Astros second. Michael Brantley walks. Yuli Gurriel walks. Josh Reddick walks. Yuli Gurriel to second. Michael Brantley to third. Kyle Tucker strikes out on a foul tip. Jack Mayfield called out on strikes. Dustin Garneau walks. Josh Reddick to second. Yuli Gurriel to third. Michael Brantley scores. George Springer walks. Dustin Garneau to second. Josh Reddick to third. Yuli Gurriel scores. Jose Altuve reaches on a fielder's choice to third base. Dustin Garneau out at third.2 runs, 0 hits, 0 errors, 3 left on. Astros 2, Angels 0.Angels third. David Fletcher walks. Luis Rengifo strikes out swinging. David Fletcher steals second. Anthony Rendon called out on strikes. Justin Upton walks. Brian Goodwin walks. Justin Upton to second. David Fletcher to third. Albert Pujols homers to left field. Brian Goodwin scores. Justin Upton scores. David Fletcher scores. Taylor Ward grounds out to second base, Jose Altuve to Yuli Gurriel.4 runs, 1 hit, 0 errors, 0 left on. Angels 4, Astros 2.Astros seventh.... [More]

Angels sixth. Jason Castro strikes out swinging. Taylor Ward singles to left field. Matt Thaiss singles to center field. Taylor Ward to third. David Fletcher out on a sacrifice fly to deep left field to Kyle Tucker. Matt Thaiss to second. Taylor Ward scores. Brian Goodwin singles to right field, advances to 2nd. Matt Thaiss scores. Anthony Rendon called out on strikes.2 runs, 3 hits, 0 errors, 1 left on. Angels 2, Astros 0.Astros seventh. Josh Reddick doubles to deep center field. Abraham Toro grounds out to second base, Luis Rengifo to Matt Thaiss. Josh Reddick to third. Michael Brantley pinch-hitting for Martin Maldonado. Michael Brantley strikes out swinging. George Springer singles to left field. Josh Reddick scores. Jose Altuve strikes out swinging.1 run, 2 hits, 0 errors, 1 left on. Angels 2, Astros 1.Angels eighth. Taylor Ward triples to deep right field. Matt Thaiss flies out to right center field to Josh Reddick. David Fletcher walks. Brian Goodwin called out on strikes. Anthony... [More]

Astros second. Michael Brantley walks. Yuli Gurriel singles to shallow left field. Michael Brantley to second. Carlos Correa called out on strikes. Josh Reddick singles to right field. Yuli Gurriel to second. Michael Brantley to third. Kyle Tucker doubles to deep right field. Josh Reddick to third. Yuli Gurriel scores. Michael Brantley scores. Martin Maldonado walks. George Springer walks. Martin Maldonado to second. Kyle Tucker to third. Josh Reddick scores. Jose Altuve reaches on a fielder's choice to shortstop. George Springer out at second. Martin Maldonado to third. Kyle Tucker scores. Alex Bregman hit by pitch. Jose Altuve to second. Michael Brantley flies out to deep left field to Justin Upton.4 runs, 3 hits, 0 errors, 3 left on. Astros 4, Angels 0.Angels third. David Fletcher singles to left field. Brian Goodwin walks. David Fletcher to second. Anthony Rendon singles to right field. Brian Goodwin to second. David Fletcher scores. Shohei Ohtani grounds out to first base to Yuli Gurriel.... [More]

A look at what’s happening around the majors today:SLOW STARTSTwo-time defending NL batting champion Christian Yelich has a long way to go if he wants a three-peat. The Milwaukee star is 1 for 27 to start the season, an .037 average that’s worst among qualified hitters.Yelich also has struck out 12 times going into the series opener at home against Jack Flaherty and the Cardinals.A trio of top Houston hitters also has been slow out of the batter’s box this season. Former World Series MVP George Springer (.048), two-time batting champ Jose Altuve (.174) and former All-Star Game MVP Alex Bregman (.174) will look to break loose when the Astros visit the Angels.TORONTO’S TRAVELSVladimir Guerrero Jr. and the wandering Blue Jays will figure out where to spend this weekend after a three-game series in Philadelphia was called off because two Phillies staffers tested positive for the virus.Shut out of playing in Toronto this year because of health concerns by the Canadian government, the Blue Jays... [More]

