CINCINNATI (AP) — Tim Anderson hit two of Chicago’s five solo homers, and the White Sox — already guaranteed a playoff spot — took another step toward the AL Central title by overpowering the Cincinnati Reds 5-0 on Saturday night. Chicago has won eight of its last 10 games, securing at least a wild card and its first postseason appearance since 2008. José Abreu hit his fifth homer in eight games as the White Sox piled them up, including three in a row in the eighth off Robert Stephenson. Abreu has 18 homers overall. The Reds managed six hits as they had their season-high winning streak snapped at six games. Cincinnati (26-27) wasted a chance to move above .500 for the first time since its season-opening win over the Tigers. Nomar Mazara was in a 3-for-25 slump with 11 strikeouts when he connected off Trevor Bauer (4-4) in the fifth inning for his first homer. One out later, Anderson’s ninth homer made it 2-0. Bauer went seven innings and gave up five hits while throwing 107 pitches. Matt... [More]

Astros first. George Springer homers to center field. Jose Altuve grounds out to third base, Isiah Kiner-Falefa to Ronald Guzman. Michael Brantley grounds out to shallow right field, Ronald Guzman to Kyle Cody. Alex Bregman pops out to shallow infield to Anderson Tejeda.1 run, 1 hit, 0 errors, 0 left on. Astros 1, Rangers 0.Rangers fifth. Joey Gallo pops out to shallow infield to Martin Maldonado. Nick Solak singles to left field. Rougned Odor singles to center field. Nick Solak to second. Anderson Tejeda pops out to first base to Yuli Gurriel. Ronald Guzman singles to deep right field. Rougned Odor to third. Nick Solak scores. Sam Huff strikes out swinging.1 run, 3 hits, 0 errors, 2 left on. Rangers 1, Astros 1.Astros seventh. Martin Maldonado doubles to deep center field. George Springer walks. Jose Altuve walks. George Springer to second. Martin Maldonado to third. Michael Brantley reaches on a fielder's choice to first base. Jose Altuve to second. George Springer to third. Martin Maldonado... [More]

ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Houston Astros star Jose Altuve was placed on the 10-day injured list before Saturday's doubleheader against the Los Angeles Angels.The move is retroactive to Friday after the second baseman sprained his right knee while sliding into third base during Thursday’s game against Texas.The 2017 AL MVP is batting only .224 this season, but he was 16 of 48 over his last 14 games, including six multihit games. He recorded his 1,600th hit on Thursday, becoming the sixth player in franchise history to reach that milestone.Aledmys Diaz and Jake Mayfield are expected to play second base during Altuve's absence.___More AP MLB: https://apnews.com/MLB and https://twitter.com/AP_Sports

Astros first. George Springer singles to center field. Jose Altuve singles to right field. George Springer to third. Michael Brantley singles to left center field. Jose Altuve to second. George Springer scores. Yuli Gurriel lines out to deep right field to Joey Gallo. Jose Altuve to third. Kyle Tucker flies out to left field to Eli White. Aledmys Diaz homers to left field. Michael Brantley scores. Jose Altuve scores. Josh Reddick strikes out swinging.4 runs, 4 hits, 0 errors, 0 left on. Astros 4, Rangers 0.Rangers second. Nick Solak doubles to deep center field. Joey Gallo strikes out swinging. Jose Trevino doubles to deep left center field. Nick Solak scores. Ronald Guzman pops out to second base to Jose Altuve. Elvis Andrus strikes out swinging.1 run, 2 hits, 0 errors, 1 left on. Astros 4, Rangers 1.Rangers fourth. Nick Solak singles to right center field. Joey Gallo called out on strikes. Jose Trevino grounds out to shallow infield, Abraham Toro to Yuli Gurriel. Nick Solak to second.... [More]

Astros first. George Springer walks. Jose Altuve flies out to center field to Leody Taveras. Michael Brantley homers to right field. George Springer scores. Yuli Gurriel flies out to right center field to Joey Gallo. Kyle Tucker grounds out to second base, Anderson Tejeda to Derek Dietrich.2 runs, 1 hit, 0 errors, 0 left on. Astros 2, Rangers 0.Rangers fourth. Leody Taveras grounds out to second base, Carlos Correa to Yuli Gurriel. Isiah Kiner-Falefa homers to left field. Shin-Soo Choo walks. Nick Solak flies out to deep left field to Michael Brantley. Joey Gallo singles to deep right field. Shin-Soo Choo to third. Elvis Andrus pops out to shallow infield to Carlos Correa.1 run, 2 hits, 0 errors, 2 left on. Astros 2, Rangers 1.

