NEW YORK (AP) — Matt Harvey was greeted warmly by Mets fans in his return to Citi Field and harshly by New York’s hitters as the Mets beat the Baltimore Orioles 7-1 Wednesday. Harvey pitched against his former team for the first time and allowed Kevin Pillar’s two-run triple in a three-run second inning that carried the Mets to their seventh straight win. Wearing orange and black instead of blue and orange, Harvey (3-3) gave up a season-high seven runs and eight hits in 4 1/3 innings, and his ERA rose from 3.60 to 4.81 as the last-place Orioles lost for the fifth time in six games. Taijuan Walker (3-1) lowered his ERA to 2.20, allowing one run and four hits over seven innings as part of a five-hitter. Dominic Smith had three hits and two RBIs for the NL East-leading Mets, who completed a two-game sweep that finished a 5-0 homestand. New York is on its longest hot streak since winning eight straight from Aug. 3-10, 2019. YANKEES 1, RAYS 0 ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — Gerrit Cole struck out... [More]

Jay Bruce returned to the major leagues Saturday, making the New York Yankees' roster at the deadline for decisions on free agents who had gone to spring training with minor league contracts. Atlanta added third baseman Pablo Sandoval, infielder Ehire Adrianza and reliever Nate Jones to its major league roster. The Chicago Cubs told infielder Eric Sogard he will be added. Detroit, having already told pitcher Julio Teheran he will be on the roster, informed pitcher Derek Holland he will be added and decided to pay a $100,000 retention bonus to keep pitcher Erasmo Ramirez. Under baseball's collective bargaining agreement, players who became free agents after the World Series and then went to spring training with minor league contracts had to be told by noon EDT Saturday that they would be added to the 40-man roster, paid the retention bonus or released. Released players can re-sign with the same team. Miami paid the retention bonus to catcher Sandy Leon, the only other player given the bonus.... [More]

Jay Bruce returned to the major leagues Saturday, making the New York Yankees' roster at the deadline for decisions on free agents who had gone to spring training with minor league contracts. Atlanta added third baseman Pablo Sandoval, infielder Ehire Adrianza and reliever Nate Jones to its major league roster. The Chicago Cubs told infielder Eric Sogard he will be added. Detroit, having already told pitcher Julio Teheran he will be on the roster, informed pitcher Derek Holland he will be added and decided to pay a $100,000 retention bonus to keep pitcher Erasmo Ramirez. Under baseball's collective bargaining agreement, players who became free agents after the World Series and then went to spring training with minor league contracts had to be told by noon EDT Saturday that they would be added to the 40-man roster, paid the retention bonus or released. Released players can re-sign with the same team. Miami paid the retention bonus to catcher Sandy Leon, the only other player given the bonus.... [More]

Jay Bruce returned to the major leagues Saturday, making the New York Yankees' roster at the deadline for decisions on free agents who had gone to spring training with minor league contracts. Atlanta added third baseman Pablo Sandoval, infielder Ehire Adrianza and reliever Nate Jones to its major league roster. The Chicago Cubs told infielder Eric Sogard he will be added. Detroit, having already told pitcher Julio Teheran he will be on the roster, informed pitcher Derek Holland he will be added and decided to pay a $100,000 retention bonus to keep pitcher Erasmo Ramirez. Under baseball's collective bargaining agreement, players who became free agents after the World Series and then went to spring training with minor league contracts had to be told by noon EDT Saturday that they would be added to the 40-man roster, paid the retention bonus or released. Released players can re-sign with the same team. Miami paid the retention bonus to catcher Sandy Leon, the only other player given the bonus.... [More]

Jay Bruce returned to the major leagues Saturday, making the New York Yankees' roster at the deadline for decisions on free agents who had gone to spring training with minor league contracts. Atlanta added third baseman Pablo Sandoval, infielder Ehire Adrianza and reliever Nate Jones to its major league roster. The Chicago Cubs told infielder Eric Sogard he will be added. Detroit, having already told pitcher Julio Teheran he will be on the roster, informed pitcher Derek Holland he will be added and decided to pay a $100,000 retention bonus to keep pitcher Erasmo Ramirez. Under baseball's collective bargaining agreement, players who became free agents after the World Series and then went to spring training with minor league contracts had to be told by noon EDT Saturday that they would be added to the 40-man roster, paid the retention bonus or released. Released players can re-sign with the same team. Miami paid the retention bonus to catcher Sandy Leon, the only other player given the bonus.... [More]

