OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — In the first major league game with the new, unpopular extra-inning rule, automatic runner Marcus Semien began the bottom of the 10th on second base and scored on Matt Olson’s grand slam, sending the Oakland Athletics over the Los Angeles Angels 7-3 Friday night.Olson, whose alert throw from first base nailed Angels free runner Shohei Ohtani in the top of the 10th, connected with one out. Major League Baseball instituted the controversial extra-inning runner rule for this season to keep games from dragging on amid a compressed, 60-game schedule that started late because of the virus outbreak.After Semien took second, the A’s loaded the bases against Hansel Robles (0-1) on a hit by pitch, wild pitch and a walk.New Angels manager Joe Maddon brought in reliever Hoby Milner and, with a five-man infield in place, Olson hit the first pitch far over the right-field wall.According to STATS, Olson became the third player to hit a walkoff grand slam on opening day. He joined... [More]

CHICAGO (AP) — Kyle Hendricks convinced new manager David Ross to let him finish a three-hitter, Anthony Rizzo homered and dished out hand sanitizer, and the Chicago Cubs started the season by beating the Milwaukee Brewers 3-0 on Friday night.Ian Happ also had a two-run drive and Ross got his first victory as a big league manager as the Cubs opened this pandemic-shortened 60-game season without fans at Wrigley Field. Hendricks struck out nine and walked none in his first career opening-day start and fourth career shutout.Orlando Arcia had each of Milwaukee’s hits off Hendricks (1-0). After he singled with two out in the third for the Brewers’ first baserunner, he accepted a splash of sanitizer from a smiling Rizzo at first and cleaned off his hands.Ross came out to check on Hendricks with two out and a runner on first in the ninth. He decided to leave him in, and Keston Hiura bounced into a game-ending fielder’s choice on Hendricks’ 103rd pitch.Milwaukee right-hander Brandon Woodruff allowed... [More]

CHICAGO (AP) — Kyle Hendricks convinced new manager David Ross to let him finish a three-hitter, Anthony Rizzo homered and dished out hand sanitizer, and the Chicago Cubs started the season by beating the Milwaukee Brewers 3-0 on Friday night.Ian Happ also had a two-run drive and Ross got his first victory as a big league manager as the Cubs opened this pandemic-shortened 60-game season without fans at Wrigley Field. Hendricks struck out nine and walked none in his first career opening-day start and fourth career shutout.Orlando Arcia had each of Milwaukee’s hits off Hendricks (1-0). After he singled with two out in the third for the Brewers’ first baserunner, he accepted a splash of sanitizer from a smiling Rizzo at first and cleaned off his hands.Ross came out to check on Hendricks with two out and a runner on first in the ninth. He decided to leave him in, and Keston Hiura bounced into a game-ending fielder’s choice on Hendricks’ 103rd pitch.Milwaukee right-hander Brandon Woodruff allowed... [More]

CHICAGO (AP) — Kyle Hendricks convinced new manager David Ross to let him finish a three-hitter, Anthony Rizzo homered and dished out hand sanitizer, and the Chicago Cubs started the season by beating the Milwaukee Brewers 3-0 on Friday night.Ian Happ also had a two-run drive and Ross got his first victory as a big league manager as the Cubs opened this pandemic-shortened 60-game season without fans at Wrigley Field. Hendricks struck out nine and walked none in his first career opening-day start and fourth career shutout.Orlando Arcia had each of Milwaukee’s hits off Hendricks (1-0). After he singled with two out in the third for the Brewers’ first baserunner, he accepted a splash of sanitizer from a smiling Rizzo at first and cleaned off his hands.Ross came out to check on Hendricks with two out and a runner on first in the ninth. He decided to leave him in, and Keston Hiura bounced into a game-ending fielder’s choice on Hendricks’ 103rd pitch.Milwaukee right-hander Brandon Woodruff allowed... [More]

