Thu Aug 16 2018 | 20:50 | Intentional plunkings come under fire after Urena hits Acuna | Ronald Acuña | CF | Braves | Free Agent |
| | | Freddie Freeman | 1B | Braves | Free Agent |
| | | Aaron Judge | RF | Yankees | Free Agent |
| | | Kevin Kiermaier | CF | Rays | Free Agent |
| | | Peter Moylan | RP | Braves | Free Agent |
| | | José Ureña | SP | Marlins | Free Agent |
| | | Jacob deGrom | SP | Mets | Free Agent |
NEW YORK (AP) — Aaron Judge saw Jose Urena's plunking of Ronald Acuna Jr. before the Yankees played a day game Thursday, and he felt Acuna's pain. The reigning AL home run leader knows that with so many big flies comes a risk that some disgruntled pitcher may try burying a fastball in your ribs."Oh yeah, it's happened before," New York's star slugger said.Throwing at a batter for hitting home runs? That's what many think Urena did, including Mets broadcaster and former big league first baseman Keith Hernandez, who defended Urena's plunking of Atlanta's breakout rookie. Mostly, though, players and coaches around the game seem to want nothing to do with this murky unwritten rule.The Miami right-hander sparked a benches-clearing fracas in Atlanta when he drilled Acuna in the elbow with the first pitch of a game Wednesday. Acuna had homered leading off three consecutive games and gone deep four times in the first three games of the series against the Marlins.Acuna had a CT scan that revealed... [ More] |
Thu Aug 16 2018 | 20:30 | Beltre still out of Texas lineup because of left hamstring | Adrián Béltre | 3B | Rangers | Free Agent |
| | | Willie Calhoun | LF | Rangers | Free Agent |
| | | Nomar Mazara | RF | Rangers | Free Agent |
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Texas Rangers third baseman Adrian Beltre is still out of the lineup because of his troublesome left hamstring, but still on the active roster and hoping to avoid a third trip to the disabled list this season."That's the question right now. We want to wait a couple days," the 39-year-old Beltre said Thursday.Beltre aggravated the hamstring Monday night when scoring from second base on a bloop single to left-center field. The active career hits leader didn't play Tuesday night before the Rangers had a day off."Medically, it's a grade 2 (strain). But physically, I don't feel that bad," Beltre said before the opener of a four-game series against the Los Angeles Angels."It's not something that's going to take you six weeks to get back. Hopefully, in the next couple days, it'll show some improvement. If it's going to 10 days (on the DL), just 10 days."The Rangers activated right fielder Nomar Mazara from the 10-day disabled list. He hadn't played since the All-Star break... [ More] |
Thu Aug 16 2018 | 20:00 | Braves' Acuna back in lineup after being plunked with pitch | Ronald Acuña | CF | Braves | Free Agent |
| | | Ender Inciarte | CF | Braves | Free Agent |
| | | Nick Markakis | RF | Braves | Free Agent |
| | | José Ureña | SP | Marlins | Free Agent |
ATLANTA (AP) — Rookie star Ronald Acuna Jr. was back in the lineup for the Atlanta Braves on Thursday, one day after being plunked in the left arm with a pitch that sparked a national debate about whether it's ever acceptable to throw at a hitter intentionally.Acuna said his elbow felt fine — less than 24 hours after he took a 97 mph fastball from Miami's Jose Urena — and proclaimed himself ready to go in the opener of an important four-game series against the Colorado Rockies.Acuna was batting leadoff and playing left field. Urena received a six-game suspension from Major League Baseball."Obviously, it was kind of a hard hit," Acuna said through a translator after taking an early session of batting practice at SunTrust Park . "But I'm not feeling any pain and I feel good right now."As Acuna walked to the plate for his first at-bat against the Rockies — wearing a red protective pad on his left arm — the crowd at SunTrust Park gave the youngster a standing ovation. He playfully patted home-plate... [ More] |
Thu Aug 16 2018 | 18:50 | Braves' Acuna back in lineup after being plunked with pitch | Ronald Acuña | CF | Braves | Free Agent |
| | | Ender Inciarte | CF | Braves | Free Agent |
| | | José Ureña | SP | Marlins | Free Agent |
ATLANTA (AP) — Rookie star Ronald Acuna Jr. was back in the lineup for the Atlanta Braves on Thursday, one day after being plunked in the left arm with a pitch that sparked a national debate about whether it's ever acceptable to throw at a hitter intentionally.Acuna said his elbow felt fine — less than 24 hours after he took a 97 mph fastball from Miami's Jose Urena — and proclaimed himself ready to go in the opener of an important four-game series against the Colorado Rockies.Acuna was batting leadoff and playing left field. Urena received a six-game suspension from Major League Baseball."Obviously, it was kind of a hard hit," Acuna said through a translator after taking an early session of batting practice at SunTrust Park . "But I'm not feeling any pain and I feel good right now."The Braves breathed a big sigh of relief, knowing what a significant injury would have meant to the postseason chances. Atlanta held a two-game lead in the NL East, while the Rockies also are in playoff contention.Acuna... [ More] |
