PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Jake Arrieta pitched effectively into the sixth inning before leaving with an injury, Didi Gregorius hit a two-run homer and the Philadelphia Phillies beat the New York Mets 4-1 Tuesday night.The scuffling Mets played their first game since billionaire hedge fund manager Steve Cohen agreed to buy the team from the Wilpon and Katz families. The agreement was announced Monday and the deal is subject to the approval of Major League Baseball owners. Arrieta (4-4) allowed one run on Brandon Nimmo’s homer and eight hits in 5 1/3 innings. But he walked off the mound, grabbing the back of his right leg, after hitting Andres Gimenez with a pitch to load the bases. JoJo Romero entered and retired Wilson Ramos on a double-play grounder.Romero tossed two innings, Tommy Hunter got two outs and Hector Neris finished for his fourth save in seven chances.Mets starter Rick Porcello (1-5) yielded four runs and six hits in six innings as New York (21-27) lost its third straight and fell... [More]

Athletics second. Jake Lamb walks. Ramon Laureano singles to center field. Jake Lamb to third. Jonah Heim reaches on a fielder's choice to shallow infield. Ramon Laureano out at second. Tony Kemp out on a sacrifice fly to deep center field to Kevin Pillar. Jake Lamb scores. Tommy La Stella pops out to shallow right field to Garrett Hampson.1 run, 1 hit, 0 errors, 1 left on. Athletics 1, Rockies 0.Rockies fifth. Josh Fuentes singles to shallow left field, advances to 3rd. Throwing error by Marcus Semien. Elias Diaz homers to left field. Josh Fuentes scores. Garrett Hampson strikes out swinging. Raimel Tapia grounds out to shallow infield, Tommy La Stella to Matt Olson. Trevor Story singles to shallow infield. Charlie Blackmon pops out to shallow infield to Marcus Semien.2 runs, 3 hits, 1 error, 1 left on. Rockies 2, Athletics 1.Rockies sixth. Nolan Arenado singles to second base. Kevin Pillar singles to left field. Nolan Arenado to second. Matt Kemp reaches on a fielder's choice to third base. Kevin Pillar out at second. Nolan Arenado to third. Josh Fuentes out on a sacrifice fly to deep left field to Robbie Grossman. Matt Kemp to second. Nolan Arenado scores. Elias Diaz strikes out swinging.1 run, 2 hits, 0 errors, 1 left on. Rockies 3, Athletics 1.

Athletics first. Tommy La Stella walks. Marcus Semien doubles to deep left field. Tommy La Stella to third. Stephen Piscotty grounds out to shallow infield, Anderson Tejeda to Ronald Guzman. Marcus Semien to third. Tommy La Stella scores. Matt Olson strikes out swinging. Robbie Grossman lines out to left field to Nick Solak.1 run, 1 hit, 0 errors, 1 left on. Athletics 1, Rangers 0.Rangers second. Derek Dietrich homers to left field. Anderson Tejeda doubles to deep right center field. Ronald Guzman pops out to shallow center field to Marcus Semien. Eli White grounds out to shallow infield, Tony Kemp to Matt Olson. Anderson Tejeda to third. Jeff Mathis strikes out swinging.1 run, 2 hits, 0 errors, 1 left on. Athletics 1, Rangers 1.Rangers sixth. Leody Taveras grounds out to shallow infield, Marcus Semien to Matt Olson. Isiah Kiner-Falefa singles to right field. Nick Solak singles to deep right center field. Isiah Kiner-Falefa to third. Rougned Odor homers to right field. Nick Solak scores.... [More]

A look at what's happening around the majors Sunday:___STILL ONThe Giants and Padres are scheduled to play the finale of a three-game series even after the first two games were postponed when a member of San Francisco's organization tested positive for the coronavirus. Games set for Friday and Saturday night were called off to allow time for more testing and contact tracing. Major League Baseball has made no announcement about Sunday's game, although so far this season, no team has resumed its season so swiftly following a positive test.BYE BYE BIRDIES?The Yankees can stretch their lead over the Orioles to 5 1/2 games for the AL's eighth and final postseason spot by completing a four-game sweep of Baltimore in the Bronx. New York swept a doubleheader Friday and beat the Orioles in extra innings Saturday, ending a slump when the Yankees lost 15 of 21 games to fall behind Tampa Bay and Toronto in the AL East. Yankees left-hander J.A. Happ (1-2, 4.31) faces 2019 All-Star John Means (1-3, 6.58).NOT... [More]