Red sox third. Jackie Bradley Jr. doubles to left field. Jose Peraza doubles to deep left field. Jackie Bradley Jr. scores. Andrew Benintendi strikes out swinging. J.D. Martinez doubles to left field. Jose Peraza scores. Rafael Devers walks. Xander Bogaerts strikes out swinging. Kevin Pillar doubles. Rafael Devers scores. J.D. Martinez scores. Christian Vazquez flies out to deep right field to Anthony Santander.4 runs, 4 hits, 0 errors, 1 left on. Red sox 4, Orioles 0.Red sox fourth. Michael Chavis walks. Jackie Bradley Jr. walks. Michael Chavis to second. Jose Peraza singles to left field. Jackie Bradley Jr. to second. Michael Chavis to third. Andrew Benintendi walks. Jose Peraza to second. Jackie Bradley Jr. to third. Michael Chavis scores. J.D. Martinez doubles to deep right field. Andrew Benintendi to third. Jose Peraza scores. Jackie Bradley Jr. scores. Rafael Devers grounds out to shortstop, Rio Ruiz to Chris Davis. Xander Bogaerts singles to center field. J.D. Martinez to third.... [More]

A team-by-team look at the National League Central entering spring training, including key players each club acquired and lost, and dates of the first workout for pitchers and catchers, and the full squad:___St. Louis CardinalsManager: Mike Shildt (third season). 2019: 91-71, first place, lost to Nationals in NLCS.Training Town: Jupiter, Florida.Park: Roger Dean Stadium.First Workout: Feb. 12/17. He's Here: LHP Matthew Liberatore, C Matt Wieters, LHP Kwang-Hyun Kim.He's Outta Here: OF Marcell Ozuna, RF Jose Martinez, LF Randy Arozarena, RHP Dominic Leone.Going campin': The Cardinals return largely intact after getting swept in the NLCS by World Series champion Washington. The biggest competition throughout the spring will be in the outfield, where only Dexter Fowler has a position locked up — mostly because of his contract. Center fielder Harrison Bader probably has another spot under control, and that leaves Tyler O'Neill, Lane Thomas and top prospect Dylan Carlson competing for the last... [More]

CINCINNATI (AP) — The bases were loaded and the 27,774 fans were on their feet begging for a hit that would allow retiring broadcaster Marty Brennaman to proclaim one final, glorious time: "This one belongs to the Reds!"It never happened. Jose Peraza flied out routinely to end the eighth-inning rally, leaving fans crestfallen over yet another wasted opportunity in a season full of them. The Reds lost their final home game 5-3 to the Brewers."And that has been the essence of this ballclub the entire season," Brennaman summed up.Marty nailed it.The Reds tried an unorthodox strategy to become relevant in 2019. Rather than keeping with their plan of rebuilding with young players, they became movers and shakers in the offseason, bringing in veterans who were in the final years of their deals.Yasiel Puig, Matt Kemp, Alex Wood, Tanner Roark and Sonny Gray came aboard, with Gray agreeing to a contract extension while the others were a season away from free agency. The Reds accomplished their overriding... [More]

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

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

Reds first. Jose Peraza pops out to Eric Thames. Joey Votto called out on strikes. Aristides Aquino homers to left field. Josh VanMeter walks. Phillip Ervin strikes out swinging.1 run, 1 hit, 0 errors, 1 left on. Reds 1, Brewers 0.Brewers fourth. Yasmani Grandal walks. Keston Hiura walks. Yasmani Grandal to second. Manny Pina called out on strikes. Cory Spangenberg reaches on a fielder's choice to first base. Keston Hiura out at second. Yasmani Grandal to third. Travis Shaw walks. Orlando Arcia doubles to left center field. Travis Shaw scores. Cory Spangenberg scores. Yasmani Grandal scores. Ben Gamel doubles to deep left field. Orlando Arcia scores. Chase Anderson strikes out swinging.4 runs, 2 hits, 0 errors, 1 left on. Brewers 4, Reds 1.Brewers fifth. Trent Grisham flies out to right center field to Aristides Aquino. Yasmani Grandal walks. Keston Hiura singles to center field. Yasmani Grandal to second. Manny Pina doubles to deep left field. Keston Hiura out at home. Yasmani Grandal... [More]