Thu Aug 16 2018 | 18:30 | Cubs' RHP Yu Darvish scheduled for rehab start Sunday | Yu Darvish | SP | Cubs | Free Agent |
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Chicago Cubs right-hander Yu Darvish will begin a rehab assignment Sunday with a minor league team to be determined.Signed to a $126-million, six-year contract as a free agent in February, Darvish last pitched for the Cubs on May 20 and is 1-3 with a 4.95 ERA in eight starts. He has been sidelined with right triceps tendinitis and an impingement in his right shoulder.Darvish made a rehab start June 25 with Class A South Bend but then felt pain in his arm afterward."I talked to Yu today and he was very optimistic," Cubs manager Joe Maddon said Thursday night before the Cubs played the Pittsburgh Pirates.Maddon would not speculate how many starts Darvish will need to be ready to come off the disabled list."I would say three would the maximum," Maddon said. "I would think by three starts that he would be dialed in."___More AP baseball: https://apnews.com/tag/MLBbaseball and https://twitter.com/AP_Sports |
Thu Aug 16 2018 | 18:30 | Marlins' Urena suspended 6 games for hitting Acuna | Ronald Acuña | CF | Braves | Free Agent |
| | | José Ureña | SP | Marlins | Free Agent |
NEW YORK (AP) — Miami Marlins pitcher Jose Urena has been suspended six games and fined an undisclosed amount for intentionally hitting Ronald Acuna Jr. of the Atlanta Braves with a pitch.Major League Baseball announced the penalties Thursday, a day after Urena hit Acuna on the left arm with his first pitch in the Marlins' 5-2 loss in Atlanta. The 20-year-old Acuna went into the game having homered in five straight games, including four homers in the three games against Miami — three of them leading off.The 25-year-old Urena, from the Dominican Republic, is 3-12 with a 4.74 ERA in 24 starts. Unless appealed, the suspension is scheduled to begin Friday at Washington.Also, Braves first base coach Eric Young was suspended one game and fined.Acuna was back in the lineup for the Braves on Thursday night against Colorado. The training staff signed off on Acuna returning after a CT scan on his elbow was normal. X-rays also were negative. |
Thu Aug 16 2018 | 18:20 | Intentional plunkings come under fire after Urena hits Acuna | Ronald Acuña | CF | Braves | Free Agent |
| | | Freddie Freeman | 1B | Braves | Free Agent |
| | | Aaron Judge | RF | Yankees | Free Agent |
| | | Kevin Kiermaier | CF | Rays | Free Agent |
| | | Peter Moylan | RP | Braves | Free Agent |
| | | José Ureña | SP | Marlins | Free Agent |
| | | Jacob deGrom | SP | Mets | Free Agent |
NEW YORK (AP) — Aaron Judge saw Jose Urena's plunking of Ronald Acuna Jr. before the Yankees played a day game Thursday, and he felt Acuna's pain. The reigning AL home run leader knows that with so many big flies comes a risk that some disgruntled pitcher may try burying a fastball in your ribs."Oh yeah, it's happened before," New York's star slugger said.Throwing at a batter for hitting home runs? That's what many think Urena did, including Mets broadcaster and former big league first baseman Keith Hernandez, who defended Urena's plunking of Atlanta's breakout rookie. Mostly, though, players and coaches around the game seem to want nothing to do with this murky unwritten rule.The Miami right-hander sparked a benches-clearing fracas in Atlanta when he drilled Acuna in the elbow with the first pitch of a game Wednesday. Acuna had homered leading off three consecutive games and gone deep four times in the first three games of the series against the Marlins.Acuna had a CT scan that revealed... [ More] |
Thu Aug 16 2018 | 18:10 | Intentional plunkings come under fire after Urena hits Acuna | Ronald Acuña | CF | Braves | Free Agent |
| | | Freddie Freeman | 1B | Braves | Free Agent |
| | | Aaron Judge | RF | Yankees | Free Agent |
| | | Kevin Kiermaier | CF | Rays | Free Agent |
| | | Peter Moylan | RP | Braves | Free Agent |
| | | José Ureña | SP | Marlins | Free Agent |
| | | Jacob deGrom | SP | Mets | Free Agent |
NEW YORK (AP) — Aaron Judge saw Jose Urena's plunking of Ronald Acuna Jr. before the Yankees played a day game Thursday, and he felt Acuna's pain. The reigning AL home run leader knows that with so many big flies comes a risk that some disgruntled pitcher may try burying a fastball in your ribs."Oh yeah, it's happened before," New York's star slugger said.Throwing at a batter for hitting home runs? That's what many think Urena did, including Mets broadcaster and former big league first baseman Keith Hernandez, who defended Urena's plunking of Atlanta's breakout rookie. Mostly, though, players and coaches around the game seem to want nothing to do with this murky unwritten rule.The Miami right-hander sparked a benches-clearing fracas in Atlanta when he drilled Acuna in the elbow with the first pitch of a game Wednesday. Acuna had homered leading off three consecutive games and gone deep four times in the first three games of the series against the Marlins.Acuna had a CT scan that revealed... [ More] |
