Wed Apr 7 2021 | 18:43 | MLB Capsules | Xander Bogaerts | SS | Red Sox | Free Agent |
| | | Nathan Eovaldi | SP | Red Sox | Free Agent |
| | | Kyle Farmer | SS | Reds | Free Agent |
| | | Erick Fedde | SP | Nationals | Free Agent |
| | | Amir Garrett | RP | Reds | Free Agent |
| | | Kyle Gibson | SP | Rangers | Free Agent |
| | | Erik González | 3B/SS | Pirates | Free Agent |
| | | Greg Holland | RP | Royals | Free Agent |
| | | Luke Jackson | RP | Braves | Free Agent |
| | | Ian Kennedy | RP/SP | Rangers | Free Agent |
| | | Chad Kuhl | SP | Pirates | Free Agent |
| | | J.D. Martinez | DH/LF | Red Sox | Free Agent |
| | | Sean Newcomb | RP/SP | Braves | Free Agent |
| | | Tanner Rainey | RP | Nationals | Free Agent |
| | | Hyun Jin Ryu | SP | Blue Jays | Free Agent |
| | | Pablo Sandoval | 3B/PH | Braves | Free Agent |
| | | Marcus Semien | 2B/SS | Blue Jays | Free Agent |
| | | Will Smith | RP | Braves | Free Agent |
| | | Nick Solak | 2B/CF/LF | Rangers | Free Agent |
| | | Andrew Stevenson | CF/LF/PH | Nationals | Free Agent |
| | | Stephen Strasburg | SP | Nationals | Free Agent |
| | | Dansby Swanson | SS | Braves | Free Agent |
| | | Josh Tomlin | RP | Braves | Free Agent |
| | | Ryan Yarbrough | SP | Rays | Free Agent |
WASHINGTON (AP) — Atlanta pinch-hitter Pablo Sandoval drove a two-run homer to the deepest part of the ballpark off a Washington reliever who took over after Stephen Strasburg’s six scoreless innings Wednesday, lifting the Braves to a 2-0 victory over the Nationals and a doubleheader sweep. Sandoval drove a 96 mph fastball from Tanner Rainey (0-1) more than 400 feet following Dansby Swanson’s two-out single in the seventh and final inning. Luke Jackson (1-0) earned the win in Game 2, and Sean Newcomb got three strikeouts for the save.. Ronald Acuña Jr. doubled and had a pair of singles as Atlanta won the opener 7-6. The Braves put up five runs in the second inning off Erick Fedde (0-1), then wound up barely holding on with a save by Will Smith. Andrew Stevenson grounded into a game-ending double play. Josh Tomlin (1-0) pitched two hitless innings. Washington is missing nine players because of a coronavirus outbreak that led to the postponement of the team’s first four games. Four players... [ More] |
Wed Apr 7 2021 | 17:53 | MLB Capsules | Xander Bogaerts | SS | Red Sox | Free Agent |
| | | Nathan Eovaldi | SP | Red Sox | Free Agent |
| | | Kyle Farmer | SS | Reds | Free Agent |
| | | Erick Fedde | SP | Nationals | Free Agent |
| | | Amir Garrett | RP | Reds | Free Agent |
| | | Kyle Gibson | SP | Rangers | Free Agent |
| | | Erik González | 3B/SS | Pirates | Free Agent |
| | | Greg Holland | RP | Royals | Free Agent |
| | | Ian Kennedy | RP/SP | Rangers | Free Agent |
| | | Chad Kuhl | SP | Pirates | Free Agent |
| | | J.D. Martinez | DH/LF | Red Sox | Free Agent |
| | | Hyun Jin Ryu | SP | Blue Jays | Free Agent |
| | | Marcus Semien | 2B/SS | Blue Jays | Free Agent |
| | | Will Smith | RP | Braves | Free Agent |
| | | Nick Solak | 2B/CF/LF | Rangers | Free Agent |
| | | Juan Soto | LF/RF | Nationals | Free Agent |
| | | Andrew Stevenson | CF/LF/PH | Nationals | Free Agent |
| | | Josh Tomlin | RP | Braves | Free Agent |
| | | Ryan Yarbrough | SP | Rays | Free Agent |
The Atlanta Braves stopped a season-starting four-game losing streak Wednesday by edging the Washington Nationals 7-6 in a doubleheader opener as Ronald Acuña Jr. doubled and had a pair of singles The Braves put up five runs in the second inning off Erick Fedde (0-1), then wound up barely holding on with a save by Will Smith a day after he gave up a walk-off hit to Juan Soto in a 6-5 loss to Washington. Andrew Stevenson grounded into a game-ending double play. Josh Tomlin (1-0) pitched two hitless innings. Washington is missing nine players because of a coronavirus outbreak that led to the postponement of the team’s first four games. Four players tested positive for COVID-19, and another five who would have been on the 26-man roster are under quarantine. REDS 11, PIRATES 4 Tyler Naquin hit another leadoff homer, this time off Chad Kuhl (0-1), Kyle Farmer added a two-run double in the first, and Cincinnati won its fifth straight Luis Castillo (1-1) allowed four hits in seven innings, struck... [ More] |
