With all the protocols in place, Stephen Strasburg got a good feel Monday night for what pitching on the road will entail this season during the coronavirus pandemic. Last year's World Series MVP threw five strong innings for Washington in a 4-2 exhibition win over the Baltimore Orioles. Nationals manager Dave Martinez said the team took five buses for the 45-minute ride to Baltimore so players and staff could space out, with 14 people on each bus. “It’s pretty intense,” Strasburg said. “You get on the bus and you have to wear a face mask the whole time. Then you get in, and basically they temperature screen you. It’s kind of tough to get a good temperature reading when it’s 100 degrees outside. "But if you pass that, then you come into the clubhouse and everybody’s kind of sectioned off. So it’s just kind of an adjustment that we have to make. But unfortunately it’s kind of challenging to build team chemistry in an environment like this right now.” Strasburg looked just fine on the mound,... [More]

Miami Marlins shortstop Miguel Rojas talked Monday about the ways the 2020 season will be different for players, with little clubhouse interaction, seats in the stands and postgame meals via hotel room service.Another change: Rojas believes the Marlins will be good.He joined Miami in 2015 and has since endured five consecutive losing seasons. But like the team’s management and some outside observers, Rojas says the Marlins are poised for a big leap forward in Year 3 of Derek Jeter’s rebuilding program.“I’m really excited about the starting pitching, and our offense is way better than the last couple of years,” Rojas said. “The whole organization has been doing a great job bringing the young prospects along. It doesn’t matter if they don’t make the club right now. We know we have those guys waiting.”Fans will get their first look — on TV only — when the Marlins play an exhibition game Tuesday at Atlanta. They begin the season Friday at Philadelphia.GETTING GOINGDr. Anthony Fauci, a Washington... [More]

Oct. 61915 — Philadelphia rookie Elmer Myers made a spectacular debut by striking out 12 Washington batters while allowing just two hits. Myers walked 5 in the 4-0 win his only game this year.1926 — Babe Ruth hit three homers to lead the Yankees to a 10-5 victory over the St. Louis Cardinals in the fourth game of the World Series.1948 — In the opening game of the World Series, the Boston Braves beat Bob Feller and the Cleveland Indians 1-0 with two hits and the benefit of a disputed call on a pickoff attempt in the eighth by Feller.1963 — Frank Howard led Los Angeles to a 2-1 win over the New York Yankees with a home run and a single, giving the Dodgers a four-game sweep in the World Series.1966 — Jim Palmer, 20, became the youngest player to pitch a World Series shutout as the Baltimore Orioles beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 6-0. Sandy Koufax was the loser, his last appearance in the major leagues. Dodger outfielder Willie Davis committed three errors on successive plays in the fifth inning.1978... [More]

Oct. 61915 _ Philadelphia rookie Elmer Myers made a spectacular debut by striking out 12 Washington batters while allowing just two hits. Myers walked 5 in the 4-0 win his only game this year.1926 _ Babe Ruth hit three homers to lead the Yankees to a 10-5 victory over the St. Louis Cardinals in the fourth game of the World Series.1948 _ In the opening game of the World Series, the Boston Braves beat Bob Feller and the Cleveland Indians 1-0 with two hits and the benefit of a disputed call on a pickoff attempt in the eighth by Feller.1963 _ Frank Howard led Los Angeles to a 2-1 win over the New York Yankees with a home run and a single, giving the Dodgers a four-game sweep in the World Series.1966 _ Jim Palmer, 20, became the youngest player to pitch a World Series shutout as the Baltimore Orioles beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 6-0. Sandy Koufax was the loser, his last appearance in the major leagues. Dodger outfielder Willie Davis committed three errors on successive plays in the fifth inning.1978... [More]