Thu Aug 16 2018 | 17:30 | Dodgers' Yasiel Puig suspended 2 games, fined | Madison Bumgarner | SP | Giants | Free Agent |
| | | Nick Hundley | C | Giants | Free Agent |
| | | Yasiel Puig | RF | Dodgers | Free Agent |
| | | Tony Watson | RP | Giants | Free Agent |
NEW YORK (AP) — Los Angeles outfielder Yasiel Puig has been suspended for two games and fined an undisclosed fine for fighting and inciting a bench-clearing incident against San Francisco.Major League Baseball announced the sanctions Thursday, two days after the Cuban player took a swing at Giants catch Nick Hundley in the seventh inning of the Dodgers' 2-1 home loss. Hundley also was fined.Barring an appeal, Puig is scheduled to begin the suspension Friday at Seattle.The fracas started when Puig swatted his bat in frustration after fouling off a pitch from Tony Watson, and Hundley said something to the slugger while still in his crouch. Puig turned around and walked toward Hundley, the catcher stood up, and they argued face to face before Puig shoved Hundley twice.That brought players out of the benches and bullpens. Puig and Hundley were momentarily separated, but Puig ducked around teammates, coaches and manager Dave Roberts before reaching back to hit Hundley. He smacked Hundley with an open hand across the front of his catcher's mask. Dodgers coach George Lombard was trying to push Hundley away when Puig took his swing. Lombard and Hundley briefly ended up on the grass. After the players were separated for good, the umpires ejected Puig and Hundley.Puig also got into a skirmish with Giants pitcher Madison Bumgarner in 2014.___More AP baseball: https://apnews.com/tag/MLBbaseball and https://twitter.com/AP_Sports |
Thu Aug 16 2018 | 17:30 | Braves' Acuna back in lineup after being plunked with pitch | Ronald Acuña | CF | Braves | Free Agent |
| | | José Ureña | SP | Marlins | Free Agent |
ATLANTA (AP) — Rookie star Ronald Acuna Jr. is back in the lineup for the Atlanta Braves, hitting leadoff one day after being plunked on the left arm by Miami's Jose Urena.Acuna sent a text to Brian Snitker before the Braves manager even got to SunTrust Park, saying he felt good and was ready to go Thursday night in the opener of a four-game series against the Colorado Rockies.The training staff signed off on Acuna returning to lineup after a CT scan on his elbow was normal. X-rays also were negative.Urena was ejected from Wednesday's game after hitting Acuna on the first pitch in what the Braves said was an intentional act . The Marlins pitcher denied any wrongdoing and said he was merely trying to throw inside.Acuna left the game in top of the second.Snitker says he has no doubt that Urena tried to hit Acuna. The 20-year-old went into the game having homered in five straight games, including four homers in the three games against Miami — three of them leading off.___Follow Paul Newberry on Twitter at www.twitter.com/pnewberry1963 . His work can be found at https://apnews.com/search/paul%20newberry___For more AP baseball coverage: https://apnews.com/tag/MLBbaseball |
Thu Aug 16 2018 | 17:30 | Beltre still out of Texas lineup because of left hamstring | Adrián Béltre | 3B | Rangers | Free Agent |
| | | Willie Calhoun | LF | Rangers | Free Agent |
| | | Nomar Mazara | RF | Rangers | Free Agent |
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Texas Rangers third baseman Adrian Beltre is still out of the lineup because of his troublesome left hamstring, but still on the active roster.Beltre said before the Rangers' game Thursday against the Los Angeles Angels that he is feeling better than he did when he strained the hamstring earlier this season. The 39-year-old third baseman was on the DL twice earlier this season, and aggravated the injury Monday night.The Rangers activated right fielder Nomar Mazara from the 10-day disabled list. He hadn't played since the All-Star break because of a sprained right thumb.Outfielder Willie Calhoun was optioned to Triple-A Round Rock. Calhoun hit .275 with nine RBIs in 22 games with the Rangers after being called up July 20 when Mazara was formally put on the DL.___More AP baseball: https://apnews.com/tag/MLBbaseball and https://twitter.com/AP_Sports |
Thu Aug 16 2018 | 17:30 | Mets' Brandon Nimmo exits game with finger injury | José Bautista | RF | Mets | Free Agent |
| | | Maikel Franco | 3B | Phillies | Free Agent |
| | | Brandon Nimmo | LF | Mets | Free Agent |
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — New York Mets outfielder Brandon Nimmo left Game 1 of Thursday's doubleheader against the Phillies after he injured his left index finger hitting a grounder to third base.Nimmo checked his swing and fell to the ground as the ball rolled all the way to third base with the bases loaded and two outs. Maikel Franco fielded the ball and was late tagging the bag but threw to first to easily retire Nimmo, who remained on the dirt for a couple of minutes.X-rays on Nimmo's finger were negative. Jose Bautista replaced him in right field.___More AP baseball: https://apnews.com/tag/MLBbaseball and https://twitter.com/AP_Sports |
