GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Madison Bumgarner will make his second straight opening day start for the Arizona Diamondbacks when they travel to face the San Diego Padres on Thursday. Manager Torey Lovullo said on Sunday the four-time All-Star would lead the rotation despite a rough 2020 season, when he had a 1-4 record and 6.48 ERA. He'll be followed in the rotation by Merrill Kelly, Caleb Smith, Taylor Widener and Luke Weaver. Bumgarner signed an $85 million, five-year contract before last season but didn't look anything like the dominant pitcher he was for much of his 11 seasons with the San Francisco Giants, where the left-hander helped the franchise win three World Series titles. The 26-year-old Widener takes the rotation spot of right-hander Zac Gallen, who was in contention for the opening day start before a hairline fracture was discovered in his right forearm. He suffered the injury while getting jammed during batting practice. Gallen was one of the best pitchers in the National League... [More]

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Diamondbacks starting right fielder Kole Calhoun will have surgery Wednesday on his right knee because of a medial meniscus tear. Arizona manager Torey Lovullo said on Tuesday that he wasn't sure whether the injury would cause Calhoun to miss opening day on April 1. The manager said the injury occurred during offseason training and nagging pain led Calhoun to have an MRI. The 33-year-old Calhoun was one of the D-backs' best players in 2020, finishing with a team-high 16 homers. He is entering the second season of a $16 million, two-year deal. “Obviously concerned," Lovullo said. “I don't want to sugarcoat that, but I know it's going to give an opportunity to some other guys and I'm excited about that as well.” Lovullo said there are several players who could see added at-bats if Calhoun misses extended time, including Pavin Smith, Andy Young, Tim Locastro, Wyatt Mathisen, Daulton Varsho, Trayce Thompson and Josh VanMeter. “We've got some guys who can do it,” Lovullo said. “They're going to get an opportunity. It's up to them to take advantage.” ___ Follow David Brandt on Twitter: www.twitter.com/davidbrandtAP ___ More AP MLB: https://apnews.com/hub/MLB and https://twitter.com/AP_Sports

Diamondbacks second. Kole Calhoun singles to deep right field. Eduardo Escobar walks. Kole Calhoun to second. David Peralta singles to shallow right field, advances to 2nd. Eduardo Escobar to third. Kole Calhoun scores. Nick Ahmed singles to left field. David Peralta scores. Eduardo Escobar scores. Stephen Vogt singles to right field. Nick Ahmed scores. Daulton Varsho walks. Stephen Vogt to second. Josh Rojas strikes out swinging. Josh VanMeter flies out to deep right field to Jo Adell. Stephen Vogt to third. Christian Walker grounds out to shortstop, Andrelton Simmons to Jared Walsh.4 runs, 4 hits, 0 errors, 2 left on. Diamondbacks 4, Angels 0.Angels second. Justin Upton walks. Max Stassi homers to left field. Justin Upton scores. Jo Adell strikes out swinging. Andrelton Simmons strikes out swinging. David Fletcher singles to center field. Jared Walsh strikes out swinging.2 runs, 2 hits, 0 errors, 1 left on. Diamondbacks 4, Angels 2.Diamondbacks third. Kole Calhoun grounds out to shallow... [More]

PHOENIX (AP) — The Cincinnati Reds acquired reliever Archie Bradley from the Arizona Diamondbacks just before the trade deadline, boosting their bullpen as they try to stay in the playoff race.The Diamondbacks received outfielders Josh VanMeter and Stuart Fairchild in the deal. The Reds also received cash.The 28-year-old Bradley has been an important part of the Diamondbacks' bullpen over the past four years and earned the closer's role midway through last season. He has a 4.22 ERA and six saves in 10 appearances this season.“Going into this morning, there was really still a lot of stuff on the board – a lot of stuff we were interested in,” Reds president of baseball operations Dick Williams said. “Bradley was, really, more of a later entry into the conversation, but he had been a guy that we’ve been interested in.”The Reds also added outfielder Brian Goodwin from the Los Angeles Angels on Monday in exchange for prospect left-handed pitcher Packy Naughton and a player to be named. Goodwin... [More]

