Rangers second. Joey Gallo strikes out swinging. Todd Frazier doubles to deep center field. Rougned Odor homers. Todd Frazier scores. Derek Dietrich lines out to left center field to Raimel Tapia. Elvis Andrus lines out to deep center field to Garrett Hampson.2 runs, 2 hits, 0 errors, 0 left on. Rangers 2, Rockies 0.Rockies second. Nolan Arenado singles to left field. Daniel Murphy pops out to shallow left field to Todd Frazier. Matt Kemp reaches on a fielder's choice to third base. Nolan Arenado out at second. Raimel Tapia singles to left center field. Matt Kemp to second. Ryan McMahon homers to center field. Raimel Tapia scores. Matt Kemp scores. Drew Butera walks. Garrett Hampson singles to deep center field. Drew Butera to third. Trevor Story singles to second base. Garrett Hampson to third. Drew Butera scores. Charlie Blackmon singles to second base, tagged out at second, Rougned Odor to Todd Frazier to Elvis Andrus. Garrett Hampson scores.5 runs, 6 hits, 0 errors, 2 left on. Rockies... [More]

Rockies fifth. Ryan McMahon doubles to left field. Drew Butera called out on strikes. Garrett Hampson walks. Trevor Story singles to left field. Garrett Hampson to second. Ryan McMahon to third. Charlie Blackmon doubles to deep right field. Trevor Story scores. Garrett Hampson scores. Ryan McMahon scores. Nolan Arenado grounds out to shallow left field, Kyle Seager to Evan White. Daniel Murphy singles to left center field. Charlie Blackmon scores. Matt Kemp flies out to right field to Mallex Smith.4 runs, 4 hits, 0 errors, 1 left on. Rockies 4, Mariners 0.Rockies sixth. David Dahl walks. Ryan McMahon flies out to center field to Kyle Lewis. Drew Butera lines out to shallow infield to Shed Long Jr.. Garrett Hampson walks. David Dahl to second. Trevor Story singles to right center field. Garrett Hampson to third. David Dahl scores. Charlie Blackmon walks. Nolan Arenado pops out to second base to Shed Long Jr..1 run, 1 hit, 0 errors, 3 left on. Rockies 5, Mariners 0.

Rockies sixth. David Dahl strikes out swinging. Trevor Story homers to center field. Charlie Blackmon walks. Nolan Arenado lines out to deep center field to Mauricio Dubon. Matt Kemp singles to center field. Charlie Blackmon to second. Ryan McMahon lines out to deep left field to Austin Slater.1 run, 2 hits, 0 errors, 2 left on. Rockies 1, Giants 0.Giants seventh. Hunter Pence grounds out to shortstop, Nolan Arenado to Ryan McMahon. Darin Ruf strikes out swinging. Pablo Sandoval singles to center field. Chadwick Tromp singles to shallow center field. Pablo Sandoval to second. Mauricio Dubon homers to center field. Chadwick Tromp scores. Pablo Sandoval scores. Austin Slater strikes out swinging.3 runs, 3 hits, 0 errors, 0 left on. Giants 3, Rockies 1.Rockies seventh. Garrett Hampson doubles to deep left field. Chris Owings doubles. Garrett Hampson scores. Daniel Murphy pinch-hitting for Drew Butera. Daniel Murphy homers to center field. Chris Owings scores. David Dahl singles to second base.... [More]

Rockies second. Ryan McMahon strikes out swinging. Garrett Hampson singles to center field. Chris Owings singles to right field. Garrett Hampson to third. Drew Butera out on a sacrifice fly to right field to Wil Myers. Garrett Hampson scores. David Dahl singles to right field. Chris Owings to third. Trevor Story walks. Charlie Blackmon singles to right center field. Trevor Story to third. David Dahl scores. Nolan Arenado grounds out to third base, Manny Machado to Ty France.3 runs, 4 hits, 1 error, 2 left on. Rockies 3, Padres 0.Rockies third. Matt Kemp homers to center field. Ryan McMahon strikes out swinging. Garrett Hampson grounds out to shallow infield, Fernando Tatis Jr. to Ty France. Chris Owings singles to left field. Drew Butera strikes out swinging.1 run, 2 hits, 0 errors, 1 left on. Rockies 4, Padres 0.Rockies fourth. David Dahl strikes out swinging. Trevor Story homers to center field. Charlie Blackmon called out on strikes. Nolan Arenado grounds out to shallow left field, Manny... [More]