Thu Aug 16 2018 | 12:50 | Braves' Acuna day to day after being plunked with pitch | Ronald Acuña | CF | Braves | Free Agent |
| | | José Ureña | SP | Marlins | Free Agent |
ATLANTA (AP) — Braves rookie star Ronald Acuna Jr. is day to day after being plunked on the left arm by Miami's Jose Urena.The team announced Thursday that a CT scan on Acuna's elbow was normal. X-rays also were negative.Urena was ejected from Wednesday night's game after hitting Acuna on the first pitch in what the Braves said was an intentional act . The Marlins pitcher denied any wrongdoing and said he was merely trying to throw inside. Acuna left the game in top of the second.The 20-year-old went into the game having homered in five straight games, including four homers in the three games against Miami — three of them leading off.Braves manager Brian Snitker also was ejected for leading his team onto the field to confront Urena. No punches were thrown, and the Braves went on to a 5-2 victory that maintained their two-game lead in the NL East.Atlanta hosts Colorado on Thursday night.___Follow Paul Newberry on Twitter at www.twitter.com/pnewberry1963 . His work can be found at https://apnews.com/search/paul%20newberry___For more AP baseball coverage: https://apnews.com/tag/MLBbaseball |
Thu Aug 16 2018 | 03:25 | LEADING OFF: Braves-Marlins melee, Cards soaring, Lester up | Ronald Acuña | CF | Braves | Free Agent |
| | | Matt Carpenter | 1B | Cardinals | Free Agent |
| | | Jon Lester | SP | Cubs | Free Agent |
| | | Steven Matz | SP | Mets | Free Agent |
| | | Aaron Nola | SP | Phillies | Free Agent |
| | | Iván Nova | SP | Pirates | Free Agent |
| | | Corey Oswalt | SP | Mets | Free Agent |
| | | Marcell Ozuna | LF | Cardinals | Free Agent |
| | | Masahiro Tanaka | SP | Yankees | Free Agent |
| | | José Ureña | SP | Marlins | Free Agent |
A look at what's happening around the majors today:HOT TEMPERSSuspensions could be on deck after Wednesday night's melee between the Braves and Marlins. Ronald Acuna's chance to extend his home run streak was put on hold when Miami pitcher Jose Urena hit the rookie slugger in the left elbow with his first pitch, a 97 mph fastball that left Acuna in obvious pain. The benches and bullpens for both teams emptied twice. Urena and Atlanta manager Brian Snitker were ejected, and Snitker had angry words for the pitcher. The 20-year-old Acuna exited in the second inning — the Braves said X-rays were negative and results of further tests would be announced Thursday. Atlanta won 5-2 to complete a four-game sweep.REDBIRDS SOARINGMarcell Ozuna and the Cardinals try to extend their season-best winning streak to nine games when they go for a four-game sweep of fading Washington. St. Louis, which is 18-9 since the All-Star break, hopes to have Matt Carpenter back in the lineup. On a major tear at the... [ More] |
Thu Aug 16 2018 | 02:55 | Acuna hit by opening pitch, Braves top Marlins 5-2 | José Abreu | 1B | White Sox | Free Agent |
| | | Ronald Acuña | CF | Braves | Free Agent |
| | | Yonder Alonso | 1B | Indians | Free Agent |
| | | José Álvarez | RP | Angels | Free Agent |
| | | Brett Anderson | SP | Athletics | Free Agent |
| | | Miguel Andujar | 3B | Yankees | Free Agent |
| | | Luis Avilán | RP | Phillies | Free Agent |
| | | Harrison Bader | RF | Cardinals | Free Agent |
| | | Javier Báez | 2B | Cubs | Free Agent |
| | | Pedro Báez | RP | Dodgers | Free Agent |
| | | David Bote | 2B | Cubs | Free Agent |
| | | Dylan Bundy | SP | Orioles | Free Agent |
| | | Melky Cabrera | LF | Indians | Free Agent |
| | | Cody Carroll | SP | Orioles | Free Agent |
| | | Luis Cessa | SP | Yankees | Free Agent |
| | | Gerrit Cole | SP | Astros | Free Agent |
| | | Matt Davidson | DH | White Sox | Free Agent |
| | | Seranthony Domínguez | SP | Phillies | Free Agent |
| | | Brian Dozier | 2B | Twins | Free Agent |
| | | Oliver Drake | RP | Twins | Free Agent |
| | | Tyler Duffey | RP | Twins | Free Agent |
| | | Phillip Ervin | CF | Reds | Free Agent |
| | | Marco Estrada | SP | Blue Jays | Free Agent |
| | | Caleb Ferguson | SP | Dodgers | Free Agent |
| | | Wilmer Flores | 2B/3B | Mets | Free Agent |
| | | Logan Forsythe | 2B | Twins | Free Agent |
| | | Maikel Franco | 3B | Phillies | Free Agent |
| | | Todd Frazier | 3B | Mets | Free Agent |
| | | Jarlín García | RP | Marlins | Free Agent |
| | | Evan Gattis | DH | Astros | Free Agent |
| | | Kevin Gausman | SP | Orioles | Free Agent |
| | | Austin Gomber | SP | Cardinals | Free Agent |
| | | Dee Strange-Gordon | CF | Mariners | Free Agent |
| | | Yasmani Grandal | C | Dodgers | Free Agent |
| | | Curtis Granderson | LF | Brewers | Free Agent |
| | | Junior Guerra | RP | Brewers | Free Agent |
| | | Yuli Gurriel | 1B | Astros | Free Agent |
| | | Brad Hand | RP | Indians | Free Agent |
| | | Josh Harrison | 2B | Pirates | Free Agent |
| | | Kyle Hendricks | SP | Cubs | Free Agent |