Brewers first. Trent Grisham lines out to third base to Eugenio Suarez. Yasmani Grandal walks. Mike Moustakas walks. Yasmani Grandal to second. Keston Hiura singles to right field. Mike Moustakas to second. Yasmani Grandal to third. Ryan Braun homers to center field. Keston Hiura scores. Mike Moustakas scores. Yasmani Grandal scores. Eric Thames homers to center field. Lorenzo Cain singles to center field. Cory Spangenberg singles to left field. Lorenzo Cain to second. Jordan Lyles singles to shortstop. Cory Spangenberg to second. Lorenzo Cain to third. Trent Grisham reaches on a fielder's choice to first base. Jordan Lyles out at second. Cory Spangenberg to third. Lorenzo Cain scores. Yasmani Grandal strikes out swinging.6 runs, 6 hits, 0 errors, 2 left on. Brewers 6, Reds 0.Reds first. Josh VanMeter flies out to deep center field to Lorenzo Cain. Joey Votto strikes out swinging. Eugenio Suarez homers to left field. Aristides Aquino strikes out swinging.1 run, 1 hit, 0 errors, 0 left on.... [More]

Reds first. Phillip Ervin grounds out to shortstop, Orlando Arcia to Eric Thames. Joey Votto doubles to deep right field. Eugenio Suarez called out on strikes. Aristides Aquino doubles to left center field. Joey Votto scores. Tucker Barnhart singles to left field. Aristides Aquino scores. Jose Iglesias reaches on a fielder's choice to third base. Tucker Barnhart out at second.2 runs, 3 hits, 0 errors, 1 left on. Reds 2, Brewers 0.Brewers second. Keston Hiura strikes out swinging. Ryan Braun homers to center field. Eric Thames strikes out swinging. Lorenzo Cain flies out to center field to Phillip Ervin.1 run, 1 hit, 0 errors, 0 left on. Reds 2, Brewers 1.Brewers third. Orlando Arcia singles to right center field. Adrian Houser out on a sacrifice bunt to shallow infield, Eugenio Suarez to Jose Peraza. Orlando Arcia to second. Trent Grisham walks. Yasmani Grandal doubles to deep right field. Trent Grisham to third. Orlando Arcia scores. Mike Moustakas walks. Keston Hiura out on a sacrifice... [More]

Reds first. Phillip Ervin singles to shallow left field. Joey Votto walks. Phillip Ervin to second. Eugenio Suarez reaches on a fielder's choice to third base. Joey Votto to second. Phillip Ervin to third. Fielding error by Todd Frazier. Aristides Aquino singles to third base. Eugenio Suarez to second. Joey Votto to third. Phillip Ervin scores. Tucker Barnhart strikes out on a foul tip. Jose Iglesias singles to center field. Aristides Aquino to second. Eugenio Suarez to third. Joey Votto scores. Brian O'Grady pops out to shallow infield to Todd Frazier. Derek Dietrich grounds out to first base, Pete Alonso to Zack Wheeler.2 runs, 3 hits, 1 error, 3 left on. Reds 2, Mets 0.Mets third. Todd Frazier singles to shallow center field. Amed Rosario doubles to deep right center field. Todd Frazier to third. Zack Wheeler grounds out to second base, Derek Dietrich to Joey Votto. Amed Rosario to third. Todd Frazier scores. Brandon Nimmo strikes out swinging. Jeff McNeil strikes out swinging.1 run,... [More]