Rangers first. Leody Taveras walks. Isiah Kiner-Falefa reaches on a fielder's choice to shallow infield. Leody Taveras out at second. Nick Solak strikes out swinging. Joey Gallo walks. Isiah Kiner-Falefa to second. Rougned Odor homers to right field. Joey Gallo scores. Isiah Kiner-Falefa scores. Elvis Andrus singles to third base. Ronald Guzman homers to right field. Elvis Andrus scores. Eli White singles to deep right center field. Jeff Mathis pops out to second base to Tony Kemp.5 runs, 4 hits, 0 errors, 1 left on. Rangers 5, Athletics 0.Athletics third. Vimael Machin doubles. Jonah Heim singles to shallow infield. Vimael Machin scores. Tony Kemp reaches on a fielder's choice to shallow infield. Jonah Heim out at second. Tommy La Stella flies out to right field to Eli White. Marcus Semien strikes out swinging.1 run, 2 hits, 0 errors, 1 left on. Rangers 5, Athletics 1.Athletics sixth. Tommy La Stella walks. Marcus Semien pops out to shallow infield to Isiah Kiner-Falefa. Ramon Laureano strikes out swinging. Matt Olson doubles. Tommy La Stella scores. Robbie Grossman strikes out swinging.1 run, 1 hit, 0 errors, 1 left on. Rangers 5, Athletics 2.

ATLANTA (AP) — Adam Duvall drove in nine runs with three homers, including a grand slam, and the Atlanta Braves set a National League scoring record while obliterating their franchise mark in a 29-9 romp over the Miami Marlins on Wednesday night.Atlanta broke loose for 11 runs in the second inning and nearly matched the modern scoring mark since 1900, set by the Texas Rangers in a 30-3 rout of Baltimore in 2007.The Braves had 23 hits, including seven homers, to score the most runs in their history in Boston, Milwaukee and Atlanta. They topped their old record by six runs.The outburst came a day after the Braves were shut out by the Marlins on four hits. Freddie Freeman drove in six runs with three hits, including a two-run homer.Duvall hit one of the team’s three homers during an 11-run second inning, knocking Pablo López (3-4) out of the game. Duvall hit another homer, his 12th, in a six-run fifth and added the slam in the seventh off Josh Smith.Grant Dayton (2-0) won in relief.YANKEES... [More]

Astros first. George Springer homers to center field. Aledmys Diaz strikes out swinging. Michael Brantley grounds out to shallow infield, Tony Kemp to Matt Olson. Yuli Gurriel flies out to deep right field to Mark Canha.1 run, 1 hit, 0 errors, 0 left on. Astros 1, Athletics 0.Astros sixth. Aledmys Diaz lines out to deep center field to Ramon Laureano. Michael Brantley strikes out swinging. Yuli Gurriel homers to center field. Kyle Tucker flies out to left field to Robbie Grossman.1 run, 1 hit, 0 errors, 0 left on. Astros 2, Athletics 0.Athletics seventh. Mark Canha pops out to Yuli Gurriel. Vimael Machin walks. Sean Murphy walks. Vimael Machin to second. Tony Kemp pops out to Jack Mayfield. Tommy La Stella doubles. Sean Murphy scores. Vimael Machin scores. Marcus Semien walks. Ramon Laureano strikes out swinging.2 runs, 1 hit, 0 errors, 2 left on. Astros 2, Athletics 2.Athletics ninth. Sean Murphy walks. Tony Kemp hit by pitch. Stephen Piscotty to second. Tommy La Stella reaches on a fielder's choice to shortstop. Tony Kemp out at second. Stephen Piscotty to third. Marcus Semien reaches on a fielder's choice to second base. Tommy La Stella to second. Stephen Piscotty out at home. Ramon Laureano singles to deep center field. Marcus Semien to second. Tommy La Stella scores.1 run, 1 hit, 0 errors, 2 left on. Athletics 3, Astros 2.