| | | Jason Heyward | RF | Cubs | Free Agent |
| | | Trevor Hildenberger | RP | Twins | Free Agent |
| | | Tommy Hunter | RP | Phillies | Free Agent |
| | | Casey Kelly | SP | Giants | Free Agent |
| | | Joe Kelly | RP | Red Sox | Free Agent |
| | | Kevin Kiermaier | CF | Rays | Free Agent |
| | | Scott Kingery | 2B | Phillies | Free Agent |
| | | Mike Leake | SP | Mariners | Free Agent |
| | | Nick Martini | RF | Athletics | Free Agent |
| | | Andrew McCutchen | RF | Giants | Free Agent |
| | | A.J. Minter | RP | Braves | Free Agent |
| | | Mike Moustakas | 3B | Brewers | Free Agent |
| | | Gabriel Moya | RP | Twins | Free Agent |
| | | Brandon Nimmo | LF | Mets | Free Agent |
| | | Bud Norris | RP | Cardinals | Free Agent |
| | | Matt Olson | 1B | Athletics | Free Agent |
| | | Dan Otero | RP | Indians | Free Agent |
| | | Marcell Ozuna | LF | Cardinals | Free Agent |
| | | Blake Parker | RP | Angels | Free Agent |
| | | James Pazos | RP | Mariners | Free Agent |
| | | Salvador Perez | C | Royals | Free Agent |
| | | Yusmeiro Petit | RP | Athletics | Free Agent |
| | | Manny Piña | C | Brewers | Free Agent |
| | | Kevin Plawecki | C | Mets | Free Agent |
| | | Drew Pomeranz | SP | Red Sox | Free Agent |
| | | Wilson Ramos | C | Phillies | Free Agent |
| | | Cody Reed | RP | Reds | Free Agent |
| | | Victor Reyes | RF | Tigers | Free Agent |
| | | René Rivera | C | Angels | Free Agent |
| | | Anthony Rizzo | 1B | Cubs | Free Agent |
| | | Carlos Rodón | SP | White Sox | Free Agent |
| | | Hyun Jin Ryu | SP | Dodgers | Free Agent |
| | | Edgar Santana | RP | Pirates | Free Agent |
| | | Jean Segura | SS | Mariners | Free Agent |
| | | Mallex Smith | LF | Rays | Free Agent |
| | | Denard Span | DH | Mariners | Free Agent |
| | | Cory Spangenberg | 2B | Padres | Free Agent |
| | | Dansby Swanson | SS | Braves | Free Agent |
| | | Eric Thames | 1B | Brewers | Free Agent |
| | | José Ureña | SP | Marlins | Free Agent |
| | | Zack Wheeler | SP | Mets | Free Agent |
| | | Bobby Wilson | C | Twins | Free Agent |
| | | Ryan Yarbrough | SP | Rays | Free Agent |
| | | Kirby Yates | RP | Padres | Free Agent |
| | | Jordan Zimmermann | SP | Tigers | Free Agent |
| | | Mike Zunino | C | Mariners | Free Agent |
ATLANTA (AP) — Slugging rookie Ronald Acuna Jr. was hit by a pitch before he could take the Marlins deep again, but Dansby Swanson filled the power void for Atlanta, hitting a two-run homer that led the Braves to a 5-2 win over Miami on Wednesday night.Acuna, who had hit leadoff homers in the last three games and homered in five straight overall, didn't get a chance to extend the streak. Jose Urena plunked him on the left elbow with a fastball on his first pitch of the day, triggering a melee. Benches and bullpens for both teams emptied onto the field twice after the pitch. No punches were thrown. Urena and Braves manager Brian Snitker were ejected.Acuna instead became the 11th batter to be hit by a pitch from Urena this season, tied for the most in the National League. Trainer George Poulis hovered over Acuna, who sat on the ground near the batter's box while players swarmed near the mound. Acuna left the game in the second inning. He took his position in left field and then walked off... [ More] |
Thu Aug 16 2018 | 02:05 | LEADING OFF: Braves-Marlins melee, Cards soaring, Lester up | Ronald Acuña | CF | Braves | Free Agent |
| | | Matt Carpenter | 1B | Cardinals | Free Agent |
| | | Jon Lester | SP | Cubs | Free Agent |
| | | Steven Matz | SP | Mets | Free Agent |
| | | Aaron Nola | SP | Phillies | Free Agent |
| | | Iván Nova | SP | Pirates | Free Agent |
| | | Corey Oswalt | SP | Mets | Free Agent |
| | | Marcell Ozuna | LF | Cardinals | Free Agent |
| | | Masahiro Tanaka | SP | Yankees | Free Agent |
| | | José Ureña | SP | Marlins | Free Agent |
A look at what's happening around the majors Thursday:HOT TEMPERSSuspensions could be on deck after Wednesday night's melee between the Braves and Marlins. Ronald Acuna's chance to extend his home run streak was put on hold when Miami pitcher Jose Urena hit the rookie slugger in the left elbow with his first pitch, a 97 mph fastball that left Acuna in obvious pain. The benches and bullpens for both teams emptied twice. Urena and Atlanta manager Brian Snitker were ejected, and Snitker had angry words for the pitcher. The 20-year-old Acuna exited in the second inning — the Braves said X-rays were negative and results of further tests would be announced Thursday. Atlanta won 5-2 to complete a four-game sweep.REDBIRDS SOARINGMarcell Ozuna and the Cardinals try to extend their season-best winning streak to nine games when they go for a four-game sweep of fading Washington. St. Louis, which is 18-9 since the All-Star break, hopes to have Matt Carpenter back in the lineup. On a major tear at the... [ More] |
Thu Aug 16 2018 | 00:25 | Acuna hit by opening pitch, Braves top Marlins 5-2 | José Abreu | 1B | White Sox | Free Agent |
| | | Ronald Acuña | CF | Braves | Free Agent |
| | | Yonder Alonso | 1B | Indians | Free Agent |
| | | José Álvarez | RP | Angels | Free Agent |
