Fri Sep 14 2018 | 22:59 | Aaron Judge returns, Yankees rout Blue Jays 11-0 | Aaron Altherr | LF/PH/RF | Phillies | Free Agent |
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| | | Jeimer Candelario | 3B | Tigers | Free Agent |
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| | | Wei-Yin Chen | SP | Marlins | Free Agent |
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| | | Ryan Cordell | LF | White Sox | Free Agent |
| | | William Cuevas | SP | Red Sox | Free Agent |
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| | | Josh Donaldson | 3B | Indians | Free Agent |
| | | Edwin Encarnación | 1B/DH | Indians | Free Agent |
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| | | Jace Fry | RP | White Sox | Free Agent |
| | | Avisaíl García | RF | White Sox | Free Agent |
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| | | Rhys Hoskins | 1B/LF | Phillies | Free Agent |
| | | Austin Jackson | CF/LF/PH | Mets | Free Agent |
| | | Nate Jones | RP | White Sox | Free Agent |
| | | Aaron Judge | RF | Yankees | Free Agent |
| | | Jakob Junis | SP | Royals | Free Agent |
| | | Trey Mancini | 1B/LF | Orioles | Free Agent |
| | | Victor Martínez | DH | Tigers | Free Agent |
| | | Andrew McCutchen | CF/RF | Giants | Free Agent |
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| | | Blake Treinen | RP | Athletics | Free Agent |
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NEW YORK (AP) — Aaron Judge returned to the Yankees for the first time since his right wrist was broken seven weeks ago, taking over in right field for the final two innings of New York's 11-0 romp over the Toronto Blue Jays on Friday night.Judge had not played since July 26, when he was hit by a pitch from Kansas City's Jakob Junis. The Yankees say for now Judge will be limited to defense and pinch running, but they hope he will become a regular at some point in the regular season's final two weeks.Masahiro Tanaka (12-5), bidding to start a likely wild-card game against Oakland on Oct. 3, extended his scoreless streak to 20 innings and won his third straight start. Dominating with a sharp splitter, Tanaka struck out eight in six innings and allowed four hits. Luis Cessa got his second save in New York's largest shutout win margin since a 15-0 victory over the Mets on June 14, 2009.New York improved to 13-4 against Toronto this season. Starting their final homestand, the Yankees remained... [ More] |
Fri Sep 14 2018 | 22:19 | Yankees star Judge returns to outfield, no hitting yet | Aroldis Chapman | RP | Yankees | Free Agent |
| | | Aaron Judge | RF | Yankees | Free Agent |
| | | Jakob Junis | SP | Royals | Free Agent |
NEW YORK (AP) — Yankees star Aaron Judge took another step in his return from a broken right wrist when he played right field for a couple of innings Friday night.The Yankees activated him from the disabled list before the game against Toronto. The team said he is limited for now to defense and pinch running — still no hitting for the slugger.Judge got a big ovation when he trotted to the outfield for the top of the eighth inning. He had not played since July 26, when he was hit by a pitch from Kansas City's Jakob Junis.The Yankees initially expected Judge to return in about three weeks."With the roster, it makes some sense to have him available to, if there's a spot where we can get him in, to run the bases or play some defense," New York manager Aaron Boone said before the start of New York's final regular-season homestand. "He's getting real close to being an option for us."Judge on Monday took his first on-field batting practice since the injury. Boone said Friday the team is a couple... [ More] |
Fri Sep 14 2018 | 20:19 | Pirates OF Polanco out 7-9 months after shoulder surgery | Adam Frazier | 2B/LF/PH | Pirates | Free Agent |
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| | | Gregory Polanco | LF/RF | Pirates | Free Agent |
| | | Pablo Reyes | 2B | Pirates | Free Agent |
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Gregory Polanco could be out until next June after having surgery on his left shoulder.The Pirates made the announcement on Friday, which was Polanco's 27th birthday.Polanco leads the Pirates with a career-high 23 home runs, 81 RBIs and 61 extra-base hits. He batted .254 this season.Polanco dislocated his throwing shoulder on an awkward slide into second base on a double last Friday against Miami. He had surgery Wednesday to repair the labrum and stabilize his shoulder, and the Pirates said it is projected to take seven to nine months for a return to action."He'll have the support of his family, he'll have the support of the organization, he'll have the support of a lot of people," Pirates manager Clint Hurdle said before the game in Milwaukee."He's a man that's always been self-motivated, focused. Now is the healing, the rehab, and the strengthening and then the getting ready to play, whenever that is. We'll look forward to that," he said.With... [ More] |
Fri Sep 14 2018 | 18:29 | Aaron Judge activated by Yankees, no hitting yet | Aroldis Chapman | RP | Yankees | Free Agent |
