ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Daniel Bard won in his first major league game in more than seven years, pitching 1 1-3 scoreless innings in relief for the Colorado Rockies in a 3-2 win over the Texas Rangers on Saturday. The 35-year-old Bard (1-0), whose control troubles ran him out of baseball, got the Rockies out of a jam when he took over for starter Jon Gray with two on and two outs in the fifth. The right-hander worked around two more base runners in the sixth, getting Willie Calhoun on an inning-ending flyout to cap an 11-pitch at-bat.Wade Davis worked the ninth for his first save since July 25, 2019. He gave up a run.Colorado went ahead to stay with two runs in the fourth off Mike Minor (0-1), helped by two fielder’s choice plays and two errors. Bard threw 20 of 25 pitches for strikes Saturday, including his first one before Elvis Andrus flied out to end the fifth. ANGELS 4, ATHLETICS 1OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Dylan Bundy pitched shutout ball into the seventh inning in his Angels debut and... [More]

ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Daniel Bard won in his first major league game in more than seven years, pitching 1 1-3 scoreless innings in relief for the Colorado Rockies in a 3-2 win over the Texas Rangers on Saturday. The 35-year-old Bard (1-0), whose control troubles ran him out of baseball, got the Rockies out of a jam when he took over for starter Jon Gray with two on and two outs in the fifth. The right-hander worked around two more base runners in the sixth, getting Willie Calhoun on an inning-ending flyout to cap an 11-pitch at-bat.Wade Davis worked the ninth for his first save since July 25, 2019. He gave up a run.Colorado went ahead to stay with two runs in the fourth off Mike Minor (0-1), helped by two fielder’s choice plays and two errors. Bard threw 20 of 25 pitches for strikes Saturday, including his first one before Elvis Andrus flied out to end the fifth. ANGELS 4, ATHLETICS 1OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Dylan Bundy pitched shutout ball into the seventh inning in his Angels debut and... [More]

CLEVELAND (AP) — Greg Holland struck out the top of Cleveland's order to strand the tying run at second base and Maikel Franco hit a sacrifice fly in the 10th inning to give the Kansas City Royals a 3-2 win over the Indians on Saturday in just the third major league game decided by the debated extra-inning runner rule.With Greg Allen on second, Holland fanned César Hernández and José Ramírez before getting All-Star Francisco Lindor to chase strike three in the dirt for the final out and the most unique save of his career.“It’s kind of strange," Holland said of Major League Baseball’s new rule designed to keep games from dragging in this condensed, 60-game season.The Royals could be heard whooping it up as they poured out of the dugout, with Mike Matheny posting his first win as Kansas City's manager — a win he knows some will say deserves an asterisk.“I love it. I hope we do it tomorrow," he said, referring to the automatic-runner rule, which has been used in the minors. "Though actually... [More]

CLEVELAND (AP) — Greg Holland struck out the top of Cleveland's order to strand the tying run at second base and Maikel Franco hit a sacrifice fly in the 10th inning to give the Kansas City Royals a 3-2 win over the Indians on Saturday in just the third major league game decided by the debated extra-inning runner rule.With Greg Allen on second, Holland fanned César Hernández and José Ramírez before getting All-Star Francisco Lindor to chase strike three in the dirt for the final out and the most unique save of his career.The Royals could be heard whooping it up as they poured out of the dugout, with Mike Matheny posting his first win as Kansas City's manager.Holland's performance provided a fitting ending for the Royals, who got an excellent start from Brady Singer in his big league debut. Reliever Scott Barlow struck out two in the ninth to get the win.The Indians got just one hit after the third inning and finished with four.Jorge Soler and Salvador Pérez hit back-to-back homers in the... [More]

