | C | Mets | Free Agent |
| | | Yasiel Puig | RF | Dodgers | Free Agent |
| | | Franmil Reyes | RF | Padres | Free Agent |
| | | Gary Sánchez | C | Yankees | Free Agent |
| | | Carlos Santana | 1B | Phillies | Free Agent |
| | | Mike Tauchman | LF | Rockies | Free Agent |
| | | Gleyber Torres | SS | Yankees | Free Agent |
| | | Gio Urshela | 3B | Blue Jays | Free Agent |
Indians first. Francisco Lindor singles to center field. Greg Allen singles to right field. Francisco Lindor to second. Carlos Santana walks. Greg Allen to second. Francisco Lindor to third. Yasiel Puig strikes out swinging. Jose Ramirez homers to center field. Carlos Santana scores. Greg Allen scores. Francisco Lindor scores. Jason Kipnis homers to center field. Franmil Reyes flies out to left field to Mike Tauchman. Tyler Naquin singles to second base. Roberto Perez homers to center field. Tyler Naquin scores. Francisco Lindor flies out to right center field to Brett Gardner.7 runs, 6 hits, 0 errors, 0 left on. Indians 7, Yankees 0.Yankees first. DJ LeMahieu singles to center field. Aaron Judge called out on strikes. Didi Gregorius singles to right field. DJ LeMahieu to second. Gio Urshela singles to left field. Didi Gregorius to second. DJ LeMahieu scores. Gary Sanchez lines out to left field to Tyler Naquin. Brett Gardner walks. Gio Urshela to second. Didi Gregorius to third. Gleyber... [ More] |
Thu Aug 15 2019 | 22:33 | St. Louis-Cincinnati Runs | Aristides Aquino | RF | Reds | Free Agent |
| | | Tucker Barnhart | C | Reds | Free Agent |
| | | Paul DeJong | SS | Cardinals | Free Agent |
| | | Phillip Ervin | CF | Reds | Free Agent |
| | | Kyle Farmer | C | Dodgers | Free Agent |
| | | Dexter Fowler | RF | Cardinals | Free Agent |
| | | Sonny Gray | SP | Yankees | Free Agent |
| | | Ryan Helsley | SP | Cardinals | Free Agent |
| | | José Iglesias | SS | Tigers | Free Agent |
| | | Yadier Molina | C | Cardinals | Free Agent |
| | | Marcell Ozuna | LF | Cardinals | Free Agent |
| | | Nick Senzel | 3B | Reds | Free Agent |
| | | Eugenio Suárez | 3B | Reds | Free Agent |
| | | Josh VanMeter | | | Free Agent |
| | | Michael Wacha | SP | Cardinals | Free Agent |
| | | Matt Wieters | C | Nationals | Free Agent |
| | | Kolten Wong | 2B | Cardinals | Free Agent |
Reds fifth. Jose Iglesias singles to shallow right field. Tucker Barnhart hit by pitch. Jose Iglesias to second. Sonny Gray out on a sacrifice bunt to shallow infield, Michael Wacha to Kolten Wong. Tucker Barnhart to second. Jose Iglesias to third. Nick Senzel reaches on a fielder's choice to shallow infield. Tucker Barnhart to third. Jose Iglesias scores. Josh VanMeter reaches on a fielder's choice to first base. Nick Senzel to second. Tucker Barnhart out at home. Eugenio Suarez singles to shallow center field. Josh VanMeter to third. Nick Senzel scores. Aristides Aquino is intentionally walked. Phillip Ervin flies out to deep right field to Dexter Fowler.2 runs, 2 hits, 0 errors, 3 left on. Reds 2, Cardinals 0.Cardinals ninth. Marcell Ozuna walks. Paul DeJong strikes out swinging. Yadier Molina grounds out to third base, Eugenio Suarez to Kyle Farmer. Marcell Ozuna to second. Kolten Wong doubles to shallow left field. Marcell Ozuna scores. Matt Wieters pinch-hitting for Ryan Helsley. Matt Wieters flies out to deep center field to Nick Senzel.1 run, 1 hit, 0 errors, 1 left on. Reds 2, Cardinals 1. |
Thu Aug 15 2019 | 22:33 | Chicago Cubs-Philadelphia Runs | Albert Almora Jr. | CF | Cubs | Free Agent |
| | | David Bote | 2B | Cubs | Free Agent |
| | | Kris Bryant | 3B | Cubs | Free Agent |
| | | Victor Caratini | C | Cubs | Free Agent |
| | | Nick Castellanos | RF | Tigers | Free Agent |
| | | Yu Darvish | SP | Cubs | Free Agent |