| | | Brett Anderson | SP | Athletics | Free Agent |
| | | Miguel Andujar | 3B | Yankees | Free Agent |
| | | Luis Avilán | RP | Phillies | Free Agent |
| | | Harrison Bader | RF | Cardinals | Free Agent |
| | | Javier Báez | 2B | Cubs | Free Agent |
| | | David Bote | 2B | Cubs | Free Agent |
| | | Dylan Bundy | SP | Orioles | Free Agent |
| | | Melky Cabrera | LF | Indians | Free Agent |
| | | Cody Carroll | SP | Orioles | Free Agent |
| | | Luis Cessa | SP | Yankees | Free Agent |
| | | Gerrit Cole | SP | Astros | Free Agent |
| | | Matt Davidson | DH | White Sox | Free Agent |
| | | Seranthony Domínguez | SP | Phillies | Free Agent |
| | | Oliver Drake | RP | Twins | Free Agent |
| | | Tyler Duffey | RP | Twins | Free Agent |
| | | Phillip Ervin | CF | Reds | Free Agent |
| | | Marco Estrada | SP | Blue Jays | Free Agent |
| | | Wilmer Flores | 2B/3B | Mets | Free Agent |
| | | Logan Forsythe | 2B | Twins | Free Agent |
| | | Maikel Franco | 3B | Phillies | Free Agent |
| | | Todd Frazier | 3B | Mets | Free Agent |
| | | Jarlín García | RP | Marlins | Free Agent |
| | | Evan Gattis | DH | Astros | Free Agent |
| | | Kevin Gausman | SP | Orioles | Free Agent |
| | | Austin Gomber | SP | Cardinals | Free Agent |
| | | Dee Strange-Gordon | CF | Mariners | Free Agent |
| | | Curtis Granderson | LF | Brewers | Free Agent |
| | | Junior Guerra | RP | Brewers | Free Agent |
| | | Yuli Gurriel | 1B | Astros | Free Agent |
| | | Brad Hand | RP | Indians | Free Agent |
| | | Josh Harrison | 2B | Pirates | Free Agent |
| | | Kyle Hendricks | SP | Cubs | Free Agent |
| | | Jason Heyward | RF | Cubs | Free Agent |
| | | Trevor Hildenberger | RP | Twins | Free Agent |
| | | Tommy Hunter | RP | Phillies | Free Agent |
| | | Joe Kelly | RP | Red Sox | Free Agent |
| | | Kevin Kiermaier | CF | Rays | Free Agent |
| | | Scott Kingery | 2B | Phillies | Free Agent |
| | | Mike Leake | SP | Mariners | Free Agent |
| | | Nick Martini | RF | Athletics | Free Agent |
| | | A.J. Minter | RP | Braves | Free Agent |
| | | Mike Moustakas | 3B | Brewers | Free Agent |
| | | Gabriel Moya | RP | Twins | Free Agent |
| | | Brandon Nimmo | LF | Mets | Free Agent |
| | | Bud Norris | RP | Cardinals | Free Agent |
| | | Matt Olson | 1B | Athletics | Free Agent |
| | | Dan Otero | RP | Indians | Free Agent |
| | | Marcell Ozuna | LF | Cardinals | Free Agent |
| | | Blake Parker | RP | Angels | Free Agent |
| | | James Pazos | RP | Mariners | Free Agent |
| | | Salvador Perez | C | Royals | Free Agent |
| | | Yusmeiro Petit | RP | Athletics | Free Agent |
| | | Manny Piña | C | Brewers | Free Agent |
| | | Kevin Plawecki | C | Mets | Free Agent |
| | | Drew Pomeranz | SP | Red Sox | Free Agent |
| | | Wilson Ramos | C | Phillies | Free Agent |
| | | Cody Reed | RP | Reds | Free Agent |
| | | Victor Reyes | RF | Tigers | Free Agent |
| | | René Rivera | C | Angels | Free Agent |
| | | Anthony Rizzo | 1B | Cubs | Free Agent |
| | | Carlos Rodón | SP | White Sox | Free Agent |
| | | Edgar Santana | RP | Pirates | Free Agent |
| | | Jean Segura | SS | Mariners | Free Agent |
| | | Mallex Smith | LF | Rays | Free Agent |
| | | Denard Span | DH | Mariners | Free Agent |
| | | Cory Spangenberg | 2B | Padres | Free Agent |
| | | Dansby Swanson | SS | Braves | Free Agent |
| | | Eric Thames | 1B | Brewers | Free Agent |
| | | José Ureña | SP | Marlins | Free Agent |
| | | Zack Wheeler | SP | Mets | Free Agent |
| | | Bobby Wilson | C | Twins | Free Agent |
| | | Ryan Yarbrough | SP | Rays | Free Agent |
| | | Kirby Yates | RP | Padres | Free Agent |
| | | Jordan Zimmermann | SP | Tigers | Free Agent |
| | | Mike Zunino | C | Mariners | Free Agent |
ATLANTA (AP) — Slugging rookie Ronald Acuna Jr. was hit by a pitch before he could take the Marlins deep again, but Dansby Swanson filled the power void for Atlanta, hitting a two-run homer that led the Braves to a 5-2 win over Miami on Wednesday night.Acuna, who had hit leadoff homers in the last three games and homered in five straight overall, didn't get a chance to extend the streak. Jose Urena plunked him on the left elbow with a fastball on his first pitch of the day, triggering a melee. Benches and bullpens for both teams emptied onto the field twice after the pitch. No punches were thrown. Urena and Braves manager Brian Snitker were ejected.Acuna instead became the 11th batter to be hit by a pitch from Urena this season, tied for the most in the National League. Trainer George Poulis hovered over Acuna, who sat on the ground near the batter's box while players swarmed near the mound. Acuna left the game in the second inning. He took his position in left field and then walked off... [ More] |
Wed Aug 15 2018 | 23:55 | Acuna hit by Urena's first pitch; Braves, Marlins scuffle | Ronald Acuña | CF | Braves | Free Agent |
| | | Adam Duvall | LF | Reds | Free Agent |
| | | Freddie Freeman | 1B | Braves | Free Agent |
| | | Elieser Hernández | SP | Marlins | Free Agent |
| | | José Ureña | SP | Marlins | Free Agent |
