Astros second. Michael Brantley walks. Yuli Gurriel singles to shallow left field. Michael Brantley to second. Carlos Correa called out on strikes. Josh Reddick singles to right field. Yuli Gurriel to second. Michael Brantley to third. Kyle Tucker doubles to deep right field. Josh Reddick to third. Yuli Gurriel scores. Michael Brantley scores. Martin Maldonado walks. George Springer walks. Martin Maldonado to second. Kyle Tucker to third. Josh Reddick scores. Jose Altuve reaches on a fielder's choice to shortstop. George Springer out at second. Martin Maldonado to third. Kyle Tucker scores. Alex Bregman hit by pitch. Jose Altuve to second. Michael Brantley flies out to deep left field to Justin Upton.4 runs, 3 hits, 0 errors, 3 left on. Astros 4, Angels 0.Angels third. David Fletcher singles to left field. Brian Goodwin walks. David Fletcher to second. Anthony Rendon singles to right field. Brian Goodwin to second. David Fletcher scores. Shohei Ohtani grounds out to first base to Yuli Gurriel.... [More]

NEW YORK (AP) — Aaron Judge homered for the third straight night, Jordan Montgomery cut up one of the league’s hottest lineups in his 2020 debut and the New York Yankees beat the Boston Red Sox 5-1 on Friday night in their first home game of the coronavirus-shortened season.Judge took aim at Yankee Stadium’s short right field porch in the third, a half-inning after starting a double play from right. Gio Urshela and Brett Gardner hit their first home runs of the season, Chad Green pitched two perfect innings in relief, and Adam Ottavino and Jonathan Holder closed up shop as New York improved to 5-1.Michael Chavis homered for Boston and Phillips Valdez impressed over 2 2/3 scoreless innings, but the club couldn’t overcome another poor start by Ryan Weber (0-2).There was also a moment of silence for late Yankees co-owner Hank Steinbrenner, who died in April. New York is wearing uniform patches with his initials this season.Montgomery (1-0) pitched 5 2/3 innings, limiting the Red Sox to a run,... [More]

NEW YORK (AP) — Aaron Judge homered for the third straight night, Jordan Montgomery cut up one of the league’s hottest lineups in his 2020 debut and the New York Yankees beat the Boston Red Sox 5-1 on Friday night in their first home game of the coronavirus-shortened season.Judge took aim at Yankee Stadium’s short right field porch in the third, a half-inning after starting a double play from right. Gio Urshela and Brett Gardner hit their first home runs of the season, Chad Green pitched two perfect innings in relief, and Adam Ottavino and Jonathan Holder closed up shop as New York improved to 5-1.Michael Chavis homered for Boston and Phillips Valdez impressed over 2 2/3 scoreless innings, but the club couldn’t overcome another poor start by Ryan Weber (0-2).There was also a moment of silence for late Yankees co-owner Hank Steinbrenner, who died in April. New York is wearing uniform patches with his initials this season.Montgomery (1-0) pitched 5 2/3 innings, limiting the Red Sox to a run,... [More]

Rockies first. David Dahl lines out to deep right center field to Wil Myers. Trevor Story singles to center field. Charlie Blackmon homers to center field. Trevor Story scores. Nolan Arenado flies out to deep center field to Trent Grisham. Daniel Murphy lines out to center field to Trent Grisham.2 runs, 2 hits, 0 errors, 0 left on. Rockies 2, Padres 0.Padres sixth. Jake Cronenworth singles to shortstop. Fernando Tatis Jr. strikes out swinging. Trent Grisham walks. Jake Cronenworth to second. Manny Machado singles to right field. Trent Grisham to third. Jake Cronenworth scores. Tommy Pham reaches on a fielder's choice to shallow center field. Manny Machado to third. Trent Grisham scores. Fielding error by Trevor Story. Jurickson Profar pops out to shallow left field to Nolan Arenado. Wil Myers lines out to deep left field to Sam Hilliard.3 runs, 2 hits, 1 error, 1 left on. Padres 3, Rockies 2.Rockies sixth. Nolan Arenado grounds out to shallow infield, Fernando Tatis Jr. to Jake Cronenworth.... [More]