On deck: Baby Dahl!Colorado Rockies outfield David Dahl announced on social media Thursday that he and his wife are expecting a baby in January. That news, coupled with being considered high risk with his health, caused him to give serious consideration to whether he would to play this season in light of COVID-19 concerns.On deck for Friday: Soon-to-be-dad Dahl. He's expected to be batting lead-off and playing in center field for the opener in Texas against the Rangers.“I wanted to see how the protocols and everything played out in summer camp,” Dahl said of his decision process in a Zoom call. “Me being high risk and with my wife, Jacquelyn, being pregnant, I wanted to make sure we’re taking care of being safe. So far, so good. Testing is going well.“We’ve all been tested a good bit,” Dahl added. “We’re spaced out on the plane. We wear masks. I’m confident in all the protocols."It’s been an injury-filled baseball journey for the 26-year-old Dahl, who had surgery to remove his spleen in... [More]

The defending World Series champion Washington Nationals are happy to have their starting center fielder finally in camp and the Detroit Tigers have named their opening day starter.Teams around the league were beginning to make their final preparations Sunday for the start of the abbreviated baseball season.Washington is counting on having Victor Robles patrolling center field when Max Scherzer throws the first pitch of the season Thursday night against the New York Yankees at Nationals Park.Robles had his first official workout with the team on Sunday after being quarantined for two weeks because he came into contact with someone who tested positive for COVID-19.“It was definitely very difficult, the fact that I really wasn’t able to work much on my swing,” Robles said through an interpreter. “But I appreciate that the team did a good job of taking me a lot of things that I could use within the apartment, even baseballs and whatnot, to try to stay as ready as I could physically.”Robles... [More]

NEW YORK (AP) — Philadelphia second baseman Neil Walker, Texas pitcher Edinson Vólquez and Pittsburgh pitcher Derek Holland have made opening-day rosters.So have Milwaukee first baseman Logan Morrison, Cincinnati pitcher Nate Jones, Tampa Bay pitcher Aaron Loup and New York Yankees pitcher Luis Avilán.The seven were among the former free agents clubs had to make decisions on by Sunday, five days ahead of opening day.Two players were given $100,000 retention bonuses this weekend, allowing teams to keep them with minor league contracts: New York Mets catcher René Rivera and Colorado catcher Drew Butera.Among those released ahead of the deadline were Philadelphia pitcher Francisco Liriano and infielder Logan Forsythe, Mets first baseman Matt Adams and Washington reliever Fernando Abad.Released players remain eligible to re-sign with the teams.___More AP MLB: https://apnews.com/MLB and https://twitter.com/AP_Sports

Giants first. Mauricio Dubon doubles to deep center field. Austin Slater flies out to deep center field to Yonathan Daza. Mauricio Dubon to third. Kevin Pillar singles to right field. Mauricio Dubon scores. Evan Longoria singles to shallow center field. Kevin Pillar to third. Joey Rickard grounds out to shortstop. Evan Longoria out at second.1 run, 3 hits, 0 errors, 1 left on. Giants 1, Rockies 0.Rockies fourth. Ryan McMahon strikes out on a foul tip. Nolan Arenado singles to left field. Trevor Story called out on strikes. Sam Hilliard triples to deep right field. Nolan Arenado scores. Raimel Tapia grounds out to shallow infield, Burch Smith to Austin Slater.1 run, 2 hits, 0 errors, 1 left on. Rockies 1, Giants 1.Giants fourth. Evan Longoria flies out to right field to Sam Hilliard. Mike Yastrzemski pinch-hitting for Joey Rickard. Mike Yastrzemski homers to center field. Jaylin Davis flies out to center field to Yonathan Daza. Cristhian Adames grounds out to first base to Ryan McMahon.1... [More]