A look at what’s happening around the majors on Friday:SLOW STARTSTwo-time defending NL batting champion Christian Yelich has a long way to go if he wants a three-peat. The Milwaukee star is 1 for 27 to start the season, an .037 average that’s worst among qualified hitters.Yelich also has struck out 12 times going into the series opener at home against Jack Flaherty and the Cardinals.A trio of top Houston hitters also has been slow out of the batter’s box this season. Former World Series MVP George Springer (.048), two-time batting champ Jose Altuve (.174) and former All-Star Game MVP Alex Bregman (.174) will look to break loose when the Astros visit the Angels.TORONTO’S TRAVELSVladimir Guerrero Jr. and the wandering Blue Jays will figure out where to spend this weekend after a three-game series in Philadelphia was called off because two Phillies staffers tested positive for the virus.Shut out of playing in Toronto this year because of health concerns by the Canadian government, the Blue... [More]

A look at what’s happening around the majors on Friday:SLOW STARTSTwo-time defending NL batting champion Christian Yelich has a long way to go if he wants a three-peat. The Milwaukee star is 1 for 27 to start the season, an .037 average that’s worst among qualified hitters.Yelich also has struck out 12 times going into the series opener at home against Jack Flaherty and the Cardinals.A trio of top Houston hitters also has been slow out of the batter’s box this season. Former World Series MVP George Springer (.048), two-time batting champ Jose Altuve (.174) and former All-Star Game MVP Alex Bregman (.174) will look to break loose when the Astros visit the Angels.TORONTO’S TRAVELSVladimir Guerrero Jr. and the wandering Blue Jays will figure out where to spend this weekend after a three-game series in Philadelphia was called off because two Phillies staffers tested positive for the virus.Shut out of playing in Toronto this year because of health concerns by the Canadian government, the Blue... [More]

Dodgers second. Justin Turner flies out to left field to Kyle Tucker. Corey Seager homers to right field. Chris Taylor strikes out swinging. Joc Pederson strikes out swinging.1 run, 1 hit, 0 errors, 0 left on. Dodgers 1, Astros 0.Astros second. Michael Brantley doubles to deep right field. Yuli Gurriel called out on strikes. Carlos Correa walks. Josh Reddick grounds out to shallow infield, Chris Taylor to Max Muncy. Carlos Correa to second. Michael Brantley to third. Myles Straw singles to second base. Carlos Correa to third. Michael Brantley scores. Martin Maldonado strikes out swinging.1 run, 2 hits, 0 errors, 2 left on. Dodgers 1, Astros 1.Dodgers eleventh. Edwin Rios pinch-hitting for Terrance Gore. Edwin Rios strikes out swinging. Austin Barnes grounds out to second base, Jose Altuve to Yuli Gurriel. Kike Hernandez to third. Max Muncy walks. Mookie Betts doubles to deep left field. Max Muncy to third. Kike Hernandez scores. Cody Bellinger is intentionally walked. Justin Turner flies... [More]

Astros second. Michael Brantley lines out to shallow right field to Kike Hernandez. Yuli Gurriel called out on strikes. Carlos Correa homers to left field. Josh Reddick strikes out swinging.1 run, 1 hit, 0 errors, 0 left on. Astros 1, Dodgers 0.Astros fourth. Jose Altuve grounds out to third base, Justin Turner to Max Muncy. Alex Bregman grounds out to shallow infield, Max Muncy to Walker Buehler. Michael Brantley singles to left field. Yuli Gurriel walks. Michael Brantley to second. Carlos Correa singles to center field. Yuli Gurriel to second. Michael Brantley scores. Josh Reddick lines out to shallow infield to Corey Seager.1 run, 2 hits, 0 errors, 2 left on. Astros 2, Dodgers 0.Dodgers fifth. Corey Seager singles to left center field. AJ Pollock singles to shortstop. Corey Seager to second. Kike Hernandez singles to shallow left field. AJ Pollock to second. Corey Seager to third. Will Smith lines out to right field to Josh Reddick. Mookie Betts walks. Kike Hernandez to second. AJ Pollock... [More]