Mariners fourth. J.P. Crawford singles to shortstop. Tim Lopes flies out to Stephen Piscotty. Kyle Lewis singles to left center field. J.P. Crawford to third. Kyle Seager doubles to right field. Kyle Lewis scores. J.P. Crawford scores. Evan White grounds out to shallow infield, Sean Manaea to Matt Olson. Austin Nola singles to shallow infield. Kyle Seager scores. Throwing error by Matt Chapman. Shed Long Jr. strikes out swinging.3 runs, 4 hits, 1 error, 1 left on. Mariners 3, Athletics 0.Mariners fifth. Dylan Moore doubles to deep right center field. Dee Gordon pops out to shortstop to Marcus Semien. J.P. Crawford singles to shortstop. Dylan Moore to third. Tim Lopes reaches on a fielder's choice to second base. J.P. Crawford to second. Dylan Moore scores. Throwing error by J.B. Wendelken. Kyle Lewis singles to center field. Tim Lopes to second. J.P. Crawford scores. Kyle Seager walks. Kyle Lewis to second. Tim Lopes to third. Evan White strikes out on a foul tip. Austin Nola flies out... [More]

Rangers first. Shin-Soo Choo homers to deep left center field. Nick Solak walks. Rougned Odor grounds out to shallow infield. Nick Solak out at second. Joey Gallo walks. Todd Frazier grounds out to shallow infield, Donovan Solano to Wilmer Flores.1 run, 1 hit, 0 errors, 1 left on. Rangers 1, Giants 0.Giants second. Evan Longoria doubles to right field. Donovan Solano lines out to deep right field to Joey Gallo. Evan Longoria to third. Darin Ruf singles to right field. Evan Longoria scores. Chadwick Tromp grounds out to third base. Darin Ruf out at second.1 run, 2 hits, 0 errors, 0 left on. Rangers 1, Giants 1.Rangers third. Nick Solak strikes out swinging. Rougned Odor reaches on error. Fielding error by Donovan Solano. Joey Gallo doubles to shallow right field. Rougned Odor scores. Todd Frazier grounds out to shallow infield, Evan Longoria to Wilmer Flores. Willie Calhoun grounds out to shallow center field, Mauricio Dubon to Wilmer Flores.1 run, 1 hit, 1 error, 1 left on. Rangers 2, Giants... [More]

Rays first. Ji-Man Choi strikes out swinging. Brandon Lowe grounds out to shallow infield, Andrew Velazquez to Pat Valaika. Willy Adames doubles to left field. Yoshi Tsutsugo doubles to deep center field. Willy Adames scores. Yandy Diaz grounds out to shallow infield, Hanser Alberto to Pat Valaika.1 run, 2 hits, 0 errors, 1 left on. Rays 1, Orioles 0.Rays third. Willy Adames walks. Yoshi Tsutsugo flies out to center field to Austin Hays. Yandy Diaz grounds out to shallow infield, Andrew Velazquez to Pat Valaika. Willy Adames to second. Hunter Renfroe doubles to deep right field. Willy Adames scores. Kevin Kiermaier grounds out to shallow infield, Hanser Alberto to Pat Valaika.1 run, 1 hit, 0 errors, 1 left on. Rays 2, Orioles 0.Orioles fourth. Renato Nunez doubles to left field. Anthony Santander homers to center field. Renato Nunez scores. Pedro Severino homers to center field. Rio Ruiz singles to right field. Chris Davis pinch-hitting for Pat Valaika. Chris Davis strikes out swinging.... [More]

Cubs third. Ian Happ strikes out swinging. Kris Bryant walks. Anthony Rizzo hit by pitch. Kris Bryant to second. Javier Baez singles to shallow infield, advances to 2nd. Anthony Rizzo to third. Kris Bryant scores. Throwing error by Trevor Williams. Kyle Schwarber strikes out swinging. Willson Contreras strikes out swinging.1 run, 1 hit, 1 error, 2 left on. Cubs 1, Pirates 0.Cubs fourth. Jason Heyward grounds out to second base, Adam Frazier to Josh Bell. Victor Caratini flies out to right field to Cole Tucker. Jason Kipnis homers to right field. Ian Happ grounds out to shallow right field, Josh Bell to Trevor Williams.1 run, 1 hit, 0 errors, 0 left on. Cubs 2, Pirates 0.Cubs fifth. Kris Bryant walks. Anthony Rizzo walks. Kris Bryant to second. Javier Baez flies out to deep right field to Cole Tucker. Kyle Schwarber walks. Willson Contreras walks. Kyle Schwarber to second. Kris Bryant to third. Jason Heyward singles to right field. Willson Contreras to third. Kyle Schwarber scores. Kris... [More]