Rockies first. Trevor Story strikes out swinging. Garrett Hampson homers to center field. Nolan Arenado singles to center field. Charlie Blackmon walks. Nolan Arenado to second. Ian Desmond strikes out swinging. Sam Hilliard grounds out to second base, Mauricio Dubon to Brandon Belt.1 run, 2 hits, 0 errors, 2 left on. Rockies 1, Giants 0.Giants first. Mike Yastrzemski walks. Buster Posey homers to left field. Mike Yastrzemski scores. Brandon Belt strikes out swinging. Evan Longoria walks. Kevin Pillar grounds out to third base. Evan Longoria out at second.2 runs, 1 hit, 0 errors, 0 left on. Giants 2, Rockies 1.Giants third. Madison Bumgarner homers to left field. Mike Yastrzemski pops out to third base to Nolan Arenado. Buster Posey walks. Brandon Belt pops out to shallow left field to Nolan Arenado. Evan Longoria strikes out swinging.1 run, 1 hit, 0 errors, 1 left on. Giants 3, Rockies 1.Rockies fourth. Charlie Blackmon hit by pitch. Ian Desmond homers to center field. Charlie Blackmon... [More]

Mets first. Brandon Nimmo homers to left field. Jeff McNeil pops out to shallow center field to Trevor Story. Michael Conforto grounds out to second base, Ryan McMahon to Daniel Murphy. Robinson Cano flies out to left field to Ian Desmond.1 run, 1 hit, 0 errors, 0 left on. Mets 1, Rockies 0.Rockies second. Charlie Blackmon called out on strikes. Ryan McMahon strikes out swinging. Ian Desmond homers to center field. Garrett Hampson singles to left field, advances to 2nd. Fielding error by J.D. Davis. Drew Butera grounds out to third base, Jeff McNeil to Pete Alonso.1 run, 2 hits, 1 error, 1 left on. Mets 1, Rockies 1.Mets third. Tomas Nido singles to center field. Steven Matz strikes out swinging. Brandon Nimmo flies out to deep center field to Garrett Hampson. Jeff McNeil homers to right field. Tomas Nido scores. Michael Conforto grounds out to shallow center field, Trevor Story to Daniel Murphy.2 runs, 2 hits, 0 errors, 0 left on. Mets 3, Rockies 1.Mets fourth. Robinson Cano grounds out... [More]

Rockies first. Trevor Story strikes out swinging. Garrett Hampson singles to left field. Nolan Arenado homers to right field. Garrett Hampson scores. Ian Desmond flies out to right center field to Wil Myers. Daniel Murphy grounds out to second base, Greg Garcia to Eric Hosmer.2 runs, 2 hits, 0 errors, 0 left on. Rockies 2, Padres 0.Padres second. Wil Myers strikes out on a foul tip. Josh Naylor strikes out swinging. Luis Urias doubles to deep left field. Austin Hedges homers to center field. Luis Urias scores. Joey Lucchesi strikes out swinging.2 runs, 2 hits, 0 errors, 0 left on. Padres 2, Rockies 2.Rockies second. Pat Valaika triples to deep right field. Yonathan Daza out on a sacrifice fly to right center field to Wil Myers. Pat Valaika scores. Drew Butera doubles to deep left field. Jeff Hoffman flies out to right center field to Wil Myers. Trevor Story lines out to left field to Nick Martini.1 run, 2 hits, 0 errors, 1 left on. Rockies 3, Padres 2.Rockies fourth. Daniel Murphy singles... [More]

Dodgers first. Joc Pederson homers to right field. Corey Seager grounds out to shortstop, Nolan Arenado to Ryan McMahon. Justin Turner grounds out to shortstop, Trevor Story to Ryan McMahon. Cody Bellinger grounds out to shortstop, Trevor Story to Ryan McMahon.1 run, 1 hit, 0 errors, 0 left on. Dodgers 1, Rockies 0.Dodgers third. Chris Taylor singles to right field. Hyun-Jin Ryu out on a sacrifice bunt to shallow infield, Drew Butera to Garrett Hampson. Chris Taylor to second. Joc Pederson walks. Corey Seager singles to center field. Joc Pederson to third. Chris Taylor scores. Justin Turner reaches on a fielder's choice to third base. Corey Seager to second. Joc Pederson scores. Cody Bellinger singles to center field. Justin Turner to third. Corey Seager scores. Matt Beaty grounds out to shallow infield, Nolan Arenado to Ryan McMahon. Cody Bellinger to second. Justin Turner scores. Will Smith flies out to left field to Ian Desmond.4 runs, 3 hits, 0 errors, 1 left on. Dodgers 5, Rockies... [More]