ATLANTA (AP) — Ronald Acuna's chance to extend his three-game streak of leadoff homers was put on hold when the Marlins' Jose Urena hit him with his first pitch on Wednesday night, triggering a melee that led to benches and bullpens for Atlanta and Miami emptying twice.Urena and Braves manager Brian Snitker were ejected. Snitker had angry words for the pitcher as he led the first exodus from Atlanta's dugout toward the mound.Urena's fastball hit Acuna's left elbow, leaving Acuna in obvious pain. Trainer George Poulis hovered over Acuna, who sat on the ground near the batter's box while players swarmed near the mound.The Braves said X-rays on the elbow were negative and results of further tests would be announced on Thursday.The Braves won the game 5-2 to complete a four-game sweep.Snitker believed Urena intended to hit Acuna with the pitch."I'll be honest with you. I'm not sure I've ever felt like that in a baseball uniform," Snitker said. "That was just my emotion. That kid didn't deserve... [ More] |
Wed Aug 15 2018 | 23:55 | Acuna hit by opening pitch, Braves top Marlins 5-2 | José Abreu | 1B | White Sox | Free Agent |
| | | Ronald Acuña | CF | Braves | Free Agent |
| | | Yonder Alonso | 1B | Indians | Free Agent |
| | | Brett Anderson | SP | Athletics | Free Agent |
| | | Miguel Andujar | 3B | Yankees | Free Agent |
| | | Luis Avilán | RP | Phillies | Free Agent |
| | | Harrison Bader | RF | Cardinals | Free Agent |
| | | Javier Báez | 2B | Cubs | Free Agent |
| | | David Bote | 2B | Cubs | Free Agent |
| | | Dylan Bundy | SP | Orioles | Free Agent |
| | | Melky Cabrera | LF | Indians | Free Agent |
| | | Cody Carroll | SP | Orioles | Free Agent |
| | | Luis Cessa | SP | Yankees | Free Agent |
| | | Gerrit Cole | SP | Astros | Free Agent |
| | | Matt Davidson | DH | White Sox | Free Agent |
| | | Seranthony Domínguez | SP | Phillies | Free Agent |
| | | Oliver Drake | RP | Twins | Free Agent |
| | | Tyler Duffey | RP | Twins | Free Agent |
| | | Phillip Ervin | CF | Reds | Free Agent |
| | | Marco Estrada | SP | Blue Jays | Free Agent |
| | | Wilmer Flores | 2B/3B | Mets | Free Agent |
| | | Logan Forsythe | 2B | Twins | Free Agent |
| | | Maikel Franco | 3B | Phillies | Free Agent |
| | | Todd Frazier | 3B | Mets | Free Agent |
| | | Jarlín García | RP | Marlins | Free Agent |
| | | Evan Gattis | DH | Astros | Free Agent |
| | | Kevin Gausman | SP | Orioles | Free Agent |
| | | Austin Gomber | SP | Cardinals | Free Agent |
| | | Dee Strange-Gordon | CF | Mariners | Free Agent |
| | | Curtis Granderson | LF | Brewers | Free Agent |
| | | Junior Guerra | RP | Brewers | Free Agent |
| | | Yuli Gurriel | 1B | Astros | Free Agent |
| | | Brad Hand | RP | Indians | Free Agent |
| | | Josh Harrison | 2B | Pirates | Free Agent |
| | | Kyle Hendricks | SP | Cubs | Free Agent |
| | | Jason Heyward | RF | Cubs | Free Agent |
| | | Trevor Hildenberger | RP | Twins | Free Agent |
| | | Tommy Hunter | RP | Phillies | Free Agent |
| | | Joe Kelly | RP | Red Sox | Free Agent |
| | | Kevin Kiermaier | CF | Rays | Free Agent |
| | | Scott Kingery | 2B | Phillies | Free Agent |
| | | Mike Leake | SP | Mariners | Free Agent |
| | | Nick Martini | RF | Athletics | Free Agent |
| | | A.J. Minter | RP | Braves | Free Agent |
| | | Mike Moustakas | 3B | Brewers | Free Agent |
| | | Gabriel Moya | RP | Twins | Free Agent |
| | | Brandon Nimmo | LF | Mets | Free Agent |
| | | Bud Norris | RP | Cardinals | Free Agent |
| | | Matt Olson | 1B | Athletics | Free Agent |
| | | Dan Otero | RP | Indians | Free Agent |
| | | Marcell Ozuna | LF | Cardinals | Free Agent |
| | | James Pazos | RP | Mariners | Free Agent |
| | | Salvador Perez | C | Royals | Free Agent |
| | | Yusmeiro Petit | RP | Athletics | Free Agent |
| | | Manny Piña | C | Brewers | Free Agent |
| | | Kevin Plawecki | C | Mets | Free Agent |
| | | Drew Pomeranz | SP | Red Sox | Free Agent |
| | | Wilson Ramos | C | Phillies | Free Agent |
| | | Cody Reed | RP | Reds | Free Agent |
| | | Victor Reyes | RF | Tigers | Free Agent |
| | | Anthony Rizzo | 1B | Cubs | Free Agent |
| | | Carlos Rodón | SP | White Sox | Free Agent |
| | | Edgar Santana | RP | Pirates | Free Agent |
| | | Jean Segura | SS | Mariners | Free Agent |
| | | Mallex Smith | LF | Rays | Free Agent |
| | | Denard Span | DH | Mariners | Free Agent |
| | | Dansby Swanson | SS | Braves | Free Agent |
| | | Eric Thames | 1B | Brewers | Free Agent |
| | | José Ureña | SP | Marlins | Free Agent |
| | | Zack Wheeler | SP | Mets | Free Agent |
| | | Bobby Wilson | C | Twins | Free Agent |
| | | Ryan Yarbrough | SP | Rays | Free Agent |
| | | Jordan Zimmermann | SP | Tigers | Free Agent |
| | | Mike Zunino | C | Mariners | Free Agent |