GOODYEAR, Ariz. (AP) — Dad, the elder Delino DeShields, is working less than 100 yards away, behind a fence dividing Cleveland's training complex from the Cincinnati Reds facility. Sister Diamond DeShields is just a phone call away.Together, they help Delino DeShields strive to meet his latest challenge: making an impact in his first season with the Indians.He talks baseball and life with Dad and mental outlook with his sister, a rising WNBA star."Baseball is a big part of our lives, so it is something we both bond over,'' DeShields said of his father, a 13-year MLB veteran who is in his second year as the first base coach of the Reds.DeShields relishes discussions with his sister as well. The former Tennessee standout earned all-WNBA honors last season for the Chicago Sky and was an All-Rookie selection in 2018."She has a killer mindset,'' Delino proudly said. "I thought she could have been a professional in high school, just the way she carried herself and the way she led her team. She... [More]

GOODYEAR, Ariz. (AP) — Dad, the elder Delino DeShields, is working less than 100 yards away, behind a fence dividing Cleveland's training complex from the Cincinnati Reds facility. Sister Diamond DeShields is just a phone call away.Together, they help Delino DeShields strive to meet his latest challenge: making an impact in his first season with the Indians.He talks baseball and life with Dad and mental outlook with his sister, a rising WNBA star."Baseball is a big part of our lives, so it is something we both bond over,'' DeShields said of his father, a 13-year MLB veteran who is in his second year as the first base coach of the Reds.DeShields relishes discussions with his sister as well. The former Tennessee standout earned all-WNBA honors last season for the Chicago Sky and was an All-Rookie selection in 2018."She has a killer mindset,'' Delino proudly said. "I thought she could have been a professional in high school, just the way she carried herself and the way she led her team. She... [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. Juan Soto flies out to deep center field to Oscar Mercado. Howie Kendrick singles to center field. Matt Adams strikes out swinging. Kurt Suzuki singles to left field. Howie Kendrick to second. Gerardo Parra doubles to deep right center field. Kurt Suzuki scores. Howie Kendrick scores. Austin Voth flies out to deep right center field to Oscar Mercado.2 runs, 3 hits, 0 errors, 1 left on. Nationals 2, Indians 0.Indians third. Greg Allen singles to second base. Ryan Flaherty doubles to right field. Greg Allen scores. Zach Plesac out on a sacrifice bunt to shallow infield to Matt Adams. Ryan Flaherty to third. Francisco Lindor out on a sacrifice fly to deep left center field to Gerardo Parra. Ryan Flaherty scores. Oscar Mercado pops out to shallow center field to Trea Turner.2 runs, 2 hits, 0 errors, 0 left on. Indians 2, Nationals 2.Nationals sixth. Juan Soto walks. Howie Kendrick flies out to left center field to Greg Allen. Matt Adams singles to shallow infield. Juan Soto... [More]

Phillies third. Scott Kingery walks. Adam Haseley grounds out to second base, Mike Freeman to Carlos Santana. Scott Kingery to second. Cesar Hernandez flies out to deep center field to Oscar Mercado. Scott Kingery to third. J.T. Realmuto doubles to deep left center field. Scott Kingery scores. Bryce Harper is intentionally walked. Rhys Hoskins reaches on a fielder's choice to third base. Bryce Harper out at second.1 run, 1 hit, 0 errors, 2 left on. Phillies 1, Indians 0.Indians fourth. Oscar Mercado grounds out to second base, Cesar Hernandez to Rhys Hoskins. Carlos Santana singles to shallow center field. Yasiel Puig singles to deep right center field. Carlos Santana to third. Mike Freeman reaches on a fielder's choice to shortstop. Yasiel Puig out at second. Carlos Santana scores. Franmil Reyes strikes out swinging.1 run, 2 hits, 0 errors, 1 left on. Phillies 1, Indians 1.Indians fifth. Greg Allen reaches on error. Fielding error by Jean Segura. Roberto Perez reaches on a sacrifice bunt... [More]