| | | Aaron Judge | RF | Yankees | Free Agent |
| | | Jakob Junis | SP | Royals | Free Agent |
NEW YORK (AP) — Aaron Judge took another small step in his return from a broken right wrist when the New York Yankees activated him from the disabled list on Friday but said he is limited for now to playing in the outfield and pinch running.Judge has not played since July 26, when he was hit by a pitch from Kansas City's Jakob Junis. The Yankees initially expected Judge to return in about three weeks."With the roster, it makes some sense to have him available to, if there's a spot where we can get him in, to run the bases or play some defense," Yankees manager Aaron Boone said before the start of New York's final regular-season homestand. "He's getting real close to being an option for us."Judge on Monday took his first on-field batting practice since the injury. Boone said Friday the team is a couple days from making a decision on at-bats for Judge in a simulated game, a step before he will hit in a game. Judge has to take more swings and face higher velocity before he hits in a game."It's... [ More] |
Fri Sep 14 2018 | 16:39 | Aaron Judge activated by Yankees, no hitting yet | Aroldis Chapman | RP | Yankees | Free Agent |
| | | Aaron Judge | RF | Yankees | Free Agent |
| | | Jakob Junis | SP | Royals | Free Agent |
NEW YORK (AP) — The Yankees are activating Aaron Judge from the disabled list but for now only intend to use him in the outfield and as a baserunner.Judge has not played since July 26 because of a broken right wrist sustained when hit by a pitch from Kansas City's Jakob Junis. The Yankees initially had expected Judge to return in about three weeks.Manager Aaron Boone said Friday the team is a couple days from making a decision on at-bats for Judge in a simulated game, a step before he will hit in a game. The Yankees want Judge to get any rust off before the postseason.Judge is hitting .285 with 26 home runs and 61 RBIs.Injured closer Aroldis Chapman is to throw another bullpen session Saturday, a simulated game on Monday and then could be activated in the middle of next week, Chapman has not pitched in a game since Aug. 21 because of left knee tendinitis.___More AP MLB: https://apnews.com/tag/MLB and https://twitter.com/AP_Sports |
Fri Sep 14 2018 | 06:09 | Rockies chasing 1st division title in tight NL West race | Nolan Arenado | 3B | Rockies | Free Agent |
| | | Paul Goldschmidt | 1B | Diamondbacks | Free Agent |
| | | Kiké Hernández | 2B/CF/LF/PH/SS | Dodgers | Free Agent |
| | | Rich Hill | SP | Dodgers | Free Agent |
| | | Trevor Story | SS | Rockies | Free Agent |
DENVER (AP) — Opposing managers Dave Roberts and Bud Black are close friends. Star infielders Nolan Arenado and Paul Goldschmidt talk all the time.Just maybe not so much right now.This NL West title chase is serious business and shaping up to go down to the wire. Colorado holds a 1 1/2-game lead over Los Angeles and stretched its margin to 4 1/2 over Arizona by taking three of four this week. The Rockies are aiming for their first division title in franchise history."I expected us to be in this position," Arenado said . "I thought we had the type of players who could do something like this."Typically, Dodgers left-hander Rich Hill doesn't start looking at the standings until mid-September. He made an exception after his win over the Rockies on Sunday, just to see where things stood.It's scoreboard-watching season."We have a beautiful scoreboard out there," Rockies manager Black cracked. "We have to have that heightened focus we've had all season long. I don't think you ratchet it up any... [ More] |
Fri Sep 14 2018 | 06:09 | LEADING OFF: Indians can clinch, Cubs' new closer hurt | José Berríos | SP | Twins | Free Agent |
| | | Matthew Boyd | SP | Tigers | Free Agent |
| | | Clay Buchholz | SP | Diamondbacks | Free Agent |
| | | Bryce Harper | CF/RF | Nationals | Free Agent |
| | | Brandon Morrow | RP | Cubs | Free Agent |
| | | Max Scherzer | SP | Nationals | Free Agent |
| | | Steven Souza Jr. | RF | Diamondbacks | Free Agent |
| | | Pedro Strop | RP | Cubs | Free Agent |
| | | Noah Syndergaard | SP | Mets | Free Agent |
| | | Josh Tomlin | RP/SP | Indians | Free Agent |
| | | Hector Velázquez | RP/SP | Red Sox | Free Agent |
A look at what's happening around the majors today:ON THE CUSPJose Ramirez and the Cleveland Indians can clinch their third consecutive AL Central crown with a victory at home over Detroit and a Minnesota loss at last-place Kansas City. Josh Tomlin (1-5) pitches for the Indians against Matthew Boyd (9-12) and the Tigers. All-Star right-hander Jose Berrios (11-11) and the Twins face rookie Jorge Lopez (2-4), who took a perfect game into the ninth inning last Saturday at Minnesota.STROP STOPPEDThe NL Central-leading Chicago Cubs probably won't have their closer when they open a three-game series against Cincinnati. Pedro Strop injured a hamstring while running to first on a double-play grounder Thursday in just his second at-bat of the season. Cubs manager Joe Maddon said Strop will have an MRI on Friday. Strop has served as Chicago's closer since Brandon Morrow was placed on the disabled list July 18. Strop has converted 11 of 13 save opportunities in that span and has a 2.26 ERA on the... [ More] |