Jay Bruce returned to the major leagues Saturday, making the New York Yankees' roster at the deadline for decisions on free agents who had gone to spring training with minor league contracts. Atlanta added third baseman Pablo Sandoval and told infielder Ehire Adrianza he will be put on the major league roster. The Chicago Cubs told infielder Eric Sogard he will be added. Detroit, having already told pitcher Julio Teheran he will be on the roster, informed pitcher Derek Holland he will be added and decided to pay a $100,000 retention bonus to keep pitcher Erasmo Ramirez. Under baseball's collective bargaining agreement, players who became free agents after the World Series and then went to spring training with minor league contracts had to be told by noon EDT Saturday that they would be added to the 40-man roster, paid the retention bonus or released. Released players can re-sign with the same team. Miami paid the retention bonus to catcher Sandy Leon, the only other player given the bonus.... [More]

A team-by-team look at the National League East entering spring training, including key players each club acquired and lost, and dates of the first workout for pitchers and catchers, and the full squad: ___ Atlanta Braves Manager: Brian Snitker (sixth season). 2020: 35-25, first place, lost to Dodgers in NL Championship Series. Training Town: North Port, Florida. Park: CoolToday Park. First Workout: Feb. 18/23. He’s Here: RHP Charlie Morton, LHP Drew Smyly, RHP Carl Edwards, SS Ehire Adrianza, RHP Victor Arano. He’s Outta Here: OF Nick Markakis, OF Adam Duvall, INF Charlie Culberson, RHP Mike Foltynewicz, RHP Mark Melancon, C Tyler Flowers, RHP Shane Greene, RHP Darren O’Day, RHP Jhoulys Chacin, INF Adeiny Hechavarria, LHP Cole Hamels. Going campin’: The key offseason move was re-signing left fielder Marcell Ozuna to a four-year, $65 million deal. Morton and Smyly add experience to the rotation. The team can take a cautious approach with 2020 opening day starter Mike Soroka’s return from... [More]

MIAMI (AP) — Veteran left-hander Ross Detwiler has signed an $850,000, one-year contract with the Miami Marlins, whose primary offseason goal is to upgrade their bullpen. The Marlins also announced on Sunday the signing of veteran catcher Sandy Leon to a minor league contract with an invitation to major league spring training. Left-hander Stephen Tarpley was designated for assignment. Detwiler, 34, pitched in 16 games out of the bullpen for the Chicago White Sox in 2020, going 1-1 with a 3.20 ERA in 44 innings. He broke into the majors in 2007 and has a 4.56 ERA in 224 games for seven teams. Detwiler can earn $100,000 in performance bonuses for games as a pitcher: $50,000 each for 60 and 70 games. Leon, 31, batted .136 in 25 games last year for Cleveland. He has a .216 career average in nine seasons with three teams. ___ More AP MLB: https://apnews.com/MLB and https://twitter.com/AP_Sports

MIAMI (AP) — Veteran left-hander Ross Detwiler has signed a one-year contract with the Miami Marlins, whose primary offseason goal is to upgrade their bullpen. The Marlins also announced on Sunday the signing of veteran catcher Sandy Leon to a minor league contract with an invitation to major league spring training. Left-hander Stephen Tarpley was designated for assignment. Detwiler, 34, pitched in 16 games out of the bullpen for the Chicago White Sox in 2020, going 1-1 with a 3.20 ERA in 44 innings. He broke into the majors in 2007 and has a 4.56 ERA in 224 games for seven teams. Leon, 31, batted .136 in 25 games last year for Cleveland. He has a .216 career average in nine seasons with three teams. ___ More AP MLB: https://apnews.com/MLB and https://twitter.com/AP_Sports