PHOENIX (AP) — The Cincinnati Reds acquired reliever Archie Bradley from the Arizona Diamondbacks just before the trade deadline, boosting their bullpen as they try to stay in the playoff race.The Diamondbacks received outfielders Josh VanMeter and Stuart Fairchild in the deal. The Reds also received cash.The 28-year-old Bradley has been an important part of the Diamondbacks' bullpen over the past four years and earned the closer's role midway through last season. He has a 4.22 ERA and six saves in 10 appearances this season.“Going into this morning, there was really still a lot of stuff on the board – a lot of stuff we were interested in,” Reds president of baseball operations Dick Williams said. “Bradley was, really, more of a later entry into the conversation, but he had been a guy that we’ve been interested in.”Bradley was selected by Arizona in the first round of the 2011 amateur draft. He is 22-25 with a 3.96 ERA and 28 saves in 249 career games. With his long beard and outgoing personality,... [More]

PHOENIX (AP) — Cincinnati acquired reliever Archie Bradley from the Arizona Diamondbacks just before the trade deadline on Monday, boosting its bullpen as it tries to stay in the playoff race.The Diamondbacks received outfielders Josh VanMeter and Stuart Fairchild in the deal. The Reds also received cash considerations.The 28-year-old Bradley has been an important part of the Diamondbacks' bullpen over the past four years and earned the closer's role midway through last season. He has a 4.22 ERA and six saves in 10 appearances this season.Bradley was selected by Arizona in the first round of the 2011 amateur draft. He is 22-25 with a 3.96 ERA and 28 saves in 249 career games.VanMeter has played two seasons in the big leagues. The 25-year-old hit .237 with eight homers, 23 RBIs and nine stolen bases last season while playing first, second, third and left field. VanMeter has struggled in 2020, going just 2 for 34 at the plate in limited playing time.The 24-year-old Fairchild was a second-round pick by the Reds in 2017 and split last year between Single-A and Double-A.___More AP MLB: https://apnews.com/MLB and https://twitter.com/AP_Sports

Cardinals third. Yadier Molina flies out to left center field to Jesse Winker. Harrison Bader walks. Kolten Wong singles to shallow infield. Harrison Bader to second. Tommy Edman hit by pitch. Kolten Wong to second. Harrison Bader to third. Paul Goldschmidt strikes out swinging. Matt Carpenter walks. Tommy Edman to second. Kolten Wong to third. Harrison Bader scores. Brad Miller grounds out to first base, Joey Votto to Anthony DeSclafani.1 run, 1 hit, 0 errors, 3 left on. Cardinals 1, Reds 0.Cardinals fifth. Kolten Wong walks. Tommy Edman flies out to deep center field to Shogo Akiyama. Paul Goldschmidt walks. Kolten Wong to second. Matt Carpenter walks. Paul Goldschmidt to second. Kolten Wong to third. Brad Miller reaches on a fielder's choice to second base. Matt Carpenter out at second. Paul Goldschmidt to third. Kolten Wong scores. Tyler O'Neill pops out to second base to Mike Moustakas.1 run, 0 hits, 0 errors, 2 left on. Cardinals 2, Reds 0.Reds sixth. Nick Castellanos grounds out... [More]

Reds first. Joey Votto reaches on error. Throwing error by Paul Goldschmidt. Nick Castellanos flies out to right field to Dexter Fowler. Jesse Winker singles to right field. Joey Votto to second. Eugenio Suarez reaches on error. Jesse Winker to third. Joey Votto scores. Throwing error by Brad Miller. Mike Moustakas out on a sacrifice fly to left center field to Tyler O'Neill. Jesse Winker scores. Shogo Akiyama grounds out to second base, Kolten Wong to Paul Goldschmidt.2 runs, 1 hit, 2 errors, 1 left on. Reds 2, Cardinals 0.Reds second. Josh VanMeter grounds out to shallow right field to Paul Goldschmidt. Freddy Galvis homers to right field. Tucker Barnhart singles to center field. Joey Votto singles to center field. Tucker Barnhart to second. Nick Castellanos flies out to deep right field to Dexter Fowler. Tucker Barnhart to third. Jesse Winker grounds out to shallow infield to Paul Goldschmidt.1 run, 3 hits, 0 errors, 2 left on. Reds 3, Cardinals 0.Cardinals second. Matt Carpenter walks.... [More]

