Tigers first. Victor Reyes lines out to deep left field to Edward Olivares. Willi Castro singles to center field. Miguel Cabrera walks. Willi Castro to second. Jeimer Candelario reaches on a fielder's choice to shallow infield. Miguel Cabrera out at second. Willi Castro to third. Niko Goodrum singles to left center field, advances to 2nd. Jeimer Candelario to third. Willi Castro scores. Jorge Bonifacio singles to center field, advances to 2nd. Niko Goodrum scores. Jeimer Candelario scores. Austin Romine strikes out swinging.3 runs, 3 hits, 0 errors, 1 left on. Tigers 3, Royals 0.Tigers third. Willi Castro strikes out swinging. Miguel Cabrera homers to right field. Jeimer Candelario singles to shallow center field. Niko Goodrum singles to shallow infield. Jeimer Candelario to second. Jorge Bonifacio walks. Niko Goodrum to second. Jeimer Candelario to third. Austin Romine out on a sacrifice fly to right center field to Bubba Starling. Jeimer Candelario scores. Isaac Paredes flies out to deep right center field to Bubba Starling.2 runs, 3 hits, 0 errors, 2 left on. Tigers 5, Royals 0.Tigers sixth. Daz Cameron strikes out swinging. Victor Reyes strikes out on a foul tip. Willi Castro homers to center field. Miguel Cabrera doubles to deep left center field. Jeimer Candelario singles to left field. Miguel Cabrera to third. Niko Goodrum strikes out swinging.1 run, 3 hits, 0 errors, 2 left on. Tigers 6, Royals 0.

Braves third. Ozzie Albies doubles to deep left field. Ronald Acuna Jr. flies out to deep center field to Cedric Mullins. Freddie Freeman doubles. Ozzie Albies scores. Marcell Ozuna pops out to third base to Rio Ruiz. Travis d'Arnaud walks. Dansby Swanson reaches on a fielder's choice to shortstop. Travis d'Arnaud out at second.1 run, 2 hits, 0 errors, 3 left on. Braves 1, Orioles 0.Braves fourth. Nick Markakis called out on strikes. Adam Duvall homers to left field. Austin Riley singles to center field. Ozzie Albies flies out to deep right field to DJ Stewart. Ronald Acuna Jr. walks. Austin Riley to second. Freddie Freeman lines out to deep center field to Cedric Mullins.1 run, 2 hits, 0 errors, 2 left on. Braves 2, Orioles 0.Braves ninth. Ronald Acuna Jr. walks. Freddie Freeman doubles to deep center field, advances to 3rd. Ronald Acuna Jr. scores. Marcell Ozuna singles to deep left field. Freddie Freeman scores. Travis d'Arnaud singles to right center field. Marcell Ozuna to third. Dansby... [More]

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]

HOUSTON (AP) — Astros shortstop Carlos Correa had to be helped off the field after fouling a ball off his left ankle or foot Tuesday night.Correa was batting with one out in the sixth inning against the Texas Rangers when he fouled the ball. He immediately fell to the ground and was in significant pain as team officials came to check on him. He was soon helped to his feet and put his arms around two people as he was helped off the field without putting any weight on his left leg. Jack Mayfield came in to finish the at-bat and struck out.There was no immediate update on Correa's injury. The Astros entered Tuesday 1 1/2 games ahead of Seattle for second place in the AL West, with the top two teams ensured a spot in the postseason.___More AP MLB: https://apnews.com/MLB and https://twitter.com/AP_Sports