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — Hunter Renfroe homered twice and Tampa Bay pitchers set a team nine-inning record with 19 strikeouts in the Rays’ 14-5 romp over the Atlanta Braves on Monday night.Atlanta starter Mike Foltynewicz (0-1) gave up six runs, four hits and four walks in 3 1/3 innings. The 2018 All-Star was designated for assignment after the game.Tyler Glasnow struck out nine and allowed one hit over four innings in first start after missing part of summer camp with the Rays after testing positive for the coronavirus. Diego Castillo (1-0) struck out two in a 10-pitch fifth and Jalen Beeks fanned seven over his three innings.Dansby Swanson and Matt Adams homered for the Braves. Swanson tied a career-high with five RBIs and stopped a 41-game homerless streak in Atlanta’s 14-1 win Sunday night over the New York Mets.CUBS 8, REDS 7CINCINNATI (AP) — Anthony Rizzo homered for the third time and Chicago let most of a seven-run lead slip away before Jeremy Jeffress closed out a victory over... [More]

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — Hunter Renfroe homered twice and Tampa Bay pitchers set a team nine-inning record with 19 strikeouts in the Rays’ 14-5 romp over the Atlanta Braves on Monday night.Atlanta starter Mike Foltynewicz (0-1) gave up six runs, four hits and four walks in 3 1/3 innings. The 2018 All-Star was designated for assignment after the game.Tyler Glasnow struck out nine and allowed one hit over four innings in first start after missing part of summer camp with the Rays after testing positive for the coronavirus. Diego Castillo (1-0) struck out two in a 10-pitch fifth and Jalen Beeks fanned seven over his three innings.Dansby Swanson and Matt Adams homered for the Braves. Swanson tied a career-high with five RBIs and stopped a 41-game homerless streak in Atlanta’s 14-1 win Sunday night over the New York Mets.ATHLETICS 3, ANGELS 0OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Mark Canha homered for the first time this season, Chris Bassitt (1-0) escaped a big jam and Oakland beat Los Angeles as the teams... [More]

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — Hunter Renfroe homered twice and Tampa Bay pitchers set a team nine-inning record with 19 strikeouts in the Rays’ 14-5 romp over the Atlanta Braves on Monday night.Atlanta starter Mike Foltynewicz (0-1) gave up six runs, four hits and four walks in 3 1/3 innings. The 2018 All-Star was designated for assignment after the game.Tyler Glasnow struck out nine and allowed one hit over four innings in first start after missing part of summer camp with the Rays after testing positive for the coronavirus. Diego Castillo (1-0) struck out two in a 10-pitch fifth and Jalen Beeks fanned seven over his three innings.Dansby Swanson and Matt Adams homered for the Braves. Swanson tied a career-high with five RBIs and stopped a 41-game homerless streak in Atlanta’s 14-1 win Sunday night over the New York Mets.ATHLETICS 3, ANGELS 0OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Mark Canha homered for the first time this season, Chris Bassitt (1-0) escaped a big jam and Oakland beat Los Angeles as the teams... [More]

Mariners third. Shed Long Jr. walks. J.P. Crawford walks. Kyle Lewis walks. J.P. Crawford to second. Shed Long Jr. to third. Kyle Seager grounds out to shallow infield. Kyle Lewis out at second. J.P. Crawford to third. Shed Long Jr. scores. Evan White homers to center field. J.P. Crawford scores. Jose Marmolejos singles to center field. Austin Nola walks. Jose Marmolejos to second. Tim Lopes pops out to second base to Jose Altuve.3 runs, 2 hits, 0 errors, 2 left on. Mariners 3, Astros 0.Astros third. Kyle Tucker reaches on error. Fielding error by Kyle Seager. Dustin Garneau walks. George Springer strikes out swinging. Jose Altuve doubles. Dustin Garneau to third. Kyle Tucker scores. Alex Bregman homers to left field. Jose Altuve scores. Dustin Garneau scores. Michael Brantley strikes out swinging. Yuli Gurriel grounds out to shallow infield, Shed Long Jr. to Evan White.4 runs, 2 hits, 1 error, 0 left on. Astros 4, Mariners 3.Astros fourth. Carlos Correa flies out to deep center field to... [More]