Indians first. Francisco Lindor doubles to deep left field. Oscar Mercado out on a sacrifice bunt to shallow infield, Daniel Norris to Jeimer Candelario. Francisco Lindor to third. Carlos Santana out on a sacrifice fly to left field to Christin Stewart. Francisco Lindor scores. Yasiel Puig strikes out swinging.1 run, 1 hit, 0 errors, 0 left on. Indians 1, Tigers 0.Indians fourth. Carlos Santana singles to center field. Yasiel Puig doubles to deep left field. Carlos Santana scores. Jordan Luplow grounds out to shortstop, Jordy Mercer to Jeimer Candelario. Yasiel Puig to third. Franmil Reyes homers to center field. Yasiel Puig scores. Roberto Perez singles to center field. Yu Chang called out on strikes. Mike Freeman called out on strikes.3 runs, 4 hits, 0 errors, 1 left on. Indians 4, Tigers 0.Indians fifth. Francisco Lindor doubles to deep right field. Oscar Mercado singles to center field. Francisco Lindor scores. Carlos Santana flies out to deep center field to Harold Castro. Yasiel Puig singles to left center field. Oscar Mercado to second. Greg Allen pinch-hitting for Jordan Luplow. Greg Allen called out on strikes. Yasiel Puig steals second. Oscar Mercado steals third. Franmil Reyes walks. Roberto Perez singles to center field. Franmil Reyes to second. Yasiel Puig scores. Oscar Mercado scores. Yu Chang grounds out to shallow infield, Grayson Greiner to Jeimer Candelario.3 runs, 4 hits, 0 errors, 2 left on. Indians 7, Tigers 0.

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 first. Francisco Lindor singles to left field, advances to 2nd. Fielding error by Eddie Rosario. Oscar Mercado singles to center field. Francisco Lindor to third. Carlos Santana reaches on a fielder's choice to second base. Oscar Mercado out at second. Francisco Lindor scores. Yasiel Puig walks. Carlos Santana to second. Jason Kipnis reaches on a fielder's choice to shallow infield. Yasiel Puig out at second. Carlos Santana scores. Throwing error by Ronald Torreyes. Franmil Reyes strikes out swinging.2 runs, 2 hits, 2 errors, 1 left on. Indians 2, Twins 0.Twins third. Luis Arraez flies out to left field to Greg Allen. Miguel Sano homers to left field. Jake Cave doubles to deep center field. Eddie Rosario lines out to left field to Greg Allen. Willians Astudillo grounds out to shortstop, Ryan Flaherty to Carlos Santana.1 run, 2 hits, 0 errors, 1 left on. Indians 2, Twins 1.Twins sixth. Jake Cave strikes out swinging. Eddie Rosario homers to right field. Willians Astudillo walks.... [More]

Indians second. Yasiel Puig hit by pitch. Jordan Luplow homers to left field. Yasiel Puig scores. Franmil Reyes walks. Jason Kipnis pops out to David Fletcher. Roberto Perez grounds out to second base. Franmil Reyes out at second.2 runs, 1 hit, 0 errors, 0 left on. Indians 2, Angels 0.Indians third. Yu Chang singles to center field. Francisco Lindor reaches on a fielder's choice to shortstop. Yu Chang out at second. Oscar Mercado pops out to shortstop to Andrelton Simmons. Carlos Santana hit by pitch. Francisco Lindor to second. Yasiel Puig hit by pitch. Carlos Santana to second. Francisco Lindor to third. Jordan Luplow walks. Yasiel Puig to second. Carlos Santana to third. Francisco Lindor scores. Franmil Reyes doubles to left field. Jordan Luplow scores. Yasiel Puig scores. Carlos Santana scores. Jason Kipnis flies out to deep left field to Justin Upton.4 runs, 2 hits, 0 errors, 1 left on. Indians 6, Angels 0.Indians seventh. Francisco Lindor homers to center field. Oscar Mercado singles to left field. Carlos Santana singles to shortstop. Oscar Mercado to second. Yasiel Puig reaches on a fielder's choice to third base. Carlos Santana out at second. Oscar Mercado to third. Jordan Luplow hit by pitch. Greg Allen to second. Franmil Reyes out on a sacrifice fly to deep center field to Brian Goodwin. Oscar Mercado scores. Jason Kipnis flies out to left field to Justin Upton.2 runs, 3 hits, 0 errors, 2 left on. Indians 8, Angels 0.