Mets sixth. Brandon Nimmo grounds out to second base, Jose Iglesias to Joey Votto. Jeff McNeil homers to right field. Pete Alonso strikes out swinging. Robinson Cano strikes out swinging.1 run, 1 hit, 0 errors, 0 left on. Mets 1, Reds 0.Mets seventh. Wilson Ramos grounds out to second base, Jose Peraza to Joey Votto. Michael Conforto called out on strikes. J.D. Davis walks. Amed Rosario homers to center field. J.D. Davis scores. Jacob deGrom strikes out swinging.2 runs, 1 hit, 0 errors, 0 left on. Mets 3, Reds 0.Mets eighth. Brandon Nimmo called out on strikes. Jeff McNeil singles to right center field. Pete Alonso homers to center field. Jeff McNeil scores. Robinson Cano doubles to left center field. Wilson Ramos called out on strikes. Michael Conforto walks. J.D. Davis grounds out to third base, Eugenio Suarez to Joey Votto.2 runs, 3 hits, 0 errors, 2 left on. Mets 5, Reds 0.Mets ninth. Amed Rosario grounds out to third base, Eugenio Suarez to Joey Votto. Joe Panik pops out to shallow... [More]

Reds fourth. Joey Votto grounds out to shortstop, Nico Hoerner to Victor Caratini. Eugenio Suarez homers to center field. Aristides Aquino strikes out swinging. Phillip Ervin singles to left field. Jose Iglesias grounds out to second base, Ben Zobrist to Victor Caratini.1 run, 2 hits, 0 errors, 1 left on. Reds 1, Cubs 0.Cubs fourth. Nicholas Castellanos doubles to left center field. Kris Bryant strikes out swinging. Kyle Schwarber out on a sacrifice fly to right field to Aristides Aquino. Nicholas Castellanos scores. Willson Contreras grounds out to third base, Eugenio Suarez to Joey Votto.1 run, 1 hit, 0 errors, 0 left on. Reds 1, Cubs 1.Reds seventh. Jose Iglesias singles to center field. Curt Casali singles to left field. Jose Iglesias to second. Michael Lorenzen lines out to right field to Nicholas Castellanos. Jose Iglesias to third. Jose Peraza pinch-hitting for Tyler Mahle. Jose Peraza walks. Curt Casali to second. Alex Blandino out on a sacrifice fly to left field to Kyle Schwarber.... [More]

Reds first. Josh VanMeter singles to center field. Joey Votto doubles to deep right field. Josh VanMeter scores. Eugenio Suarez strikes out swinging. Aristides Aquino homers to center field. Joey Votto scores. Tucker Barnhart singles to deep right field. Phillip Ervin strikes out swinging. Brian O'Grady strikes out swinging.3 runs, 4 hits, 0 errors, 1 left on. Reds 3, Cubs 0.Cubs first. Ben Zobrist grounds out to shortstop, Jose Peraza to Joey Votto. Nicholas Castellanos walks. Kris Bryant strikes out swinging. Kyle Schwarber doubles to deep center field. Nicholas Castellanos scores. Willson Contreras grounds out to shortstop, Jose Peraza to Joey Votto.1 run, 1 hit, 0 errors, 1 left on. Reds 3, Cubs 1.Cubs third. Ben Zobrist hit by pitch. Nicholas Castellanos reaches on a fielder's choice to third base. Ben Zobrist out at second. Kris Bryant strikes out swinging. Kyle Schwarber triples to deep right field. Nicholas Castellanos scores. Willson Contreras called out on strikes.1 run, 1 hit, 0 errors, 1 left on. Reds 3, Cubs 2.Reds fifth. Jose Peraza lines out to third base to Kris Bryant. Sonny Gray singles to right center field. Josh VanMeter flies out to deep left field to Kyle Schwarber. Joey Votto walks. Sonny Gray to second. Eugenio Suarez singles to right center field. Joey Votto to second. Sonny Gray scores. Aristides Aquino strikes out swinging.1 run, 2 hits, 0 errors, 2 left on. Reds 4, Cubs 2.