| | | Corey Dickerson | LF | Pirates | Free Agent |
| | | Ian Happ | CF | Cubs | Free Agent |
| | | Bryce Harper | RF | Nationals | Free Agent |
| | | Adam Haseley | | | Free Agent |
| | | César Hernández | 2B | Phillies | Free Agent |
| | | Rhys Hoskins | LF | Phillies | Free Agent |
| | | Scott Kingery | 2B | Phillies | Free Agent |
| | | Brad Miller | 2B | Rays | Free Agent |
| | | Roman Quinn | LF | Phillies | Free Agent |
| | | J.T. Realmuto | C | Marlins | Free Agent |
| | | Anthony Rizzo | 1B | Cubs | Free Agent |
| | | Kyle Schwarber | LF | Cubs | Free Agent |
| | | Jean Segura | SS | Mariners | Free Agent |
| | | Ranger Suárez | SP | Phillies | Free Agent |
Cubs third. Albert Almora Jr. grounds out to shortstop, Jean Segura to Rhys Hoskins. Anthony Rizzo homers to center field. Nicholas Castellanos doubles to deep left field. Kris Bryant flies out to deep center field to Adam Haseley. Nicholas Castellanos to third. Kyle Schwarber pops out to Scott Kingery.1 run, 2 hits, 0 errors, 1 left on. Cubs 1, Phillies 0.Cubs fourth. Ian Happ triples to deep right field. David Bote doubles to deep center field. Ian Happ scores. Victor Caratini strikes out swinging. Yu Darvish strikes out swinging. Albert Almora Jr. singles to right field, advances to 3rd. David Bote scores. Fielding error by Jean Segura. Anthony Rizzo singles to right field. Albert Almora Jr. scores. Nicholas Castellanos flies out to center field to Adam Haseley.3 runs, 4 hits, 1 error, 1 left on. Cubs 4, Phillies 0.Cubs fifth. Kris Bryant pops out to shallow center field to Cesar Hernandez. Kyle Schwarber homers to center field. Ian Happ strikes out swinging. David Bote walks. Victor... [ More] |
Thu Aug 15 2019 | 21:03 | Giants could accelerate Cueto timeline | Johnny Cueto | SP | Giants | Free Agent |
PHOENIX (AP) — The San Francisco Giants could accelerate their timeline for Johnny Cueto to help with their pursuit of an NL wild card.Cueto had season-ending Tommy John surgery a year ago. The right-hander was scheduled to throw 45 pitches in a rehab start at Class A San Jose on Thursday night.The original plan was to have Cueto make at least two more rehab starts after that, but that could change.Giants manager Bruce Bochy says "Definitely needs a start tonight and another start. We'll see where we are at. I'm not saying we're going to do anything. I'm just saying that we will re-evaluate."Cueto went 3-2 with a 3.23 ERA in nine starts last season before the injury. He is in the fourth year of a six-year, $130 million contract.Bochy says Cueto is "pretty close to 100 percent, he just doesn't have the strength and stamina to go deep into games."The 33-year-old Cueto struck out seven in four scoreless innings in his first two rehab appearances in the rookie Arizona League.___More AP MLB: https://apnews.com/MLB and https://twitter.com/AP_Sports |
Thu Aug 15 2019 | 20:43 | Stanton, Yankees targeting September return from knee injury | Giancarlo Stanton | DH | Yankees | Free Agent |
NEW YORK (AP) — Giancarlo Stanton wants to return from his knee injury in time to fine-tune that powerful swing for October.Sidelined nearly all season, the New York Yankees slugger is hitting indoors and throwing as he rehabs from a sprained right knee that's been slow to heal since he got hurt June 25. The next step will be jogging and running outside before ramping up baseball activities.General manager Brian Cashman originally targeted August but now says the AL East leaders hope to get Stanton back sometime in September."Once I start moving around, just see how it bounces back. But I do want to have a few weeks of at-bats before October, for sure," Stanton said Thursday in his first comments to reporters in a while. "I want to be out there for a couple weeks, just the game routine and having whatever amount of at-bats I can."The 2017 NL MVP said he's confident he'll return to health this season but has no particular date in mind."I'm doing everything I can to get there, so that's what... [ More] |