Wed Apr 7 2021 | 16:33 | Brewers' Woodruff loses no-hit bid in 7th vs Cubs | Ian Happ | CF/LF/PH | Cubs | Free Agent |
| | | Brandon Woodruff | SP | Brewers | Free Agent |
CHICAGO (AP) — Brandon Woodruff of the Milwaukee Brewers has lost his no-hit bid in the seventh inning against the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field. Ian Happ led off the bottom of the seventh with a sharp grounder to right field for the Cubs' first hit Wednesday. Woodruff retired 18 of the first 19 batters, striking out eight. The 6-foot-5 Woodruff was Milwaukee’s opening-day starter last week against Minnesota. He allowed three runs in four innings in a no-decision. Woodruff was an All-Star in 2019 when he went 11-3 with a 3.62 ERA. ___ More AP MLB: https://apnews.com/MLB and https://twitter.com/AP_Sports |
Wed Apr 7 2021 | 16:33 | Yankees' Judge out vs. O's with sore side after big game | Aaron Judge | CF/DH/RF | Yankees | Free Agent |
| | | Rougned Odor | 2B/3B | Yankees | Free Agent |
| | | Giancarlo Stanton | DH/OF | Yankees | Free Agent |
| | | Justin Wilson | RP | Yankees | Free Agent |
NEW YORK (AP) — Yankees slugger Aaron Judge was held out of New York's lineup Wednesday night with soreness in his left side. Judge had a homer, three hits and four RBIs in a 7-2 win over Baltimore on Tuesday night but wasn't back in the lineup against the O's a day later. New York has a day off Thursday, giving the right fielder a chance to rest on consecutive days. Yankees manager Aaron Boone said he thought the soreness was from “general wear and tear” over the first few days of the season. He believes the discomfort might stem from when Judge took more swings than normal while serving as designated hitter on Sunday. “Just don't want to push anything right now,” Boone said. Judge, the 2017 AL Rookie of the Year, missed 142 games spanning 2018-20, going on the injured list at different points for a right wrist fracture, a left oblique strain and twice for right calf strains. He also broke a rib last March but was ready for opening day after the pandemic delayed the start of the season.... [ More] |
Wed Apr 7 2021 | 16:03 | Yankees' Judge out vs. O's with sore side after big game | Aaron Judge | CF/DH/RF | Yankees | Free Agent |
| | | Rougned Odor | 2B/3B | Yankees | Free Agent |
| | | Justin Wilson | RP | Yankees | Free Agent |
NEW YORK (AP) — Yankees slugger Aaron Judge was held out of New York's lineup Wednesday night with soreness in his left side. Judge had a homer, three hits and four RBIs in a 7-2 win over Baltimore on Tuesday night but wasn't back in the lineup against the O's a day later. New York has a day off Thursday, giving the right fielder a chance to rest on consecutive days. Yankees manager Aaron Boone said he thought the soreness was from “general wear and tear” over the first few days of the season. He believes the discomfort might stem from when Judge took more swings than normal while serving as designated hitter on Sunday. “Just don't want to push anything right now,” Boone said. Judge, the 2017 AL Rookie of the Year, missed 142 games spanning 2018-20, going on the injured list at different points for a right wrist fracture, a left oblique strain and twice for right calf strains. Boone said Judge's current soreness didn't seem specific to the left oblique, instead calling it “general soreness"... [ More] |
Wed Apr 7 2021 | 14:33 | James Paxton heads to IL as Mariners await MRI results | Braden Bishop | CF | Mariners | Free Agent |
| | | Jake Fraley | LF | Mariners | Free Agent |
| | | Nick Margevicius | RP | Mariners | Free Agent |
| | | Ljay Newsome | RP | Mariners | Free Agent |