Royals first. Whit Merrifield reaches on error. Fielding error by Joey Votto. Nicky Lopez grounds out to second base, Josh VanMeter to Joey Votto. Whit Merrifield to second. Hunter Dozier walks. Jorge Soler doubles to deep left field. Hunter Dozier to third. Whit Merrifield scores. Ryan O'Hearn singles to right center field. Jorge Soler scores. Hunter Dozier scores. Maikel Franco grounds out to shortstop, Freddy Galvis to Joey Votto. Ryan O'Hearn to second. Alex Gordon strikes out swinging.3 runs, 2 hits, 1 error, 1 left on. Royals 3, Reds 0.Royals fourth. Adalberto Mondesi singles to shallow right field. Cam Gallagher strikes out swinging. Whit Merrifield singles to right field. Adalberto Mondesi scores. Nicky Lopez called out on strikes. Hunter Dozier strikes out swinging.1 run, 2 hits, 0 errors, 1 left on. Royals 4, Reds 0.

Reds second. Jesse Winker homers to left field. Nick Senzel walks. Josh VanMeter flies out to deep right field to Gregory Polanco. Nick Senzel out at second. Freddy Galvis called out on strikes.1 run, 1 hit, 0 errors, 0 left on. Reds 1, Pirates 0.Pirates fourth. Josh Bell lines out to deep right field to Nick Castellanos. Colin Moran called out on strikes. Bryan Reynolds homers to center field. Gregory Polanco strikes out swinging.1 run, 1 hit, 0 errors, 0 left on. Pirates 1, Reds 1.Reds fourth. Joey Votto doubles to deep right center field. Jesse Winker homers to right field. Joey Votto scores. Nick Senzel flies out to right center field to Gregory Polanco. Josh VanMeter grounds out to shallow right field, Adam Frazier to Chad Kuhl. Freddy Galvis flies out to deep center field to Cole Tucker.2 runs, 2 hits, 0 errors, 0 left on. Reds 3, Pirates 1.Reds seventh. Josh VanMeter doubles to right center field. Freddy Galvis singles to shallow infield. Josh VanMeter to third. Tucker Barnhart reaches... [More]

Pirates first. Adam Frazier homers to center field. Kevin Newman lines out to deep center field to Nick Senzel. Josh Bell strikes out swinging. Colin Moran homers to center field. Bryan Reynolds flies out to deep left center field to Nick Senzel.2 runs, 2 hits, 0 errors, 0 left on. Pirates 2, Reds 0.Pirates second. Gregory Polanco homers to right field. Erik Gonzalez doubles to deep left field. Jarrod Dyson flies out to deep right field to Nick Castellanos. Erik Gonzalez to third. Jacob Stallings singles to shallow center field. Erik Gonzalez scores. Adam Frazier singles to shallow left field. Jacob Stallings to second. Kevin Newman singles to center field. Adam Frazier to second. Jacob Stallings to third. Josh Bell singles to left field. Kevin Newman to second. Adam Frazier scores. Jacob Stallings scores. Colin Moran singles to deep center field. Josh Bell to second. Kevin Newman scores. Bryan Reynolds walks. Colin Moran to second. Josh Bell to third. Gregory Polanco walks. Bryan Reynolds... [More]

CLEVELAND (AP) — Kyle Hendricks pitched six strong innings in his first appearance against Cleveland since Game 7 of the 2016 World Series and Anthony Rizzo homered, leading the Chicago Cubs to a 7-2 win over the Indians on Wednesday night to match their best start in 50 years.Hendricks (3-1) didn’t have much trouble with the slumping Indians. He allowed one run and seven hits and handled everyone in Cleveland’s lineup but Franmil Reyes, who got three hits.The Cubs are 12-3 in their first season under manager David Ross, matching the club’s start after 15 games in 1970. Rizzo homered in the third off Carlos Carrasco (2-2), David Bote drove in two runs and Kris Bryant connected for a 430-foot shot as the Cubs swept the two-game interleague set.Hendricks hadn’t faced the Indians since Nov. 2, 2016, when he started the dramatic finale as the Cubs beat the Indians in extra innings to clinch their first Series title since 1908. ATHLETICS 8, ANGELS 4ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Stephen Piscotty, Matt... [More]