Thu Aug 15 2019 | 19:33 | L.A. Dodgers-Miami Runs | Jorge Alfaro | C | Phillies | Free Agent |
| | | Brian Anderson | 3B | Marlins | Free Agent |
| | | Matt Beaty | 1B | Dodgers | Free Agent |
| | | Cody Bellinger | 1B | Dodgers | Free Agent |
| | | Jon Berti | 2B | Blue Jays | Free Agent |
| | | Walker Buehler | SP | Dodgers | Free Agent |
| | | Starlin Castro | 2B | Marlins | Free Agent |
| | | Garrett Cooper | 1B | Marlins | Free Agent |
| | | Isan Díaz | 2B | Marlins | Free Agent |
| | | Kyle Garlick | | | Free Agent |
| | | Curtis Granderson | LF | Brewers | Free Agent |
| | | Max Muncy | 1B | Dodgers | Free Agent |
| | | AJ Pollock | CF | Diamondbacks | Free Agent |
| | | Martín Prado | 3B | Marlins | Free Agent |
| | | José Quijada | RP | Marlins | Free Agent |
| | | Edwin Ríos | 1B | Dodgers | Free Agent |
| | | Corey Seager | SS | Dodgers | Free Agent |
| | | Caleb Smith | RP | Marlins | Free Agent |
| | | Justin Turner | 3B | Dodgers | Free Agent |
Marlins first. Jon Berti hit by pitch. Isan Diaz singles to left field. Jon Berti to third. Brian Anderson singles to center field. Isan Diaz to second. Jon Berti scores. Garrett Cooper strikes out swinging. Starlin Castro strikes out on a foul tip. Curtis Granderson flies out to deep left field to Kyle Garlick.1 run, 2 hits, 0 errors, 2 left on. Marlins 1, Dodgers 0.Marlins third. Jon Berti doubles to deep right center field. Isan Diaz walks. Brian Anderson strikes out swinging. Garrett Cooper walks. Isan Diaz to second. Jon Berti to third. Starlin Castro out on a sacrifice fly to left field to Kyle Garlick. Jon Berti scores. Curtis Granderson strikes out swinging.1 run, 1 hit, 0 errors, 2 left on. Marlins 2, Dodgers 0.Dodgers fifth. Kyle Garlick homers to center field. Walker Buehler strikes out swinging. A.J. Pollock grounds out to third base, Starlin Castro to Garrett Cooper. Justin Turner flies out to deep center field to Lewis Brinson.1 run, 1 hit, 0 errors, 0 left on. Marlins 2,... [ More] |
Thu Aug 15 2019 | 17:23 | 1 year after record-setting season, Red Sox limp to October | Andrew Cashner | SP | Orioles | Free Agent |
| | | Nathan Eovaldi | SP | Rays | Free Agent |
| | | Joe Kelly | RP | Red Sox | Free Agent |
| | | Craig Kimbrel | RP | Red Sox | Free Agent |
| | | J.D. Martinez | DH | Red Sox | Free Agent |
| | | Steve Pearce | 1B/LF | Red Sox | Free Agent |
| | | Rick Porcello | SP | Red Sox | Free Agent |
| | | David Price | SP | Red Sox | Free Agent |
| | | Chris Sale | SP | Red Sox | Free Agent |
BOSTON (AP) — Red Sox baseball boss Dave Dombrowski gave up on a fourth straight AL East title when he decided not to make a move at the trade deadline.The players bowed out of the postseason race soon after.One year after their record-setting run to their fourth World Series in 15 seasons, the Red Sox are on their way toward missing the playoffs for the first time since 2015. After taking five of six leading up to the July 31 deadline from New York and Tampa Bay — the two teams Boston is chasing in the AL East — the defending champions won just three of their next 15 games.Alex Cora, who led Boston to a franchise-record 108 wins in his first year as a major league manager, acknowledges there's no more time to waste."It actually did feel like a playoff game," he said after beating Cleveland this week to slow the slide. "If we want to make it, we've got to start our playoffs before anyone else."It may already be too late.The Red Sox are closer to fourth than first, 17½ games out in the division... [ More] |