NEW YORK (AP) — Aaron Judge homered for the third straight night, Jordan Montgomery cut up one of the league’s hottest lineups in his 2020 debut and the New York Yankees beat the Boston Red Sox 5-1 on Friday night in their first home game of the coronavirus-shortened season.Judge took aim at Yankee Stadium’s short right field porch in the third, a half-inning after starting a double play from right. Gio Urshela and Brett Gardner hit their first home runs of the season, Chad Green pitched two perfect innings in relief, and Adam Ottavino and Jonathan Holder closed up shop as New York improved to 5-1.Michael Chavis homered for Boston and Phillips Valdez impressed over 2 2/3 scoreless innings, but the club couldn’t overcome another poor start by Ryan Weber (0-2).There was also a moment of silence for late Yankees co-owner Hank Steinbrenner, who died in April. New York is wearing uniform patches with his initials this season.Montgomery (1-0) pitched 5 2/3 innings, limiting the Red Sox to a run,... [More]

Twins first. Max Kepler homers to center field. Josh Donaldson singles to deep left center field. Jorge Polanco strikes out swinging. Nelson Cruz walks. Josh Donaldson to second. Eddie Rosario doubles to deep right center field. Nelson Cruz scores. Josh Donaldson scores. Jake Cave walks. Marwin Gonzalez strikes out swinging. Luis Arraez flies out to center field to Oscar Mercado.3 runs, 3 hits, 0 errors, 2 left on. Twins 3, Indians 0.Twins second. Alex Avila homers to right field. Max Kepler grounds out to first base to Carlos Santana. Ehire Adrianza pinch-hitting for Josh Donaldson. Ehire Adrianza strikes out swinging. Jorge Polanco singles to shallow left field.1 run, 2 hits, 0 errors, 0 left on. Twins 4, Indians 0.Indians sixth. Jose Ramirez walks. Francisco Lindor grounds out to second base, Marwin Gonzalez to Tyler Clippard. Jose Ramirez to third. Carlos Santana strikes out swinging. Franmil Reyes doubles to shallow infield. Jose Ramirez scores. Jordan Luplow flies out to deep left field to Eddie Rosario.1 run, 1 hit, 0 errors, 1 left on. Twins 4, Indians 1.

White sox second. Eloy Jimenez reaches on error. Fielding error by Nicky Lopez. Luis Robert reaches on a fielder's choice to shortstop. Eloy Jimenez out at second. James McCann hit by pitch. Luis Robert to second. Adam Engel homers to left field. James McCann scores. Luis Robert scores. Nick Madrigal grounds out to second base, Nicky Lopez to Ryan McBroom. Tim Anderson singles to shallow center field. Yoan Moncada pops out to shallow infield to Ryan McBroom.3 runs, 2 hits, 1 error, 1 left on. White sox 3, Royals 0.Royals third. Bubba Starling grounds out to shallow left field, Tim Anderson to Jose Abreu. Nicky Lopez singles to shortstop. Whit Merrifield flies out to deep right field to Adam Engel. Adalberto Mondesi singles to shallow infield. Nicky Lopez to second. Salvador Perez singles to left field. Adalberto Mondesi to second. Nicky Lopez scores. Jorge Soler walks. Salvador Perez to second. Maikel Franco pops out to first base to Jose Abreu.1 run, 3 hits, 0 errors, 3 left on. White sox 3, Royals 1.Royals sixth. Ryan McBroom homers to center field. Alex Gordon grounds out to shallow infield, Tim Anderson to Jose Abreu. Franchy Cordero pinch-hitting for Bubba Starling. Franchy Cordero grounds out to second base, Nick Madrigal to Jose Abreu. Nicky Lopez strikes out swinging.1 run, 1 hit, 0 errors, 0 left on. White sox 3, Royals 2.