Cubs second. Kyle Schwarber flies out to deep center field to Delino DeShields. Javier Baez homers to center field. Jason Heyward grounds out to shallow right field, Mike Freeman to Carlos Santana. Jason Kipnis singles to left field. Victor Caratini grounds out to shallow infield, Carlos Carrasco to Carlos Santana.1 run, 2 hits, 0 errors, 1 left on. Cubs 1, Indians 0.Indians third. Josh Naylor doubles to right field. Delino DeShields singles to shallow infield, advances to 3rd. Josh Naylor scores. Throwing error by Kris Bryant. Francisco Lindor doubles to left field. Delino DeShields scores. Mike Freeman grounds out to shallow infield, Yu Darvish to Anthony Rizzo. Francisco Lindor to third. Jose Ramirez flies out to right field to Jason Heyward. Francisco Lindor out at home.2 runs, 3 hits, 1 error, 0 left on. Indians 2, Cubs 1.Indians fifth. Josh Naylor grounds out to shallow right field, Jason Kipnis to Anthony Rizzo. Delino DeShields doubles to deep left field. Francisco Lindor singles... [More]

Indians first. Francisco Lindor singles to center field. Cesar Hernandez singles to shallow infield. Francisco Lindor to second. Jose Ramirez strikes out swinging. Carlos Santana singles to left field, advances to 2nd. Cesar Hernandez to third. Francisco Lindor scores. Throwing error by Eddie Rosario. Franmil Reyes called out on strikes. Tyler Naquin strikes out swinging.1 run, 3 hits, 1 error, 2 left on. Indians 1, Twins 0.Indians third. Francisco Lindor singles to shallow left field. Cesar Hernandez singles to right field. Francisco Lindor to second. Jose Ramirez strikes out on a foul tip. Carlos Santana singles to shallow right field. Cesar Hernandez to third. Francisco Lindor scores. Franmil Reyes out on a sacrifice fly to deep right field to Max Kepler. Cesar Hernandez scores. Tyler Naquin grounds out to shallow infield, Jorge Polanco to Miguel Sano.2 runs, 3 hits, 0 errors, 1 left on. Indians 3, Twins 0.Twins third. LaMonte Wade Jr. walks. Marwin Gonzalez homers to right field. LaMonte... [More]

Indians first. Cesar Hernandez lines out to shallow right field to Hunter Dozier. Mike Freeman doubles to deep left center field. Francisco Lindor grounds out to first base to Hunter Dozier. Mike Freeman to third. Carlos Santana homers to center field. Mike Freeman scores. Franmil Reyes grounds out to shallow left field, Matt Reynolds to Hunter Dozier.2 runs, 2 hits, 0 errors, 0 left on. Indians 2, Royals 0.Indians second. Tyler Naquin flies out to left field to Alex Gordon. Josh Naylor grounds out to right field, Nicky Lopez to Hunter Dozier. Sandy Leon homers to center field. Delino DeShields grounds out to shallow infield, Adalberto Mondesi to Hunter Dozier.1 run, 1 hit, 0 errors, 0 left on. Indians 3, Royals 0.Royals third. Edward Olivares strikes out swinging. Nicky Lopez doubles to center field. Cam Gallagher walks. Whit Merrifield homers. Cam Gallagher scores. Nicky Lopez scores. Adalberto Mondesi called out on strikes. Hunter Dozier strikes out swinging.3 runs, 2 hits, 0 errors,... [More]

Brewers fourth. Keston Hiura hit by pitch. Christian Yelich strikes out swinging. Ryan Braun strikes out swinging. Daniel Vogelbach doubles to right field. Keston Hiura scores. Orlando Arcia singles to center field. Daniel Vogelbach to third. Omar Narvaez strikes out swinging.1 run, 2 hits, 1 error, 2 left on. Brewers 1, Indians 0.Indians fifth. Sandy Leon strikes out swinging. Oscar Mercado walks. Cesar Hernandez doubles to deep center field. Oscar Mercado scores. Jose Ramirez homers to right field. Cesar Hernandez scores. Francisco Lindor walks. Carlos Santana strikes out on a foul tip. Francisco Lindor steals second. Franmil Reyes walks. Tyler Naquin strikes out swinging.3 runs, 2 hits, 0 errors, 2 left on. Indians 3, Brewers 1.Brewers sixth. Keston Hiura homers to right field. Christian Yelich grounds out to first base, Carlos Santana to Aaron Civale. Ryan Braun triples to deep right field. Daniel Vogelbach walks. Orlando Arcia strikes out swinging. Omar Narvaez walks. Daniel Vogelbach... [More]