Thu Aug 15 2019 | 16:13 | Seattle-Detroit Runs | Gordon Beckham | 2B | Mariners | Free Agent |
| | | Keon Broxton | CF | Brewers | Free Agent |
| | | Miguel Cabrera | 1B | Tigers | Free Agent |
| | | Harold Castro | 2B | Tigers | Free Agent |
| | | J.P. Crawford | SS | Phillies | Free Agent |
| | | Travis Demeritte | | | Free Agent |
| | | Brandon Dixon | 2B | Reds | Free Agent |
| | | Niko Goodrum | SS | Tigers | Free Agent |
| | | Dee Strange-Gordon | CF | Mariners | Free Agent |
| | | Dawel Lugo | SS | Tigers | Free Agent |
| | | Dylan Moore | SS | Mariners | Free Agent |
| | | Omar Narváez | C | White Sox | Free Agent |
| | | Austin Nola | SS | Marlins | Free Agent |
| | | Victor Reyes | RF | Tigers | Free Agent |
| | | Kyle Seager | 3B | Mariners | Free Agent |
| | | Mallex Smith | LF | Rays | Free Agent |
| | | Daniel Vogelbach | 1B | Mariners | Free Agent |
Mariners third. Dylan Moore strikes out swinging. Mallex Smith singles to right field. J.P. Crawford reaches on a fielder's choice to second base. Mallex Smith out at second. Omar Narvaez doubles to right center field. J.P. Crawford to third. Kyle Seager doubles to deep left field. Omar Narvaez scores. J.P. Crawford scores. Austin Nola singles to left center field, tagged out at second, Victor Reyes to Dawel Lugo to Gordon Beckham. Kyle Seager scores.3 runs, 4 hits, 0 errors, 1 left on. Mariners 3, Tigers 0.Tigers fourth. Victor Reyes triples to deep right center field. Dawel Lugo out on a sacrifice fly to right center field to Keon Broxton. Victor Reyes scores. Miguel Cabrera homers to center field. Niko Goodrum grounds out to third base, Kyle Seager to Austin Nola. Brandon Dixon singles to right field. Harold Castro singles to right field, advances to 2nd. Brandon Dixon to third. Travis Demeritte flies out to shallow right field to Mallex Smith.2 runs, 4 hits, 0 errors, 2 left on. Mariners... [ More] |
Thu Aug 15 2019 | 14:53 | From 12 games under to 10 over, Nats lead NL wild-card race | Patrick Corbin | SP | Diamondbacks | Free Agent |
| | | Sean Doolittle | RP | Nationals | Free Agent |
| | | Adam Eaton | LF | Nationals | Free Agent |
| | | Erick Fedde | SP | Nationals | Free Agent |
| | | Javy Guerra | RP | Marlins | Free Agent |
| | | Daniel Hudson | RP | Dodgers | Free Agent |
| | | Joe Ross | SP | Nationals | Free Agent |
| | | Max Scherzer | SP | Nationals | Free Agent |
| | | Christian Yelich | LF | Brewers | Free Agent |
WASHINGTON (AP) — Right now, 19-31 is just a distant memory for the Washington Nationals.Even without Max Scherzer for all but one game over the past month-plus, even with recurring bullpen issues, even though they dug themselves quite a hole, the Nationals are suddenly 65-55 — 10 games over .500 for the first time in 14 months.What's more, they're leading the NL wild-card standings as they head into Friday's opener of a three-game series against one of the clubs chasing them for a playoff berth: reigning league MVP Christian Yelich and the Milwaukee Brewers.Winning the NL East presents more of a challenge, because Washington entered Thursday trailing the first-place Atlanta Braves by six games. The rivals play each other seven more times, though: four games at Atlanta on Sept. 5-8, and three at Washington on Sept. 13-15."Still a lot of work to be done. We need to keep our foot on the accelerator," right fielder Adam Eaton said after hitting one of Washington's three homers during a 10-run... [ More] |
Thu Aug 15 2019 | 02:52 | LEADING OFF: Indians head to NYC for a week, Arrieta's call | Jake Arrieta | SP | Phillies | Free Agent |
| | | Walker Buehler | SP | Dodgers | Free Agent |