Braves first. Ronald Acuna Jr. strikes out swinging. Dansby Swanson grounds out to shortstop, Amed Rosario to Pete Alonso. Freddie Freeman singles to right center field. Marcell Ozuna singles to shallow infield. Freddie Freeman to second. Matt Adams singles to shortstop. Marcell Ozuna to third. Freddie Freeman scores. Travis d'Arnaud singles to center field. Matt Adams to second. Marcell Ozuna scores. Austin Riley grounds out to shallow infield, Amed Rosario to Pete Alonso.2 runs, 4 hits, 0 errors, 2 left on. Braves 2, Mets 0.Mets fourth. Brandon Nimmo called out on strikes. Pete Alonso walks. J.D. Davis homers to center field. Pete Alonso scores. Michael Conforto lines out to left center field to Ender Inciarte. Yoenis Cespedes lines out to shallow infield to Marcell Ozuna.2 runs, 1 hit, 0 errors, 0 left on. Mets 2, Braves 2.Mets fifth. Robinson Cano homers to right field. Wilson Ramos singles to right field. Andres Gimenez singles to shallow infield. Wilson Ramos to second. Amed Rosario... [More]

NEW YORK (AP) — All-Star closer Aroldis Chapman has been cleared to return to the New York Yankees following a bout with the coronavirus, but reliever Tommy Kahnle likely needs Tommy John surgery.Manager Aaron Boone gave the updates on his team's bullpen Friday, when the Yankees beat Boston 5-1.Boone said he wasn't sure when Chapman would be ready for game action. The manager also said an MRI revealed damage to Kahnle's right ulnar collateral ligament. Chapman had been isolating in his Manhattan apartment since his positive test July 11. The hard-throwing lefty was waiting to register consecutive negative tests. His symptoms were mild.“The good thing was he was never really sick, so he was able to maintain probably a level of physical conditioning that other people may not have been able to,” Boone said.The 32-year-old pitcher constructed a weight room in his living room to stay in shape. He posted videos of his workouts on social media. Boone said Chapman also purchased a sock-shaped device... [More]

Red sox third. Michael Chavis homers to left field. Jackie Bradley Jr. strikes out swinging. Jose Peraza singles to shallow center field. Kevin Pillar singles to center field. Jose Peraza to second. J.D. Martinez lines out to right center field to Aaron Judge. Kevin Pillar doubled off first.1 run, 3 hits, 0 errors, 1 left on. Red sox 1, Yankees 0.Yankees third. DJ LeMahieu singles to shallow infield. Aaron Judge homers to deep right center field. DJ LeMahieu scores. Gleyber Torres grounds out to shortstop, Rafael Devers to Michael Chavis. Giancarlo Stanton flies out to deep left field to Alex Verdugo. Aaron Hicks walks. Luke Voit grounds out to shallow infield, Ryan Weber to Michael Chavis.2 runs, 2 hits, 0 errors, 1 left on. Yankees 2, Red sox 1.Yankees fourth. Gio Urshela homers to right field. Brett Gardner walks. Kyle Higashioka reaches on a fielder's choice to shortstop. Brett Gardner out at second. DJ LeMahieu reaches on a fielder's choice to third base. Kyle Higashioka out at second.... [More]

Tigers third. Christin Stewart flies out to center field to Nick Senzel. Austin Romine walks. JaCoby Jones doubles to left field. Austin Romine to third. Niko Goodrum out on a sacrifice fly to deep right field to Nick Castellanos. JaCoby Jones to third. Austin Romine scores. Jonathan Schoop grounds out to shortstop, Freddy Galvis to Joey Votto.1 run, 1 hit, 0 errors, 1 left on. Tigers 1, Reds 0.Reds fifth. Nick Castellanos doubles to deep center field. Jesse Winker strikes out on a foul tip. Nick Senzel doubles to deep left field. Nick Castellanos scores. Freddy Galvis grounds out to shallow infield, Niko Goodrum to C.J. Cron. Nick Senzel to third. Tucker Barnhart singles to left field. Nick Senzel scores. Shogo Akiyama grounds out to shallow infield, Niko Goodrum to C.J. Cron.2 runs, 3 hits, 0 errors, 1 left on. Reds 2, Tigers 1.Tigers fifth. Victor Reyes grounds out to right field, Joey Votto to Luis Castillo. Christin Stewart doubles to deep left field. Austin Romine doubles. Christin... [More]