Aug. 41884 — Pud Galvin pitched the most lopsided no-hitter in major league history as the Buffalo Bisons routed the Detroit Wolverines 18-0. It is the second career no-hitter for Galvin.1910 — Jack Coombs of the Philadelphia A's and Ed Walsh of the Chicago White Sox hooked up in a 16-inning scoreless tie. Coombs struck out 18 and allowed three hits.1945 — Bill Salkeld of Pittsburgh hit for the cycle in a 6-5 loss to the St. Louis Cardinals. The Pirate catcher went 5 for 5 and drove in all five runs.1945 — Boston's Tom McBride became the third player to drive in six runs in an inning as the Red Sox pounded Washington 15-4. McBride had a bases-loaded double and triple during the Red Sox's 12-run fourth inning.1953 — New York's Vic Raschi set a record for a pitcher by driving in seven runs in a 15-0 win over the Detroit Tigers.1963 — New York's Mickey Mantle, batting for the first time in two months after breaking his left foot, hit a pinch home run as the Yankees beat the Baltimore Orioles... [More]

NEW YORK (AP) — The New York Mets said they'll give $100,000 retention bonuses to six players at spring training with minor league contracts, assuring depth by keeping outfielders Carlos Gomez, Rajai Davis and Gregor Blanco, left-hander Hector Santiago, catcher Devin Mesoraco and shortstop Adeiny Hechavarria.Just three other players received the retention bonus offers before Saturday's noon EDT deadline: Chicago White Sox right-hander Ervin Santana, San Diego catcher Chris Stewart and Toronto right-hander Bud Norris.Players will receive the bonus by April 15 and can start the season in the minor leagues. A player has until May 28 to ask for his release if not added to the 40-man roster by June 1.The deadline was Saturday for teams to make decisions on players who exercised free agency rights after the World Series and then agreed to minor league deals. Teams could inform the player they will be added to the big league roster by opening day next Thursday, offer the retention bonus or release... [More]

NEW YORK (AP) — The New York Mets said they'll give $100,000 retention bonuses to six players at spring training with minor league contracts, assuring depth by keeping outfielders Carlos Gomez, Rajai Davis and Gregor Blanco, left-hander Hector Santiago, catcher Devin Mesoraco and shortstop Adeiny Hecnavarria.Just three other players received the retention bonus offers before Saturday's noon EDT deadline: Chicago White Sox right-hander Ervin Santana, San Diego catcher Chris Stewart and Toronto right-hander Bud Norris.Players will receive the bonus by April 15 and can start the season in the minor leagues. A player has until May 28 to ask for his release if not added to the 40-man roster by June 1.The deadline was Saturday for teams to make decisions on players who exercised free agency rights after the World Series and then agreed to minor league deals. Teams could inform the player they will be added to the big league roster by opening day next Thursday, offer the retention bonus or release... [More]

Kansas City Royals All-Star catcher Salvador Perez damaged the ulnar collateral ligament in his right elbow, raising the possibility the 2015 World Series MVP may need Tommy John surgery and miss the season.Perez was hurt during a workout Wednesday, and the team said an MRI on Thursday revealed the damage. Perez will travel next week to California for a second opinion from Los Angeles Dodgers head team physician Dr. Neal ElAttrache.The 28-year-old has been an All-Star for six straight seasons and won Gold Gloves in five of the last six years. He hit .235 last year and had 27 home runs and 80 RBIs for the second straight season. He has a $10 million salary this year and is owed $13 million in each of the following two seasons.Cam Gallagher and Meibrys Viloria are the other catchers on Kansas City's 40-man roster. Gallagher, who appeared in 35 games during the past two years, has a .218 career average with two home runs and 12 RBIs.Viloria, 22, was a September call-up last season and has... [More]

