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]

It's no surprise that someone set a home run record this year.What's remarkable is who did it.The Minnesota Twins — who haven't led the majors in homers since the days of Harmon Killebrew — are now at 269 and counting. They surpassed the record set by last year's New York Yankees on Saturday night, when they hit six in a loss to the Detroit Tigers.Those Tigers are managed by Ron Gardenhire, who managed the Twins back when they had a much different reputation offensively. In 2006, for example, Gardenhire managed Minnesota to 96 victories and a division title. The Twins finished 28th in the majors in home runs that year.Minnesota was led by the pitching of Johan Santana and the all-around excellence of Joe Mauer. The Twins had power hitters like Justin Morneau and Torii Hunter, but they weren't a team you expected to outslug the Yankees and Red Sox."When I first took over as manager, we had speed," Gardenhire said. "We didn't have much power, but we had a lot of speed, so we ran all over... [More]

CLEVELAND (AP) — Carlos Carrasco has never been so happy to be home.Carrasco pitched an inning for Cleveland on Sunday at Tampa Bay, his first major league appearance since being diagnosed with a treatable form of leukemia in June.The Indians right-hander admitted his whole body was shaking when he ran from the bullpen to the mound for the seventh inning, but he knows his first appearance in front of the hometown fans will be even more emotional.Carrasco is hoping that happens this week at Progressive Field when the Indians host the Chicago White Sox in a four-game series."Coming back here at home, playing here so it's going to be way, way different than yesterday," he said before Monday night's game. "I'm looking forward to getting on the mound here so bad."Carrasco said he never had any negative thoughts when he learned of the extent of his illness and credited his wife, Karelis, for helping him stay positive."I just thought how can I get back to the mound," he said. "I never think anything... [More]

All-Star ace Luis Severino heating up in the bullpen, maybe. Gavin Lux making his debut, Bruce Bochy saying farewell.Plus playoff spots and seeding.Major League Baseball is heading toward a September scramble, a perfect setup for what's on deck this fall. The postseason begins Oct. 1 with the NL wild-card game. But plenty to sort out before then, with Max Scherzer, Javier Báez, Bryce Harper and more in the mix.Severino is among several injured stars who could make a difference down the stretch, and beyond.The 21-year-old Lux is part of the call-up crop after hitting almost .400 in Triple-A for the Dodgers. Bochy is set to manage his last game when the Giants close the season.And remember: Last year, Game No. 162 wasn't enough decide things, because tiebreakers were needed to determine two division champions.Across the board, a stacked lineup in this final month. What to watch:READY OR NOTImagine the Yankees with a healthy Severino and Dellin Betances in the bullpen, along with sluggers... [More]

All-Star ace Luis Severino heating up in the bullpen, maybe. Gavin Lux making his debut, Bruce Bochy saying farewell.Oh, and playoff spots.Major League Baseball is heading toward a September scramble, a perfect setup for what's on deck this fall. The postseason begins Oct. 1 with the NL wild-card game. But plenty to sort out before then, with Max Scherzer, Javier Báez, Bryce Harper and more in the mix.Severino is among several injured stars who could make a difference down the stretch, and beyond.The 21-year-old Lux is part of the call-up crop after hitting almost .400 in Triple-A for the Dodgers. Bochy is set to manage his last game when the Giants close the season.And remember: Last year, Game No. 162 wasn't enough decide things, because tiebreakers were needed to determine two division champions.Across the board, a stacked lineup in this final month. What to watch:READY OR NOTImagine the Yankees with a healthy Severino and Dellin Betances in the bullpen, plus sluggers Giancarlo Stanton... [More]

