Rockies second. Daniel Murphy homers to right field. Ryan McMahon called out on strikes. Matt Kemp grounds out to third base, Greg Garcia to Jake Cronenworth. Chris Owings walks. Tony Wolters strikes out swinging.1 run, 1 hit, 0 errors, 1 left on. Rockies 1, Padres 0.Rockies fourth. Nolan Arenado flies out to deep center field to Trent Grisham. Daniel Murphy singles to left field. Ryan McMahon reaches on a fielder's choice to shallow infield. Daniel Murphy out at second. Matt Kemp homers to left field. Ryan McMahon scores. Chris Owings flies out to deep right field to Wil Myers.2 runs, 2 hits, 0 errors, 0 left on. Rockies 3, Padres 0.Padres sixth. Jake Cronenworth triples to deep left center field. Fernando Tatis Jr. strikes out swinging. Trent Grisham strikes out swinging. Manny Machado doubles to deep left field. Jake Cronenworth scores. Tommy Pham walks. Greg Garcia flies out to center field to David Dahl.1 run, 2 hits, 0 errors, 2 left on. Rockies 3, Padres 1.Rockies sixth. Charlie... [More]

ATLANTA (AP) — Kyle Wright and the Atlanta bullpen combined on a 10-hit shutout and the Braves won their fifth in a row, beating the Mets 4-0 Sunday and blanking a New York lineup that found out late that slugger Yoenis Céspedes had opted out of playing any more this season.The Mets released a statement from general manager Brodie Van Wagenen in the early innings that Céspedes wasn’t at the ballpark and the team hadn’t been able to contact him.After the game, Van Wagenen said: “He’s decided to opt out of the remainder of the season for COVID-related reasons.”A two-time All-Star, the 34-year-old Céspedes returned to the lineup this season for the first time since July 20, 2018, after a series of injuries.The Braves sent New York to its fifth straight loss.Wright worked around five hits and four walks in 3 1/3 innings. Relievers Tyler Matzek (1-0), A.J. Minter, Shane Greene and Mark Melancon combined for 5 2/3 scoreless innings.New York's David Peterson (1-1) went six innings, striking out... [More]

MIAMI (AP) — The nightmarish first stop of the season for the Miami Marlins finally ended Sunday.The Marlins left Philadelphia, where they were stranded in isolation for a week after their season-opening series because of a coronavirus outbreak that sidelined half of the team.With the affected players already back in the Miami, the healthy Marlins traveled to Baltimore, where they are scheduled to resume play Tuesday.For the second day in a row, the Marlins had no new positive tests among players and staff, according to a person familiar with the situation. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because the results had not been publicly released.The Philadelphia Phillies also received results and had no new positives. The team was to work out at Citizens Bank Park in preparation for the resumption of its season Monday at the New York Yankees.The Marlins haven't played since July 26 in Philadelphia because of the outbreak within their traveling party. Infected Marlins players and staff... [More]

Royals second. Franchy Cordero grounds out to second base, Nick Madrigal to Jose Abreu. Maikel Franco called out on strikes. Alex Gordon homers to center field. Adalberto Mondesi grounds out to first base to Jose Abreu.1 run, 1 hit, 0 errors, 0 left on. Royals 1, White sox 0.White sox fourth. Jose Abreu doubles to deep left center field. Yasmani Grandal singles to right center field. Jose Abreu scores. Edwin Encarnacion singles to shallow center field. Yasmani Grandal to second. Eloy Jimenez reaches on a fielder's choice to shallow infield. Edwin Encarnacion out at second. Yasmani Grandal to third. Nicky Delmonico grounds out to second base. Eloy Jimenez out at second.1 run, 3 hits, 0 errors, 1 left on. White sox 1, Royals 1.White sox fifth. Danny Mendick grounds out to shallow left field, Maikel Franco to Salvador Perez. Nick Madrigal singles to shallow center field. Luis Robert walks. Nick Madrigal to second. Yoan Moncada walks. Luis Robert to second. Nick Madrigal to third. Jose Abreu... [More]

