Cubs third. Anthony Rizzo homers to right field. Javier Baez flies out to deep right field to Tyler Naquin. Willson Contreras called out on strikes. Ian Happ strikes out on a foul tip.1 run, 1 hit, 0 errors, 0 left on. Cubs 1, Indians 0.Cubs fifth. Anthony Rizzo singles to right field. Javier Baez singles to shallow right field. Anthony Rizzo to third. Willson Contreras strikes out swinging. Ian Happ is intentionally walked. Jason Heyward out on a sacrifice fly to deep right field to Tyler Naquin. Ian Happ to second. Javier Baez to third. Anthony Rizzo scores. David Bote singles to right field, tagged out at second, Tyler Naquin to Carlos Santana to Francisco Lindor to Cesar Hernandez. Ian Happ scores. Javier Baez scores.3 runs, 3 hits, 0 errors, 1 left on. Cubs 4, Indians 0.Indians fifth. Tyler Naquin singles to center field. Sandy Leon singles to right field. Tyler Naquin to second. Bradley Zimmer called out on strikes. Cesar Hernandez singles to shallow left field. Sandy Leon to second.... [More]

Benches cleared and even the stands emptied during Oakland’s 7-2 victory over the Astros on Sunday, tempers flaring at last between the AL West rivals months after Houston’s sign-stealing scandal was brought to light by Oakland pitcher Mike Fiers.Oakland’s Ramon Laureano got hit by a pitch — for the third time in the three-game series — this one by Humberto Castellanos with one out in the seventh. Laureano began exchanging words with animated Astros hitting coach Alex Cintron, then left first base, threw down his batting helmet and began sprinting toward him.Astros catcher Dustin Garneau tackled Laureano before the A’s outfielder reached Cintron, and a wild scene ensued.Players rushed out of both dugouts to join the fray. A’s and Astros players who were sitting in the seats, observing COVID-19 social-distancing protocols, also rushed onto the field. Laureano was ejected by plate ump Ted Barrett. Oakland won its ninth straight, and Houston lost its fifth in a row.Matt Olson hit a three-run... [More]

Benches cleared and even the stands emptied during Oakland’s 7-2 victory over the Astros on Sunday, tempers flaring at last between the AL West rivals months after Houston’s sign-stealing scandal was brought to light by Oakland pitcher Mike Fiers.Oakland’s Ramon Laureano got hit by a pitch — for the third time in the three-game series — this one by Humberto Castellanos with one out in the seventh. Laureano began exchanging words with animated Astros hitting coach Alex Cintron, then left first base, threw down his batting helmet and began sprinting toward him.Astros catcher Dustin Garneau tackled Laureano before the A’s outfielder reached Cintron, and a wild scene ensued.Players rushed out of both dugouts to join the fray. A’s and Astros players who were sitting in the seats, observing COVID-19 social-distancing protocols, also rushed onto the field. Laureano was ejected by plate ump Ted Barrett. Oakland won its ninth straight, and Houston lost its fifth in a row.Matt Olson hit a three-run... [More]

White sox second. Jose Abreu homers to left field. Eloy Jimenez lines out to second base to Carlos Santana. Nomar Mazara walks. Luis Robert grounds out to shortstop. Nomar Mazara out at second.1 run, 1 hit, 0 errors, 0 left on. White sox 1, Indians 0.Indians third. Mike Freeman doubles to deep right field. Sandy Leon walks. Bradley Zimmer strikes out on a foul tip. Cesar Hernandez doubles to deep center field. Sandy Leon to third. Mike Freeman scores. Jose Ramirez singles to right field. Cesar Hernandez to third. Sandy Leon scores. Francisco Lindor grounds out to second base. Jose Ramirez out at second.2 runs, 3 hits, 0 errors, 1 left on. Indians 2, White sox 1.White sox sixth. James McCann homers to left field. Danny Mendick called out on strikes. Leury Garcia strikes out swinging. Yoan Moncada walks. Yasmani Grandal doubles to center field. Yoan Moncada scores. Jose Abreu strikes out swinging.2 runs, 2 hits, 0 errors, 1 left on. White sox 3, Indians 2.Indians eighth. Jose Ramirez strikes... [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.