SEATTLE (AP) — The Seattle Mariners placed left-handed starter James Paxton on the 10-day injured list Wednesday with a forearm strain in his pitching arm. Seattle also put starting left fielder Jake Fraley on the 10-day IL with a left hamstring strain he suffered while making a diving catch in Tuesday’s loss to the Chicago White Sox. Manager Scott Servais said both players underwent MRIs on Wednesday morning and the team was still awaiting results. Paxton left in the second inning after just 24 pitches, grimacing after throwing a 92 mph fastball to Andrew Vaughn. It was the first start of his second stint with Seattle. “Leaving last night he was a little bit more optimistic that it wasn’t anything too serious. I know he woke up today and it’s stiff as expected,” Servais said of Paxton. “Really, it’s hard to speculate until you know exactly what’s going on there and the only way you’re going to know is you get the reading on the MRI.” Seattle recalled outfielder Braden Bishop and right-hander... [ More] |
Wed Apr 7 2021 | 13:53 | Springer has another issue while awaiting Blue Jays debut | George Springer | CF/DH | Blue Jays | Free Agent |
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — George Springer is now dealing with another issue while waiting to make his debut with the Toronto Blue Jays, after starting the season on the injured list with a strained left oblique muscle. Springer was on track to play Thursday for the Blue Jays in their first home game before feeling tightness in his right quad while running the bases. Manager Charlie Montoyo said before Wednesday's series finale at Texas that Springer ran the bases after taking live batting practice before Tuesday's game. Montoyo said there were no issues with the oblique. The 2017 World Series MVP with Houston signed a $150 million, six-year contract during the offseason. Montoyo said the Blue Jays were still gathering information on Springer’s quad and waiting for the results of an MRI exam. He didn’t know the severity of the additional soft-tissue issue. “Everybody’s concerned because those injuries, you just never know where they are,” Montoyo said. “It’s tough because you’ve got to be... [ More] |
Wed Apr 7 2021 | 05:33 | LEADING OFF: A's and Braves winless, Tatis on IL, Paxton out | Akil Baddoo | CF/LF | Tigers | Free Agent |
| | | Chris Bassitt | SP | Athletics | Free Agent |
| | | Trevor Bauer | SP | Dodgers | Free Agent |
| | | Matthew Boyd | SP | Tigers | Free Agent |
| | | Nick Castellanos | RF | Reds | Free Agent |
| | | Luis Castillo | SP | Reds | Free Agent |
| | | Chad Kuhl | SP | Pirates | Free Agent |
| | | Kenta Maeda | SP | Twins | Free Agent |
| | | Tyler Naquin | CF/LF/RF | Reds | Free Agent |
| | | James Paxton | SP | Mariners | Free Agent |
| | | Drew Smyly | SP | Braves | Free Agent |
| | | Fernando Tatis | RF/SS | Padres | Free Agent |
A look at what’s happening around the majors today: ___ SLOW STARTS Both winless teams in the majors are defending division champions. After finishing first in the AL West last year, the Oakland Athletics (0-6) have matched the worst start in franchise history. The 1916 Philadelphia Athletics also began the season with six consecutive losses. “It (stinks) to start this way but we know how good we are,” A’s starter Chris Bassitt said. “It’s just embarrassing right now.” Over in the National League, the Atlanta Braves are 0-4 following a three-game sweep in Philadelphia and a 6-5 loss Tuesday to the virus-depleted Nationals in their delayed opener. “I don’t think anybody is too worried,” new Braves pitcher Drew Smyly said. Atlanta, coming off three straight NL East titles, gets two chances Wednesday to win for the first time in 2021. Max Fried is scheduled to start the first game of a doubleheader in Washington that will feature back-to-back seven-inning games. Oakland tries to stop its early... [ More] |
Wed Apr 7 2021 | 03:23 | Soto's single lifts Nationals over Braves in delayed opener | José Abreu | 1B | White Sox | Free Agent |
| | | Sandy Alcantara | SP | Marlins | Free Agent |
| | | Pete Alonso | 1B | Mets | Free Agent |
| | | Adbert Alzolay | SP | Cubs | Free Agent |
| | | Chase Anderson | SP | Phillies | Free Agent |