NEW YORK (AP) — Yankees closer Aroldis Chapman threw a 101 mph fastball near the head of pinch-hitter Michael Brosseau while closing out his first save of the season, prompting the benches to empty after New York ended a six-game losing streak against the Tampa Bay Rays with a 5-3 victory Tuesday night.Chapman’s first pitch to Brosseau with two outs in the ninth inning whizzed past Brosseau’s head, and umpires met before issuing warnings to both benches amid a budding rivalry that’s been dominated this season by Tampa Bay. Chapman struck out Brosseau to end it, and Brosseau began walking toward the visiting dugout before turning back to exchange words with someone on the Yankees. The dugouts and benches emptied and players gathered near home plate, but they mostly kept their distance before dispersing to their respective clubhouses.DJ LeMahieu homered twice, and Gio Urshela hit a tiebreaking, three-run Little League homer in the sixth inning as New York beat the Rays at Yankee Stadium for... [More]

Yankees closer Aroldis Chapman threw a 101 mph fastball near the head of pinch-hitter Michael Brosseau while closing out his first save of the season, prompting the benches to empty after New York ended a six-game losing streak against the Tampa Bay Rays with a 5-3 victory Tuesday night.Chapman’s first pitch to Brosseau with two outs in the ninth inning whizzed past Brosseau’s head, and umpires met before issuing warnings to both benches amid a budding rivalry that’s been dominated this season by Tampa Bay. Chapman struck out Brosseau to end it, and Brosseau began walking toward the visiting dugout before turning back to exchange words with someone on the Yankees. The dugouts and benches emptied and players gathered near home plate, but they mostly kept their distance before dispersing to their respective clubhouses.DJ LeMahieu homered twice, and Gio Urshela hit a tiebreaking, three-run Little League homer in the sixth inning as New York beat the Rays at Yankee Stadium for the first time... [More]

Rangers first. Shin-Soo Choo hit by pitch. Isiah Kiner-Falefa singles to shallow infield, advances to 2nd. Shin-Soo Choo scores. Throwing error by Framber Valdez. Jose Trevino called out on strikes. Joey Gallo walks. Nick Solak singles to deep left field. Joey Gallo to third. Isiah Kiner-Falefa scores. Elvis Andrus grounds out to second base. Nick Solak out at second.2 runs, 2 hits, 1 error, 1 left on. Rangers 2, Astros 0.Rangers fourth. Nick Solak singles to shallow infield. Elvis Andrus grounds out to second base. Nick Solak out at second. Leody Taveras walks. Ronald Guzman triples to deep right field. Leody Taveras scores. Eli White strikes out swinging.1 run, 2 hits, 0 errors, 1 left on. Rangers 3, Astros 0.Astros sixth. Jose Altuve singles to shortstop. Michael Brantley grounds out to shallow infield to Jordan Lyles. Jose Altuve to second. Yuli Gurriel flies out to shallow center field to Leody Taveras. Kyle Tucker singles to right field. Jose Altuve to third. Carlos Correa singles... [More]

Athletics first. Ramon Laureano homers to right field. Tommy La Stella flies out to left field to Kyle Tucker. Matt Chapman singles to right field. Mark Canha strikes out swinging. Matt Olson strikes out swinging.1 run, 2 hits, 0 errors, 1 left on. Athletics 1, Astros 0.Astros first. George Springer singles to center field. Jose Altuve strikes out on a foul tip. Michael Brantley singles to center field. George Springer to third. Yuli Gurriel walks. Michael Brantley to second. Kyle Tucker triples to deep center field. Yuli Gurriel scores. Michael Brantley scores. George Springer scores. Carlos Correa reaches on a fielder's choice to shallow infield. Kyle Tucker out at home. Josh Reddick singles to shallow left field. Carlos Correa to third. Aledmys Diaz grounds out to shallow infield, Vimael Machin to Matt Olson.3 runs, 4 hits, 0 errors, 2 left on. Astros 3, Athletics 1.Astros second. Martin Maldonado walks. George Springer homers to left field. Martin Maldonado scores. Jose Altuve flies... [More]