Indians first. Cesar Hernandez singles to right field. Jose Ramirez flies out to right field to Luis Robert. Francisco Lindor homers to center field. Cesar Hernandez scores. Carlos Santana singles to shortstop. Mike Freeman lines out to right field to Adam Engel. Daniel Johnson grounds out to second base, Leury Garcia to Jose Abreu.2 runs, 3 hits, 0 errors, 1 left on. Indians 2, White sox 0.Indians second. Bradley Zimmer homers to right field. Roberto Perez strikes out swinging. Greg Allen flies out to center field to Luis Robert. Cesar Hernandez singles to left field. Jose Ramirez pops out to Yoan Moncada.1 run, 2 hits, 0 errors, 1 left on. Indians 3, White sox 0.White sox third. Leury Garcia grounds out to shortstop, Mike Freeman to Carlos Santana. Adam Engel called out on strikes. Tim Anderson homers to right field. Yoan Moncada strikes out swinging.1 run, 1 hit, 0 errors, 0 left on. Indians 3, White sox 1.Indians third. Francisco Lindor grounds out to first base to Jose Abreu. Carlos... [More]

With all the protocols in place, Stephen Strasburg got a good feel Monday night for what pitching on the road will entail this season during the coronavirus pandemic. Last year's World Series MVP threw five strong innings for Washington in a 4-2 exhibition win over the Baltimore Orioles. Nationals manager Dave Martinez said the team took five buses for the 45-minute ride to Baltimore so players and staff could space out, with 14 people on each bus. “It’s pretty intense,” Strasburg said. “You get on the bus and you have to wear a face mask the whole time. Then you get in, and basically they temperature screen you. It’s kind of tough to get a good temperature reading when it’s 100 degrees outside. "But if you pass that, then you come into the clubhouse and everybody’s kind of sectioned off. So it’s just kind of an adjustment that we have to make. But unfortunately it’s kind of challenging to build team chemistry in an environment like this right now.” Strasburg looked just fine on the mound,... [More]

Miami Marlins shortstop Miguel Rojas talked Monday about the ways the 2020 season will be different for players, with little clubhouse interaction, seats in the stands and postgame meals via hotel room service.Another change: Rojas believes the Marlins will be good.He joined Miami in 2015 and has since endured five consecutive losing seasons. But like the team’s management and some outside observers, Rojas says the Marlins are poised for a big leap forward in Year 3 of Derek Jeter’s rebuilding program.“I’m really excited about the starting pitching, and our offense is way better than the last couple of years,” Rojas said. “The whole organization has been doing a great job bringing the young prospects along. It doesn’t matter if they don’t make the club right now. We know we have those guys waiting.”Fans will get their first look — on TV only — when the Marlins play an exhibition game Tuesday at Atlanta. They begin the season Friday at Philadelphia.GETTING GOINGDr. Anthony Fauci, a Washington... [More]

A team-by-team look at the American 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:___Minnesota TwinsManager: Rocco Baldelli (second season). 2019: 101-61, first place, lost to Yankees in Division Series.Training Town: Fort Myers, Florida.Park: Hammond Stadium at CenturyLink Sports Complex. First Workout: Feb. 12/17.He's Here: 3B Josh Donaldson, RHP Kenta Maeda, RHP Homer Bailey, RHP Tyler Clippard, C Alex Avila, LHP Rich Hill, RHP Matt Wisler, RHP Jhoulys Chacin, LHP Blaine Hardy.He's Outta Here: RHP Brusdar Graterol, RHP Kyle Gibson, 1B C.J. Cron, 2B Jonathan Schoop, C Jason Castro, LHP Mart�n P�rez, RHP Ryne Harper, RHP Trevor Hildenberger, RHP Sam Dyson.Going campin': The high-priced addition of the big-swinging, slick-fielding Donaldson boosted an already deep lineup that produced a major league record 307 home runs last season. Then came the agreement this week... [More]