Kansas City Royals All-Star catcher Salvador Perez damaged the ulnar collateral ligament in his right elbow, raising the possibility the 2015 World Series MVP may need Tommy John surgery and miss the season.Perez was hurt during a workout Wednesday, and the team said a MRI on Thursday revealed the damage. Perez will travel next week to California for a second opinion from Los Angeles Dodgers head team physician Dr. Neal ElAttrache.The 28-year-old has been an All-Star for six straight seasons and won Gold Gloves in five of the last six years. He hit .235 last year and had 27 home runs and 80 RBIs for the second straight season. He has a $10 million salary this year and is owed $13 million in each of the following two seasons.Cam Gallagher and Meibrys Viloria are the other catchers on Kansas City's 40-man roster. Gallagher, who appeared in 35 games during the past two years, has a .218 career average with two home runs and 12 RBIs.Viloria, 22, was a September callup last season and has appeared... [More]

Kansas City Royals All-Star catcher Salvador Perez damaged the ulnar collateral ligament in his right elbow, raising the possibility the 2015 World Series MVP may need Tommy John surgery and miss the season.Perez was hurt during a workout Wednesday, and the team said a MRI on Thursday revealed the damage. Perez will travel next week to California for a second opinion from Los Angeles Dodgers head team physician Dr. Neal ElAttrache.The 28-year-old has been an All-Star for six straight seasons and won Gold Gloves in five of the last six years. He hit .235 last year and had 27 home runs and 80 RBIs for the second straight season. He has a $10 million salary this year and is owed $13 million in each of the following two seasons.Cam Gallagher and Meibrys Viloria are the other catchers on Kansas City's 40-man roster. Gallagher, who appeared in 35 games during the past two years, has a .218 career average with two home runs and 12 RBIs.Viloria, 22, was a September callup last season and has appeared... [More]

SURPRISE, Ariz. (AP) — Kansas City Royals All-Star catcher Salvador Perez damaged the ulnar collateral ligament in his right elbow, raising the possibility the 2015 World Series MVP may need Tommy John surgery and miss the season.Perez was hurt during a workout Wednesday, and the team said a MRI on Thursday revealed the damage. Perez will travel next week to California for a second opinion from Los Angeles Dodgers head team physician Dr. Neal ElAttrache.The 28-year-old has been an All-Star for six straight seasons and won Gold Gloves in five of the last six years. He hit .235 last year and had 27 home runs and 80 RBIs for the second straight season. He has a $10 million salary this year and is owed $13 million in each of the following two seasons.Cam Gallagher and Meibrys Viloria are the other catchers on Kansas City's 40-man roster. Gallagher, who appeared in 35 games during the past two years, has a .218 career average with two home runs and 12 RBIs.Viloria, 22, was a September callup last season and has appeared in only three major league games, his only experience above Class A.Drew Butera, the Royals' primary backup the past three years, was traded to Colorado on Aug. 31 and signed a minor league contract with Philadelphia last month.Martin Maldonado, a 2017 Gold Glove winner, is available as a free agent.___More AP MLB: https://apnews.com/MLB and https://twitter.com/AP_Sports

A team-by-team look at the National League West 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:___Los Angeles DodgersManager: Dave Roberts (fourth season).2018: 92-71, first place, lost to Boston in World Series.Training Town: Glendale, Arizona.Park: Camelback Ranch.First Workout: Feb. 13/19.He's Here: CF A.J. Pollock, RHP Joe Kelly, C Russell Martin, RHP Homer Bailey, 3B Justin Yorchak, LHP Adam McCreery, RHP Jaime Schultz.He's Outta Here: SS Manny Machado, OF Matt Kemp, OF Yasiel Puig, C Yasmani Grandal, LHP Alex Wood, 2B Brian Dozier, RHP Ryan Madson, C Kyle Farmer, 2B Chase Utley, RHP John Axford, RHP Daniel Hudson, LHP-RHP Pat Venditte.Going campin': The Dodgers arrive at camp with unfinished business yet again, having lost in the World Series for the second straight year. They won their sixth consecutive NL West title and second straight NL pennant only to fall short in seven... [More]