PHOENIX (AP) — Right-hander Zac Gallen is set to return for the Arizona Diamondbacks after missing the season's first few weeks with a hairline fracture in his right forearm. Manager Torey Lovullo said Monday that Gallen is scheduled to start on Tuesday against the Oakland Athletics. The 25-year-old was the Diamondbacks' best pitcher last season and finished ninth in the National League Cy Young voting after finishing the abbreviated 2020 season with a 2.75 ERA and 82 strikeouts over 72 innings. Gallen was hurt during spring training while taking batting practice, saying he got jammed by an inside pitch. Lovullo also confirmed on Monday that the D-backs had signed veteran Josh Reddick to a minor league deal and that the veteran would report to the team's alternate site in Scottsdale, Arizona. The 34-year-old Reddick has 144 career homers over with the Astros, A's, Red Sox and Dodgers. Reddick hit .245 last season with four homers and 23 RBIs. ___ More AP MLB: https://apnews.com/hub/MLB and https://twitter.com/AP_Sports

A team-by-team look at the American League West 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: ___ Oakland Athletics Manager: Bob Melvin (11th season). 2020: 36-24, first place, lost to Houston in Division Series. Training Town: Mesa, Arizona. Park: Hohokam Stadium. First Workout: Feb. 17/22. He’s Here: SS Elvis Andrus, C Aramis Garcia, LHP Cole Irvin, LHP Nik Turley, INF Jed Lowrie. He’s Outta Here: SS Marcus Semien, RHP Liam Hendriks, OF Khris Davis, 2B Tommy La Stella, OF Robbie Grossman, RHP Yusmeiro Petit, RHP Joakim Soria, LHP T.J. McFarland, 3B Jake Lamb, LHP Mike Minor. Going campin’: After winning their first division title in seven years, the A’s took some serious hits this offseason with Semien leaving to sign a one-year deal in Toronto after not getting a qualifying offer from Oakland and star closer Hendriks signing with the White Sox. The A’s acquired Andrus to replace... [More]

SAN DIEGO (AP) — Except for an occasional homer, the Tampa Bay Rays’ offense has fallen largely silent on the brink of the World Series. For all their superb pitching, sublime defense, tactical innovation and relentless cheerleading from the dugout, the Rays might not go any farther if they can’t simply put some men on base and score a few more old-fashioned runs than the Houston Astros. Tampa Bay hit three solo homers and stranded nine runners in a 4-3 loss Thursday in Game 5 of the AL Championship Series, failing to finish off the series for the second straight day while absorbing back-to-back defeats for the first time since Sept. 8-10. “That big hit has continued to elude us with guys on base,” Tampa Bay manager Kevin Cash said. With Carlos Correa's walkoff homer against formidable Tampa Bay reliever Nick Anderson, the Astros avoided elimination and trimmed the Rays’ once-daunting series lead to 3-2 after a string of missed offensive opportunities for the AL East champions. Given two... [More]

SAN DIEGO (AP) — After the Houston Astros bashed the ball all over Dodger Stadium for the past week, they found it a whole lot harder to slug when they moved a couple of hours down the coast for the AL Championship Series. Tampa Bay limited the Astros' star-studded lineup to nine hits — but just one for extra bases — in the Rays' 2-1 victory to open the ALCS at Petco Park on Sunday night. The Houston offense that set off postseason fireworks against Minnesota and Oakland was a dull squib in San Diego — at least after José Altuve's first-inning homer, the Astros' 14th long ball of these playoffs and their 13th in the last five games. The Astros got no more big hits against Blake Snell and the Rays' justifiably vaunted bullpen. They mounted significant rallies in five different innings, but repeatedly failed to get the key knock that would have turned a tight game into something more comfortable for the defending AL champions. Alex Bregman, Carlos Correa and the Astros left 10 men on base... [More]