It's no surprise that someone set a home run record this year.What's remarkable is who did it.The Minnesota Twins — who haven't led the majors in homers since the days of Harmon Killebrew — are now at 268 and counting. They surpassed the record set by last year's New York Yankees on Saturday night, when they hit six in a loss to the Detroit Tigers.Those Tigers are managed by Ron Gardenhire, who managed the Twins back when they had a much different reputation offensively. In 2006, for example, Gardenhire managed Minnesota to 96 victories and a division title. The Twins finished 28th in the majors in home runs that year.Minnesota was led by the pitching of Johan Santana and the all-around excellence of Joe Mauer. The Twins had power hitters like Justin Morneau and Torii Hunter, but they weren't a team you expected to outslug the Yankees and Red Sox."When I first took over as manager, we had speed," Gardenhire said. "We didn't have much power, but we had a lot of speed, so we ran all over... [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 right-hander Carlos Carrasco, who hasn't pitched in the majors since late May when he was diagnosed with leukemia, was reinstated from the 60-day injured list Sunday.Carrasco went 4-6 with a 4.98 ERA in 12 starts before being shut down after pitching May 30 against the Chicago White Sox. He has since made four minor league appearances, permitting one run while striking out eight in five innings.Second baseman Jason Kipnis, who left in the seventh inning of Saturday night's 9-6 loss to Tampa Bay with right wrist discomfort, was out of Sunday's starting lineup. His status will be re-evaluated Monday.Cleveland, which started Sunday with a half-game lead game over the Rays and Oakland for the first AL wild card, recently lost two players to injuries.Left fielder Tyler Naquin was placed on the IL on Saturday with a season-ending torn ACL in his right knee after getting hurt Friday. Third baseman José Ramírez has been on the IL since Aug. 25 with... [More]

A look at what's happening around the majors today:SPECIAL RETURNIndians right-hander Carlos Carrasco, who hasn't pitched in the majors since late May when he was diagnosed with leukemia, will be reinstated from the 60-day injured list for a game at Tampa Bay. Carrasco made four rehab appearances with Double-A Akron and Triple-A Columbus, permitting one run while striking out eight in five innings. He'll start up in Cleveland's bullpen as he continues to build endurance in his arm."Great feeling, back to the baseball field," Carrasco said on Instagram.SEPTEMBER CALL-UPSThe Yankees figure to take full advantage when rosters expand for September. Outfielder Clint Frazier is expected to rejoin the big club after being demoted to Triple-A in mid-June. The 24-year-old hit .283 with 11 homers and an .843 OPS in 53 major league games, but he made several embarrassing miscues in right field and was tasked with sharpening his defense. New York could also get reinforcements in the bullpen after using... [More]

A look at what's happening around the majors Sunday:SPECIAL RETURNIndians right-hander Carlos Carrasco, who hasn't pitched in the majors since late May when he was diagnosed with leukemia, will be reinstated from the 60-day injured list for a game at Tampa Bay. Carrasco made four rehab appearances with Double-A Akron and Triple-A Columbus, permitting one run while striking out eight in five innings. He'll start up in Cleveland's bullpen as he continues to build endurance in his arm."Great feeling, back to the baseball field," Carrasco said on Instagram.SEPTEMBER CALL-UPSThe Yankees figure to take full advantage when rosters expand for September. Outfielder Clint Frazier is expected to rejoin the big club after being demoted to Triple-A in mid-June. The 24-year-old hit .283 with 11 homers and an .843 OPS in 53 major league games, but he made several embarrassing miscues in right field and was tasked with sharpening his defense. New York could also get reinforcements in the bullpen after... [More]

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — Cleveland Indians right-hander Carlos Carrasco rejoined the team Friday after a minor league rehab stint and will be reinstated from the 60-day injured list Sunday.The 32-year-old Carrasco hasn't pitched in the majors since late May when he was diagnosed with leukemia."It's a feel-good story already, before he even pitches just because he looks healthy and he's smiling," Indians manager Terry Francona said. "I was just happy to see him today. He came in, got a bounce in his step. The fact that he might help us win some baseball games, to me, is second, a far distant second."Carrasco made four rehab appearances with Double-A Akron and Triple-A Columbus, permitting one run while striking out eight in five innings."I think given the right amount of innings, things like that, he can really help us win," Francona said.Cleveland entered Friday night's game at Tampa Bay holding a 1½-game advantage over Oakland for the first AL wild card. The Indians were 3 1/2 games behind AL Central-leading Minnesota.Also, two-time Cy Young Award winner Corey Kluber, who hasn't pitched since May 1, will resume non-throwing activities early next week.Kluber, out since May 1 with a broken right forearm, left a start with Triple-A Columbus Aug 18 due to an abdominal strain.Francona said the team "got a real good report" after Kluber was re-examined.___More AP MLB: https://apnews.com/MLB and https://twitter.com/AP_Sports