| | | Mike Fiers | SP | Tigers | Free Agent |
| | | Aaron Judge | RF | Yankees | Free Agent |
| | | Francisco Lindor | SS | Indians | Free Agent |
| | | Adam Plutko | SP | Indians | Free Agent |
| | | Yasiel Puig | RF | Dodgers | Free Agent |
| | | Aaron Sanchez | SP | Blue Jays | Free Agent |
| | | Gleyber Torres | SS | Yankees | Free Agent |
A look at what's happening around the majors today:BIG APPLE TESTJosé Ramírez, Francisco Lindor and the Indians own the majors' best record since early June, going 43-19 while whittling away an 11 1/2-game deficit in the AL Central. Now, Yasiel Puig and his new teammates are set to spend more than a week in New York, starting with a four-game series at Yankee Stadium.Adam Plutko (4-3, 4.68 ERA) pitches the opener, taking on a big-hitting Yankees team that has the best record in the majors and has won five in a row. After taking on Gleyber Torres, Aaron Judge and the Yanks, the Indians move across town for a three-game set vs. the Mets and their talented rotation. Cleveland has never played at Citi Field — its only trip to face the Mets was in 2004 at Shea Stadium.WINNING WAYSOakland righty Mike Fiers (11-3, 3.30 ERA) takes a nine-game winning streak into this outing at home against Houston. Fiers, who pitched a no-hitter for the Astros in 2015, has no-decisions in all three starts vs. the... [ More] |
Thu Aug 15 2019 | 00:42 | Phillies beat up on Hamels, make Manuel's return a big hit | Kolby Allard | SP | Braves | Free Agent |
| | | Tim Anderson | SS | White Sox | Free Agent |
| | | Elvis Andrus | SS | Rangers | Free Agent |
| | | Chris Archer | SP | Pirates | Free Agent |
| | | Nolan Arenado | 3B | Rockies | Free Agent |
| | | Homer Bailey | SP | Reds | Free Agent |
| | | Tyler Beede | SP | Giants | Free Agent |
| | | Jalen Beeks | SP | Rays | Free Agent |
| | | Adrián Béltre | 3B | Rangers | Free Agent |
| | | Shane Bieber | SP | Indians | Free Agent |
| | | Xander Bogaerts | SS | Red Sox | Free Agent |
| | | Archie Bradley | RP | Diamondbacks | Free Agent |
| | | Ryan Braun | 1B | Brewers | Free Agent |
| | | Kris Bryant | 3B | Cubs | Free Agent |
| | | Dylan Bundy | SP | Orioles | Free Agent |
| | | Harold Castro | 2B | Tigers | Free Agent |
| | | Aroldis Chapman | RP | Yankees | Free Agent |
| | | Matt Chapman | 3B | Athletics | Free Agent |
| | | J.D. Davis | 3B | Astros | Free Agent |
| | | Rafael Devers | 3B | Red Sox | Free Agent |
| | | Adam Eaton | LF | Nationals | Free Agent |
| | | Nathan Eovaldi | SP | Rays | Free Agent |
| | | Tyler Flowers | C | Braves | Free Agent |
| | | Mike Ford | 1B | Yankees | Free Agent |
| | | Mitch Garver | C | Twins | Free Agent |
| | | Marco Gonzales | SP | Mariners | Free Agent |
| | | Trevor Gott | RP | Nationals | Free Agent |
| | | Didi Gregorius | SS | Yankees | Free Agent |
| | | Robbie Grossman | DH | Twins | Free Agent |
| | | Junior Guerra | RP | Brewers | Free Agent |
| | | Cole Hamels | SP | Cubs | Free Agent |
| | | J.A. Happ | SP | Yankees | Free Agent |
| | | Bryce Harper | RF | Nationals | Free Agent |
| | | Elieser Hernández | SP | Marlins | Free Agent |
| | | Eric Hosmer | 1B | Padres | Free Agent |
| | | Dakota Hudson | SP | Cardinals | Free Agent |
| | | Edwin Jackson | RP | Athletics | Free Agent |
| | | Brad Keller | SP | Royals | Free Agent |
| | | Clayton Kershaw | SP | Dodgers | Free Agent |
| | | Seth Lugo | SP | Mets | Free Agent |
| | | Steven Matz | SP | Mets | Free Agent |
| | | Nomar Mazara | RF | Rangers | Free Agent |
| | | James McCann | C | Tigers | Free Agent |
| | | Aaron Nola | SP | Phillies | Free Agent |
| | | Renato Núñez | 3B | Rangers | Free Agent |
| | | Matt Olson | 1B | Athletics | Free Agent |
| | | Marcell Ozuna | LF | Cardinals | Free Agent |