Phillies fourth. Alec Bohm grounds out to shortstop, Andres Gimenez to Dominic Smith. Didi Gregorius grounds out to second base, Robinson Cano to Dominic Smith. Jean Segura walks. Scott Kingery doubles to deep right field. Jean Segura to third. Andrew Knapp walks. Adam Haseley pinch-hitting for Kyle Garlick. Adam Haseley singles to shallow center field, advances to 2nd. Andrew Knapp to third. Scott Kingery scores. Jean Segura scores. Throwing error by Brandon Nimmo. Roman Quinn lines out to deep right field to Michael Conforto.2 runs, 2 hits, 1 error, 2 left on. Phillies 2, Mets 0.Mets fifth. Brandon Nimmo homers to right field. Michael Conforto strikes out swinging. J.D. Davis grounds out to shortstop, Didi Gregorius to Alec Bohm. Dominic Smith grounds out to shallow infield, Didi Gregorius to Alec Bohm.1 run, 1 hit, 0 errors, 0 left on. Phillies 2, Mets 1.Phillies fifth. Andrew McCutchen grounds out to shallow infield, J.D. Davis to Dominic Smith. Bryce Harper grounds out to second base, Robinson Cano to Dominic Smith. Alec Bohm singles to shallow left field. Didi Gregorius homers to right field. Alec Bohm scores. Jean Segura strikes out swinging.2 runs, 2 hits, 0 errors, 0 left on. Phillies 4, Mets 1.

Red sox sixth. Rafael Devers strikes out swinging. Xander Bogaerts singles to left field. J.D. Martinez lines out to deep center field to Starling Marte. Christian Vazquez walks. Xander Bogaerts to second. Jackie Bradley Jr. doubles to deep left field. Christian Vazquez to third. Xander Bogaerts scores. Bobby Dalbec flies out to deep left field to Corey Dickerson.1 run, 2 hits, 0 errors, 2 left on. Red sox 1, Marlins 0.Red sox eighth. Rafael Devers doubles to deep right field. Xander Bogaerts strikes out swinging. J.D. Martinez is intentionally walked. Christian Vazquez singles to center field. J.D. Martinez to second. Rafael Devers scores. Jackie Bradley Jr. strikes out swinging. Bobby Dalbec strikes out swinging.1 run, 2 hits, 1 error, 2 left on. Red sox 2, Marlins 0.

Rays second. Manuel Margot flies out to deep right field to Adam Eaton. Nate Lowe homers to right field. Willy Adames called out on strikes. Kevin Kiermaier singles to center field. Kevan Smith singles to left center field. Kevin Kiermaier scores. Austin Meadows strikes out swinging.2 runs, 3 hits, 0 errors, 1 left on. Rays 2, Nationals 0.Rays fifth. Austin Meadows singles to center field. Brandon Lowe lines out to third base to Trea Turner. Mike Brosseau hit by pitch. Yoshi Tsutsugo walks. Mike Brosseau to second. Austin Meadows to third. Manuel Margot singles to shallow right field. Yoshi Tsutsugo to second. Mike Brosseau to third. Austin Meadows scores. Nate Lowe walks. Manuel Margot to second. Yoshi Tsutsugo to third. Mike Brosseau scores. Willy Adames strikes out swinging. Kevin Kiermaier singles to left field. Nate Lowe to second. Manuel Margot scores. Yoshi Tsutsugo scores. Kevan Smith strikes out swinging.4 runs, 3 hits, 0 errors, 2 left on. Rays 6, Nationals 0.Nationals sixth. Juan Soto doubles to deep center field. Asdrubal Cabrera grounds out to shortstop, Willy Adames to Nate Lowe. Juan Soto to third. Kurt Suzuki grounds out to third base, Mike Brosseau to Nate Lowe. Juan Soto scores. Eric Thames called out on strikes.1 run, 1 hit, 0 errors, 0 left on. Rays 6, Nationals 1.