A look at what's happening around the majors today:DOING IT ALLJacob deGrom (8-7, 2.56 ERA) tries to stop the Mets' five-game skid when he faces Cubs lefty Jon Lester (10-9, 4.49) in a series finale between playoff hopefuls at Citi Field. Last year's NL Cy Young Award winner, deGrom has pitched himself right back into contention this season and leads the league with 207 strikeouts. He fanned 13 over seven innings and homered last time out but the Mets lost 2-1 to Atlanta in 14 innings. The right-hander is the first pitcher since at least 1900 to homer and strike out 13 or more in the same game twice in one season.BUMP IN THE ROADMajor league ERA leader Hyun-Jin Ryu (12-4) looks to rebound from a rough outing when he pitches for the NL West-leading Dodgers at Arizona. The All-Star lefty gave up a grand slam to Didi Gregorius last Friday and was tagged by the New York Yankees for a career high-tying seven runs and nine hits in 4 1/3 innings — his shortest outing since June 28. It was Ryu's... [More]

A look at what's happening around the majors Thursday:DOING IT ALLJacob deGrom (8-7, 2.56 ERA) tries to stop the Mets' five-game skid when he faces Cubs lefty Jon Lester (10-9, 4.49) in a series finale between playoff hopefuls at Citi Field. Last year's NL Cy Young Award winner, deGrom has pitched himself right back into contention this season and leads the league with 207 strikeouts. He fanned 13 over seven innings and homered last time out but the Mets lost 2-1 to Atlanta in 14 innings. The right-hander is the first pitcher since at least 1900 to homer and strike out 13 or more in the same game twice in one season.BUMP IN THE ROADMajor league ERA leader Hyun-Jin Ryu (12-4) looks to rebound from a rough outing when he pitches for the NL West-leading Dodgers at Arizona. The All-Star lefty gave up a grand slam to Didi Gregorius last Friday and was tagged by the New York Yankees for a career high-tying seven runs and nine hits in 4 1/3 innings — his shortest outing since June 28. It was Ryu's... [More]

CLEVELAND (AP) — Cleveland manager Terry Francona says the Indians plan on activating right-handed pitcher Carlos Carrasco from the 60-day injured list Sunday,Francona told the MLB Network Radio about the planned move Wednesday.The 32-year-old Carrasco has been out of major league action since late May, when he was diagnosed with leukemia. He has made three rehab appearances so far with Double-A Akron and Triple-A Columbus, permitting one run while striking out six hitters across 3 2/3 innings.Carrasco will make one final minor league appearance Thursday and, assuming all goes well, he will join Cleveland's bullpen Sunday as he continues to build endurance in his arm.___More AP MLB: https://apnews.com/MLB and https://twitter.com/AP_Sports

CLEVELAND (AP) — The Cleveland Indians have been dealt a major blow at the worst time possible.Their playoff chances have gone from hopeful to harmed.Third baseman José Ramírez, whose hitting tear has aligned with Cleveland's surge in the standings, will undergo surgery Monday on his broken right hand, a potentially devastating injury as the Indians try to catch Minnesota in the AL Central or capture a wild card.Ramírez was placed on the injured list Sunday with a fractured hamate bone, an injury that typically takes more than a month to heal.There is no clear timetable for his return, but it's safe to assume Ramirez won't be around down the stretch in September — or maybe in October, if the Indians make it that far.Ramírez said "something cracked" in his hand when he swung in the first inning Saturday night and he knew immediately he was badly injured."I felt bad, especially in that situation, where the team is fighting," he said Sunday through a translator when asked about his emotions.... [More]