Mariners first. Shed Long Jr. grounds out to shortstop, Carlos Correa to Yuli Gurriel. J.P. Crawford grounds out to shallow center field, Jose Altuve to Yuli Gurriel. Kyle Lewis singles to third base. Kyle Seager doubles to deep left center field. Kyle Lewis scores. Evan White singles to shallow left field. Kyle Seager scores. Jose Marmolejos flies out to deep center field to George Springer.2 runs, 3 hits, 0 errors, 1 left on. Mariners 2, Astros 0.Astros first. George Springer grounds out to shortstop, Shed Long Jr. to Evan White. Jose Altuve walks. Michael Brantley called out on strikes. Alex Bregman doubles to left center field, tagged out at third, Tim Lopes to Shed Long Jr. to Joe Hudson to Kyle Seager. Jose Altuve scores.1 run, 1 hit, 0 errors, 1 left on. Mariners 2, Astros 1.Mariners fourth. Jose Marmolejos flies out to deep right field to Josh Reddick. Tim Lopes doubles to deep center field. Mallex Smith doubles to deep right field. Tim Lopes scores. Joe Hudson called out on strikes.... [More]

Astros first. George Springer pops out to Evan White. Jose Altuve walks. Alex Bregman singles to shallow left field. Jose Altuve to second. Michael Brantley singles to right field. Alex Bregman to third. Jose Altuve scores. Yuli Gurriel grounds out to shortstop. Michael Brantley out at second.1 run, 2 hits, 0 errors, 1 left on. Astros 1, Mariners 0.Astros fourth. Michael Brantley flies out to deep center field to Kyle Lewis. Yuli Gurriel homers to left field. Carlos Correa hit by pitch. Josh Reddick singles to right field. Carlos Correa to second. Kyle Tucker doubles. Josh Reddick to third. Carlos Correa scores. Martin Maldonado singles to deep left field. Kyle Tucker scores. Josh Reddick scores. George Springer grounds out to shortstop. Martin Maldonado out at second.4 runs, 4 hits, 0 errors, 0 left on. Astros 5, Mariners 0.Mariners fifth. J.P. Crawford triples to deep center field. Mallex Smith grounds out to shortstop, Carlos Correa to Yuli Gurriel. J.P. Crawford scores. Shed Long Jr.... [More]

Mariners second. Kyle Lewis homers to left field. Daniel Vogelbach grounds out to second base, Carlos Correa to Yuli Gurriel. Austin Nola flies out to shallow center field to Michael Brantley. Jose Marmolejos strikes out swinging.1 run, 1 hit, 0 errors, 0 left on. Mariners 1, Astros 0.Astros third. Josh Reddick doubles to deep right center field. Aledmys Diaz grounds out to shallow infield, Shed Long Jr. to Evan White. Josh Reddick to third. Martin Maldonado singles to left field. Josh Reddick scores. George Springer walks. Martin Maldonado to second. Jose Altuve reaches on a fielder's choice to shallow infield. George Springer out at second. Martin Maldonado to third. Alex Bregman flies out to left center field to Jose Marmolejos.1 run, 2 hits, 0 errors, 2 left on. Mariners 1, Astros 1.Mariners fourth. Evan White flies out to deep right field to Josh Reddick. Kyle Seager homers to right field. Kyle Lewis strikes out swinging. Daniel Vogelbach grounds out to shallow infield, Justin Verlander... [More]