Twins first. Max Kepler doubles to deep right field. Jorge Polanco singles to shallow left field. Max Kepler scores. Nelson Cruz strikes out on a foul tip. Eddie Rosario lines out to right center field to Oscar Mercado.1 run, 2 hits, 0 errors, 0 left on. Twins 1, Indians 0.Twins second. Mitch Garver homers to left field. Luis Arraez strikes out swinging. Miguel Sano strikes out swinging. Marwin Gonzalez flies out to deep center field to Oscar Mercado.1 run, 1 hit, 0 errors, 0 left on. Twins 2, Indians 0.Twins third. Byron Buxton called out on strikes. Max Kepler doubles to right field. Jorge Polanco called out on strikes. Nelson Cruz singles to shortstop. Max Kepler scores. Eddie Rosario strikes out swinging.1 run, 2 hits, 0 errors, 1 left on. Twins 3, Indians 0.Indians fourth. Cesar Hernandez doubles to deep right center field. Jose Ramirez grounds out to shallow left field, Jorge Polanco to Miguel Sano. Francisco Lindor singles to deep left field, tagged out at second, Eddie Rosario to Luis Arraez. Cesar Hernandez scores. Carlos Santana walks. Mike Freeman flies out to left field to Eddie Rosario.1 run, 2 hits, 0 errors, 1 left on. Twins 3, Indians 1.

Reds first. Shogo Akiyama walks. Nick Castellanos homers to center field. Shogo Akiyama scores. Mike Moustakas flies out to deep center field to JaCoby Jones. Eugenio Suarez grounds out to shallow infield, Jeimer Candelario to C.J. Cron. Jesse Winker called out on strikes.2 runs, 1 hit, 0 errors, 0 left on. Reds 2, Tigers 0.Reds third. Nick Castellanos homers to right field. Mike Moustakas strikes out on a foul tip. Eugenio Suarez called out on strikes. Jesse Winker strikes out swinging.1 run, 1 hit, 0 errors, 0 left on. Reds 3, Tigers 0.Tigers sixth. Niko Goodrum flies out to deep left field to Shogo Akiyama. Jonathan Schoop strikes out swinging. Miguel Cabrera singles to left field. C.J. Cron walks. Dawel Lugo to second. Christin Stewart hit by pitch. C.J. Cron to second. Dawel Lugo to third. Victor Reyes reaches on error to deep center field, advances to 3rd. Travis Demeritte scores. C.J. Cron scores. Dawel Lugo scores. Fielding error by Nick Castellanos. Jeimer Candelario flies out... [More]

ATLANTA (AP) — New York Mets slugger Yoenis Céspedes opted out of the 2020 season on Sunday because of the coronavirus pandemic, providing some clarity after the team said it was unable to locate him.Céspedes did not report to the ballpark for the Mets' game at Atlanta, and the team said in a statement it had been unable to contact him. General manager Brodie Van Wagenen said the organization was notified by Céspedes' agent during its 4-0 loss that he had decided to opt out for "for COVID-related reasons.”Céspedes went 0 for 4 during a 7-1 loss Saturday night in Atlanta. He is 5 for 31 (.161) with 15 strikeouts this season.A two-time All-Star, the 34-year-old Céspedes returned to the lineup this season for the first time since July 20, 2018. He missed most of the past two years with a series of leg problems, getting surgery on both heels and then a broken ankle after a tumble at his Florida ranch in a supposed run-in with a wild boar.Céspedes had been the Mets’ designated hitter this season,... [More]