Fri Sep 14 2018 | 02:49 | LEADING OFF: Indians can clinch, Cubs' new closer hurt | José Berríos | SP | Twins | Free Agent |
| | | Matthew Boyd | SP | Tigers | Free Agent |
| | | Clay Buchholz | SP | Diamondbacks | Free Agent |
| | | Bryce Harper | CF/RF | Nationals | Free Agent |
| | | Brandon Morrow | RP | Cubs | Free Agent |
| | | Max Scherzer | SP | Nationals | Free Agent |
| | | Steven Souza Jr. | RF | Diamondbacks | Free Agent |
| | | Pedro Strop | RP | Cubs | Free Agent |
| | | Noah Syndergaard | SP | Mets | Free Agent |
| | | Josh Tomlin | RP/SP | Indians | Free Agent |
| | | Hector Velázquez | RP/SP | Red Sox | Free Agent |
A look at what's happening around the majors Friday:ON THE CUSPJose Ramirez and the Cleveland Indians can clinch their third consecutive AL Central crown with a victory at home over Detroit and a Minnesota loss at last-place Kansas City. Josh Tomlin (1-5) pitches for the Indians against Matthew Boyd (9-12) and the Tigers. All-Star right-hander Jose Berrios (11-11) and the Twins face rookie Jorge Lopez (2-4), who took a perfect game into the ninth inning last Saturday at Minnesota.STROP STOPPEDThe NL Central-leading Chicago Cubs probably won't have their closer when they open a three-game series against Cincinnati. Pedro Strop injured a hamstring while running to first on a double-play grounder Thursday in just his second at-bat of the season. Cubs manager Joe Maddon said Strop will have an MRI on Friday. Strop has served as Chicago's closer since Brandon Morrow was placed on the disabled list July 18. Strop has converted 11 of 13 save opportunities in that span and has a 2.26 ERA on the... [ More] |
Fri Sep 14 2018 | 02:49 | J.D. Martinez hits 41st HR, Red Sox sweep Blue Jays | Nick Ahmed | SS | Diamondbacks | Free Agent |
| | | Sandy Alcantara | SP | Marlins | Free Agent |
| | | Brett Anderson | SP | Athletics | Free Agent |
| | | Nolan Arenado | 3B | Rockies | Free Agent |
| | | Javier Báez | 2B/3B/SS | Cubs | Free Agent |
| | | Danny Barnes | RP | Blue Jays | Free Agent |
| | | Kyle Barraclough | RP | Marlins | Free Agent |
| | | Jerry Blevins | RP | Mets | Free Agent |
| | | Xander Bogaerts | SS | Red Sox | Free Agent |
| | | Jorge Bonifacio | RF | Royals | Free Agent |
| | | Jeff Brigham | SP | Marlins | Free Agent |
| | | Kris Bryant | 3B/OF | Cubs | Free Agent |
| | | Clay Buchholz | SP | Diamondbacks | Free Agent |
| | | Dylan Bundy | SP | Orioles | Free Agent |
| | | Alan Busenitz | RP | Twins | Free Agent |
| | | Michael Conforto | CF/LF | Mets | Free Agent |
| | | Nelson Cruz | DH | Mariners | Free Agent |
| | | David Dahl | LF/RF | Rockies | Free Agent |
| | | Odrisamer Despaigne | RP | Angels | Free Agent |
| | | Rafael Devers | 3B | Red Sox | Free Agent |
| | | Sean Doolittle | RP | Nationals | Free Agent |
| | | Hunter Dozier | 1B/3B | Royals | Free Agent |
| | | Heath Fillmyer | SP | Royals | Free Agent |
| | | Brian Flynn | RP | Royals | Free Agent |
| | | Todd Frazier | 3B | Mets | Free Agent |
| | | Isaac Galloway | RF | Marlins | Free Agent |
| | | Austin Gomber | SP | Cardinals | Free Agent |
| | | Robert Gsellman | RP/SP | Mets | Free Agent |
| | | Lourdes Gurriel | 2B/SS | Blue Jays | Free Agent |
| | | Yoshihisa Hirano | RP | Diamondbacks | Free Agent |
| | | Clayton Kershaw | SP | Dodgers | Free Agent |
| | | Spencer Kieboom | C | Nationals | Free Agent |
| | | Craig Kimbrel | RP | Red Sox | Free Agent |
| | | DJ LeMahieu | 2B | Rockies | Free Agent |
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| | | Manny Machado | 3B/SS | Orioles | Free Agent |
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| | | Salvador Perez | C/DH | Royals | Free Agent |
| | | Stephen Piscotty | RF | Athletics | Free Agent |
| | | AJ Pollock | CF | Diamondbacks | Free Agent |
| | | Randy Rosario | RP | Cubs | Free Agent |
| | | Dominic Smith | 1B | Mets | Free Agent |
| | | Steven Souza Jr. | RF | Diamondbacks | Free Agent |
| | | Trevor Story | SS | Rockies | Free Agent |
| | | Pedro Strop | RP | Cubs | Free Agent |
| | | Justin Upton | LF | Angels | Free Agent |
| | | Jason Vargas | SP | Mets | Free Agent |
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| | | Brandon Workman | RP | Red Sox | Free Agent |
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BOSTON (AP) — J.D. Martinez hit his 41st home run and the Boston Red Sox moved closer to winning the AL East title, completing a three-game sweep of the Toronto Blue Jays with a 4-3 victory Thursday night.Xander Bogaerts scored the go-ahead run on an eighth-inning error after the Blue Jays rallied in the top half with two runs to tie it 3-all.Rafael Devers also homered for the major league-leading Red Sox (101-46). They pulled 10 1/2 games ahead of the idle New York Yankees and decreased their magic number to six for clinching a third straight division crown. Boston is the only team in the majors that's already locked up a playoff berth.Brandon Workman (5-0) faced one batter, ending Toronto's eighth-inning rally, and got the win. Craig Kimbrel earned his 40th save. Danny Barnes (3-3) took the loss.Lourdes Gurriel Jr. homered for the Blue Jays.ROCKIES 10, DIAMONDBACKS 3DENVER (AP) — Nolan Arenado and Trevor Story homered, Kyle Freeland pitched effectively into the seventh, and Colorado beat... [ More] |