Indians first. Francisco Lindor walks. Oscar Mercado singles to center field. Francisco Lindor to second. Carlos Santana called out on strikes. Yasiel Puig singles. Oscar Mercado to third. Francisco Lindor scores. Jordan Luplow grounds out to shortstop. Yasiel Puig out at second.1 run, 2 hits, 0 errors, 1 left on. Indians 1, Angels 0.Indians second. Franmil Reyes walks. Jason Kipnis homers to center field. Franmil Reyes scores. Roberto Perez singles to right center field. Yu Chang called out on strikes. Francisco Lindor grounds out to shallow infield, Patrick Sandoval to Albert Pujols. Roberto Perez to second. Oscar Mercado grounds out to first base, Albert Pujols to Patrick Sandoval.2 runs, 2 hits, 0 errors, 1 left on. Indians 3, Angels 0.Angels second. Albert Pujols homers to center field. Kole Calhoun flies out to left center field to Oscar Mercado. Andrelton Simmons singles to right field. Luis Rengifo singles to left field. Andrelton Simmons to second. Anthony Bemboom called out on... [More]

Indians second. Yasiel Puig walks. Jason Kipnis doubles to right field. Yasiel Puig to third. Franmil Reyes singles to center field. Jason Kipnis scores. Yasiel Puig scores. Greg Allen singles to right center field, tagged out at second, Ian Miller to Jonathan Schoop. Franmil Reyes to third. Kevin Plawecki grounds out to third base, Luis Arraez to Ehire Adrianza. Yu Chang strikes out swinging.2 runs, 3 hits, 0 errors, 1 left on. Indians 2, Twins 0.Indians third. Francisco Lindor grounds out to third base, Luis Arraez to Ehire Adrianza. Oscar Mercado strikes out swinging. Carlos Santana homers to center field. Yasiel Puig singles to shortstop. Jason Kipnis singles to shallow infield. Yasiel Puig to second. Franmil Reyes grounds out to shortstop, Jorge Polanco to Ehire Adrianza.1 run, 3 hits, 0 errors, 2 left on. Indians 3, Twins 0.Twins fourth. Mitch Garver homers to center field. Jorge Polanco flies out to deep right field to Yasiel Puig. Eddie Rosario strikes out swinging. Willians Astudillo... [More]

Twins first. Max Kepler strikes out swinging. Mitch Garver homers to left field. Jorge Polanco flies out to left field to Greg Allen. Eddie Rosario strikes out swinging.1 run, 1 hit, 0 errors, 0 left on. Twins 1, Indians 0.Indians sixth. Francisco Lindor pops out to shallow center field to Jonathan Schoop. Oscar Mercado walks. Carlos Santana walks. Oscar Mercado to second. Yasiel Puig doubles to deep right center field. Carlos Santana to third. Oscar Mercado scores. Jason Kipnis called out on strikes. Franmil Reyes strikes out swinging.2 runs, 1 hit, 0 errors, 1 left on. Indians 2, Twins 1.Twins seventh. Willians Astudillo singles to shallow center field. Jonathan Schoop triples to deep right center field. Willians Astudillo scores. Max Kepler walks. Mitch Garver homers to right field. Max Kepler scores. Jonathan Schoop scores. Jorge Polanco lines out to left field to Greg Allen. Eddie Rosario flies out to deep right center field to Yasiel Puig. Miguel Sano strikes out swinging.4 runs, 3 hits, 0 errors, 0 left on. Twins 5, Indians 2.Indians eighth. Oscar Mercado grounds out to third base, Willians Astudillo to C.J. Cron. Carlos Santana called out on strikes. Yasiel Puig doubles to deep left center field. Jason Kipnis singles to center field, advances to 2nd. Yasiel Puig scores. Franmil Reyes strikes out swinging.1 run, 2 hits, 0 errors, 1 left on. Twins 5, Indians 3.

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 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]

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]