Astros first. George Springer pops out to shortstop to Marcus Semien. Jose Altuve grounds out to shortstop, Marcus Semien to Matt Olson. Michael Brantley walks. Yuli Gurriel doubles to shallow right field. Michael Brantley to third. Kyle Tucker homers. Yuli Gurriel scores. Michael Brantley scores. Carlos Correa walks. Josh Reddick pops out to shallow left field to Marcus Semien.3 runs, 2 hits, 0 errors, 1 left on. Astros 3, Athletics 0.Athletics fourth. Robbie Grossman doubles. Stephen Piscotty singles to shallow infield. Robbie Grossman to third. Matt Chapman grounds out to third base, Jack Mayfield to Yuli Gurriel. Stephen Piscotty to second. Robbie Grossman scores. Matt Olson grounds out to third base, Jack Mayfield to Yuli Gurriel. Mark Canha strikes out swinging.1 run, 2 hits, 0 errors, 1 left on. Astros 3, Athletics 1.Astros fourth. Josh Reddick homers to right field. Martin Maldonado walks. Jack Mayfield singles to right field. Martin Maldonado to second. George Springer flies out... [More]

Angels first. Mike Trout lines out to deep center field to Myles Straw. Tommy La Stella walks. David Fletcher singles to shortstop. Shohei Ohtani flies out to left center field to Kyle Tucker. Andrelton Simmons walks. David Fletcher to second. Tommy La Stella to third. Brian Goodwin singles to second base, advances to 3rd. Andrelton Simmons scores. David Fletcher scores. Tommy La Stella scores. Fielding error by Josh Reddick. Jo Adell doubles to right field. Brian Goodwin scores. Anthony Bemboom walks. Luis Rengifo lines out to left field to Kyle Tucker.4 runs, 3 hits, 1 error, 2 left on. Angels 4, Astros 0.Angels fourth. Luis Rengifo homers to left field. Mike Trout called out on strikes. Tommy La Stella lines out to deep left field to Kyle Tucker. David Fletcher grounds out to shallow infield, Andre Scrubb to Carlos Correa to Yuli Gurriel.1 run, 1 hit, 0 errors, 0 left on. Angels 5, Astros 0.Angels fifth. Shohei Ohtani walks. Andrelton Simmons singles to shallow right field. Shohei Ohtani... [More]

Angels first. Mike Trout lines out to deep center field to Myles Straw. Tommy La Stella walks. David Fletcher singles to shortstop. Shohei Ohtani flies out to left center field to Kyle Tucker. Andrelton Simmons walks. David Fletcher to second. Tommy La Stella to third. Brian Goodwin singles to second base, advances to 3rd. Andrelton Simmons scores. David Fletcher scores. Tommy La Stella scores. Fielding error by Josh Reddick. Jo Adell doubles to right field. Brian Goodwin scores. Anthony Bemboom walks. Luis Rengifo lines out to left field to Kyle Tucker.4 runs, 3 hits, 1 error, 2 left on. Angels 4, Astros 0.Angels fourth. Luis Rengifo homers to left field. Mike Trout called out on strikes. Tommy La Stella lines out to deep left field to Kyle Tucker. David Fletcher grounds out to shallow infield, Andre Scrubb to Carlos Correa to Yuli Gurriel.1 run, 1 hit, 0 errors, 0 left on. Angels 5, Astros 0.Angels fifth. Shohei Ohtani walks. Andrelton Simmons singles to shallow right field. Shohei Ohtani... [More]