Athletics third. Vimael Machin singles to left center field. Jonah Heim pops out to shallow left field to Carlos Correa. Tommy La Stella singles to deep right center field. Vimael Machin to third. Tony Kemp out on a sacrifice fly to deep right field to Kyle Tucker. Vimael Machin scores. Ramon Laureano singles to center field. Tommy La Stella to third. Matt Olson homers to center field. Ramon Laureano scores. Tommy La Stella scores. Robbie Grossman walks. Khris Davis pops out to first base to Yuli Gurriel.4 runs, 4 hits, 0 errors, 1 left on. Athletics 4, Astros 0.Astros fourth. Myles Straw singles to shortstop. Michael Brantley singles to left field. Myles Straw to second. Yuli Gurriel flies out to deep center field to Ramon Laureano. Myles Straw to third. Kyle Tucker walks. Michael Brantley to second. Carlos Correa hit by pitch. Kyle Tucker to second. Michael Brantley to third. Myles Straw scores. Aledmys Diaz lines out to center field to Ramon Laureano. Abraham Toro walks. Carlos Correa... [More]

BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — Chad Green and Adam Ottavino were routed during a 10-run sixth inning that included Danny Jansen’s grand slam, and the Toronto Blue Jays rallied to beat the Yankees 12-7 Monday night and send skidding New York to its sixth loss in seven games.New York has lost four straight and 14 of 19, dropping into third place in the AL East, two games behind second-place Toronto and 6 1/2 back of Tampa Bay. At 21-20 overall following a 16-6 start, the Yankees have dropped into the AL’s eighth and final playoff position.With general manager Brian Cashman making a rare road trip, New York led 6-2 when Green replaced Jonathan Holder going to the bottom of the sixth. Green, Ottavino (2-3) and Luis Cessa needed 67 pitches and 43 minutes to get three outs. New York had not allowed 10 runs in an inning since CC Sabathia and Esmil Rogers were hit hard in the third inning of a 15-4 loss to Texas on May 23, 2015.Sean Reid-Foley (1-0) won despite a bases-loaded walk to Aaron Hicks in the sixth... [More]

BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — Chad Green and Adam Ottavino were routed during a 10-run sixth inning that included Danny Jansen’s grand slam, and the Toronto Blue Jays rallied to beat the Yankees 12-7 Monday night and send skidding New York to its sixth loss in seven games.New York has lost four straight and 14 of 19, dropping into third place in the AL East, two games behind second-place Toronto and 6 1/2 back of Tampa Bay. At 21-20 overall following a 16-6 start, the Yankees have dropped into the AL’s eighth and final playoff position.With general manager Brian Cashman making a rare road trip, New York led 6-2 when Green replaced Jonathan Holder going to the bottom of the sixth. Green, Ottavino (2-3) and Luis Cessa needed 67 pitches and 43 minutes to get three outs. New York had not allowed 10 runs in an inning since CC Sabathia and Esmil Rogers were hit hard in the third inning of a 15-4 loss to Texas on May 23, 2015.Sean Reid-Foley (1-0) won despite a bases-loaded walk to Aaron Hicks in the sixth... [More]

Athletics second. Robbie Grossman singles to left field. Stephen Piscotty strikes out swinging. Tony Kemp doubles to deep right field. Robbie Grossman scores. Sean Murphy homers to center field. Vimael Machin walks. Tommy La Stella flies out to Kyle Tucker.2 runs, 3 hits, 0 errors, 1 left on. Athletics 2, Astros 0.Athletics seventh. Sean Murphy walks. Vimael Machin strikes out swinging. Tommy La Stella singles to right center field. Sean Murphy to third. Ramon Laureano out on a sacrifice fly to Kyle Tucker. Sean Murphy scores. Mark Canha grounds out to third base, Abraham Toro to Yuli Gurriel.1 run, 1 hit, 0 errors, 1 left on. Athletics 3, Astros 0.Athletics eighth. Matt Olson walks. Robbie Grossman grounds out to shallow right field, Aledmys Diaz to Yuli Gurriel. Matt Olson to second. Stephen Piscotty singles to shallow center field. Matt Olson scores. Chad Pinder doubles to left field. Stephen Piscotty to third. Sean Murphy singles to second base. Chad Pinder scores. Stephen Piscotty scores. Vimael Machin walks. Sean Murphy to second. Tommy La Stella lines out to deep center field to George Springer. Ramon Laureano flies out to deep right field to Kyle Tucker.3 runs, 3 hits, 0 errors, 2 left on. Athletics 6, Astros 0.

ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — The Oakland Athletics acquired infielder 2019 All-Star infielder Tommy La Stella from the Los Angeles Angels for infielder Franklin Barreto on Friday night.La Stella has a $3.25 million, one-year contract that pays $1,203,704 prorated with the Angels, who acquired him from the Chicago Cubs in November 2018. He is batting .273 with four homers and 14 RBIs this season while playing second base and first base for struggling Los Angeles, which began Friday in last place in the American League.The trade adds another potent veteran bat to the AL West-leading A’s, along with depth and versatility at key infield positions. La Stella also was an exceptional pinch-hitter for the Chicago Cubs before emerging as an everyday player with Los Angeles, and that skill could be valuable once again in a postseason run.“Oakland is getting themselves a championship-caliber player and one that’s going to be able to help them as they make their push,” Angels general manager Billy Eppler... [More]

ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Two people with knowledge of the trade tell The Associated Press that the Oakland Athletics have acquired infielder 2019 All-Star infielder Tommy La Stella from the Los Angeles Angels for infielder Franklin Barreto.The sources spoke on condition of anonymity Friday night because the clubs hadn't announced the deal.La Stella has a $3.25 million, one-year contract that pays $1,203,704 prorated with the Angels, who acquired him from the Chicago Cubs in November 2018. He is batting .273 with four homers and 14 RBIs this season while playing second base and first base for struggling Los Angeles, which began Friday in last place in the American League.The trade adds another potent veteran bat to the AL West-leading A's, along with depth and versatility at key infield positions. La Stella also was an exceptional pinch-hitter for the Chicago Cubs before emerging as an everyday player with Los Angeles, and that skill could be valuable once again in a postseason run.La Stella... [More]

In a typically awkward way, Major League Baseball has been pulled into America’s discussion about racial injustice. Some teams are playing. Some aren’t. Two teams walked off the field after the national anthem.But across the sport, one theme became clear: Baseball shouldn’t avoid potentially difficult conversations and decisions regarding social issues. Though the process may be imperfect, there was agreement that coaches, players and teams should speak their mind.“This is at the forefront now,” said Oakland infielder Tony Kemp, who is Black. “By sitting out tonight’s game, I feel like it’s just a small building block of what we want to see. These couple days are historic times in sports. One day our kids are going to look back and ask us what was going on and what did we do to help bring awareness to these issues in the world and we’re going to say, ‘One game we just decided not to play.’”Oakland's game at Texas was among seven that were postponed by Thursday evening, along with Philadelphia... [More]

In a typically awkward way, Major League Baseball has been pulled into America’s discussion about racial injustice. Some teams are playing. Some aren’t. Some have played with individual players sitting out.But across the sport, one theme became clear: Baseball shouldn’t avoid potentially difficult conversations and decisions regarding social issues. Though the process may be imperfect, there was agreement that coaches, players and teams should speak their mind.“This is at the forefront now,” said Oakland infielder Tony Kemp, who is Black. “By sitting out tonight’s game, I feel like it’s just a small building block of what we want to see. These couple days are historic times in sports. One day our kids are going to look back and ask us what was going on and what did we do to help bring awareness to these issues in the world and we’re going to say, ‘One game we just decided not to play.’”Oakland's game at Texas was among six that were postponed by Thursday evening, along with Philadelphia... [More]

Rangers third. Leody Taveras grounds out to shallow infield, Mike Fiers to Matt Olson. Shin-Soo Choo singles to deep center field. Danny Santana walks. Shin-Soo Choo to second. Jose Trevino flies out to center field to Ramon Laureano. Joey Gallo pops out to shallow center field to Franklin Barreto.1 run, 1 hit, 1 error, 1 left on. Rangers 1, Athletics 0.Athletics sixth. Vimael Machin grounds out to shortstop, Isiah Kiner-Falefa to Danny Santana. Marcus Semien walks. Ramon Laureano walks. Marcus Semien to second. Stephen Piscotty singles to left field. Ramon Laureano to second. Marcus Semien scores. Mark Canha walks. Stephen Piscotty to second. Ramon Laureano to third. Matt Olson strikes out swinging. Robbie Grossman pinch-hitting for Khris Davis. Robbie Grossman is intentionally walked. Sean Murphy lines out to deep center field to Leody Taveras.2 runs, 1 hit, 0 errors, 3 left on. Athletics 2, Rangers 1.Athletics eighth. Stephen Piscotty singles to deep left field. Mark Canha singles to shallow infield. Stephen Piscotty to second. Matt Olson singles to right field. Mark Canha to second. Stephen Piscotty to third. Robbie Grossman hit by pitch. Matt Olson to second. Mark Canha to third. Stephen Piscotty scores. Sean Murphy strikes out swinging. Tony Kemp pinch-hitting for Franklin Barreto. Tony Kemp called out on strikes. Vimael Machin strikes out swinging.1 run, 3 hits, 0 errors, 3 left on. Athletics 3, Rangers 1.