Fri Sep 14 2018 | 01:59 | J.D. Martinez hits 41st HR, Red Sox sweep Blue Jays | Nick Ahmed | SS | Diamondbacks | Free Agent |
| | | Sandy Alcantara | SP | Marlins | Free Agent |
| | | Brett Anderson | SP | Athletics | Free Agent |
| | | Nolan Arenado | 3B | Rockies | Free Agent |
| | | Javier Báez | 2B/3B/SS | Cubs | Free Agent |
| | | Danny Barnes | RP | Blue Jays | Free Agent |
| | | Kyle Barraclough | RP | Marlins | Free Agent |
| | | Jerry Blevins | RP | Mets | Free Agent |
| | | Xander Bogaerts | SS | Red Sox | Free Agent |
| | | Jorge Bonifacio | RF | Royals | Free Agent |
| | | Jeff Brigham | SP | Marlins | Free Agent |
| | | Kris Bryant | 3B/OF | Cubs | Free Agent |
| | | Clay Buchholz | SP | Diamondbacks | Free Agent |
| | | Dylan Bundy | SP | Orioles | Free Agent |
| | | Alan Busenitz | RP | Twins | Free Agent |
| | | Michael Conforto | CF/LF | Mets | Free Agent |
| | | Nelson Cruz | DH | Mariners | Free Agent |
| | | David Dahl | LF/RF | Rockies | Free Agent |
| | | Odrisamer Despaigne | RP | Angels | Free Agent |
| | | Rafael Devers | 3B | Red Sox | Free Agent |
| | | Sean Doolittle | RP | Nationals | Free Agent |
| | | Hunter Dozier | 1B/3B | Royals | Free Agent |
| | | Heath Fillmyer | SP | Royals | Free Agent |
| | | Brian Flynn | RP | Royals | Free Agent |
| | | Todd Frazier | 3B | Mets | Free Agent |
| | | Isaac Galloway | RF | Marlins | Free Agent |
| | | Austin Gomber | SP | Cardinals | Free Agent |
| | | Robert Gsellman | RP/SP | Mets | Free Agent |
| | | Lourdes Gurriel | 2B/SS | Blue Jays | Free Agent |
| | | Yoshihisa Hirano | RP | Diamondbacks | Free Agent |
| | | Clayton Kershaw | SP | Dodgers | Free Agent |
| | | Spencer Kieboom | C | Nationals | Free Agent |
| | | Craig Kimbrel | RP | Red Sox | Free Agent |
| | | DJ LeMahieu | 2B | Rockies | Free Agent |
| | | Mike Leake | SP | Mariners | Free Agent |
| | | Manny Machado | 3B/SS | Orioles | Free Agent |
| | | J.D. Martinez | DH/LF/RF | Red Sox | Free Agent |
| | | Steven Matz | SP | Mets | Free Agent |
| | | Brandon Maurer | RP | Royals | Free Agent |
| | | Daniel Murphy | 2B | Cubs | Free Agent |
| | | Tomás Nido | C | Mets | Free Agent |
| | | Peter O'Brien | DH/LF | Marlins | Free Agent |
| | | Wily Peralta | RP | Royals | Free Agent |
| | | Salvador Perez | C/DH | Royals | Free Agent |
| | | Stephen Piscotty | RF | Athletics | Free Agent |
| | | AJ Pollock | CF | Diamondbacks | Free Agent |
| | | Randy Rosario | RP | Cubs | Free Agent |
| | | Dominic Smith | 1B | Mets | Free Agent |
| | | Steven Souza Jr. | RF | Diamondbacks | Free Agent |
| | | Trevor Story | SS | Rockies | Free Agent |
| | | Pedro Strop | RP | Cubs | Free Agent |
| | | Justin Upton | LF | Angels | Free Agent |
| | | Jason Vargas | SP | Mets | Free Agent |
| | | Jerry Vasto | SP | Royals | Free Agent |
| | | Brandon Workman | RP | Red Sox | Free Agent |
| | | Ryan Zimmerman | 1B | Nationals | Free Agent |
BOSTON (AP) — J.D. Martinez hit his 41st home run and the Boston Red Sox moved closer to winning the AL East title, completing a three-game sweep of the Toronto Blue Jays with a 4-3 victory Thursday night.Xander Bogaerts scored the go-ahead run on an eighth-inning error after the Blue Jays rallied in the top half with two runs to tie it 3-all.Rafael Devers also homered for the major league-leading Red Sox (101-46). They pulled 10 1/2 games ahead of the idle New York Yankees and decreased their magic number to six for clinching a third straight division crown. Boston is the only team in the majors that's already locked up a playoff berth.Brandon Workman (5-0) faced one batter, ending Toronto's eighth-inning rally, and got the win. Craig Kimbrel earned his 40th save. Danny Barnes (3-3) took the loss.Lourdes Gurriel Jr. homered for the Blue Jays.ROCKIES 10, DIAMONDBACKS 3DENVER (AP) — Nolan Arenado and Trevor Story homered, Kyle Freeland pitched effectively into the seventh, and Colorado beat... [ More] |
Fri Sep 14 2018 | 00:09 | J.D. Martinez hits 41st HR, Red Sox sweep Blue Jays | Nick Ahmed | SS | Diamondbacks | Free Agent |
| | | Sandy Alcantara | SP | Marlins | Free Agent |
| | | Brett Anderson | SP | Athletics | Free Agent |
| | | Nolan Arenado | 3B | Rockies | Free Agent |
| | | Javier Báez | 2B/3B/SS | Cubs | Free Agent |
| | | Danny Barnes | RP | Blue Jays | Free Agent |
| | | Kyle Barraclough | RP | Marlins | Free Agent |
| | | Jerry Blevins | RP | Mets | Free Agent |
| | | Xander Bogaerts | SS | Red Sox | Free Agent |
| | | Jorge Bonifacio | RF | Royals | Free Agent |
| | | Jeff Brigham | SP | Marlins | Free Agent |
| | | Kris Bryant | 3B/OF | Cubs | Free Agent |
| | | Clay Buchholz | SP | Diamondbacks | Free Agent |
| | | Dylan Bundy | SP | Orioles | Free Agent |
| | | Alan Busenitz | RP | Twins | Free Agent |
| | | Michael Conforto | CF/LF | Mets | Free Agent |