Orioles third. Anthony Santander grounds out to second base, Brandon Lowe to Jose Martinez. Renato Nunez homers to left field. Pedro Severino grounds out to shortstop, Willy Adames to Jose Martinez. Chance Sisco singles to right center field. DJ Stewart walks. Chance Sisco to second. Pat Valaika flies out to Manuel Margot.1 run, 2 hits, 0 errors, 2 left on. Orioles 1, Rays 0.Rays sixth. Brandon Lowe homers to center field. Ji-Man Choi pinch-hitting for Jose Martinez. Ji-Man Choi grounds out to shallow right field to Renato Nunez. Hunter Renfroe pops out to shortstop to Hanser Alberto. Manuel Margot strikes out swinging.1 run, 1 hit, 0 errors, 0 left on. Rays 1, Orioles 1.Orioles seventh. Cedric Mullins singles to shallow infield. Hanser Alberto doubles. Cedric Mullins scores. Anthony Santander flies out to left field to Manuel Margot. Renato Nunez singles to center field, advances to 2nd. Hanser Alberto scores. Pedro Severino strikes out swinging. Jose Iglesias doubles to deep left field. Renato Nunez scores. Austin Hays strikes out swinging.3 runs, 4 hits, 0 errors, 1 left on. Orioles 4, Rays 1.Orioles eighth. Pat Valaika homers to center field. Andrew Velazquez grounds out to shortstop, Willy Adames to Ji-Man Choi. Cedric Mullins walks. Hanser Alberto singles to shortstop. Cedric Mullins to third. Anthony Santander strikes out swinging. Renato Nunez strikes out swinging.1 run, 2 hits, 0 errors, 2 left on. Orioles 5, Rays 1.

Braves third. Adam Duvall singles to left field. Austin Riley doubles to deep left field. Adam Duvall to third. Adeiny Hechavarria reaches on a fielder's choice to shortstop. Ronald Acuna Jr. walks. Adeiny Hechavarria to second. Austin Riley to third. Adam Duvall scores. Dansby Swanson strikes out swinging. Freddie Freeman grounds out to shallow infield, Amed Rosario to Pete Alonso. Ronald Acuna Jr. to second. Adeiny Hechavarria to third. Austin Riley scores. Marcell Ozuna grounds out to shallow infield, Robinson Cano to Pete Alonso.2 runs, 2 hits, 0 errors, 2 left on. Braves 2, Mets 0.Braves fourth. Travis d'Arnaud grounds out to shallow left field, Amed Rosario to Pete Alonso. Johan Camargo homers to left field. Adam Duvall doubles to deep center field. Austin Riley strikes out swinging. Adeiny Hechavarria strikes out on a foul tip.1 run, 2 hits, 0 errors, 1 left on. Braves 3, Mets 0.Braves eighth. Ronald Acuna Jr. doubles to deep right center field. Dansby Swanson grounds out to shallow infield, Drew Smith to Pete Alonso. Freddie Freeman singles to deep right field. Ronald Acuna Jr. scores. Marcell Ozuna flies out to right field to Michael Conforto. Travis d'Arnaud flies out to right field to Michael Conforto.1 run, 2 hits, 0 errors, 1 left on. Braves 4, Mets 0.

ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Mike Trout is expected to return to the Los Angeles Angels on Tuesday after missing four games to be with his wife and newborn son.The three-time AL MVP is likely to play in Seattle at the start of a six-game road trip, Angels manager Joe Maddon said Sunday.Trout missed his fourth straight game Sunday after his wife, Jessica, gave birth to their first child, Beckham Aaron Trout, on Thursday.The Angels transferred Trout from the paternity list to the restricted list after the three-day time limit on the paternity list expired Sunday. Los Angeles is off Monday.The Angels (3-6) lost two of their first three games without Trout. The MVP had seven hits and two walks in 28 plate appearances over LA's first six games, hitting one homer with four RBIs.___More AP MLB: https://apnews.com/MLB and https://twitter.com/AP_Sports

ATLANTA (AP) — New York Mets slugger Yoenis Céspedes was not with the team for Sunday’s game at Atlanta and the club said it hadn’t been able to locate him.“As of game time, Yoenis Céspedes has not reported to the ballpark today. He did not reach out to management with any explanation for his absence,” general manager Brodie Van Wagenen said in a statement.“Our attempts to contact him have been unsuccessful,” he said.During the New York-Atlanta game, Mets broadcasters said they had learned from the team that the club doesn't believe Céspedes' safety is at risk.Céspedes went 0 for 4 during a 7-1 loss Saturday night in Atlanta. He is 5 for 31 (.161) with 15 strikeouts this season.A two-time All-Star, the 34-year-old Céspedes returned to the lineup this season for the first time since July 20, 2018. He missed most of the past two years with a series of leg problems, getting surgery on both heels and then a broken ankle after a tumble at his Florida ranch in a supposed run-in with a wild boar.Céspedes... [More]