Astros first. Myles Straw grounds out to second base, Tommy La Stella to Albert Pujols. Jose Altuve singles to left field. Carlos Correa singles to shallow left field. Jose Altuve to second. Yuli Gurriel singles to shallow infield. Carlos Correa scores. Jose Altuve scores. Throwing error by Jose Suarez. Kyle Tucker walks. Yuli Gurriel to second. Taylor Jones strikes out swinging. Josh Reddick singles to center field. Kyle Tucker to second. Yuli Gurriel scores. Martin Maldonado walks. Josh Reddick to second. Kyle Tucker to third. Jack Mayfield singles to left field. Martin Maldonado to second. Josh Reddick scores. Kyle Tucker scores. Myles Straw strikes out swinging.5 runs, 5 hits, 1 error, 2 left on. Astros 5, Angels 0.Astros fourth. Myles Straw called out on strikes. Jose Altuve walks. Carlos Correa pops out to shallow infield to Anthony Rendon. Yuli Gurriel doubles to deep center field. Jose Altuve scores. Kyle Tucker is intentionally walked. Taylor Jones flies out to right field to Brian... [More]

Astros second. Kyle Tucker homers to center field. Yuli Gurriel doubles to deep right center field. Michael Brantley lines out to deep left field to Justin Upton. Josh Reddick singles to left center field. Yuli Gurriel scores. Martin Maldonado singles to left field. Josh Reddick to second. Jack Mayfield reaches on a fielder's choice to second base. Martin Maldonado out at second. Josh Reddick to third. George Springer strikes out swinging.2 runs, 4 hits, 0 errors, 2 left on. Astros 2, Angels 0.Angels third. Andrelton Simmons walks. Anthony Bemboom out on a sacrifice bunt to shallow infield, Jack Mayfield to Yuli Gurriel. Andrelton Simmons to second. David Fletcher singles to second base. Andrelton Simmons scores. Shohei Ohtani reaches on a fielder's choice to first base. David Fletcher to second. Fielding error by Jose Altuve. Mike Trout flies out to center field to George Springer. Anthony Rendon lines out to deep right center field to Josh Reddick.1 run, 1 hit, 1 error, 2 left on. Astros... [More]

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Kiké Hernández hit a three-run drive and Mookie Betts went deep twice in the Dodgers’ seven-homer attack, powering Los Angeles past the Colorado Rockies 11-3 on Sunday for a three-game sweep.The Dodgers are the only team in the majors yet to lose a series, unbeaten in 11. They have won 11 of 12 games overall and own the best record in baseball at 22-8 at the halfway point of this abbreviated season.Cody Bellinger, Corey Seager, Will Smith and Max Muncy also homered for Los Angeles. Victor Gonzalez (1-0) earned his first major league victory.Trevor Story, Ryan McMahon and Sam Hilliard went deep for Colorado in its season-high seventh consecutive loss. Antonio Senzatela (3-1) allowed six runs and seven hits in 5 1/3 innings.PADRES 5, ASTROS 3SAN DIEGO (AP) — Fernando Tatis Jr. made two spectacular plays at shortstop, Manny Machado hit a two-run homer in the eighth inning, and San Diego completed a three-game series sweep. The Padres have won seven straight, all against... [More]

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Kiké Hernández hit a three-run drive and Mookie Betts went deep twice in the Dodgers’ seven-homer attack, powering Los Angeles past the Colorado Rockies 11-3 on Sunday for a three-game sweep.The Dodgers are the only team in the majors yet to lose a series, unbeaten in 11. They have won 11 of 12 games overall and own the best record in baseball at 22-8 at the halfway point of this abbreviated season.Cody Bellinger, Corey Seager, Will Smith and Max Muncy also homered for Los Angeles. Victor Gonzalez (1-0) earned his first major league victory.Trevor Story, Ryan McMahon and Sam Hilliard went deep for Colorado in its season-high seventh consecutive loss. Antonio Senzatela (3-1) allowed six runs and seven hits in 5 1/3 innings.PADRES 5, ASTROS 3SAN DIEGO (AP) — Fernando Tatis Jr. made two spectacular plays at shortstop, Manny Machado hit a two-run homer in the eighth inning, and San Diego completed a three-game series sweep. The Padres have won seven straight, all against... [More]