Cubs first. Ben Zobrist singles to right field. Nicholas Castellanos strikes out swinging. Kris Bryant singles to left field. Ben Zobrist to second. Kyle Schwarber homers to center field. Kris Bryant scores. Ben Zobrist scores. Willson Contreras grounds out to shortstop, Jose Peraza to Josh VanMeter. Victor Caratini flies out to left field to Phillip Ervin.3 runs, 3 hits, 0 errors, 0 left on. Cubs 3, Reds 0.Reds third. Christian Colon pinch-hitting for Kevin Gausman. Christian Colon hit by pitch. Alex Blandino singles to shallow center field. Christian Colon to second. Phillip Ervin strikes out swinging. Eugenio Suarez walks. Alex Blandino to second. Christian Colon to third. Aristides Aquino strikes out swinging. Curt Casali walks. Eugenio Suarez to second. Alex Blandino to third. Christian Colon scores. Michael Lorenzen strikes out swinging.1 run, 1 hit, 0 errors, 3 left on. Cubs 3, Reds 1.Reds fourth. Jose Peraza doubles to left field. Derek Dietrich pinch-hitting for Josh VanMeter.... [More]

Diamondbacks third. Nick Ahmed grounds out to second base, Josh VanMeter to Trevor Bauer. Alex Avila walks. Zac Gallen out on a sacrifice bunt to shallow infield, Brian O'Grady to Josh VanMeter. Alex Avila to second. Wilmer Flores singles to right center field. Alex Avila scores. Ketel Marte singles to right field. Wilmer Flores out at third.1 run, 2 hits, 0 errors, 1 left on. Diamondbacks 1, Reds 0.Reds fourth. Josh VanMeter homers to right field. Eugenio Suarez homers to center field. Aristides Aquino flies out to right field to Adam Jones. Tucker Barnhart grounds out to shortstop, Nick Ahmed to Christian Walker. Michael Lorenzen grounds out to shortstop, Nick Ahmed to Christian Walker.2 runs, 2 hits, 0 errors, 0 left on. Reds 2, Diamondbacks 1.Reds sixth. Josh VanMeter pops out to shallow center field to Nick Ahmed. Eugenio Suarez homers to center field. Aristides Aquino singles to shortstop. Tucker Barnhart grounds out to third base, Eduardo Escobar to Christian Walker. Michael Lorenzen walks. Alex Blandino pinch-hitting for Brian O'Grady. Alex Blandino walks. Jose Peraza pops out to shallow left field to Nick Ahmed.1 run, 2 hits, 0 errors, 3 left on. Reds 3, Diamondbacks 1.

Diamondbacks third. Nick Ahmed triples to deep left field. Jarrod Dyson out on a sacrifice fly to deep center field to Michael Lorenzen. Nick Ahmed scores. Merrill Kelly grounds out to shortstop, Freddy Galvis to Joey Votto. Ildemaro Vargas grounds out to second base, Jose Peraza to Joey Votto.1 run, 1 hit, 0 errors, 0 left on. Diamondbacks 1, Reds 0.

Reds first. Josh VanMeter walks. Joey Votto walks. Eugenio Suarez walks. Aristides Aquino out on a sacrifice fly to right center field to Braden Bishop. Joey Votto to third. Josh VanMeter scores. Freddy Galvis walks. Eugenio Suarez to second. Phillip Ervin out on a sacrifice fly to deep center field to Braden Bishop. Eugenio Suarez to third. Joey Votto scores. Brian O'Grady walks. Freddy Galvis to second. Jose Peraza flies out to right field to Kyle Lewis.2 runs, 0 hits, 0 errors, 3 left on. Reds 2, Mariners 0.Mariners second. Kyle Lewis doubles to deep left center field. Daniel Vogelbach strikes out swinging. Dylan Moore homers to center field. Kyle Lewis scores. Donnie Walton singles to left field. Braden Bishop strikes out swinging. Shed Long grounds out to second base, Jose Peraza to Josh VanMeter.2 runs, 3 hits, 0 errors, 1 left on. Reds 2, Mariners 2.Mariners third. Austin Nola called out on strikes. Kyle Seager walks. Omar Narvaez homers to center field. Kyle Seager scores. Kyle... [More]