Reds first. Shogo Akiyama singles to left center field. Nick Castellanos singles to shallow center field. Shogo Akiyama to second. Joey Votto walks. Nick Castellanos to second. Shogo Akiyama to third. Jesse Winker reaches on a fielder's choice to shallow infield. Joey Votto to second. Nick Castellanos to third. Shogo Akiyama out at home. Mike Moustakas hit by pitch. Jesse Winker to second. Joey Votto to third. Nick Castellanos scores. Brian Goodwin out on a sacrifice fly to deep right field to Gregory Polanco. Joey Votto scores. Freddy Galvis singles to left field. Mike Moustakas to second. Jesse Winker scores. Jose Garcia strikes out swinging.3 runs, 3 hits, 0 errors, 2 left on. Reds 3, Pirates 0.Reds second. Tucker Barnhart homers. Shogo Akiyama strikes out swinging. Nick Castellanos doubles to deep center field. Joey Votto grounds out to second base, Erik Gonzalez to Colin Moran. Nick Castellanos to third. Jesse Winker strikes out swinging.1 run, 2 hits, 0 errors, 1 left on. Reds 4, Pirates 0.Pirates fourth. Bryan Reynolds grounds out to shallow infield, Freddy Galvis to Joey Votto. Ke'Bryan Hayes doubles to deep left field. Colin Moran singles to shallow infield. Ke'Bryan Hayes scores. Josh Bell singles to shallow infield. Colin Moran to second. Gregory Polanco strikes out swinging. Cole Tucker flies out to shallow infield to Shogo Akiyama.1 run, 3 hits, 0 errors, 2 left on. Reds 4, Pirates 1.

A look at what's happening around the majors on Wednesday:SHIFTED SITEThe Mariners and Giants play at Oracle Park after their two-game series in Seattle was postponed because of poor air quality caused by the West Coast wildfires. The teams will now play twice in San Francisco.Forecasters are calling for smoke to reach very unhealthy levels in Western Washington through at least Thursday. There have been smoky skies in the Bay Area, too, but the air quality has remained OK.The Mariners and Oakland split a doubleheader Monday in Seattle. The smoke level reached a level of very unhealthy on the air quality index, even with the roof closed at T-Mobile Park.“I’m a healthy 22-year-old. I shouldn’t be gasping for air or missing oxygen. I’ll leave it at that,” said Jesús Luzardo, who started the opener for the A’s.HAMELS TIMEThe wait is over for left-hander Cole Hamels, who is poised to come off the 45-day injured list and pitch for the first time as a member of the Braves.After signing a one-year... [More]

NEW YORK (AP) — The World Series will be played entirely at the Texas Rangers’ new ballpark in Arlington, Texas, and Major League Baseball hopes fans can attend.The Division Series, League Championship Series and World Series all will be part of a bubble designed to minimize exposure to the coronavirus, which limited the regular season to a 60-game schedule for each club and caused 45 postponements.This will be the first World Series played entirely at one site since 1944, when the Cardinals beat the Browns 4-2 at Sportsman’s Park in St. Louis, where both teams shared the field.“The elimination of travel is obviously a positive because because it cuts exposure,” baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred said in an interview with The Associated Press after Tuesday's announcement. “Less interaction outside with the group that you're looking to protect is a huge positive. It’s all about what the risk of interacting with the community is.”While MLB was pleased with the players' response to protocols... [More]

NEW YORK (AP) — The World Series will be played entirely at the Texas Rangers’ new ballpark in Arlington, Texas, as part of a bubble agreement between Major League Baseball and the players’ association, the first time the sport’s championship will be played entirely at one site since 1944.The Division Series, League Championship Series and World Series all will be part of a bubble designed to minimize exposure to the coronavirus, which limited the regular season to a 60-game schedule for each club and caused 45 postponements.Off days were eliminated for the Division Series and League Championship Series, which will stress pitching depth among starting rotations and bullpens.“It tells you the talent of the whole team, and it’s what we do for 162 games,” Philadelphia Phillies manager Joe Girardi said. “There might be a little bit more offense just because of that.”No off days may impact teams' decisions on how many pitchers to carry for postseason series.“It will probably affect everyone’s... [More]