Astros first. George Springer walks. Jose Altuve grounds out to shallow infield, Adrian Morejon to Eric Hosmer. George Springer to second. Carlos Correa singles to left field. George Springer scores. Kyle Tucker homers to left field. Carlos Correa scores. Yuli Gurriel strikes out swinging. Michael Brantley strikes out swinging.3 runs, 2 hits, 0 errors, 0 left on. Astros 3, Padres 0.Padres fourth. Fernando Tatis Jr. singles to center field. Manny Machado flies out to center field to George Springer. Eric Hosmer doubles. Fernando Tatis Jr. scores. Wil Myers walks. Jake Cronenworth singles to deep right field. Wil Myers to third. Eric Hosmer scores. Jurickson Profar grounds out to second base, Jose Altuve to Yuli Gurriel. Jake Cronenworth to second. Wil Myers scores. Josh Naylor grounds out to shallow right field, Jose Altuve to Yuli Gurriel.3 runs, 3 hits, 0 errors, 1 left on. Astros 3, Padres 3.Padres eighth. Fernando Tatis Jr. singles to center field. Manny Machado homers to right field. Fernando Tatis Jr. scores. Eric Hosmer lines out to deep center field to George Springer. Wil Myers called out on strikes. Jake Cronenworth grounds out to shallow infield, Martin Maldonado to Yuli Gurriel.2 runs, 2 hits, 0 errors, 0 left on. Padres 5, Astros 3.

Astros first. George Springer pops out to second base to Jake Cronenworth. Jose Altuve doubles to deep right field. Carlos Correa walks. Kyle Tucker walks. Carlos Correa to second. Jose Altuve to third. Yuli Gurriel out on a sacrifice fly to deep right center field to Wil Myers. Carlos Correa to third. Jose Altuve scores. Josh Reddick reaches on a fielder's choice to second base. Kyle Tucker out at second.1 run, 1 hit, 0 errors, 3 left on. Astros 1, Padres 0.Padres first. Trent Grisham homers to right field. Fernando Tatis Jr. flies out to deep left center field to Kyle Tucker. Manny Machado homers to center field. Eric Hosmer strikes out on a foul tip. Ty France strikes out swinging.2 runs, 2 hits, 0 errors, 0 left on. Padres 2, Astros 1.Padres second. Wil Myers homers to left field. Jake Cronenworth singles to shallow center field. Jurickson Profar walks. Jake Cronenworth to second. Luis Torrens out on a sacrifice bunt to shallow infield, Brandon Bielak to Yuli Gurriel. Jurickson Profar... [More]

Astros first. George Springer doubles to left field. Jose Altuve singles to left field. George Springer to third. Carlos Correa singles to left field. Jose Altuve to third. George Springer scores. Josh Reddick pops out to shallow center field to Greg Garcia. Abraham Toro strikes out on a foul tip. Kyle Tucker walks. Carlos Correa to second. Taylor Jones strikes out swinging.1 run, 3 hits, 0 errors, 3 left on. Astros 1, Padres 0.Padres first. Trent Grisham singles to shallow infield. Fernando Tatis Jr. grounds out to shallow infield. Trent Grisham out at second. Eric Hosmer doubles. Manny Machado singles to shortstop. Eric Hosmer scores. Jake Cronenworth walks. Manny Machado to second. Wil Myers grounds out to shallow left field, Carlos Correa to Taylor Jones.1 run, 3 hits, 0 errors, 2 left on. Astros 1, Padres 1.Padres fourth. Jake Cronenworth walks. Wil Myers hit by pitch. Jake Cronenworth to second. Greg Garcia out on a sacrifice bunt to shallow infield, Abraham Toro to Jose Altuve. Wil... [More]

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Angels star Mike Trout flinched after yet another high-and-tight fastball from San Francisco reliever Shaun Anderson, prompting a warning from the plate umpire Thursday night in the Giants’ 10-5 win over Los Angeles.Two days earlier in Anaheim, Trout was upset when Anderson twice threw near his head in the ninth inning. After that game, Giants manager Gabe Kapler said he was giving Anderson, a 25-year-old with control issues, some needed work after not pitching for a while.This time, the three-time AL MVP turned his head after another heater sailed up and in. Angels manager Joe Maddon loudly cursed and complained before emerging from the dugout to continue — after this week’s previous episode, Maddon said of Anderson: “That’s just a young man that’s not ready to be here, that’s all that is.”A few people in the Giants barked back as Maddon came onto the field and the umpires conferred in the infield, prompting the warning from plate ump Lance Barrett.Once play resumed,... [More]