CHICAGO (AP) — Lucas Giolito pitched the first no-hitter of the pandemic-delayed major league season, striking out 13 and permitting just one runner in leading the Chicago White Sox over the Pittsurgh Pirates 4-0 Tuesday night.With the seats at Guaranteed Rate Field empty, the hollers of his teammates echoed around the ballpark after right fielder Adam Engel caught Erik Gonzalez’s slicing drive toward the line for the final out.An All-Star last year, the 26-year-old Giolito (3-2) matched his career high for strikeouts set in his previous start against Detroit.Only a four-pitch walk to Gonzalez leading off the fourth inning got in Giolito’s way of perfection. The right-hander threw 101 pitches and made quick work of the Pirates -- Pittsburgh came into the game batting just .229 this season and has the worst record in the majors.Giolito pitched the 19th no-hitter in White Sox history and first since Philip Humber threw a perfect game at Seattle in 2012. This was the seventh time the Pirates... [More]

CHICAGO (AP) — Lucas Giolito pitched the first no-hitter of the pandemic-delayed major league season, striking out 13 and permitting just one runner in leading the Chicago White Sox over the Pittsurgh Pirates 4-0 Tuesday night.With the seats at Guaranteed Rate Field empty, the hollers of his teammates echoed around the ballpark after right fielder Adam Engel caught Erik Gonzalez’s slicing drive toward the line for the final out.An All-Star last year, the 26-year-old Giolito (3-2) matched his career high for strikeouts set in his previous start against Detroit.Only a four-pitch walk to Gonzalez leading off the fourth inning got in Giolito’s way of perfection. The right-hander threw 101 pitches and made quick work of the Pirates -- Pittsburgh came into the game batting just .229 this season and has the worst record in the majors.Giolito pitched the 19th no-hitter in White Sox history and first since Philip Humber threw a perfect game at Seattle in 2012. This was the seventh time the Pirates... [More]

CHICAGO (AP) — Lucas Giolito pitched the first no-hitter of the pandemic-delayed major league season, striking out 13 and permitting just one runner in leading the Chicago White Sox over the Pittsurgh Pirates 4-0 Tuesday night.With the seats at Guaranteed Rate Field empty, the hollers of his teammates echoed around the ballpark after right fielder Adam Engel caught Erik Gonzalez’s slicing drive toward the line for the final out.An All-Star last year, the 26-year-old Giolito (3-2) matched his career high for strikeouts set in his previous start against Detroit.Only a four-pitch walk to Gonzalez leading off the fourth inning got in Giolito’s way of perfection. The right-hander threw 101 pitches and made quick work of the Pirates -- Pittsburgh came into the game batting just .229 this season and has the worst record in the majors.Giolito pitched the 19th no-hitter in White Sox history and first since Philip Humber threw a perfect game at Seattle in 2012. This was the seventh time the Pirates... [More]

CHICAGO (AP) — Lucas Giolito pitched the first no-hitter of the pandemic-delayed major league season, striking out 13 and permitting just one runner in leading the Chicago White Sox over the Pittsurgh Pirates 4-0 Tuesday night.With the seats at Guaranteed Rate Field empty, the hollers of his teammates echoed around the ballpark after right fielder Adam Engel caught Erik Gonzalez’s slicing drive toward the line for the final out.An All-Star last year, the 26-year-old Giolito (3-2) matched his career high for strikeouts set in his previous start against Detroit.Only a four-pitch walk to Gonzalez leading off the fourth inning got in Giolito’s way of perfection. The right-hander threw 101 pitches and made quick work of the Pirates -- Pittsburgh came into the game batting just .229 this season and has the worst record in the majors.Giolito pitched the 19th no-hitter in White Sox history and first since Philip Humber threw a perfect game at Seattle in 2012. This was the seventh time the Pirates... [More]