Nationals first. Trea Turner singles to left field. Adam Eaton lines out to center field to Bradley Zimmer. Kurt Suzuki flies out to center field to Bradley Zimmer. Juan Soto doubles to deep right field. Trea Turner scores. Matt Adams pops out to Mike Freeman.1 run, 2 hits, 0 errors, 1 left on. Nationals 1, Indians 0.Indians third. Francisco Lindor homers to right field. Bradley Zimmer strikes out swinging. Carlos Santana walks. Franmil Reyes grounds out to shallow infield, Joe Ross to Matt Adams. Carlos Santana to second. Mike Freeman strikes out swinging.1 run, 1 hit, 0 errors, 1 left on. Indians 1, Nationals 1.Nationals third. Joe Ross grounds out to second base, Mike Freeman to Carlos Santana. Trea Turner strikes out swinging. Adam Eaton walks. Kurt Suzuki homers to left field. Adam Eaton scores. Juan Soto grounds out to first base, Carlos Santana to Mike Clevinger.2 runs, 1 hit, 0 errors, 0 left on. Nationals 3, Indians 1.Nationals sixth. Raudy Read flies out to left field to Greg... [More]

Nationals second. Ryan Zimmerman singles to left center field. Gerardo Parra singles to left center field. Ryan Zimmerman to second. Yan Gomes walks. Gerardo Parra to second. Ryan Zimmerman to third. Patrick Corbin singles to left field. Yan Gomes to second. Gerardo Parra to third. Ryan Zimmerman scores. Trea Turner strikes out swinging. Adam Eaton singles to left field. Patrick Corbin to second. Yan Gomes to third. Gerardo Parra scores. Anthony Rendon doubles to deep left field. Adam Eaton to third. Patrick Corbin scores. Yan Gomes scores. Juan Soto is intentionally walked. Asdrubal Cabrera singles to right field. Juan Soto to second. Anthony Rendon to third. Adam Eaton scores. Ryan Zimmerman flies out to right field to Franmil Reyes. Gerardo Parra homers to center field. Asdrubal Cabrera scores. Juan Soto scores. Anthony Rendon scores. Yan Gomes pops out to shallow infield to Jake Bauers.9 runs, 7 hits, 0 errors, 0 left on. Nationals 9, Indians 0.Indians fourth. Jordan Luplow homers to... [More]

Tigers third. Jake Rogers doubles to deep left field. Willi Castro out on a sacrifice bunt to shallow infield, Aaron Civale to Jake Bauers. Jake Rogers to third. Victor Reyes out on a sacrifice fly to right field to Yasiel Puig. Jake Rogers scores. Harold Castro grounds out to second base, Mike Freeman to Jake Bauers.1 run, 1 hit, 0 errors, 0 left on. Tigers 1, Indians 0.Indians third. Ryan Flaherty singles to center field. Francisco Lindor strikes out swinging. Oscar Mercado strikes out swinging. Carlos Santana singles to center field. Ryan Flaherty scores. Yasiel Puig singles to left field. Carlos Santana to second. Mike Freeman strikes out swinging.1 run, 3 hits, 0 errors, 2 left on. Tigers 1, Indians 1.Indians tenth. Roberto Perez reaches on error. Fielding error by Willi Castro. Ryan Flaherty out on a sacrifice bunt to shallow infield, Jose Cisnero to Jeimer Candelario. Bradley Zimmer to second. Francisco Lindor is intentionally walked. Oscar Mercado reaches on a fielder's choice to second base. Francisco Lindor out at second. Bradley Zimmer to third. Carlos Santana is intentionally walked. Yasiel Puig singles to deep right field. Carlos Santana to second. Oscar Mercado to third. Bradley Zimmer scores.1 run, 1 hit, 1 error, 3 left on. Indians 2, Tigers 1.

Indians first. Francisco Lindor lines out to deep right field to Victor Reyes. Oscar Mercado homers to left field. Carlos Santana called out on strikes. Yasiel Puig doubles to deep left center field. Jake Bauers grounds out to second base, Jordy Mercer to Ronny Rodriguez.1 run, 2 hits, 0 errors, 1 left on. Indians 1, Tigers 0.Indians second. Greg Allen grounds out to second base, Jordy Mercer to Ronny Rodriguez. Mike Freeman singles to left field. Roberto Perez doubles to deep left center field. Mike Freeman scores. Andrew Velazquez strikes out swinging. Francisco Lindor grounds out to second base, Jordy Mercer to Ronny Rodriguez.1 run, 2 hits, 0 errors, 1 left on. Indians 2, Tigers 0.Tigers third. Grayson Greiner doubles to deep right center field. Willi Castro grounds out to first base to Carlos Santana. Grayson Greiner to third. Victor Reyes singles to shallow left field. Grayson Greiner scores. Harold Castro flies out to deep left field to Greg Allen. Miguel Cabrera strikes out swinging.1... [More]