| | | David Dahl | LF/RF | Rockies | Free Agent |
| | | Rafael Devers | 3B | Red Sox | Free Agent |
| | | Sean Doolittle | RP | Nationals | Free Agent |
| | | Hunter Dozier | 1B/3B | Royals | Free Agent |
| | | Heath Fillmyer | SP | Royals | Free Agent |
| | | Brian Flynn | RP | Royals | Free Agent |
| | | Todd Frazier | 3B | Mets | Free Agent |
| | | Isaac Galloway | RF | Marlins | Free Agent |
| | | Austin Gomber | SP | Cardinals | Free Agent |
| | | Robert Gsellman | RP/SP | Mets | Free Agent |
| | | Lourdes Gurriel | 2B/SS | Blue Jays | Free Agent |
| | | Yoshihisa Hirano | RP | Diamondbacks | Free Agent |
| | | Clayton Kershaw | SP | Dodgers | Free Agent |
| | | Spencer Kieboom | C | Nationals | Free Agent |
| | | Craig Kimbrel | RP | Red Sox | Free Agent |
| | | DJ LeMahieu | 2B | Rockies | Free Agent |
| | | Manny Machado | 3B/SS | Orioles | Free Agent |
| | | J.D. Martinez | DH/LF/RF | Red Sox | Free Agent |
| | | Steven Matz | SP | Mets | Free Agent |
| | | Brandon Maurer | RP | Royals | Free Agent |
| | | Daniel Murphy | 2B | Cubs | Free Agent |
| | | Tomás Nido | C | Mets | Free Agent |
| | | Peter O'Brien | DH/LF | Marlins | Free Agent |
| | | Wily Peralta | RP | Royals | Free Agent |
| | | Salvador Perez | C/DH | Royals | Free Agent |
| | | Stephen Piscotty | RF | Athletics | Free Agent |
| | | AJ Pollock | CF | Diamondbacks | Free Agent |
| | | Randy Rosario | RP | Cubs | Free Agent |
| | | Dominic Smith | 1B | Mets | Free Agent |
| | | Steven Souza Jr. | RF | Diamondbacks | Free Agent |
| | | Trevor Story | SS | Rockies | Free Agent |
| | | Pedro Strop | RP | Cubs | Free Agent |
| | | Jason Vargas | SP | Mets | Free Agent |
| | | Jerry Vasto | SP | Royals | Free Agent |
| | | Brandon Workman | RP | Red Sox | Free Agent |
| | | Ryan Zimmerman | 1B | Nationals | Free Agent |
BOSTON (AP) — J.D. Martinez hit his 41st home run and the Boston Red Sox moved closer to winning the AL East title, completing a three-game sweep of the Toronto Blue Jays with a 4-3 victory Thursday night.Xander Bogaerts scored the go-ahead run on an eighth-inning error after the Blue Jays rallied in the top half with two runs to tie it 3-all.Rafael Devers also homered for the major league-leading Red Sox (101-46). They pulled 10 1/2 games ahead of the idle New York Yankees and decreased their magic number to six for clinching a third straight division crown. Boston is the only team in the majors that's already locked up a playoff berth.Brandon Workman (5-0) faced one batter, ending Toronto's eighth-inning rally, and got the win. Craig Kimbrel earned his 40th save. Danny Barnes (3-3) took the loss.Lourdes Gurriel Jr. homered for the Blue Jays.ROCKIES 10, DIAMONDBACKS 3DENVER (AP) — Nolan Arenado and Trevor Story homered, Kyle Freeland pitched effectively into the seventh, and Colorado beat... [ More] |
Thu Sep 13 2018 | 23:19 | J.D. Martinez hits 41st HR, Red Sox sweep Blue Jays | Nick Ahmed | SS | Diamondbacks | Free Agent |
| | | Sandy Alcantara | SP | Marlins | Free Agent |
| | | Brett Anderson | SP | Athletics | Free Agent |
| | | Nolan Arenado | 3B | Rockies | Free Agent |
| | | Javier Báez | 2B/3B/SS | Cubs | Free Agent |
| | | Danny Barnes | RP | Blue Jays | Free Agent |
| | | Kyle Barraclough | RP | Marlins | Free Agent |
| | | Jerry Blevins | RP | Mets | Free Agent |
| | | Xander Bogaerts | SS | Red Sox | Free Agent |
| | | Jeff Brigham | SP | Marlins | Free Agent |
| | | Kris Bryant | 3B/OF | Cubs | Free Agent |
| | | Clay Buchholz | SP | Diamondbacks | Free Agent |
| | | Dylan Bundy | SP | Orioles | Free Agent |
| | | Michael Conforto | CF/LF | Mets | Free Agent |
| | | David Dahl | LF/RF | Rockies | Free Agent |
| | | Rafael Devers | 3B | Red Sox | Free Agent |
| | | Sean Doolittle | RP | Nationals | Free Agent |
| | | Todd Frazier | 3B | Mets | Free Agent |
| | | Isaac Galloway | RF | Marlins | Free Agent |
| | | Austin Gomber | SP | Cardinals | Free Agent |
| | | Robert Gsellman | RP/SP | Mets | Free Agent |
| | | Lourdes Gurriel | 2B/SS | Blue Jays | Free Agent |
| | | Yoshihisa Hirano | RP | Diamondbacks | Free Agent |
| | | Clayton Kershaw | SP | Dodgers | Free Agent |
| | | Spencer Kieboom | C | Nationals | Free Agent |
| | | Craig Kimbrel | RP | Red Sox | Free Agent |
| | | DJ LeMahieu | 2B | Rockies | Free Agent |
| | | Manny Machado | 3B/SS | Orioles | Free Agent |
| | | J.D. Martinez | DH/LF/RF | Red Sox | Free Agent |
| | | Steven Matz | SP | Mets | Free Agent |
| | | Daniel Murphy | 2B | Cubs | Free Agent |
| | | Tomás Nido | C | Mets | Free Agent |
| | | Peter O'Brien | DH/LF | Marlins | Free Agent |
| | | Stephen Piscotty | RF | Athletics | Free Agent |
| | | AJ Pollock | CF | Diamondbacks | Free Agent |
| | | Randy Rosario | RP | Cubs | Free Agent |
| | | Dominic Smith | 1B | Mets | Free Agent |
| | | Steven Souza Jr. | RF | Diamondbacks | Free Agent |
| | | Trevor Story | SS | Rockies | Free Agent |
| | | Pedro Strop | RP | Cubs | Free Agent |
| | | Jason Vargas | SP | Mets | Free Agent |
| | | Brandon Workman | RP | Red Sox | Free Agent |
| | | Ryan Zimmerman | 1B | Nationals | Free Agent |