A look at what’s happening around the majors on Saturday:WHO’S PLAYING?The Cardinals will see if they can begin their series at Milwaukee after St. Louis became the latest team to get shut down by the coronavirus.The Brewers’ home opener was postponed Friday because two Cardinals players tested positive for COVID-19.“TV Show suggestions please,” tweeted Cardinals pitcher Jack Flaherty, who had been scheduled to start.Six clubs were off Friday because of the virus and its effects — Miami and Philadelphia had positive tests in their organizations, leaving Washington and Toronto with no games this weekend.Commissioner Rob Manfred talked to union leader Tony Clark about the importance of players following the sport’s virus protocols in hopes of finishing the shortened, 60-game season.“Every player in this league better take a hard look at what you’re doing off the field, because what you do affects, more than just you and your team,” Chicago Cubs outfielder Steven Souza Jr. tweeted. “Your decisions... [More]

MIAMI (AP) — With six teams idled Friday by the COVID-19 pandemic, Major League Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred spoke to union leader Tony Clark about the importance of players following the sport's coronavirus protocols.Manfred and Clark talked about what needs to be done to finish the season, a person familiar with the conversation said. The person who spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because of the sensitivity of the situation.“Every player in this league better take a hard look at what you’re doing off the field, because what you do affects, more than just you and your team,” Chicago Cubs outfielder Steven Souza Jr. tweeted, hours after the St. Louis-Milwaukee game was called off. “Your decisions off the field will put all of our seasons in jeopardy this year.”The conversation between Manfred and Clark, first reported by ESPN, comes amid growing evidence that the spread of infection threatens to overtake efforts to play ball. “Some things aren’t looking too... [More]

St. Louis Cardinals assistant general manager Moisés Rodríguez has been expecting the news that came down Friday.“At seven in the morning when my phone rings, I sort of panic because it might be that phone call,” he said. After 20 years in baseball ranging from media relations to international scouting, Rodríguez is in a role he never imagined — contact tracer during a coronavirus pandemic.Dozens of team employees across Major League Baseball have been entrusted to carry out the critical task, a pillar of the league’s plan to operate a 60-game season while COVID-19 continues to assail much of the United States — and has caused the postponement of 16 games in the first week of the season. The job requires sensitivity and diligence, and it relies on trust between players and their employers to keep personnel safe and the season alive.Rodríguez spoke to The Associated Press on Tuesday, three days before it was revealed that two Cardinals players tested positive for the coronavirus, leading... [More]

MIAMI (AP) — With six teams idled Friday by the COVID-19 pandemic, Major League Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred spoke to union leader Tony Clark about the importance of players following the sport's coronavirus protocols.Manfred and Clark talked about what needs to be done to finish the season, a person familiar with the conversation said. The person who spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because of the sensitivity of the situation.The conversation between Manfred and Clark, first reported by ESPN, comes amid growing evidence that the spread of infection threatens to overtake efforts to play ball. “Some things aren’t looking too good right now, but we have to play up to that point. Players are seeing what can happen," Houston manager Dusty Baker said.“The rest now is up to us and the virus,” he said.Concerns have been expressed about lax behavior by players on the field — such as spitting or high-fives — and off. The scrambled schedule has also heightened doubts about... [More]

MIAMI (AP) — With six teams idled Friday by the COVID-19 pandemic, Major League Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred spoke to union leader Tony Clark about the importance of players following the sport's coronavirus protocols.Manfred and Clark talked about what needs to be done to finish the season, a person familiar with the conversation said. The person who spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because of the sensitivity of the situation.The conversation between Manfred and Clark, first reported by ESPN, comes amid growing evidence that the spread of infection threatens to overtake efforts to play ball. Concerns have been expressed about lax behavior by players on the field — such as spitting or high-fives — and off. The scrambled schedule has also heightened doubts about whether the owners' desire to play is realistic.The latest game to be postponed was Milwaukee’s home opener against St. Louis, called off hours before the first pitch after two Cardinals players tested... [More]