Indians second. Carlos Santana grounds out to shallow right field, Nicky Lopez to Ryan McBroom. Franmil Reyes singles to shallow right field. Tyler Naquin homers to center field. Franmil Reyes scores. Josh Naylor grounds out to second base, Nicky Lopez to Ryan McBroom. Roberto Perez strikes out swinging.2 runs, 2 hits, 0 errors, 0 left on. Indians 2, Royals 0.Indians ninth. Francisco Lindor doubles to right center field. Carlos Santana pops out to Maikel Franco. Franmil Reyes singles to right field. Francisco Lindor to third. Tyler Naquin homers to center field. Franmil Reyes scores. Francisco Lindor scores. Josh Naylor grounds out to shallow infield, Nicky Lopez to Ryan McBroom. Sandy Leon strikes out on a foul tip.3 runs, 3 hits, 0 errors, 0 left on. Indians 5, Royals 0.

Indians first. Cesar Hernandez pops out to third base to Matt Carpenter. Jose Ramirez walks. Francisco Lindor singles to shallow infield. Jose Ramirez to third. Carlos Santana walks. Franmil Reyes homers to center field. Carlos Santana scores. Francisco Lindor scores. Tyler Naquin grounds out to first base, Paul Goldschmidt to Daniel Ponce de Leon. Jordan Luplow walks. Roberto Perez walks. Jordan Luplow to second. Delino DeShields strikes out swinging.4 runs, 2 hits, 1 error, 2 left on. Indians 4, Cardinals 0.Indians second. Cesar Hernandez singles to third base. Jose Ramirez singles to shallow right field. Cesar Hernandez to third. Francisco Lindor reaches on a fielder's choice to shallow infield. Jose Ramirez out at second. Cesar Hernandez out at home. Carlos Santana homers to right field. Francisco Lindor scores. Franmil Reyes grounds out to shortstop, Paul DeJong to Paul Goldschmidt.2 runs, 3 hits, 0 errors, 0 left on. Indians 6, Cardinals 0.Cardinals second. Yadier Molina flies out... [More]

CHICAGO (AP) — The Chicago White Sox tied a major league record with four consecutive home runs, all against Roel Ramirez in his major league debut, and went on to beat the St. Louis Cardinals 7-2 on Sunday. Ramirez is the first pitcher to allow four straight homers in his debut. Yoán Moncada, Yasmani Grandal, José Abreu and Eloy Jiménez connected during a six-run fifth inning.It was the 10th time in major league history a team hit four straight homers. The only other time the White Sox did it was on Aug. 14, 2008, against Kansas City, when Jim Thome, Paul Konerko, Alexei Ramirez and Juan Uribe connected.The White Sox got another solid start from Dallas Keuchel (3-2) and won for just the third time in 11 home games.St. Louis right-hander Dakota Hudson (0-2) allowed one run in four innings in his first start since July 26.INDIANS 8, TIGERS 5DETROIT (AP) — Franmil Reyes homered twice, and the Indians beat the Tigers for the 20th straight time, nearing the major league record for most consecutive... [More]

CHICAGO (AP) — The Chicago White Sox tied a major league record with four consecutive home runs, all against Roel Ramirez in his major league debut, and went on to beat the St. Louis Cardinals 7-2 on Sunday. Ramirez is the first pitcher to allow four straight homers in his debut. Yoán Moncada, Yasmani Grandal, José Abreu and Eloy Jiménez connected during a six-run fifth inning.It was the 10th time in major league history a team hit four straight homers. The only other time the White Sox did it was on Aug. 14, 2008, against Kansas City, when Jim Thome, Paul Konerko, Alexei Ramirez and Juan Uribe connected.The White Sox got another solid start from Dallas Keuchel (3-2) and won for just the third time in 11 home games.St. Louis right-hander Dakota Hudson (0-2) allowed one run in four innings in his first start since July 26.INDIANS 8, TIGERS 5DETROIT (AP) — Franmil Reyes homered twice, and the Indians beat the Tigers for the 20th straight time, nearing the major league record for most consecutive... [More]