Nationals first. Trea Turner singles to left field. Adam Eaton lines out to center field to Bradley Zimmer. Kurt Suzuki flies out to center field to Bradley Zimmer. Juan Soto doubles to deep right field. Trea Turner scores. Matt Adams pops out to Mike Freeman.1 run, 2 hits, 0 errors, 1 left on. Nationals 1, Indians 0.Indians third. Francisco Lindor homers to right field. Bradley Zimmer strikes out swinging. Carlos Santana walks. Franmil Reyes grounds out to shallow infield, Joe Ross to Matt Adams. Carlos Santana to second. Mike Freeman strikes out swinging.1 run, 1 hit, 0 errors, 1 left on. Indians 1, Nationals 1.Nationals third. Joe Ross grounds out to second base, Mike Freeman to Carlos Santana. Trea Turner strikes out swinging. Adam Eaton walks. Kurt Suzuki homers to left field. Adam Eaton scores. Juan Soto grounds out to first base, Carlos Santana to Mike Clevinger.2 runs, 1 hit, 0 errors, 0 left on. Nationals 3, Indians 1.Nationals sixth. Raudy Read flies out to left field to Greg... [More]

Nationals second. Ryan Zimmerman singles to left center field. Gerardo Parra singles to left center field. Ryan Zimmerman to second. Yan Gomes walks. Gerardo Parra to second. Ryan Zimmerman to third. Patrick Corbin singles to left field. Yan Gomes to second. Gerardo Parra to third. Ryan Zimmerman scores. Trea Turner strikes out swinging. Adam Eaton singles to left field. Patrick Corbin to second. Yan Gomes to third. Gerardo Parra scores. Anthony Rendon doubles to deep left field. Adam Eaton to third. Patrick Corbin scores. Yan Gomes scores. Juan Soto is intentionally walked. Asdrubal Cabrera singles to right field. Juan Soto to second. Anthony Rendon to third. Adam Eaton scores. Ryan Zimmerman flies out to right field to Franmil Reyes. Gerardo Parra homers to center field. Asdrubal Cabrera scores. Juan Soto scores. Anthony Rendon scores. Yan Gomes pops out to shallow infield to Jake Bauers.9 runs, 7 hits, 0 errors, 0 left on. Nationals 9, Indians 0.Indians fourth. Jordan Luplow homers to... [More]

Nationals second. Juan Soto flies out to deep center field to Oscar Mercado. Howie Kendrick singles to center field. Matt Adams strikes out swinging. Kurt Suzuki singles to left field. Howie Kendrick to second. Gerardo Parra doubles to deep right center field. Kurt Suzuki scores. Howie Kendrick scores. Austin Voth flies out to deep right center field to Oscar Mercado.2 runs, 3 hits, 0 errors, 1 left on. Nationals 2, Indians 0.Indians third. Greg Allen singles to second base. Ryan Flaherty doubles to right field. Greg Allen scores. Zach Plesac out on a sacrifice bunt to shallow infield to Matt Adams. Ryan Flaherty to third. Francisco Lindor out on a sacrifice fly to deep left center field to Gerardo Parra. Ryan Flaherty scores. Oscar Mercado pops out to shallow center field to Trea Turner.2 runs, 2 hits, 0 errors, 0 left on. Indians 2, Nationals 2.Nationals sixth. Juan Soto walks. Howie Kendrick flies out to left center field to Greg Allen. Matt Adams singles to shallow infield. Juan Soto... [More]

White sox fourth. Jose Abreu grounds out to third base, Jose Ramirez to Carlos Santana. Yoan Moncada singles to left center field. Zack Collins walks. Yoan Moncada to second. James McCann homers to left field. Zack Collins scores. Yoan Moncada scores. Daniel Palka homers to center field. Adam Engel walks. Ryan Cordell grounds out to shortstop, Francisco Lindor to Carlos Carrasco to Carlos Santana.4 runs, 3 hits, 0 errors, 0 left on. White sox 4, Indians 0.White sox fifth. Yolmer Sanchez called out on strikes. Tim Anderson singles to right center field. Jose Abreu triples to right field. Tim Anderson scores. Yoan Moncada grounds out to shallow infield, Mike Freeman to Carlos Santana. Zack Collins doubles to deep center field. Jose Abreu scores. James McCann strikes out swinging.2 runs, 3 hits, 0 errors, 1 left on. White sox 6, Indians 0.White sox sixth. Daniel Palka homers to center field. Adam Engel grounds out to third base, Jose Ramirez to Carlos Santana. Ryan Cordell grounds out to shortstop,... [More]