CLEVELAND (AP) — Kyle Hendricks pitched six strong innings in his first appearance against Cleveland since Game 7 of the 2016 World Series and Anthony Rizzo homered, leading the Chicago Cubs to a 7-2 win over the Indians on Wednesday night to match their best start in 50 years.Hendricks (3-1) didn’t have much trouble with the slumping Indians. He allowed one run and seven hits and handled everyone in Cleveland’s lineup but Franmil Reyes, who got three hits.The Cubs are 12-3 in their first season under manager David Ross, matching the club’s start after 15 games in 1970. Rizzo homered in the third off Carlos Carrasco (2-2), David Bote drove in two runs and Kris Bryant connected for a 430-foot shot as the Cubs swept the two-game interleague set.Hendricks hadn’t faced the Indians since Nov. 2, 2016, when he started the dramatic finale as the Cubs beat the Indians in extra innings to clinch their first Series title since 1908. ATHLETICS 8, ANGELS 4ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Stephen Piscotty, Matt... [More]

CLEVELAND (AP) — Kyle Hendricks pitched six strong innings in his first appearance against Cleveland since Game 7 of the 2016 World Series and Anthony Rizzo homered, leading the Chicago Cubs to a 7-2 win over the Indians on Wednesday night to match their best start in 50 years.Hendricks (3-1) didn’t have much trouble with the slumping Indians. He allowed one run and seven hits and handled everyone in Cleveland’s lineup but Franmil Reyes, who got three hits.The Cubs are 12-3 in their first season under manager David Ross, matching the club’s start after 15 games in 1970. Rizzo homered in the third off Carlos Carrasco (2-2), David Bote drove in two runs and Kris Bryant connected for a 430-foot shot as the Cubs swept the two-game interleague set.Hendricks hadn’t faced the Indians since Nov. 2, 2016, when he started the dramatic finale as the Cubs beat the Indians in extra innings to clinch their first Series title since 1908. ATHLETICS 8, ANGELS 4ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Stephen Piscotty, Matt... [More]

Indians fifth. Jordan Luplow walks. Sandy Leon grounds out to shallow infield to Joey Votto. Jordan Luplow to second. Oscar Mercado walks. Cesar Hernandez singles to left field. Oscar Mercado to second. Jordan Luplow scores. Jose Ramirez reaches on a fielder's choice to shallow infield. Cesar Hernandez out at second. Oscar Mercado scores. Francisco Lindor singles to left field. Jose Ramirez to second. Carlos Santana grounds out to second base, Josh VanMeter to Joey Votto.2 runs, 2 hits, 0 errors, 2 left on. Indians 2, Reds 0.

Cubs third. Jason Kipnis triples to deep center field. Nico Hoerner singles to right field. Jason Kipnis scores. Anthony Rizzo strikes out swinging. Victor Caratini singles to center field. Nico Hoerner to second. Javier Baez strikes out swinging. Kyle Schwarber flies out to shallow center field to Aristides Aquino.1 run, 3 hits, 0 errors, 2 left on. Cubs 1, Reds 0.Cubs fourth. Ian Happ flies out to deep center field to Shogo Akiyama. Jason Heyward singles to center field. David Bote singles to center field. Jason Heyward to third. Jason Kipnis singles to shallow center field. David Bote to second. Jason Heyward scores. Nico Hoerner grounds out to shallow infield. Jason Kipnis out at second.1 run, 3 hits, 0 errors, 1 left on. Cubs 2, Reds 0.Reds fourth. Joey Votto grounds out to first base, Anthony Rizzo to Alec Mills. Eugenio Suarez pops out to Anthony Rizzo. Jesse Winker walks. Nick Castellanos homers to right field. Jesse Winker scores. Josh VanMeter grounds out to shallow infield, Alec... [More]

Cubs first. Kris Bryant hit by pitch. Anthony Rizzo walks. Kris Bryant to second. Javier Baez flies out to right field to Nick Castellanos. Kyle Schwarber lines out to right field to Nick Castellanos. Willson Contreras doubles to deep left field. Anthony Rizzo to third. Kris Bryant scores. Steven Souza Jr. doubles to left field. Willson Contreras scores. Anthony Rizzo scores. David Bote singles to right field. Steven Souza Jr. scores. Nico Hoerner strikes out swinging.4 runs, 3 hits, 0 errors, 1 left on. Cubs 4, Reds 0.Cubs second. Albert Almora Jr. strikes out swinging. Kris Bryant walks. Anthony Rizzo hit by pitch. Kris Bryant to second. Javier Baez doubles to deep left field. Anthony Rizzo to third. Kris Bryant scores. Kyle Schwarber strikes out swinging. Willson Contreras hit by pitch. Steven Souza Jr. flies out to deep center field to Phillip Ervin.2 runs, 1 hit, 0 errors, 2 left on. Cubs 6, Reds 0.Cubs sixth. Albert Almora Jr. grounds out to shortstop, Freddy Galvis to Joey Votto.... [More]