ATLANTA (AP) — Slugging rookie Ronald Acuna Jr. was hit by a pitch before he could take the Marlins deep again, but Dansby Swanson filled the power void for Atlanta, hitting a two-run homer that led the Braves to a 5-2 win over Miami on Wednesday night.Acuna, who had hit leadoff homers in the last three games and homered in five straight overall, didn't get a chance to extend the streak. Jose Urena plunked him on the left elbow with a fastball on his first pitch of the day, triggering a melee. Benches and bullpens for both teams emptied onto the field twice after the pitch. No punches were thrown. Urena and Braves manager Brian Snitker were ejected.Acuna instead became the 11th batter to be hit by a pitch from Urena this season, tied for the most in the National League. Trainer George Poulis hovered over Acuna, who sat on the ground near the batter's box while players swarmed near the mound. Acuna left the game in the second inning. He took his position in left field and then walked off... [ More] |
Wed Aug 15 2018 | 23:35 | Acuna hit by opening pitch, Braves top Marlins 5-2 | José Abreu | 1B | White Sox | Free Agent |
| | | Ronald Acuña | CF | Braves | Free Agent |
| | | Yonder Alonso | 1B | Indians | Free Agent |
| | | Brett Anderson | SP | Athletics | Free Agent |
| | | Miguel Andujar | 3B | Yankees | Free Agent |
| | | Luis Avilán | RP | Phillies | Free Agent |
| | | Javier Báez | 2B | Cubs | Free Agent |
| | | David Bote | 2B | Cubs | Free Agent |
| | | Dylan Bundy | SP | Orioles | Free Agent |
| | | Melky Cabrera | LF | Indians | Free Agent |
| | | Cody Carroll | SP | Orioles | Free Agent |
| | | Luis Cessa | SP | Yankees | Free Agent |
| | | Gerrit Cole | SP | Astros | Free Agent |
| | | Matt Davidson | DH | White Sox | Free Agent |
| | | Seranthony Domínguez | SP | Phillies | Free Agent |
| | | Oliver Drake | RP | Twins | Free Agent |
| | | Tyler Duffey | RP | Twins | Free Agent |
| | | Phillip Ervin | CF | Reds | Free Agent |
| | | Marco Estrada | SP | Blue Jays | Free Agent |
| | | Wilmer Flores | 2B/3B | Mets | Free Agent |
| | | Logan Forsythe | 2B | Twins | Free Agent |
| | | Maikel Franco | 3B | Phillies | Free Agent |
| | | Todd Frazier | 3B | Mets | Free Agent |
| | | Jarlín García | RP | Marlins | Free Agent |
| | | Evan Gattis | DH | Astros | Free Agent |
| | | Kevin Gausman | SP | Orioles | Free Agent |
| | | Dee Strange-Gordon | CF | Mariners | Free Agent |
| | | Curtis Granderson | LF | Brewers | Free Agent |
| | | Junior Guerra | RP | Brewers | Free Agent |
| | | Yuli Gurriel | 1B | Astros | Free Agent |
| | | Brad Hand | RP | Indians | Free Agent |
| | | Josh Harrison | 2B | Pirates | Free Agent |
| | | Kyle Hendricks | SP | Cubs | Free Agent |
| | | Jason Heyward | RF | Cubs | Free Agent |
| | | Trevor Hildenberger | RP | Twins | Free Agent |
| | | Tommy Hunter | RP | Phillies | Free Agent |
| | | Joe Kelly | RP | Red Sox | Free Agent |
| | | Kevin Kiermaier | CF | Rays | Free Agent |
| | | Scott Kingery | 2B | Phillies | Free Agent |
| | | Mike Leake | SP | Mariners | Free Agent |
| | | Nick Martini | RF | Athletics | Free Agent |
| | | A.J. Minter | RP | Braves | Free Agent |
| | | Mike Moustakas | 3B | Brewers | Free Agent |
| | | Gabriel Moya | RP | Twins | Free Agent |
| | | Brandon Nimmo | LF | Mets | Free Agent |
| | | Matt Olson | 1B | Athletics | Free Agent |
| | | Dan Otero | RP | Indians | Free Agent |
| | | James Pazos | RP | Mariners | Free Agent |
| | | Salvador Perez | C | Royals | Free Agent |
| | | Yusmeiro Petit | RP | Athletics | Free Agent |
| | | Manny Piña | C | Brewers | Free Agent |
| | | Kevin Plawecki | C | Mets | Free Agent |
| | | Drew Pomeranz | SP | Red Sox | Free Agent |
| | | Wilson Ramos | C | Phillies | Free Agent |
| | | Cody Reed | RP | Reds | Free Agent |
| | | Victor Reyes | RF | Tigers | Free Agent |
| | | Anthony Rizzo | 1B | Cubs | Free Agent |
| | | Carlos Rodón | SP | White Sox | Free Agent |
| | | Edgar Santana | RP | Pirates | Free Agent |
| | | Jean Segura | SS | Mariners | Free Agent |
| | | Mallex Smith | LF | Rays | Free Agent |
| | | Denard Span | DH | Mariners | Free Agent |
| | | Dansby Swanson | SS | Braves | Free Agent |
| | | Eric Thames | 1B | Brewers | Free Agent |
| | | José Ureña | SP | Marlins | Free Agent |
| | | Zack Wheeler | SP | Mets | Free Agent |
| | | Bobby Wilson | C | Twins | Free Agent |
| | | Ryan Yarbrough | SP | Rays | Free Agent |
| | | Jordan Zimmermann | SP | Tigers | Free Agent |
| | | Mike Zunino | C | Mariners | Free Agent |
ATLANTA (AP) — Slugging rookie Ronald Acuna Jr. was hit by a pitch before he could take the Marlins deep again, but Dansby Swanson filled the power void for Atlanta, hitting a two-run homer that led the Braves to a 5-2 win over Miami on Wednesday night.Acuna, who had hit leadoff homers in the last three games and homered in five straight overall, didn't get a chance to extend the streak. Jose Urena plunked him on the left elbow with a fastball on his first pitch of the day, triggering a melee. Benches and bullpens for both teams emptied onto the field twice after the pitch. No punches were thrown. Urena and Braves manager Brian Snitker were ejected.Acuna instead became the 11th batter to be hit by a pitch from Urena this season, tied for the most in the National League. Trainer George Poulis hovered over Acuna, who sat on the ground near the batter's box while players swarmed near the mound. Acuna left the game in the second inning. He took his position in left field and then walked off... [ More] |