CLEVELAND (AP) — The Cleveland Indians have been dealt a major blow at the worst time possible.Third baseman José Ramírez, whose hitting tear has aligned with Cleveland's surge in the standings, needs surgery on his broken right hand and will be sidelined indefinitely as the Indians try to catch Minnesota in the AL Central or capture an AL wild-card berth.Ramírez was placed on the injured list Sunday with a fractured hamate bone, an injury that typically takes more than a month to heal. He was removed from Saturday's game in the first inning after swinging at a pitch. Manager Terry Francona said the 26-year-old has been dealing with soreness in his right wrist for some time.Francona said Ramírez would fly to New York on Sunday and undergo surgery Monday. The team will have a better sense of when Ramirez will return after the procedure by hand specialist Dr. Thomas Graham.Cleveland, which has won the past three division titles, entered Sunday's series finale against Kansas City trailing... [More]

CLEVELAND (AP) — The Cleveland Indians have been dealt a major blow at the worst time possible.Third baseman José Ramírez, whose hitting tear has aligned with Cleveland's surge in the standings, needs surgery on his broken right hand and will be sidelined indefinitely as the Indians try to catch Minnesota in the AL Central or capture an AL wild-card berth.Ramírez was placed on the injured list Sunday with a fractured hamate bone, an injury that typically takes more than a month to heal. He was removed from Saturday's game in the first inning after swinging at a pitch. Manager Terry Francona said the 26-year-old has been dealing with soreness in his right wrist for some time.Francona said Ramírez would fly to New York on Sunday and undergo surgery Monday. The team will have a better sense of when Ramirez will return after the procedure by hand specialist Dr. Thomas Graham.Cleveland, which has won the past three division titles, entered Sunday's series finale against Kansas City trailing... [More]

CLEVELAND (AP) — The Cleveland Indians have been dealt a major blow at the worst time possible.Third baseman José Ramírez, who has been on a hitting tear after a slow start, has a broken right hand and will be sidelined indefinitely as Cleveland tries to catch Minnesota in the AL Central or capture an AL wild-card berth.Ramírez was placed on the injured list Sunday with a fractured hamate bone, an injury that typically takes over a month to heal. He was removed from Saturday's game in the first inning after swinging at a pitch, and manager Terry Francona said he's been dealing with soreness in his wrist for some time.Cleveland entered Sunday's series finale trailing the Twins by 2½ games in the division and one-half game back in the wild-card race.The 26-year-old Ramírez started slowly this season, but he has been playing like a two-time All-Star again and has been one of the Indians' best hitters. He is batting .254 with 33 doubles, 20 home runs and 75 RBIs in 126 games. He entered Sunday... [More]

CLEVELAND (AP) — Indians third baseman José Ramírez has a broken right hand, an injury that could be a blow to the club's playoff hopes.Cleveland placed Ramírez on the injured list Sunday, saying the two-time All-Star has a fractured hamate bone. He was removed from Saturday's game in the first inning after swinging at a pitch.There is no immediate timetable on Ramírez's return, but the Indians can't afford to be without him for any time as they try to catch the first-place Minnesota Twins in the AL Central.Ramírez started slowly this season, but he's been on a tear lately and has again been one of the Indians' best hitters.Ramírez's injury is latest obstacle for the Indians. Two-time Cy Young winner Corey Kluber has been out since May 1 with a broken arm, and starter Carlos Carrasco is being treated following a leukemia diagnosis.___More AP MLB: https://apnews.com/MLB and https://twitter.com/AP_Sports

A look at what's happening around the majors today:OLD FRIENDSPete Alonso and the resurgent Mets face Cleveland in the opener of a pivotal nine-game homestand against a trio of playoff contenders: the Indians, Braves and Cubs. All-Star Game MVP Shane Bieber (12-5, 3.27 ERA) starts for Cleveland against Steven Matz (7-7, 4.33). Mets manager Mickey Callaway was the Indians' pitching coach under skipper Terry Francona before getting the top job in New York. Cleveland begins the second leg of a weeklong visit to New York City after splitting a four-game series at Yankee Stadium last weekend.Back in Ohio, the Indians got encouraging news about Carlos Carrasco, who returned to the mound Monday two months after being diagnosed with chronic myeloid leukemia, a treatable form of cancer. Carrasco, who hopes to pitch for Cleveland again this season, threw one inning of relief for Double-A Akron against Harrisburg. When he jogged in from the bullpen, Carrasco received a standing ovation. He got another... [More]