NEW YORK (AP) — Giancarlo Stanton was activated by the New York Yankees on Tuesday and was set to start at designated hitter after missing 32 games because of a strained left hamstring.New York made the move before a series opener against Toronto. The Yankees also activated third baseman Gio Urshela, who has recovered from a bone spur in his right elbow, and right-hander Jonathan Loaisiga, who was sidelined with a medical condition the team did not specify. Stanton hit cleanup against Toronto, ending Clint Frazier's 16 straight games as New York's No. 4 hitter, and Urshela hit fifth.Right fielder Aaron Judge, limited to one game since Aug. 11 because of a strained right calf, is likely to be activated Wednesday or Thursday.Stanton hit .293 with three homers and seven RBIs in 14 games before he got hurt.Shortstop Gleyber Torres was out of the starting lineup because of a left quadriceps issue but was available off the bench, according to manager Aaron Boone.New York optioned infielder Mike Ford and infielder/outfielder Miguel Andújar to its alternate training site.___More AP MLB: https://apnews.com/MLB and https://twitter.com/AP_Sports

NEW YORK (AP) — Giancarlo Stanton was activated by the New York Yankees on Tuesday and was set to start at designated hitter after missing 32 games because of a strained left hamstring.New York made the move before a series opener against Toronto. The Yankees also activated third baseman Gio Urshela, who has recovered from a bone spur in his right elbow, and right-hander Jonathan Loaisiga, who was sidelined with a medical condition the team did not specify. Stanton hit cleanup against Toronto, ending Clint Frazier's 16 straight games as New York's No. 4 hitter, and Urshela hit fifth.Right fielder Aaron Judge, limited to one game since Aug. 11 because of a strained right calf, is expected to be activated later this week.Stanton hit .293 with three homers and seven RBIs in 14 games before he got hurt.New York optioned infielder Mike Ford and infielder/outfielder Miguel Andújar to its alternate training site.___More AP MLB: https://apnews.com/MLB and https://twitter.com/AP_Sports

NEW YORK (AP) — Giancarlo Stanton was activated by the New York Yankees on Tuesday after the designated hitter missed 32 games because of a strained left hamstring.New York made the move before a series opener against Toronto. The Yankees also activated third baseman Gio Urshela, who has recovered from a bone spur in his right elbow, and right-hander Jonathan Loaisiga, who was sidelined with a medical condition the team did not specify.Right fielder Aaron Judge, limited to one game since Aug. 11 because of a strained right calf, is expected to be activated later this week.Stanton hit .293 with three homers and seven RBIs in 14 games before he got hurt.___More AP MLB: https://apnews.com/MLB and https://twitter.com/AP_Sports

LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Los Angeles Dodgers have activated third baseman Justin Turner from the 10-day injured list.Turner is expected to start at designated hitter for Tuesday night’s game at San Diego.He missed 13 games with a left hamstring strain. Before going on the IL, Turner was batting .282 with two homers and 20 RBIs in 32 games during the shortened season.In a corresponding roster move, the Dodgers optioned right-hander Josh Sborz. He has made three appearances for the team, allowing one earned run in three innings with two strikeouts.___More AP MLB: https://apnews.com/MLB and https://twitter.com/AP_Sports

Elvis Andrus was once that kid for the Texas Rangers, the 20-year-old shortstop whose big league debut forced one of the franchise's most popular players to change positions. Andrus is now 32, and his 12th season is done because of lingering lower back issues. That has raised questions about his future as shortstop of the Rangers, at a time when they are taking an extended look at so many of their young players.“I have done it, and I have more experience. If I get my body 100%, I’m there. I have no limitations in my mind that I can still be a productive player," Andrus said. “I know there is a lot left in my tank and I am not done. I know a lot of people want to see me go away, but not yet.”The longest-tenured Texas player, and the only one remaining from the franchise's consecutive World Series appearances a decade ago, is still owed $28.5 million over the next two seasons. But he has to be healthy, and better at the plate. When asked if he saw Andrus as the starting shortstop for Texas... [More]