Reds second. Aristides Aquino homers to center field. Josh VanMeter singles to right center field. Kyle Farmer strikes out swinging. Curt Casali grounds out to shallow infield. Josh VanMeter out at second.1 run, 2 hits, 0 errors, 0 left on. Reds 1, Pirates 0.Reds fifth. Curt Casali flies out to center field to Pablo Reyes. Brian O'Grady homers to center field. Tyler Mahle strikes out on a foul tip. Jose Peraza pops out to shallow center field to Kevin Newman.1 run, 1 hit, 0 errors, 0 left on. Reds 2, Pirates 0.Pirates sixth. Kevin Newman grounds out to shortstop, Jose Peraza to Kyle Farmer. Adam Frazier walks. Melky Cabrera singles to shallow infield. Adam Frazier to third. Jose Osuna out on a sacrifice fly to deep center field to Brian O'Grady. Adam Frazier scores. Pablo Reyes flies out to center field to Brian O'Grady.1 run, 1 hit, 0 errors, 1 left on. Reds 2, Pirates 1.Reds eighth. Jose Peraza grounds out to first base to Jose Osuna. Alex Blandino homers to center field. Eugenio Suarez pops out to first base to Jose Osuna. Aristides Aquino walks. Josh VanMeter flies out to deep left center field to Pablo Reyes.1 run, 1 hit, 0 errors, 1 left on. Reds 3, Pirates 1.

Reds second. Josh VanMeter lines out to center field to Pablo Reyes. Phillip Ervin grounds out to shortstop, Kevin Newman to Jose Osuna. Tucker Barnhart homers to right field. Jose Iglesias grounds out to third base, Erik Gonzalez to Jose Osuna.1 run, 1 hit, 0 errors, 0 left on. Reds 1, Pirates 0.Pirates second. Jose Osuna singles to left field. Kevin Kramer walks. Jose Osuna to second. Jake Elmore flies out to center field to Phillip Ervin. Jose Osuna to third. Erik Gonzalez grounds out to shortstop, Jose Iglesias to Joey Votto. Kevin Kramer to third. Steve Baron doubles to deep left field. Kevin Kramer scores. James Marvel grounds out to third base, Eugenio Suarez to Joey Votto.2 runs, 2 hits, 0 errors, 1 left on. Pirates 2, Reds 1.Reds fourth. Phillip Ervin doubles to left field. Tucker Barnhart grounds out to third base, Erik Gonzalez to Jose Osuna. Phillip Ervin to third. Jose Iglesias singles to shallow center field. Phillip Ervin scores. Brian O'Grady lines out to shortstop to Kevin... [More]

Reds first. Jose Peraza doubles to deep left field. Phillip Ervin walks. Eugenio Suarez called out on strikes. Aristides Aquino doubles to deep right field. Phillip Ervin to third. Jose Iglesias grounds out to third base, Erik Gonzalez to Jose Osuna. Aristides Aquino to third. Phillip Ervin scores. Curt Casali strikes out swinging.2 runs, 2 hits, 1 error, 1 left on. Reds 2, Pirates 0.Reds fifth. Alex Blandino walks. Jose Peraza singles to center field, advances to 2nd. Alex Blandino to third. Phillip Ervin singles to center field. Jose Peraza scores. Alex Blandino scores. Eugenio Suarez strikes out swinging. Aristides Aquino strikes out swinging. Jose Iglesias lines out to center field to Pablo Reyes.2 runs, 2 hits, 0 errors, 1 left on. Reds 4, Pirates 0.Pirates fifth. Erik Gonzalez singles to center field. Steven Brault singles to right field, advances to 2nd. Erik Gonzalez to third. Fielding error by Eugenio Suarez. Kevin Newman homers to left field. Steven Brault scores. Erik Gonzalez... [More]