Indians second. Franmil Reyes homers to right field. Tyler Naquin singles to center field. Domingo Santana grounds out to shortstop. Tyler Naquin out at second. Sandy Leon walks. Delino DeShields singles to right field. Sandy Leon to second. Cesar Hernandez called out on strikes.1 run, 3 hits, 0 errors, 2 left on. Indians 1, Tigers 0.Indians third. Jose Ramirez walks. Francisco Lindor homers to right field. Jose Ramirez scores. Carlos Santana strikes out swinging. Franmil Reyes grounds out to shallow infield, Michael Fulmer to Jeimer Candelario. Tyler Naquin flies out to deep left field to Christin Stewart.2 runs, 1 hit, 0 errors, 0 left on. Indians 3, Tigers 0.Tigers third. Grayson Greiner doubles to deep left field. JaCoby Jones lines out to shallow left field to Jose Ramirez. Niko Goodrum singles to left center field. Grayson Greiner scores. Harold Castro doubles to deep left center field. Niko Goodrum to third. Miguel Cabrera singles to center field. Harold Castro scores. Niko Goodrum... [More]

Indians third. Sandy Leon walks. Oscar Mercado walks. Sandy Leon to second. Cesar Hernandez singles to shallow infield. Oscar Mercado to second. Sandy Leon to third. Jose Ramirez doubles to deep right field. Cesar Hernandez to third. Oscar Mercado scores. Sandy Leon scores. Francisco Lindor strikes out swinging. Carlos Santana walks. Franmil Reyes grounds out to shallow infield. Carlos Santana out at second.2 runs, 2 hits, 0 errors, 2 left on. Indians 2, Tigers 0.Indians fifth. Cesar Hernandez lines out to deep left field to Christin Stewart. Jose Ramirez walks. Francisco Lindor strikes out swinging. Carlos Santana doubles to deep left center field. Jose Ramirez scores. Franmil Reyes flies out to deep right field to Cameron Maybin.1 run, 1 hit, 0 errors, 1 left on. Indians 3, Tigers 0.Tigers ninth. Willi Castro walks. Miguel Cabrera lines out to left center field to Bradley Zimmer. Jonathan Schoop reaches on catcher interference. Willi Castro to second. Interference error by Sandy Leon. Jeimer Candelario flies out to deep left field to Bradley Zimmer. JaCoby Jones pinch-hitting for Christin Stewart. JaCoby Jones doubles. Jonathan Schoop to third. Willi Castro scores. Cameron Maybin grounds out to shallow infield, Brad Hand to Carlos Santana.1 run, 1 hit, 1 error, 2 left on. Indians 3, Tigers 1.

Indians second. Carlos Santana walks. Franmil Reyes homers to center field. Carlos Santana scores. Tyler Naquin flies out to deep left center field to JaCoby Jones. Domingo Santana strikes out swinging. Sandy Leon grounds out to shallow infield, Ivan Nova to Jeimer Candelario.2 runs, 1 hit, 0 errors, 0 left on. Indians 2, Tigers 0.Tigers second. Jeimer Candelario triples to deep center field. Willi Castro out on a sacrifice fly to deep center field to Delino DeShields. Jeimer Candelario scores. Cameron Maybin grounds out to shortstop, Francisco Lindor to Carlos Santana. Austin Romine lines out to deep left field to Domingo Santana.1 run, 1 hit, 0 errors, 0 left on. Indians 2, Tigers 1.Tigers third. JaCoby Jones doubles to right field. Niko Goodrum homers to right field. JaCoby Jones scores. Victor Reyes triples to deep right center field. Miguel Cabrera grounds out to third base, Jose Ramirez to Carlos Santana. Jonathan Schoop pops out to shallow infield to Sandy Leon. Jeimer Candelario... [More]