CHICAGO (AP) — Chicago Cubs star Kris Bryant was out of the lineup for a second straight game on Sunday, a day after reporting a stomach ailment.Bryant was tested for the coronavirus on Friday and Saturday, and the Cubs said both tests were negative. He is scheduled to be tested again on Monday.“He really needs to be commended for going in and getting checked out," manager David Ross said before Sunday's game against Pittsburgh. "We're going to take the right precautions to keep everyone safe.”The 28-year-old Bryant is off to a tough start, batting .120 (3 for 25) in his first six games.___More AP MLB: https://apnews.com/MLB and https://twitter.com/AP_Sports

MIAMI (AP) — For the second day in a row, the Miami Marlins had no positive tests among their players and staff still in Philadelphia, according to a person familiar with the situation.The person spoke on condition of anonymity Sunday because details of the testing have not been publicly released.The Philadelphia Phillies have received results of Saturday's COVID-19 testing, and there were no new positives. The team was set to work out at Citizens Bank Park on Sunday in preparation for the resumption of games Monday.The Marlins haven't played since July 26 in Philadelphia because of an outbreak within their traveling party. Infected Marlins players and staff left Philadelphia in sleeper buses Friday for Miami to quarantine there. The rest of the team remained in isolation at a hotel in Philadelphia.Also, Cincinnati first baseman Joey Votto was put on the injured list before the scheduled opener of a doubleheader at Detroit. The Reds gave no reason for the move but specified that Votto, a six-time All-Star, is not on the 10-day injured list.Votto, 36, is batting .259 with two home runs and five RBIs in seven games this season.___ More AP MLB: https://apnews.com/MLB and https://twitter.com/AP_Sports

DENVER (AP) — The Colorado Rockies may be without reliever Scott Oberg for the rest of the season after he developed blood clots in his right arm for a third time in his career.Manager Bud Black said Oberg felt some discomfort in his throwing hand Saturday during a throwing session. He was evaluated by vascular doctors, who discovered the clots. Oberg was already on the 10-day injured list with a strained back.“For lack of a better word, it’s a bummer,” Black said. “It will be a while, if at all, for Scott this season.”Oberg was diagnosed with axillary artery thrombosis (blood clots) in August 2016. He experienced the condition again last August in the middle of a splendid season. He was 6-1 with five saves and had a 2.25 ERA before going on the 60-day injured list on Aug. 19.Colorado was looking at him to possibly take over the closer’s role for a struggling Wade Davis, who was placed on the 10-day injured list with a right shoulder strain. Davis blew a save Friday when he allowed a pair... [More]

Aug. 31901 — Cleveland pitcher Ed Scott pitched a complete game and hit a solo home run off Bill Reidy in the top of the 10th for an 8-7 win against Milwaukee. It was the last game of Scott’s major league career.1906 — Washington pitcher Tom Hughes hit a solo home run off Fred Glade in the tenth inning for 1-0 win over the St. Louis Browns. He became the first pitcher to win a 1-0 extra-inning game with his own home run.1914 — New York Yankee catcher Les Nunamaker threw out three Detroit Tigers trying to steal second base on one inning. It will be the only time a backstop has accomplished this feat this century.1923 — Major League Baseball canceled all games following the death of U.S. President Warren G. Harding in San Francisco on Aug. 2.1933 — Lefty Grove of the Philadelphia A’s became the first pitcher since Aug. 2, 1931 — a span of 308 games — to shut out the New York Yankees, winning 7-0.1944 — Tommy Brown, 16 years and 8 months old, played shortstop for the Brooklyn Dodgers in both... [More]

A look at what's happening in the majors today:LET’S PLAY 7!Shortened doubleheaders are about to make their Major League Baseball debut. At least that’s the plan. In this most unpredictable and unusual of seasons, perhaps we shouldn’t take anything for granted.The Detroit Tigers are set to host the Cincinnati Reds in a pair of seven-inning games -- a day after the teams were rained out at Comerica Park, more showers are in the forecast.This will be the first doubleheader since MLB approved condensing twinbills to seven innings each this season. Baseball could see an unusually high number of doubleheaders due to positive coronavirus tests causing postponements, plus rainouts.“I think that’s a good rule change especially with the pitchers going down every day,” Houston manager Dusty Baker said. “With the shortage of pitchers, that is a good rule, especially with teams losing multiple guys.”WHO’S NEXT?Brewers star outfielder Lorenzo Cain and Marlins rookie second baseman Isan Diaz have become... [More]