Remorse? Carlos Correa has none. Not for stealing the 2017 World Series from the Los Angeles Dodgers. Certainly not for celebrating on the field at Dodger Stadium after advancing in the MLB playoffs. “I know a lot of people are mad. I know a lot of people don’t want to see us here,’’ the Houston shortstop said. ``But what are they going to say now?” A lot of things, I’m sure, though most are unprintable. Still, the words pale with what they might say if the Astros and Dodgers advance to play in another World Series. That unpleasant possibility is now closer to reality, with no thanks given to commissioner Rob Manfred. He’s the one who allowed Correa and his fellow cheaters to play this season without as much as a slap on the wrist, and he’s the one who expanded the playoffs so much that a losing team like the Astros somehow found a way to get in. Thankfully there were no fans at Dodger Stadium the other day to watch the Astros celebrate another playoff triumph. Still, the cardboard cutouts... [More]

LOS ANGELES (AP) — If there’s a universally recognized good guy among the generally reviled Houston Astros, it’s Dusty Baker. At 71, he’s the first manager to lead five different franchises to the postseason, but is still chasing his first World Series title at the helm. The Astros have advanced to their fourth consecutive AL Championship Series, beating the Oakland Athletics in four games. Next up, starting Sunday in San Diego, is either the New York Yankees or Tampa Bay Rays with a berth in the World Series at stake. If the Astros get that far, Baker would have a shot at being the second Black manager to win a World Series, joining Cito Gaston. He would also be the second oldest to win behind 72-year-old Jack McKeon. While the Astros remain villains in many people’s eyes for their sign-stealing scandal of three years ago, few begrudge the grandfatherly Baker. He's been careful to protect his health during the coronavirus pandemic, wearing a mask and gloves. He eats oatmeal for breakfast.... [More]

A look at what’s happening around the majors today: MENDING MEADOWS The Tampa Bay Rays may get All-Star outfielder Austin Meadows back in the lineup as they open a best-of-five series with the rival New York Yankees. Meadows has been out since Sept. 18 with a left oblique strain. Manager Kevin Cash said the 25-year-old is “in a pretty good spot” but wouldn’t say whether Meadows would be on the team’s ALDS roster. “We want to make sure that he’s running good and that the timing is as good as possible for us to make a decision,” Cash said. Meadows’ left-handed bat would be a welcome addition as Tampa Bay prepares to face right-handed ace Gerrit Cole in the opener. Cole allowed nine earned runs in 16 1/3 innings over three starts against the Rays this season, with Meadows out of the lineup for two of them. Blake Snell will get the ball in Game 1 for the Rays. He’s 4-6 with a 4.31 ERA in 18 career starts against New York, struggling especially at Yankee Stadium. ENEMY TERRITORY The Astros are... [More]

A look at what’s happening around the majors Monday: MENDING MEADOWS The Tampa Bay Rays may get All-Star outfielder Austin Meadows back in the lineup as they open a best-of-five series with the rival New York Yankees. Meadows has been out since Sept. 18 with a left oblique strain. Manager Kevin Cash said the 25-year-old is “in a pretty good spot” but wouldn’t say whether Meadows would be on the team’s ALDS roster. “We want to make sure that he’s running good and that the timing is as good as possible for us to make a decision,” Cash said. Meadows’ left-handed bat would be a welcome addition as Tampa Bay prepares to face right-handed ace Gerrit Cole in the opener. Cole allowed nine earned runs in 16 1/3 innings over three starts against the Rays this season, with Meadows out of the lineup for two of them. Blake Snell will get the ball in Game 1 for the Rays. He’s 4-6 with a 4.31 ERA in 18 career starts against New York, struggling especially at Yankee Stadium. ENEMY TERRITORY The Astros... [More]

A look at what’s happening around the majors today: ___ SOUNDING OFF The Astros are making noise on and off the field in the postseason, and that’s fine with outfielder Josh Reddick. Houston continues to draw the ire of fans across the majors for the sign-stealing scandal that came to light after last season. After slugger Carlos Correa homered to help finish a two-game sweep of Minnesota in the first round, the star shortstop said, “I know a lot of people are mad. I know a lot of people don’t want to see us here.” He added: “But what are they going to say now?” The Astros next face Oakland in the best-of-five AL Division Series starting Monday at Dodger Stadium. Former Houston pitcher and current A’s starter Mike Fiers was the one who revealed the Astros’ scam. “It’s all about silencing the haters,” Reddick said Saturday. “That’s what this year was about.” TAKE YOUR TIME If it seems baseball is going through an annual playoff slowdown, it’s true. Between all the pitching changes and commercials... [More]