Indians third. Yu Chang flies out to center field to Max Kepler. Francisco Lindor homers to right field. Oscar Mercado grounds out to third base, Miguel Sano to C.J. Cron. Carlos Santana singles to deep right field. Yasiel Puig flies out to deep right center field to Jake Cave.1 run, 2 hits, 0 errors, 1 left on. Indians 1, Twins 0.Twins fourth. Nelson Cruz singles to shallow infield. Eddie Rosario reaches on a fielder's choice to second base. Nelson Cruz out at second. Miguel Sano strikes out swinging. Luis Arraez singles to center field. Eddie Rosario to third. C.J. Cron doubles to deep right center field. Luis Arraez to third. Eddie Rosario scores. Jason Castro grounds out to second base, Jason Kipnis to Carlos Santana.1 run, 3 hits, 0 errors, 2 left on. Indians 1, Twins 1.Twins fifth. Jake Cave singles to right field. Max Kepler singles to left field. LaMonte Wade Jr to third. Jorge Polanco singles to right field. Max Kepler to second. LaMonte Wade Jr scores. Nelson Cruz grounds out... [More]

White sox second. Yoan Moncada singles to shallow center field. Welington Castillo homers to center field. Yoan Moncada scores. Zack Collins strikes out on a foul tip. Danny Mendick strikes out swinging. Yolmer Sanchez flies out to deep center field to Oscar Mercado.2 runs, 2 hits, 0 errors, 0 left on. White sox 2, Indians 0.Indians second. Jason Kipnis flies out to center field to Adam Engel. Mike Freeman called out on strikes. Jake Bauers walks. Kevin Plawecki doubles to deep right field. Jake Bauers scores. Greg Allen strikes out swinging.1 run, 1 hit, 0 errors, 1 left on. White sox 2, Indians 1.White sox fourth. Yoan Moncada doubles to deep right center field. Welington Castillo grounds out to third base, Mike Freeman to Carlos Santana. Zack Collins walks. Danny Mendick flies out to right field to Greg Allen. Yolmer Sanchez singles to right center field. Zack Collins to third. Yoan Moncada scores. Adam Engel called out on strikes.1 run, 2 hits, 0 errors, 2 left on. White sox 3, Indians... [More]

Indians first. Francisco Lindor singles to center field. Oscar Mercado doubles to deep left field. Francisco Lindor to third. Carlos Santana grounds out to first base to Jose Abreu. Yasiel Puig reaches on a fielder's choice to shortstop. Oscar Mercado out at third. Francisco Lindor scores. Jason Kipnis grounds out to shallow right field, Yolmer Sanchez to Jose Abreu.1 run, 2 hits, 0 errors, 1 left on. Indians 1, White sox 0.White sox second. James McCann walks. Eloy Jimenez doubles to deep right center field. James McCann to third. Daniel Palka strikes out swinging. Yolmer Sanchez out on a sacrifice fly to deep left center field to Oscar Mercado. Eloy Jimenez to third. James McCann scores. Zack Collins singles to center field. Eloy Jimenez scores. Leury Garcia strikes out swinging.2 runs, 2 hits, 0 errors, 1 left on. White sox 2, Indians 1.Indians second. Franmil Reyes doubles to deep center field. Jake Bauers walks. Franmil Reyes to third. Roberto Perez grounds out to shortstop. Jake Bauers... [More]

Indians first. Francisco Lindor homers to right field. Greg Allen grounds out to shallow infield, Dylan Cease to Jose Abreu. Carlos Santana strikes out swinging. Yasiel Puig singles to right field. Jake Bauers strikes out swinging.1 run, 2 hits, 0 errors, 1 left on. Indians 1, White sox 0.White sox second. Yoan Moncada walks. James McCann pops out to Roberto Perez. Eloy Jimenez doubles to deep left center field. Yoan Moncada scores. Daniel Palka strikes out swinging. Yolmer Sanchez flies out to left field to Jake Bauers.1 run, 1 hit, 0 errors, 1 left on. White sox 1, Indians 1.Indians fifth. Franmil Reyes doubles to deep center field. Mike Freeman called out on strikes. Roberto Perez singles to right field, tagged out at second, James McCann to Tim Anderson. Franmil Reyes scores. Ryan Flaherty strikes out swinging.1 run, 2 hits, 0 errors, 0 left on. Indians 2, White sox 1.White sox seventh. Eloy Jimenez homers to center field. Daniel Palka flies out to deep left center field to Greg Allen.... [More]