| | | Dillon Peters | SP | Angels | Free Agent |
| | | Tommy Pham | CF | Rays | Free Agent |
| | | Jorge Polanco | SS | Twins | Free Agent |
| | | Ryan Pressly | RP | Twins | Free Agent |
| | | Albert Pujols | DH | Angels | Free Agent |
| | | Cal Quantrill | | | Free Agent |
| | | J.T. Realmuto | C | Marlins | Free Agent |
| | | Anthony Rendon | 3B | Nationals | Free Agent |
| | | Luis Rengifo | 2B | Angels | Free Agent |
| | | Victor Reyes | RF | Tigers | Free Agent |
| | | Edwin Ríos | 1B | Dodgers | Free Agent |
| | | Sergio Romo | RP | Rays | Free Agent |
| | | Eddie Rosario | LF | Twins | Free Agent |
| | | Gary Sánchez | C | Yankees | Free Agent |
| | | Danny Santana | CF | Braves | Free Agent |
| | | Corey Seager | SS | Dodgers | Free Agent |
| | | Trevor Story | SS | Rockies | Free Agent |
| | | Stephen Strasburg | SP | Nationals | Free Agent |
| | | Kurt Suzuki | C | Braves | Free Agent |
| | | Justin Turner | 3B | Dodgers | Free Agent |
| | | Jonathan Villar | 2B | Orioles | Free Agent |
| | | Mike Yastrzemski | | | Free Agent |
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — J.T. Realmuto hit a grand slam, Bryce Harper went deep twice and the Philadelphia Phillies beat the Chicago Cubs 11-1 in Charlie Manuel's first game as hitting coach, ruining Cole Hamels' return home Wednesday night.Manuel was back in red pinstripes in his old dugout exactly six years to the day the franchise icon managed his last game for the Phillies. He heard "Charlie! Charlie! Charlie!" chants after Realmuto connected to make it 10-0 in the third.Hamels, the 2008 NLCS and World Series MVP with Manuel's Phillies, was roughed up in his first game in Philadelphia since he was traded to Texas in July 2015. Hamels (6-4) gave up eight runs and nine hits in two-plus innings.Aaron Nola (11-3) benefited from the offense's rare outburst. He allowed three hits, including Kris Bryant's homer, and struck out seven in seven innings.Hamels received the loudest applause during pregame introductions and got a standing ovation when he came to the plate already trailing 4-0 in the... [ More] |
Thu Aug 15 2019 | 00:06 | N.Y. Mets-Atlanta Runs | Ronald Acuña | CF | Braves | Free Agent |
| | | Pete Alonso | 1B | Mets | Free Agent |
| | | Aaron Altherr | RF | Phillies | Free Agent |
| | | Johan Camargo | 3B | Braves | Free Agent |
| | | Michael Conforto | CF/LF | Mets | Free Agent |
| | | J.D. Davis | 3B | Astros | Free Agent |
| | | Josh Donaldson | 3B | Indians | Free Agent |
| | | Adam Duvall | LF | Reds | Free Agent |
| | | Tyler Flowers | C | Braves | Free Agent |
| | | Freddie Freeman | 1B | Braves | Free Agent |
| | | Luis Guillorme | SS | Mets | Free Agent |
| | | Ender Inciarte | CF | Braves | Free Agent |
| | | Matt Joyce | LF | Athletics | Free Agent |
| | | Dallas Keuchel | SP | Astros | Free Agent |
| | | Juan Lagares | CF | Mets | Free Agent |
| | | Chris Martin | RP | Rangers | Free Agent |
| | | Steven Matz | SP | Mets | Free Agent |
| | | Wilson Ramos | C | Phillies | Free Agent |
| | | Amed Rosario | SS | Mets | Free Agent |
Braves second. Josh Donaldson singles to center field. Adam Duvall walks. Josh Donaldson to second. Johan Camargo reaches on a fielder's choice to shortstop. Adam Duvall out at second. Josh Donaldson to third. Ender Inciarte doubles. Johan Camargo to third. Josh Donaldson scores. Tyler Flowers flies out to right field to Michael Conforto. Dallas Keuchel grounds out to shallow infield, Steven Matz to Pete Alonso.1 run, 2 hits, 0 errors, 2 left on. Braves 1, Mets 0.Mets seventh. Ruben Tejada flies out to right field to Ronald Acuna Jr.. Juan Lagares flies out to right field to Ronald Acuna Jr.. Steven Matz singles to right field. Amed Rosario singles to left center field, advances to 2nd. Steven Matz to third. J.D. Davis singles to center field. Amed Rosario scores. Steven Matz scores. Pete Alonso flies out to center field to Ender Inciarte.2 runs, 3 hits, 0 errors, 1 left on. Mets 2, Braves 1.Braves seventh. Josh Donaldson walks. Adam Duvall singles to deep left field. Josh Donaldson to... [ More] |