A look at what’s happening around the majors on Sunday: ___ SOUNDING OFF The Astros are making noise on and off the field in the postseason, and that’s fine with outfielder Josh Reddick. Houston continues to draw the ire of fans across the majors for the sign-stealing scandal that came to light after last season. After slugger Carlos Correa homered to help finish a two-game sweep of Minnesota in the first round, the star shortstop said, “I know a lot of people are mad. I know a lot of people don’t want to see us here.” He added: “But what are they going to say now?” The Astros next face Oakland in the best-of-five AL Division Series starting Monday at Dodger Stadium. Former Houston pitcher and current A’s starter Mike Fiers was the one who revealed the Astros’ scam. “It’s all about silencing the haters,” Reddick said Saturday. “That’s what this year was about.” TAKE YOUR TIME If it seems baseball is going through an annual playoff slowdown, it’s true. Between all the pitching changes and... [More]

Astros first. George Springer homers to center field. Jose Altuve grounds out to third base, Isiah Kiner-Falefa to Ronald Guzman. Michael Brantley grounds out to shallow right field, Ronald Guzman to Kyle Cody. Alex Bregman pops out to shallow infield to Anderson Tejeda.1 run, 1 hit, 0 errors, 0 left on. Astros 1, Rangers 0.Rangers fifth. Joey Gallo pops out to shallow infield to Martin Maldonado. Nick Solak singles to left field. Rougned Odor singles to center field. Nick Solak to second. Anderson Tejeda pops out to first base to Yuli Gurriel. Ronald Guzman singles to deep right field. Rougned Odor to third. Nick Solak scores. Sam Huff strikes out swinging.1 run, 3 hits, 0 errors, 2 left on. Rangers 1, Astros 1.Astros seventh. Martin Maldonado doubles to deep center field. George Springer walks. Jose Altuve walks. George Springer to second. Martin Maldonado to third. Michael Brantley reaches on a fielder's choice to first base. Jose Altuve to second. George Springer to third. Martin Maldonado... [More]

Astros first. George Springer doubles to shallow left field. Alex Bregman flies out to left field to AJ Pollock. Michael Brantley grounds out to shallow center field, Kike Hernandez to Cody Bellinger. George Springer to third. Yuli Gurriel singles to shallow center field. George Springer scores. Kyle Tucker strikes out on a foul tip.1 run, 2 hits, 0 errors, 1 left on. Astros 1, Dodgers 0.Dodgers second. Max Muncy strikes out on a foul tip. Will Smith singles to left field. Cody Bellinger flies out to deep left field to Michael Brantley. Chris Taylor homers to right field. Will Smith scores. Kike Hernandez homers to right field. Gavin Lux flies out to left field to Michael Brantley.3 runs, 3 hits, 0 errors, 0 left on. Dodgers 3, Astros 1.Dodgers third. Mookie Betts strikes out swinging. Corey Seager triples to deep center field. AJ Pollock out on a sacrifice fly to deep right field to Josh Reddick. Corey Seager scores. Max Muncy grounds out to second base, Carlos Correa to Yuli Gurriel.1... [More]

Astros sixth. Josh Reddick doubles to shallow right field. Aledmys Diaz singles to center field. Josh Reddick to third. Martin Maldonado grounds out to second base. Aledmys Diaz out at second. Josh Reddick scores. George Springer strikes out swinging.1 run, 2 hits, 0 errors, 0 left on. Astros 1, Athletics 0.Athletics sixth. Tommy La Stella lines out to deep right field to Josh Reddick. Marcus Semien grounds out to shallow infield, Carlos Correa to Yuli Gurriel. Ramon Laureano walks. Matt Olson homers to right field. Ramon Laureano scores. Robbie Grossman flies out to left center field to Michael Brantley.2 runs, 1 hit, 0 errors, 0 left on. Athletics 2, Astros 1.Athletics seventh. Mark Canha walks. Vimael Machin grounds out to shallow infield, Alex Bregman to Yuli Gurriel. Chad Pinder singles to center field. Mark Canha scores. Jonah Heim lines out to right field to Josh Reddick. Tommy La Stella walks. Chad Pinder to second. Marcus Semien walks. Tommy La Stella to second. Chad Pinder to third. Ramon Laureano pops out to shallow center field to Aledmys Diaz.1 run, 1 hit, 0 errors, 3 left on. Athletics 3, Astros 1.

ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Anthony Rendon hit a three-run homer in the seventh inning, Albert Pujols drove in three runs and the Los Angeles Angels rallied for a 7-6 victory over the Houston Astros to sweep Saturday’s doubleheader.It was not a walk-off win for the Angels, though. They were the visiting team in the nightcap because it was a makeup of the Aug. 26 game in Houston that was postponed due to Tropical Storm Laura.Mike Trout became the Angels’ home run leader in the first game with No. 300 of his career and Jo Adell celebrated with a game-winning, two-run single in the seventh to give Los Angeles a 10-9 win.Rendon hitting homers to sink the Astros is nothing new. He had a three-run shot for Washington in Game 6 of last year’s World Series and then a solo drive in the deciding game to start the Nationals’ comeback.Noe Ramirez (1-0) worked a scoreless sixth and Ty Buttrey earned his fifth save.Los Angeles trailed 6-4 in the seventh. Justin Upton singled and Trout walked before Rendon... [More]

Astros first. George Springer homers to left field. Aledmys Diaz strikes out swinging. Michael Brantley pops out to shallow left field to Anthony Rendon. Yuli Gurriel strikes out swinging.1 run, 1 hit, 0 errors, 0 left on. Astros 1, Angels 0.Astros second. Kyle Tucker reaches on error, advances to 2nd. Fielding error by Justin Upton. Carlos Correa singles to shallow left field. Kyle Tucker to third. Josh Reddick homers to right field. Carlos Correa scores. Kyle Tucker scores. Jack Mayfield pops out to shallow infield to Luis Rengifo. Garrett Stubbs grounds out to shallow right field, Albert Pujols to Dillon Peters. George Springer strikes out swinging.3 runs, 2 hits, 1 error, 0 left on. Astros 4, Angels 0.Angels fourth. Mike Trout doubles. Anthony Rendon grounds out to second base, Yuli Gurriel to Jose Urquidy. Mike Trout to third. Albert Pujols singles to left center field. Mike Trout scores. Jo Adell singles to right field. Albert Pujols to second. Taylor Ward walks. Jo Adell to second.... [More]

BALTIMORE (AP) — The Baltimore Orioles ended their 19-game losing streak against the New York Yankees, using a strong offensive performance by rookie Ryan Mountcastle in a 6-3 victory Friday night for a doubleheader split. In the opener, Miguel Andújar singled in the tiebreaking run in the ninth inning and Clint Frazier added an RBI single to give New York a 6-5 win. Gary Sanchez homered and Brett Gardner drove in two runs for the Yankees.Mountcastle hit a two-run homer off 21-year-old Deivi García in second inning of the nightcap and sparked a four-run fifth inning with an RBI single off Clarke Schmidt, who was making his major league debut. Rio Ruiz followed with a run-scoring single and Pat Valaika capped the uprising with a two-run double.That helped Baltimore secure its first win over New York since March 31, 2019. It also snapped the Yankees’ 18-game winning streak at Camden Yards.García (0-1) allowed four runs and five hits with six strikeouts in his second big league appearance.... [More]