A look at what's happening in the majors today:LET’S PLAY 7!Shortened doubleheaders are about to make their Major League Baseball debut. At least that’s the plan. In this most unpredictable and unusual of seasons, perhaps we shouldn’t take anything for granted.The Detroit Tigers are set to host the Cincinnati Reds in a pair of seven-inning games -- a day after the teams were rained out at Comerica Park, more showers are in the forecast.This will be the first doubleheader since MLB approved condensing twinbills to seven innings each this season. Baseball could see an unusually high number of doubleheaders due to positive coronavirus tests causing postponements, plus rainouts.“I think that’s a good rule change especially with the pitchers going down every day,” Houston manager Dusty Baker said. “With the shortage of pitchers, that is a good rule, especially with teams losing multiple guys.”WHO’S NEXT?Brewers star outfielder Lorenzo Cain and Marlins rookie second baseman Isan Diaz have become... [More]

NEW YORK (AP) — Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred says he's confident his sport can get through the regular season and postseason without being stopped by the coronavirus, though not every club might play all 60 games and winning percentage could be used to determine playoff teams.During an interview Saturday with The Associated Press, Manfred said Major League Baseball knows which player introduced COVID-19 into the clubhouse of the Miami Marlins. Miami and Philadelphia both postponed games for an entire week.“I think that if everybody does what they are supposed to do, we can continue to play, have a credible season and get through the postseason,” Manfred said.Just 1 1/2 weeks into a pandemic-delayed regular season shortened from 162 games per team to 60, the coronavirus has forced 19 postponements in 11 days, including St. Louis' three-game weekend series at Milwaukee.The virus also prompted at least two more players to opt out Saturday: Brewers All-Star outfielder Lorenzo Cain and... [More]

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — They like to joke that Scott Heineman hits the home runs and his big brother brings him a little good luck then gets a front-row seat to watch him round the bases.Scott homered in the ninth inning for the Texas Rangers in a 7-3 loss to San Francisco as brother Tyler played catcher for the Giants.“I saw him after the game. We did a jersey swap, which was pretty cool," 27-year-old Scott said. "First thing he said to me was like, ‘Dude, unbelievable, 3 for 12 with three home runs.’ Maybe I got good fortune when he’s behind the plate.”Their father will be gifted the jerseys after making the request earlier in the day. “We just figured we would do something kind of special,” Tyler said.Before first pitch, the brothers walked out to home plate from opposite dugouts and represented the Rangers and Giants to confirm the lineup cards, then posed for a photo with the umpires.Hands on hips, they could only grin. Who would have thought this might happen? Not this year in interleague,... [More]

ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Matt Thaiss scored on Michael Hermosillo’s bases-loaded sacrifice fly in the 10th inning, and the Los Angeles Angels snapped their three-game skid with a 5-4 victory over the Houston Astros on Saturday night.Jason Castro delivered a tying RBI double in the ninth for the Angels, who improved the majors’ worst record to 3-6 despite blowing a two-run lead in the ninth.David Fletcher hit a leadoff single in the 10th off Nivaldo Rodriguez (0-1), sending Thaiss to third. After the Astros walked Anthony Rendon to load the bases, Thaiss scored on Josh Reddick’s inaccurate throw from medium right field.Angels reliever Noé Ramirez got two outs in the 10th, and Ryan Buchter (2-0) struck out Abraham Toro with the bases loaded in a rare bright moment for the Halos’ struggling relievers.ORIOLES 5, RAYS 4, 11 inningsBALTIMORE (AP) — Pinch-hitter Pat Valaika singled in the winning run in the 11th inning, and Baltimore handed Tampa Bay its fourth straight loss.Newcomer Brian Holaday... [More]