Wed Aug 14 2019 | 22:52 | Phillies beat up on Hamels, make Manuel's return a big hit | Kolby Allard | SP | Braves | Free Agent |
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| | | Nolan Arenado | 3B | Rockies | Free Agent |
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| | | Tyler Beede | SP | Giants | Free Agent |
| | | Jalen Beeks | SP | Rays | Free Agent |
| | | Shane Bieber | SP | Indians | Free Agent |
| | | Xander Bogaerts | SS | Red Sox | Free Agent |
| | | Archie Bradley | RP | Diamondbacks | Free Agent |
| | | Ryan Braun | 1B | Brewers | Free Agent |
| | | Kris Bryant | 3B | Cubs | Free Agent |
| | | Dylan Bundy | SP | Orioles | Free Agent |
| | | Harold Castro | 2B | Tigers | Free Agent |
| | | Aroldis Chapman | RP | Yankees | Free Agent |
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| | | Rafael Devers | 3B | Red Sox | Free Agent |
| | | Adam Eaton | LF | Nationals | Free Agent |
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| | | Marco Gonzales | SP | Mariners | Free Agent |
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| | | Didi Gregorius | SS | Yankees | Free Agent |
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| | | Cole Hamels | SP | Cubs | Free Agent |
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PHILADELPHIA (AP) — J.T. Realmuto hit a grand slam, Bryce Harper went deep twice and the Philadelphia Phillies beat the Chicago Cubs 11-1 in Charlie Manuel's first game as hitting coach, ruining Cole Hamels' return home Wednesday night.Manuel was back in red pinstripes in his old dugout exactly six years to the day the franchise icon managed his last game for the Phillies. He heard "Charlie! Charlie! Charlie!" chants after Realmuto connected to make it 10-0 in the third.Hamels, the 2008 NLCS and World Series MVP with Manuel's Phillies, was roughed up in his first game in Philadelphia since he was traded to Texas in July 2015. Hamels (6-4) gave up eight runs and nine hits in two-plus innings.Aaron Nola (11-3) benefited from the offense's rare outburst. He allowed three hits, including Kris Bryant's homer, and struck out seven in seven innings.Hamels received the loudest applause during pregame introductions and got a standing ovation when he came to the plate already trailing 4-0 in the... [ More] |
Wed Aug 14 2019 | 21:22 | LEADING OFF: Indians head to NYC for a week, Arrieta's call | Jake Arrieta | SP | Phillies | Free Agent |
| | | Walker Buehler | SP | Dodgers | Free Agent |
| | | Mike Fiers | SP | Tigers | Free Agent |
| | | Aaron Judge | RF | Yankees | Free Agent |
| | | Francisco Lindor | SS | Indians | Free Agent |
| | | Adam Plutko | SP | Indians | Free Agent |
| | | Yasiel Puig | RF | Dodgers | Free Agent |
| | | Aaron Sanchez | SP | Blue Jays | Free Agent |
| | | Gleyber Torres | SS | Yankees | Free Agent |
A look at what's happening around the majors Thursday:BIG APPLE TESTJosé Ramírez, Francisco Lindor and the Indians own the majors' best record since early June, going 43-19 while whittling away an 11 1/2-game deficit in the AL Central. Now, Yasiel Puig and his new teammates are set to spend more than a week in New York, starting with a four-game series at Yankee Stadium.Adam Plutko (4-3, 4.68 ERA) pitches the opener, taking on a big-hitting Yankees team that has the best record in the majors and has won five in a row. After taking on Gleyber Torres, Aaron Judge and the Yanks, the Indians move across town for a three-game set vs. the Mets and their talented rotation. Cleveland has never played at Citi Field — its only trip to face the Mets was in 2004 at Shea Stadium.WINNING WAYSOakland righty Mike Fiers (11-3, 3.30 ERA) takes a nine-game winning streak into this outing at home against Houston. Fiers, who pitched a no-hitter for the Astros in 2015, has no-decisions in all three starts vs.... [ More] |