BOSTON (AP) — J.D. Martinez hit his 41st home run and the Boston Red Sox moved closer to winning the AL East title, completing a three-game sweep of the Toronto Blue Jays with a 4-3 victory Thursday night.Xander Bogaerts scored the go-ahead run on an eighth-inning error after the Blue Jays rallied in the top half with two runs to tie it 3-all.Rafael Devers also homered for the major league-leading Red Sox (101-46). They pulled 10 1/2 games ahead of the idle New York Yankees and decreased their magic number to six for clinching a third straight division crown. Boston is the only team in the majors that's already locked up a playoff berth.Brandon Workman (5-0) faced one batter, ending Toronto's eighth-inning rally, and got the win. Craig Kimbrel earned his 40th save. Danny Barnes (3-3) took the loss.Lourdes Gurriel Jr. homered for the Blue Jays.ROCKIES 10, DIAMONDBACKS 3DENVER (AP) — Nolan Arenado and Trevor Story homered, Kyle Freeland pitched effectively into the seventh, and Colorado beat... [ More] |
Thu Sep 13 2018 | 22:39 | Phillies' collapse result of several factors | Jake Arrieta | SP | Phillies | Free Agent |
| | | José Bautista | 3B/PH/RF | Mets | Free Agent |
| | | Justin Bour | 1B/PH | Marlins | Free Agent |
| | | Asdrúbal Cabrera | 2B/3B/SS | Phillies | Free Agent |
| | | Maikel Franco | 3B | Phillies | Free Agent |
| | | Cole Hamels | SP | Cubs | Free Agent |
| | | Bryce Harper | CF/RF | Nationals | Free Agent |
| | | César Hernández | 2B | Phillies | Free Agent |
| | | Odúbel Herrera | CF | Phillies | Free Agent |
| | | Rhys Hoskins | 1B/LF | Phillies | Free Agent |
| | | Ryan Howard | | | Free Agent |
| | | Scott Kingery | 2B/SS | Phillies | Free Agent |
| | | Manny Machado | 3B/SS | Orioles | Free Agent |
| | | Aaron Nola | SP | Phillies | Free Agent |
| | | Wilson Ramos | C | Phillies | Free Agent |
| | | Jimmy Rollins | | | Free Agent |
| | | Carlos Santana | 1B | Phillies | Free Agent |
| | | Chase Utley | 2B/PH | Dodgers | Free Agent |
| | | Vince Velasquez | SP | Phillies | Free Agent |
| | | Shane Victorino | | | Free Agent |
| | | Nick Williams | PH/RF | Phillies | Free Agent |
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — A surprising first half and a surge in early August had the Philadelphia Phillies in prime position to reach the postseason.Then they fell apart.Since completing a four-game sweep over the Miami Marlins on Aug. 5, the Phillies (74-71) are 11-23 and 0-10-1 in those series. They went from 1 1/2 games ahead of Atlanta in the NL East to 7 1/2 games behind with only 17 games to play.Philadelphia was only one game behind the Cubs for best record in the National League before the tailspin began. Now, finishing with a winning mark will be a challenge.Manager Gabe Kapler's positive approach hasn't wavered, but even he can't find a way to sugarcoat this collapse."There's no question that we can play better baseball," Kapler said. "We are more talented and more prepared than the outcomes that we're getting, the losses we've racked up recently."So, what happened?"It's not one thing," Kapler said. "It's a collection of many, many things. And to try to boil it down to one thing doesn't... [ More] |
Thu Sep 13 2018 | 22:29 | Mariners' Paxton, Hernandez will miss starts vs. Anaheim | Marco Gonzales | SP | Mariners | Free Agent |
| | | Félix Hernández | SP | Mariners | Free Agent |
| | | James Paxton | SP | Mariners | Free Agent |
| | | Erasmo Ramírez | SP | Mariners | Free Agent |
ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Seattle pitchers James Paxton and Felix Hernandez will not make their scheduled starts this weekend against the Los Angeles Angels.Mariners manager Scott Servais said before Thursday's series opener that Paxton and Hernandez did not accompany the team to Anaheim. Paxton, who was slated to go on Friday, is dealing with pneumonia. Hernandez left last Saturday's game against the Yankees with hamstring tightness.Servais did not name a starter for Friday, saying the Mariners will go with a bullpen day. Right-hander Erasmo Ramirez will start Saturday, and left-hander Marco Gonzales will pitch Sunday.Servais said he expects Paxton to be able to return sometime during the last two weeks of the season. The left-hander, who pitched a no-hitter on May 8 at Toronto, is 11-6 with a 3.83 ERA. His career high for wins is 12, set last season.___More AP MLB: https://apnews.com/tag/MLB and https://twitter.com/AP_Sports |
Thu Sep 13 2018 | 21:49 | Mets stun Marlins in opener, sweep doubleheader | Nick Ahmed | SS | Diamondbacks | Free Agent |
| | | Sandy Alcantara | SP | Marlins | Free Agent |
| | | Nolan Arenado | 3B | Rockies | Free Agent |
| | | Javier Báez | 2B/3B/SS | Cubs | Free Agent |
| | | Kyle Barraclough | RP | Marlins | Free Agent |
| | | Jerry Blevins | RP | Mets | Free Agent |
| | | Jeff Brigham | SP | Marlins | Free Agent |
| | | Kris Bryant | 3B/OF | Cubs | Free Agent |
| | | Clay Buchholz | SP | Diamondbacks | Free Agent |
| | | Michael Conforto | CF/LF | Mets | Free Agent |
| | | David Dahl | LF/RF | Rockies | Free Agent |
| | | Sean Doolittle | RP | Nationals | Free Agent |