White sox first. Leury Garcia homers to center field. Tim Anderson singles to shortstop. Jose Abreu singles to shallow infield. Tim Anderson to second. Yoan Moncada grounds out to first base, Carlos Santana to Mike Freeman to Shane Bieber. Jose Abreu to second. Tim Anderson to third. Zack Collins reaches on a fielder's choice to shallow infield, advances to 2nd. Jose Abreu scores. Tim Anderson scores. Throwing error by Carlos Santana. Yolmer Sanchez flies out to deep center field to Oscar Mercado. Zack Collins to third. Matt Skole flies out to center field to Oscar Mercado.3 runs, 3 hits, 1 error, 1 left on. White sox 3, Indians 0.Indians third. Franmil Reyes singles to left field. Roberto Perez grounds out to third base, Yoan Moncada to Jose Abreu. Franmil Reyes to second. Mike Freeman singles to center field. Franmil Reyes scores. Francisco Lindor called out on strikes. Oscar Mercado flies out to shallow right field to Daniel Palka.1 run, 2 hits, 0 errors, 1 left on. White sox 3, Indians... [More]

Indians first. Francisco Lindor strikes out swinging. Oscar Mercado pops out to Jose Abreu. Carlos Santana walks. Yasiel Puig singles to right field. Carlos Santana to third. Jordan Luplow walks. Yasiel Puig to second. Jose Ramirez homers to right field. Jordan Luplow scores. Yasiel Puig scores. Carlos Santana scores. Franmil Reyes grounds out to shortstop, Tim Anderson to Jose Abreu.4 runs, 2 hits, 0 errors, 0 left on. Indians 4, White sox 0.Indians second. Roberto Perez homers to center field. Mike Freeman flies out to center field to Leury Garcia. Francisco Lindor grounds out to second base, Yolmer Sanchez to Jose Abreu. Oscar Mercado lines out to shallow center field to Tim Anderson.1 run, 1 hit, 0 errors, 0 left on. Indians 5, White sox 0.Indians third. Carlos Santana strikes out swinging. Yasiel Puig doubles to deep left center field. Jordan Luplow walks. Jose Ramirez homers to left field. Jordan Luplow scores. Yasiel Puig scores. Franmil Reyes called out on strikes. Roberto Perez... [More]

Phillies third. Scott Kingery walks. Adam Haseley grounds out to second base, Mike Freeman to Carlos Santana. Scott Kingery to second. Cesar Hernandez flies out to deep center field to Oscar Mercado. Scott Kingery to third. J.T. Realmuto doubles to deep left center field. Scott Kingery scores. Bryce Harper is intentionally walked. Rhys Hoskins reaches on a fielder's choice to third base. Bryce Harper out at second.1 run, 1 hit, 0 errors, 2 left on. Phillies 1, Indians 0.Indians fourth. Oscar Mercado grounds out to second base, Cesar Hernandez to Rhys Hoskins. Carlos Santana singles to shallow center field. Yasiel Puig singles to deep right center field. Carlos Santana to third. Mike Freeman reaches on a fielder's choice to shortstop. Yasiel Puig out at second. Carlos Santana scores. Franmil Reyes strikes out swinging.1 run, 2 hits, 0 errors, 1 left on. Phillies 1, Indians 1.Indians fifth. Greg Allen reaches on error. Fielding error by Jean Segura. Roberto Perez reaches on a sacrifice bunt... [More]

Indians first. Francisco Lindor doubles to deep left field. Oscar Mercado out on a sacrifice bunt to shallow infield, Daniel Norris to Jeimer Candelario. Francisco Lindor to third. Carlos Santana out on a sacrifice fly to left field to Christin Stewart. Francisco Lindor scores. Yasiel Puig strikes out swinging.1 run, 1 hit, 0 errors, 0 left on. Indians 1, Tigers 0.Indians fourth. Carlos Santana singles to center field. Yasiel Puig doubles to deep left field. Carlos Santana scores. Jordan Luplow grounds out to shortstop, Jordy Mercer to Jeimer Candelario. Yasiel Puig to third. Franmil Reyes homers to center field. Yasiel Puig scores. Roberto Perez singles to center field. Yu Chang called out on strikes. Mike Freeman called out on strikes.3 runs, 4 hits, 0 errors, 1 left on. Indians 4, Tigers 0.Indians fifth. Francisco Lindor doubles to deep right field. Oscar Mercado singles to center field. Francisco Lindor scores. Carlos Santana flies out to deep center field to Harold Castro. Yasiel Puig singles to left center field. Oscar Mercado to second. Greg Allen pinch-hitting for Jordan Luplow. Greg Allen called out on strikes. Yasiel Puig steals second. Oscar Mercado steals third. Franmil Reyes walks. Roberto Perez singles to center field. Franmil Reyes to second. Yasiel Puig scores. Oscar Mercado scores. Yu Chang grounds out to shallow infield, Grayson Greiner to Jeimer Candelario.3 runs, 4 hits, 0 errors, 2 left on. Indians 7, Tigers 0.