Indians first. Francisco Lindor walks. Oscar Mercado flies out to right center field to Adam Engel. Francisco Lindor to third. Carlos Santana grounds out to shortstop, Tim Anderson to Jose Abreu. Yasiel Puig walks. Jordan Luplow walks. Yasiel Puig to second. Franmil Reyes doubles to deep left center field. Jordan Luplow scores. Yasiel Puig scores. Francisco Lindor scores. Roberto Perez singles to shortstop. Franmil Reyes to third. Yu Chang reaches on a fielder's choice to third base. Roberto Perez out at second.3 runs, 2 hits, 0 errors, 2 left on. Indians 3, White sox 0.White sox third. Leury Garcia doubles to deep right field. Tim Anderson flies out to right field to Yasiel Puig. Leury Garcia to third. Jose Abreu grounds out to third base, Yu Chang to Carlos Santana. Leury Garcia scores. Yoan Moncada doubles to left field. Eloy Jimenez singles to center field. Yoan Moncada out at home.1 run, 3 hits, 0 errors, 1 left on. Indians 3, White sox 1.Indians third. Jordan Luplow lines out to left... [More]

Rays first. Eric Sogard called out on strikes. Austin Meadows doubles to left field. Tommy Pham walks. Ji-Man Choi lines out to second base to Mike Freeman. Joey Wendle singles to center field. Tommy Pham to second. Austin Meadows scores. Willy Adames flies out to right field to Yasiel Puig.1 run, 2 hits, 0 errors, 2 left on. Rays 1, Indians 0.Indians second. Yasiel Puig grounds out to shortstop, Willy Adames to Ji-Man Choi. Mike Freeman singles to shallow infield. Franmil Reyes walks. Mike Freeman to second. Jake Bauers doubles to deep center field. Franmil Reyes to third. Mike Freeman scores. Kevin Plawecki flies out to right field to Austin Meadows. Yu Chang strikes out on a foul tip.1 run, 2 hits, 0 errors, 2 left on. Indians 1, Rays 1.Rays fourth. Joey Wendle grounds out to second base, Mike Freeman to Carlos Santana. Willy Adames walks. Kevin Kiermaier walks. Nate Lowe homers to center field. Kevin Kiermaier scores. Mike Zunino strikes out on a foul tip.2 runs, 1 hit, 0 errors, 0... [More]

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — Cleveland Indians left fielder Tyler Naquin has a torn ACL in his right knee, the second major injury the team has suffered in a week as it makes a push for the playoffs.Naquin was carted off the field after crashing into the wall while taking away a potential two-run, fifth-inning homer in a scoreless game from Joey Wendle in Friday night's game that ended in a 4-0 loss to Tampa Bay. The 28-year-old Naquin was unable to put any weight on his leg, and he won't play again this season."I woke up middle of the night and I felt bad for Naq," Cleveland manager Terry Francona said. "The kid literally tried to run through the wall to save the game, and that's how he's played for us. It felt like (I) got kicked in the stomach."Francona said Naquin will return home with the team after Sunday's finale of a three-game series with the Rays and be re-examined by team doctors.Naquin ranks second in the AL with 11 assists. He is batting .288 with 10 home runs in 89 games this... [More]

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — Cleveland Indians left fielder Tyler Naquin has a torn ACL in his right knee, the second major injury the team has suffered in a week as it makes a push for the playoffs.Naquin was carted off the field after crashing into the wall while taking away a potential two-run, fifth-inning homer in a scoreless game from Joey Wendle in Friday night's game that ended in a 4-0 loss to Tampa Bay. The 28-year-old Naquin was unable to put any weight on his leg, and he won't play again this season."I woke up middle of the night and I felt bad for Naq," Cleveland manager Terry Francona said. "The kid literally tried to run through the wall to save the game, and that's how he's played for us. It felt like he got kicked in the stomach."Francona said Naquin will return home with the team after Sunday's finale of a three-game series with the Rays and be re-examined by team doctors.Naquin ranks second in the AL with 11 assists. He is batting .288 with 10 home runs in 89 games this... [More]