A look at what’s happening around the majors today:___PLAYOFF PURSUITSecond place in the AL East is up for grabs when Toronto opens a critical three-game series at Yankee Stadium. Cavan Biggio and the Blue Jays are a half-game ahead of New York — the top two teams in each division qualify for the postseason this year without needing a wild card. Prized rookie Deivi García (1-1, 3.06 ERA) pitches for the Yankees, who have won five straight following a 5-16 slide. Taijuan Walker (3-2, 2.95) goes for Toronto. Both clubs are chasing Tampa Bay. New York expects to get third baseman Gio Urshela and right-hander Jonathan Loaisiga back from the injured list. Yankees closer Aroldis Chapman also could hear back on his appeal of a three-game suspension.WILD WESTThe surging San Diego Padres go for their ninth straight victory and try to close within a half-game of the West-leading Dodgers when the NL's top two teams square off again at Petco Park. Trent Grisham added some spice to the rivalry when... [More]

A look at what’s happening around the majors Tuesday:___PLAYOFF PURSUITSecond place in the AL East is up for grabs when Toronto opens a critical three-game series at Yankee Stadium. Cavan Biggio and the Blue Jays are a half-game ahead of New York — the top two teams in each division qualify for the postseason this year without needing a wild card. Prized rookie Deivi García (1-1, 3.06 ERA) pitches for the Yankees, who have won five straight following a 5-16 slide. Taijuan Walker (3-2, 2.95) goes for Toronto. Both clubs are chasing Tampa Bay. New York expects to get third baseman Gio Urshela and right-hander Jonathan Loaisiga back from the injured list. Yankees closer Aroldis Chapman also could hear back on his appeal of a three-game suspension.WILD WESTThe surging San Diego Padres go for their ninth straight victory and try to close within a half-game of the West-leading Dodgers when the NL's top two teams square off again at Petco Park. Trent Grisham added some spice to the rivalry when... [More]

SAN DIEGO (AP) — Dinelson Lamet outpitched Clayton Kershaw, and rookie Jorge Oña hit a go-ahead double in a five-run seventh inning to lead the San Diego Padres to their eighth straight win, 7-2 against the Los Angeles Dodgers on Monday night in the opener of a series between the NL’s top teams.The Padres cut the Dodgers’ lead in the NL West to 1½ games. Trent Grisham added some spice to the rivalry when he hit a tying home run off Kershaw in the sixth and said something to the Dodgers’ dugout as he headed for home. The Padres have won 12 of 14.Lamet (3-1) got the victory thanks to a seventh-inning outburst that chased Kershaw (5-2). Lamet matched his season high with 11 strikeouts while holding the Dodgers to one run and three hits.WHITE SOX 3, TWINS 1CHICAGO (AP) — Adam Engel delivered a tiebreaking pinch-hit single in the eighth inning, and the White Sox increased their lead in the AL Central.Chicago opened its pivotal four-game set against Minnesota with its ninth win in 10 games. The... [More]

Brewers fourth. Christian Yelich strikes out swinging. Ryan Braun strikes out swinging. Daniel Vogelbach singles to left field. Jedd Gyorko homers to left field. Daniel Vogelbach scores. Luis Urias strikes out swinging.2 runs, 2 hits, 0 errors, 0 left on. Brewers 2, Cardinals 0.Cardinals fifth. Tommy Edman walks. Paul Goldschmidt strikes out swinging. Brad Miller strikes out swinging. Paul DeJong singles to shallow center field. Tommy Edman to second. Rangel Ravelo pinch-hitting for Matt Carpenter. Rangel Ravelo walks. Paul DeJong to second. Tommy Edman to third. Tyler O'Neill singles to shallow infield. Rangel Ravelo to second. Paul DeJong to third. Tommy Edman scores. Matt Wieters flies out to deep left center field to Christian Yelich.1 run, 2 hits, 0 errors, 3 left on. Brewers 2, Cardinals 1.Cardinals seventh. Paul Goldschmidt doubles. Brad Miller singles to left center field, advances to 2nd. Paul Goldschmidt scores. Paul DeJong singles to left field. Harrison Bader to third. Rangel... [More]