| | | Todd Frazier | 3B | Mets | Free Agent |
| | | Isaac Galloway | RF | Marlins | Free Agent |
| | | Robert Gsellman | RP/SP | Mets | Free Agent |
| | | Yoshihisa Hirano | RP | Diamondbacks | Free Agent |
| | | Spencer Kieboom | C | Nationals | Free Agent |
| | | DJ LeMahieu | 2B | Rockies | Free Agent |
| | | Steven Matz | SP | Mets | Free Agent |
| | | Daniel Murphy | 2B | Cubs | Free Agent |
| | | Tomás Nido | C | Mets | Free Agent |
| | | Peter O'Brien | DH/LF | Marlins | Free Agent |
| | | AJ Pollock | CF | Diamondbacks | Free Agent |
| | | Randy Rosario | RP | Cubs | Free Agent |
| | | Dominic Smith | 1B | Mets | Free Agent |
| | | Steven Souza Jr. | RF | Diamondbacks | Free Agent |
| | | Trevor Story | SS | Rockies | Free Agent |
| | | Pedro Strop | RP | Cubs | Free Agent |
| | | Jason Vargas | SP | Mets | Free Agent |
| | | Ryan Zimmerman | 1B | Nationals | Free Agent |
NEW YORK (AP) — Michael Conforto and Todd Frazier hit back-to-back homers with two outs in the ninth inning, and the New York Mets stunned the Miami Marlins 4-3 on Thursday in the first game of a doubleheader.Conforto drove in three more runs in the second game, and Jason Vargas pitched six effective innings to help the Mets win 5-2.In the opener, Kyle Barraclough entered with one out in the ninth and retired pinch-hitter Dominic Smith before Conforto lined a 1-0 changeup into the second deck in right to tie it. Frazier then hit a 1-1 pitch to left center field for his first walk-off homer since June 2015 for Cincinnati.Barraclough (0-6) blew a save for the seventh time in 17 opportunities. Jerry Blevins (3-2) pitched a scoreless ninth for the win.Rookie starter Sandy Alcantara befuddled the Mets, permitting just two hits, with his only real blemish coming off the bat of the opposing pitcher. Steven Matz hit his first career homer, a two-run shot in the second inning to tie it at 2. Peter... [ More] |
Thu Sep 13 2018 | 20:19 | Conforto, Frazier hit back-to-back HRs, Mets stun Marlins | Nick Ahmed | SS | Diamondbacks | Free Agent |
| | | Sandy Alcantara | SP | Marlins | Free Agent |
| | | Nolan Arenado | 3B | Rockies | Free Agent |
| | | Javier Báez | 2B/3B/SS | Cubs | Free Agent |
| | | Kyle Barraclough | RP | Marlins | Free Agent |
| | | Jerry Blevins | RP | Mets | Free Agent |
| | | Kris Bryant | 3B/OF | Cubs | Free Agent |
| | | Clay Buchholz | SP | Diamondbacks | Free Agent |
| | | Michael Conforto | CF/LF | Mets | Free Agent |
| | | David Dahl | LF/RF | Rockies | Free Agent |
| | | Sean Doolittle | RP | Nationals | Free Agent |
| | | Todd Frazier | 3B | Mets | Free Agent |
| | | Isaac Galloway | RF | Marlins | Free Agent |
| | | Yoshihisa Hirano | RP | Diamondbacks | Free Agent |
| | | Spencer Kieboom | C | Nationals | Free Agent |
| | | DJ LeMahieu | 2B | Rockies | Free Agent |
| | | Steven Matz | SP | Mets | Free Agent |
| | | Daniel Murphy | 2B | Cubs | Free Agent |
| | | Peter O'Brien | DH/LF | Marlins | Free Agent |
| | | AJ Pollock | CF | Diamondbacks | Free Agent |
| | | Randy Rosario | RP | Cubs | Free Agent |
| | | Dominic Smith | 1B | Mets | Free Agent |
| | | Steven Souza Jr. | RF | Diamondbacks | Free Agent |
| | | Trevor Story | SS | Rockies | Free Agent |
| | | Pedro Strop | RP | Cubs | Free Agent |
| | | Ryan Zimmerman | 1B | Nationals | Free Agent |
NEW YORK (AP) — Michael Conforto and Todd Frazier hit back-to-back homers with two outs in the ninth inning, and the New York Mets stunned the Miami Marlins 4-3 on Thursday in the first game of a doubleheader.Kyle Barraclough entered with one out in the ninth and retired pinch-hitter Dominic Smith before Conforto lined a 1-0 changeup into the second deck in right to tie it. Frazier then hit a 1-1 pitch to left center field for his first walk-off homer since June 2015 for Cincinnati.Barraclough (0-6) blew a save for the seventh time in 17 opportunities.Jerry Blevins (3-2) pitched a scoreless ninth for the win.Rookie starter Sandy Alcantara befuddled the Mets offense, permitting just two hits, with his only real blemish coming off the bat of the opposing pitcher. Steven Matz hit his first career homer, a two-run shot into the left-field seats in the second inning to tie it at 2.Peter O'Brien and Isaac Galloway went deep in the top of the second against Matz.ROCKIES 10, DIAMONDBACKS 3DENVER... [ More] |
Thu Sep 13 2018 | 19:19 | David Wright to make likely final start for Mets on Sept. 29 | Michael Conforto | CF/LF | Mets | Free Agent |
| | | Todd Frazier | 3B | Mets | Free Agent |
| | | José Reyes | 2B/3B/PH/SS | Mets | Free Agent |
| | | David Wright | 3B | Mets | Free Agent |
| | | Jacob deGrom | SP | Mets | Free Agent |