Tigers third. Jake Rogers doubles to deep left field. Willi Castro out on a sacrifice bunt to shallow infield, Aaron Civale to Jake Bauers. Jake Rogers to third. Victor Reyes out on a sacrifice fly to right field to Yasiel Puig. Jake Rogers scores. Harold Castro grounds out to second base, Mike Freeman to Jake Bauers.1 run, 1 hit, 0 errors, 0 left on. Tigers 1, Indians 0.Indians third. Ryan Flaherty singles to center field. Francisco Lindor strikes out swinging. Oscar Mercado strikes out swinging. Carlos Santana singles to center field. Ryan Flaherty scores. Yasiel Puig singles to left field. Carlos Santana to second. Mike Freeman strikes out swinging.1 run, 3 hits, 0 errors, 2 left on. Tigers 1, Indians 1.Indians tenth. Roberto Perez reaches on error. Fielding error by Willi Castro. Ryan Flaherty out on a sacrifice bunt to shallow infield, Jose Cisnero to Jeimer Candelario. Bradley Zimmer to second. Francisco Lindor is intentionally walked. Oscar Mercado reaches on a fielder's choice to second base. Francisco Lindor out at second. Bradley Zimmer to third. Carlos Santana is intentionally walked. Yasiel Puig singles to deep right field. Carlos Santana to second. Oscar Mercado to third. Bradley Zimmer scores.1 run, 1 hit, 1 error, 3 left on. Indians 2, Tigers 1.

Indians first. Francisco Lindor lines out to deep right field to Victor Reyes. Oscar Mercado homers to left field. Carlos Santana called out on strikes. Yasiel Puig doubles to deep left center field. Jake Bauers grounds out to second base, Jordy Mercer to Ronny Rodriguez.1 run, 2 hits, 0 errors, 1 left on. Indians 1, Tigers 0.Indians second. Greg Allen grounds out to second base, Jordy Mercer to Ronny Rodriguez. Mike Freeman singles to left field. Roberto Perez doubles to deep left center field. Mike Freeman scores. Andrew Velazquez strikes out swinging. Francisco Lindor grounds out to second base, Jordy Mercer to Ronny Rodriguez.1 run, 2 hits, 0 errors, 1 left on. Indians 2, Tigers 0.Tigers third. Grayson Greiner doubles to deep right center field. Willi Castro grounds out to first base to Carlos Santana. Grayson Greiner to third. Victor Reyes singles to shallow left field. Grayson Greiner scores. Harold Castro flies out to deep left field to Greg Allen. Miguel Cabrera strikes out swinging.1... [More]

Indians first. Francisco Lindor singles to left field, advances to 2nd. Fielding error by Eddie Rosario. Oscar Mercado singles to center field. Francisco Lindor to third. Carlos Santana reaches on a fielder's choice to second base. Oscar Mercado out at second. Francisco Lindor scores. Yasiel Puig walks. Carlos Santana to second. Jason Kipnis reaches on a fielder's choice to shallow infield. Yasiel Puig out at second. Carlos Santana scores. Throwing error by Ronald Torreyes. Franmil Reyes strikes out swinging.2 runs, 2 hits, 2 errors, 1 left on. Indians 2, Twins 0.Twins third. Luis Arraez flies out to left field to Greg Allen. Miguel Sano homers to left field. Jake Cave doubles to deep center field. Eddie Rosario lines out to left field to Greg Allen. Willians Astudillo grounds out to shortstop, Ryan Flaherty to Carlos Santana.1 run, 2 hits, 0 errors, 1 left on. Indians 2, Twins 1.Twins sixth. Jake Cave strikes out swinging. Eddie Rosario homers to right field. Willians Astudillo walks.... [More]