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — Cleveland Indians left fielder Tyler Naquin has a torn ACL in his right knee, the second major injury the team has suffered in a week as it makes a push for the playoffs.Naquin was carted off the field after crashing into the wall while taking away a potential two-run homer from Joey Wendle in Friday night's 4-0 loss at Tampa Bay.The 28-year-old Naquin was unable to put any weight on his leg. He was down on the ground, grimacing in pain, before being taken off the field in a cart.Naquin ranks second in the AL with 11 assists. He is batting .288 in 89 games this season. He missed 22 games with a strained calf and underwent hip surgery last year.Naquin was placed on the 10-day injured list Saturday. First baseman/outfielder Jake Bauers was recalled from Triple-A Columbus.The Indians lost third baseman José Ramírez when he broke his hand last weekend. He had surgery Monday. The team estimates Ramírez could be back as early as Oct. 1, when the AL playoffs open.The Indians trail first-place Minnesota by 4½ games in the AL Central but have a one-half game lead in the wild-card race.___More AP baseball: www.apnews.com/MLB and www.twitter.com/AP_Sports

BOSTON (AP) — Xander Bogaerts hit a three-run homer in Boston's seven-run first inning, and the Red Sox pounded the AL East-leading New York Yankees 19-3 on Thursday night in the opener of their four-game series.The 19 runs were the most scored by the Red Sox against the Yankees in the 117-year history of the rivalry.Bogaerts finished with four hits, including a solo shot in the eighth. Andrew Benintendi and Jackie Bradley Jr. had three hits apiece.New York right-hander Masahiro Tanaka (7-6) allowed 12 runs and 12 hits in 3 1/3 innings. It was the most earned runs ever allowed by a Yankees pitcher against Boston since the earned run became an official stat in 1913.Rick Porcello (9-7) pitched six innings of three-run ball for Boston.TWINS 10, WHITE SOX 3CHICAGO (AP) — Nelson Cruz hit three of Minnesota's five homers and finished with five RBIs, powering the Twins to the rout.It was the first three-homer game for the six-time All-Star, who has 385 home runs in his career. He became the 10th... [More]

BOSTON (AP) — Xander Bogaerts hit a three-run homer in Boston's seven-run first inning, and the Red Sox pounded the AL East-leading New York Yankees 19-3 on Thursday night in the opener of their four-game series.The 19 runs were the most scored by the Red Sox against the Yankees in the 117-year history of the rivalry.Bogaerts finished with four hits, including a solo shot in the eighth. Andrew Benintendi and Jackie Bradley Jr. had three hits apiece.New York right-hander Masahiro Tanaka (7-6) allowed 12 runs and 12 hits in 3 1/3 innings. It was the most earned runs ever allowed by a Yankees pitcher against Boston since the earned run became an official stat in 1913.Rick Porcello (9-7) pitched six innings of three-run ball for Boston.TWINS 10, WHITE SOX 3CHICAGO (AP) — Nelson Cruz hit three of Minnesota's five homers and finished with five RBIs, powering the Twins to the rout.It was the first three-homer game for the six-time All-Star, who has 385 home runs in his career. He became the 10th... [More]

NEW YORK (AP) — Gleyber Torres lined a game-winning single in the ninth inning and the New York Yankees hit two more homers to beat the Toronto Blue Jays 8-7 Wednesday.Didi Gregorius and DJ LeMahieu connected as the Yankees extended their major league record to 29 straight games with a home run. The AL East leaders overcame two homers and a double by Lourdes Gurriel Jr., plus an early 5-0 deficit, to finish a power-packed 9-1 homestand.Now, they'll head straight from Yankee Stadium to England, where they'll enjoy two days off before playing the Boston Red Sox at London Stadium on Saturday and Sunday in the first major league games in Europe.Zack Britton wasn't so great in giving up Cavan Biggio's RBI single in the ninth that made it 7-all. But Britton (3-1) wound up with the win to close out a three-game sweep.Gregorius got an infield hit off Nick Kingham (3-2) with one out in the ninth, Aaron Hicks walked and Torres followed with his hit.ATHLETICS 2, CARDINALS 0ST. LOUIS (AP) — Beau Taylor... [More]