NEW YORK (AP) — New York Mets captain David Wright will return for the team's final homestand, making what will probably be his last appearance as a big leaguer.The Mets said that they plan to activate Wright when they return to Citi Field on Sept. 25 against Atlanta. The 35-year-old is scheduled to start at third base on the second-to-last day of the season against Miami.It would be his first major league game since May 2016. Wright has worked to return from a litany of neck, back and shoulder injuries that have required surgery.Although he's not officially retiring, Wright is not expected to play again after this season."The way I feel right now and from everything the doctors have told me, there's not going to be an improvement," Wright said when asked if he could play beyond 2018. "So, yeah, I don't see that as a possibility."Mets Chief Operating Officer Jeff Wilpon and Senior VP of Baseball Operations John Ricco joined Wright for an emotional news conference prior to the club's doubleheader... [ More] |
Thu Sep 13 2018 | 17:59 | Mets' David Wright set to play on Sept. 29 | Michael Conforto | CF/LF | Mets | Free Agent |
| | | José Reyes | 2B/3B/PH/SS | Mets | Free Agent |
| | | David Wright | 3B | Mets | Free Agent |
| | | Jacob deGrom | SP | Mets | Free Agent |
NEW YORK (AP) — New York Mets captain David Wright will return for the team's final homestand, making what will probably be his last appearance as a big leaguer.The Mets said that they plan to activate Wright when they return to Citi Field on Sept. 25 against Atlanta. The 35-year-old is scheduled to start at third base on the second to last day of the regular season against Miami.It would be his first major league game since May 2016. Wright has worked to return from a litany of neck, back and shoulder injuries that have required surgery.Although not officially retiring, Wright is not expected to play again after this season."The way I feel right now and from everything the doctors have told me, there's not going to be an improvement," Wright said when asked if he could play beyond 2018. "So, yeah, I don't see that as a possibility."Mets Chief Operating Officer Jeff Wilpon and Senior VP of Baseball Operations John Ricco joined Wright for an emotional news conference prior to the club's... [ More] |
Thu Sep 13 2018 | 17:29 | Cubs first baseman Rizzo wears full uniform on team flight | Anthony Rizzo | 1B | Cubs | Free Agent |
WASHINGTON (AP) — Unusual scheduling spawned even more atypical travel attire for Chicago Cubs first baseman Anthony Rizzo.The three-time All-Star wore a uniform, complete with a blue jersey and gray pants, on the Cubs' early Thursday morning flight for a makeup game against the Washington Nationals, then arrived in the clubhouse with the same outfit."It's all I got," Rizzo said.The Cubs returned to Washington for the second time in a week after Sunday's game was postponed. The four-day series, which included another rainout Friday and a doubleheader Saturday, featured nearly 11 hours in rain delays.Thursday's game was scheduled on the only remaining common day off for the teams before the end of the regular season, and it split up what was to be a six-game homestand for the Cubs. It also came after a state of emergency was declared in Washington in anticipation of the effects of Hurricane Florence.The makeup date also extended the Cubs' streak of 23 consecutive scheduled game dates to... [ More] |
Thu Sep 13 2018 | 16:59 | Phillies' collapse result of several factors | Jake Arrieta | SP | Phillies | Free Agent |
| | | José Bautista | 3B/PH/RF | Mets | Free Agent |
| | | Justin Bour | 1B/PH | Marlins | Free Agent |
| | | Asdrúbal Cabrera | 2B/3B/SS | Phillies | Free Agent |
| | | Maikel Franco | 3B | Phillies | Free Agent |
| | | Cole Hamels | SP | Cubs | Free Agent |
| | | Bryce Harper | CF/RF | Nationals | Free Agent |
| | | César Hernández | 2B | Phillies | Free Agent |
| | | Odúbel Herrera | CF | Phillies | Free Agent |
| | | Rhys Hoskins | 1B/LF | Phillies | Free Agent |
| | | Ryan Howard | | | Free Agent |
| | | Scott Kingery | 2B/SS | Phillies | Free Agent |
| | | Manny Machado | 3B/SS | Orioles | Free Agent |
| | | Aaron Nola | SP | Phillies | Free Agent |
| | | Wilson Ramos | C | Phillies | Free Agent |
| | | Jimmy Rollins | | | Free Agent |
| | | Carlos Santana | 1B | Phillies | Free Agent |
| | | Chase Utley | 2B/PH | Dodgers | Free Agent |
| | | Vince Velasquez | SP | Phillies | Free Agent |
| | | Shane Victorino | | | Free Agent |
| | | Nick Williams | PH/RF | Phillies | Free Agent |
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — A surprising first half and a surge in early August had the Philadelphia Phillies in prime position to reach the postseason.Then they fell apart.Since completing a four-game sweep over the Miami Marlins on Aug. 5, the Phillies (74-71) are 11-23 and 0-10-1 in those series. They went from 1½ games ahead of Atlanta in the NL East to 7½ games behind with only 17 games to play.Philadelphia was only one game behind the Cubs for best record in the National League before the tailspin began. Now, finishing with a winning mark will be a challenge.Manager Gabe Kapler's positive approach hasn't wavered, but even he can't find a way to sugarcoat this collapse."There's no question that we can play better baseball," Kapler said. "We are more talented and more prepared than the outcomes that we're getting, the losses we've racked up recently."So, what happened?"It's not one thing," Kapler said. "It's a collection of many, many things. And to try to boil it down to one thing doesn't... [ More] |