Wed Aug 14 2019 | 20:32 | Indians turn around slow start, surge back into contention | Trevor Bauer | SP | Indians | Free Agent |
| | | Shane Bieber | SP | Indians | Free Agent |
| | | Carlos Carrasco | SP | Indians | Free Agent |
| | | Mike Clevinger | SP | Indians | Free Agent |
| | | Tyler Clippard | RP | Blue Jays | Free Agent |
| | | Nick Goody | RP | Indians | Free Agent |
| | | Brad Hand | RP | Indians | Free Agent |
| | | Corey Kluber | SP | Indians | Free Agent |
| | | Francisco Lindor | SS | Indians | Free Agent |
| | | Óscar Mercado | SS | Indians | Free Agent |
| | | Oliver Pérez | RP | Indians | Free Agent |
| | | Yasiel Puig | RF | Dodgers | Free Agent |
| | | Franmil Reyes | RF | Padres | Free Agent |
| | | Carlos Santana | 1B | Phillies | Free Agent |
CLEVELAND (AP) — The Indians' clubhouse is buzzing with activity about three hours before a three-game series opener against the defending World Series champion Boston Red Sox, whose season could be over by October.For a stretch, Cleveland's postseason plans were in serious doubt.As players kill time before the first pitch, several relievers recline in black leather chairs at their cubicles, scanning phones while right-hander Tyler Clippard closes his eyes and grabs a quick nap on one of the large couches nearby.Looking for a fight, third baseman José Ramírez, who is finally swinging the bat like an All-Star again, barrels out of the shower area and shouts at rookie outfielder Oscar Mercado, who rolls his eyes.It's business as usual. Nothing out of place.And, according to All-Star MVP Shane Bieber, that's the key behind the Indians' stunning turnaround this season — same routine, consistency, treat every day and every game just like the one before it."Except, today, I just put on gray pants,"... [ More] |
Wed Aug 14 2019 | 19:12 | Cole says hamstring injury not serious | Gerrit Cole | SP | Astros | Free Agent |
| | | Chris Devenski | RP | Astros | Free Agent |
CHICAGO (AP) — Houston Astros ace Gerrit Cole said his sore right hamstring is "not super serious" a day after he was a late scratch in the second game of a doubleheader against the Chicago White Sox.Cole experienced discomfort in his leg while warming up and never took the mound. Instead, Chris Devenski opened the game and lasted just two innings in a 4-1 loss that gave the White Sox a split of the twin bill.The right-hander underwent tests on Wednesday in Chicago and talked to reporters following Houston's 13-9 loss to the White Sox."We got some good news," Cole said. "So we'll just take it day by day right now and kind of see how it responds to some treatment and some rest and get back out there as soon as I can."Cole said he never had a similar hamstring injury, but added, "I've had my fair share of stuff that I've had to get through."Manager A.J. Hinch said Cole would remain with the Astros while the injury is treated and expects the 28-year-old will accompany the team to Oakland for a four-game series that opens on Thursday.Cole didn't know if he'd miss his next scheduled start, next Monday against Detroit in Houston."I don't think it has been ruled out, but I haven't really had that conversation yet with the manager," he said.Cole, 14-5 with a 2.87 ERA, has won a career-best 10 straight games. |