Yoenis Céspedes expects to be the designated hitter for the New York Mets on Friday when they open the season against the Atlanta Braves.It will be his first major league game in more than two years. Injuries to his feet and legs have sidelined him since July 20, 2018.Céspedes said he’s feeling good and is confident that he’ll also play left field at some point this season. But he told reporters through a translator Tuesday that “at least for the first game, for opening day, I’ll be the DH.”The 34-year-old slugger, an All-Star in 2014 and 2016, had surgery on both heels and then broke his right ankle in a nasty fall at his Florida ranch. Now he's healthy and eager to help the Mets.“I think the strongest part of me is my mind, is my mentality,” Céspedes said. “I think whether it’s a good day or a bad day, my mentality has always been strong. I’ll be ready to play once the time comes.”BRUISEDAstros second baseman Jose Altuve bruised his left leg in Houston's exhibition win over Kansas City... [More]

Yoenis Céspedes expects to be the designated hitter for the New York Mets on Friday when they open the season against the Atlanta Braves.It will be his first major league game in more than two years. Injuries to his feet and legs have sidelined him since July 20, 2018.Céspedes said he’s feeling good and is confident that he’ll also play left field at some point this season. But he told reporters through a translator Tuesday that “at least for the first game, for opening day, I’ll be the DH.”The 34-year-old slugger, an All-Star in 2014 and 2016, had surgery on both heels and then broke his right ankle in a nasty fall at his Florida ranch. Now he's healthy and eager to help the Mets.“I think the strongest part of me is my mind, is my mentality,” Céspedes said. “I think whether it’s a good day or a bad day, my mentality has always been strong. I’ll be ready to play once the time comes.”BRUISEDAstros second baseman Jose Altuve bruised his left leg in Houston's exhibition win over Kansas City... [More]

Yoenis Céspedes expects to be the designated hitter for the New York Mets on Friday when they open the season against the Atlanta Braves.It will be his first major league game in more than two years. Injuries to his feet and legs have sidelined him since July 20, 2018.Céspedes said he’s feeling good and is confident that he’ll also play left field at some point this season. But he told reporters through a translator Tuesday that “at least for the first game, for opening day, I’ll be the DH.”The 34-year-old slugger, an All-Star in 2014 and 2016, had surgery on both heels and then broke his right ankle in a nasty fall at his Florida ranch. Now he's healthy and eager to help the Mets.“I think the strongest part of me is my mind, is my mentality,” Céspedes said. “I think whether it’s a good day or a bad day, my mentality has always been strong. I’ll be ready to play once the time comes.”BRUISEDAstros second baseman Jose Altuve suffered a bruise to his left leg in Houston's exhibition win over... [More]

Former Cy Young Award winner Félix Hernández has joined the list of major leaguers opting out of the 2020 season due to the coronavirus pandemic, at least temporarily ending the 34-year-old’s bid to revive his career.Stars Christian Yelich of the Milwaukee Brewers and Jose Altuve of the Houston Astros said Sunday they plan to play the 60-game season scheduled to start later this month. Reliever Sean Doolittle, who helped Washington win the World Series last year, plans to play but says that if he feels uncomfortable, he’ll opt out. He also wondered if the United States has done enough to combat the pandemic to deserve a return to sports.As baseball prepares to start its season in less than three weeks while the coronavirus continues to ravage the U.S., there is growing unease in many clubhouses. Even Mike Trout's mother weighed in on Twitter, urging Americans to wear masks as the reigning AL MVP considers his options for the season.In Oakland, two projected members of the Athletics’ starting... [More]

FORT MYERS, Fla. (AP) — By recent standards, the heckling the Houston Astros heard at JetBlue Park was rather tame. Some boos during pregame introductions, a chant of "cheaters!" in the ninth inning.Maybe that's because Jose Altuve, Alex Bregman and rest of their All-Stars were missing from the lineup against the Boston Red Sox.Perhaps there was another more pointed reason."It could be here, too," Astros manager Dusty Baker cautioned Thursday. "And then (the Red Sox) got to be careful of the reception."Major League Baseball continues to look into allegations the Red Sox illicitly swiped signals during their run to the 2018 World Series title. Manager Alex Cora and the team already have split — that was in the wake of his role as bench coach of the 2017 champion Astros and a sign-stealing scandal that rocked the sport and resulted in MLB punishment."We're still waiting for our investigation to be over. So it's still there," said Ron Roenicke, who took over for Cora."But I think we're pretty... [More]