Angels first. Andrelton Simmons singles to shortstop. Mike Trout homers to center field. Andrelton Simmons scores. Anthony Rendon walks. Shohei Ohtani walks. Anthony Rendon to second. Taylor Ward walks. Shohei Ohtani to second. Anthony Rendon to third. Jared Walsh out on a sacrifice fly to left field to Kyle Tucker. Anthony Rendon scores. Franklin Barreto called out on strikes. Luis Rengifo walks. Taylor Ward to second. Shohei Ohtani to third. Jose Briceno called out on strikes.3 runs, 2 hits, 0 errors, 3 left on. Angels 3, Astros 0.Angels third. Shohei Ohtani lines out to deep left field to Kyle Tucker. Taylor Ward grounds out to shortstop, Abraham Toro to Yuli Gurriel. Jared Walsh homers to center field. Franklin Barreto grounds out to shallow left field, Carlos Correa to Yuli Gurriel.1 run, 1 hit, 0 errors, 0 left on. Angels 4, Astros 0.Astros fourth. Michael Brantley walks. Yuli Gurriel doubles to deep left center field. Michael Brantley to third. Kyle Tucker grounds out to shallow... [More]

Astros first. George Springer singles to center field. Jose Altuve singles to right field. George Springer to third. Michael Brantley singles to left center field. Jose Altuve to second. George Springer scores. Yuli Gurriel lines out to deep right field to Joey Gallo. Jose Altuve to third. Kyle Tucker flies out to left field to Eli White. Aledmys Diaz homers to left field. Michael Brantley scores. Jose Altuve scores. Josh Reddick strikes out swinging.4 runs, 4 hits, 0 errors, 0 left on. Astros 4, Rangers 0.Rangers second. Nick Solak doubles to deep center field. Joey Gallo strikes out swinging. Jose Trevino doubles to deep left center field. Nick Solak scores. Ronald Guzman pops out to second base to Jose Altuve. Elvis Andrus strikes out swinging.1 run, 2 hits, 0 errors, 1 left on. Astros 4, Rangers 1.Rangers fourth. Nick Solak singles to right center field. Joey Gallo called out on strikes. Jose Trevino grounds out to shallow infield, Abraham Toro to Yuli Gurriel. Nick Solak to second.... [More]

Rangers first. Shin-Soo Choo hit by pitch. Isiah Kiner-Falefa singles to shallow infield, advances to 2nd. Shin-Soo Choo scores. Throwing error by Framber Valdez. Jose Trevino called out on strikes. Joey Gallo walks. Nick Solak singles to deep left field. Joey Gallo to third. Isiah Kiner-Falefa scores. Elvis Andrus grounds out to second base. Nick Solak out at second.2 runs, 2 hits, 1 error, 1 left on. Rangers 2, Astros 0.Rangers fourth. Nick Solak singles to shallow infield. Elvis Andrus grounds out to second base. Nick Solak out at second. Leody Taveras walks. Ronald Guzman triples to deep right field. Leody Taveras scores. Eli White strikes out swinging.1 run, 2 hits, 0 errors, 1 left on. Rangers 3, Astros 0.Astros sixth. Jose Altuve singles to shortstop. Michael Brantley grounds out to shallow infield to Jordan Lyles. Jose Altuve to second. Yuli Gurriel flies out to shallow center field to Leody Taveras. Kyle Tucker singles to right field. Jose Altuve to third. Carlos Correa singles... [More]

Athletics first. Ramon Laureano homers to right field. Tommy La Stella flies out to left field to Kyle Tucker. Matt Chapman singles to right field. Mark Canha strikes out swinging. Matt Olson strikes out swinging.1 run, 2 hits, 0 errors, 1 left on. Athletics 1, Astros 0.Astros first. George Springer singles to center field. Jose Altuve strikes out on a foul tip. Michael Brantley singles to center field. George Springer to third. Yuli Gurriel walks. Michael Brantley to second. Kyle Tucker triples to deep center field. Yuli Gurriel scores. Michael Brantley scores. George Springer scores. Carlos Correa reaches on a fielder's choice to shallow infield. Kyle Tucker out at home. Josh Reddick singles to shallow left field. Carlos Correa to third. Aledmys Diaz grounds out to shallow infield, Vimael Machin to Matt Olson.3 runs, 4 hits, 0 errors, 2 left on. Astros 3, Athletics 1.Astros second. Martin Maldonado walks. George Springer homers to left field. Martin Maldonado scores. Jose Altuve flies... [More]