| | | Randy Arozarena | LF/RF | Rays | Free Agent |
| | | Akil Baddoo | CF/LF | Tigers | Free Agent |
| | | Tucker Barnhart | C | Reds | Free Agent |
| | | Chris Bassitt | SP | Athletics | Free Agent |
| | | Mookie Betts | CF/RF | Dodgers | Free Agent |
| | | Bo Bichette | SS | Blue Jays | Free Agent |
| | | Ben Bowden | RP/SP | Rockies | Free Agent |
| | | Brad Boxberger | RP | Brewers | Free Agent |
| | | Jay Bruce | LF | Yankees | Free Agent |
| | | Kris Bryant | 3B/LF/RF | Giants | Free Agent |
| | | Byron Buxton | CF | Twins | Free Agent |
| | | Trevor Cahill | RP/SP | Pirates | Free Agent |
| | | Victor Caratini | 1B/C | Padres | Free Agent |
| | | Dylan Carlson | CF/RF | Cardinals | Free Agent |
| | | Gerrit Cole | SP | Yankees | Free Agent |
| | | Zack Collins | C/DH | White Sox | Free Agent |
| | | Willson Contreras | C | Cubs | Free Agent |
| | | Carlos Correa | SS | Astros | Free Agent |
| | | Nelson Cruz | DH | Rays | Free Agent |
| | | Yu Darvish | SP | Padres | Free Agent |
| | | Dane Dunning | SP | Rangers | Free Agent |
| | | Eduardo Escobar | 2B/3B | Brewers | Free Agent |
| | | Phillip Evans | 1B/3B/OF/PH | Pirates | Free Agent |
| | | Freddie Freeman | 1B | Braves | Free Agent |
| | | Lucas Giolito | SP | White Sox | Free Agent |
| | | Didi Gregorius | SS | Phillies | Free Agent |
| | | Ronald Guzmán | 1B | Rangers | Free Agent |
| | | Jonah Heim | C | Rangers | Free Agent |
| | | Ryan Helsley | RP | Cardinals | Free Agent |
| | | Sam Hilliard | CF/PH | Rockies | Free Agent |
| | | Daniel Hudson | RP | Nationals | Free Agent |
| | | Raisel Iglesias | RP | Angels | Free Agent |
| | | Aaron Judge | CF/DH/RF | Yankees | Free Agent |
| | | Keone Kela | RP | Padres | Free Agent |
| | | Clayton Kershaw | SP | Dodgers | Free Agent |
| | | Dean Kremer | SP | Orioles | Free Agent |
| | | Nathaniel Lowe | 1B/DH | Rangers | Free Agent |
| | | Jed Lowrie | 2B/3B/DH/PH | Athletics | Free Agent |
| | | Nick Margevicius | RP | Mariners | Free Agent |
| | | Ketel Marte | 2B/CF | Diamondbacks | Free Agent |
| | | J.D. Martinez | DH/LF | Red Sox | Free Agent |
| | | Ryan McMahon | 2B/3B | Rockies | Free Agent |
| | | Mark Melancon | RP | Padres | Free Agent |
| | | Keynan Middleton | RP | Mariners | Free Agent |
| | | Wade Miley | SP | Reds | Free Agent |
| | | Yadier Molina | C | Cardinals | Free Agent |
| | | Max Muncy | 1B/2B | Dodgers | Free Agent |
| | | Omar Narváez | C/PH | Brewers | Free Agent |
| | | Dom Nuñez | C | Rockies | Free Agent |
| | | Marcell Ozuna | DH/LF | Braves | Free Agent |
| | | James Paxton | SP | Mariners | Free Agent |
| | | Matt Peacock | RP/SP | Diamondbacks | Free Agent |
| | | Freddy Peralta | RP/SP | Brewers | Free Agent |
| | | Ryan Pressly | RP | Astros | Free Agent |
| | | Alex Reyes | RP | Cardinals | Free Agent |
| | | Edwin Ríos | 1B/3B | Dodgers | Free Agent |
| | | Tanner Roark | SP | Blue Jays | Free Agent |
| | | Luis Robert | CF | White Sox | Free Agent |
| | | Hansel Robles | RP | Red Sox | Free Agent |
| | | Victor Robles | CF | Nationals | Free Agent |
| | | Rio Ruiz | 2B/3B/PH | Rockies | Free Agent |
| | | Max Scherzer | SP | Dodgers | Free Agent |
| | | Nick Senzel | CF | Reds | Free Agent |
| | | Travis Shaw | 1B/3B/PH | Red Sox | Free Agent |
| | | Dominic Smith | 1B/LF/PH | Mets | Free Agent |
| | | Will Smith | RP | Braves | Free Agent |
| | | Gregory Soto | RP | Tigers | Free Agent |
| | | Juan Soto | LF/RF | Nationals | Free Agent |
| | | Marcus Stroman | SP | Mets | Free Agent |
| | | Dansby Swanson | SS | Braves | Free Agent |
| | | Fernando Tatis | RF/SS | Padres | Free Agent |
| | | Mike Trout | CF | Angels | Free Agent |
| | | Trea Turner | 2B/SS | Dodgers | Free Agent |
| | | Justin Upton | LF | Angels | Free Agent |
| | | Phillips Valdez | RP/SP | Red Sox | Free Agent |
| | | Stephen Vogt | C | Diamondbacks | Free Agent |
| | | Christian Walker | 1B | Diamondbacks | Free Agent |
WASHINGTON (AP) — Juan Soto drove in the winning run with a single on a 3-0 pitch in the bottom of the ninth inning Tuesday, lifting the coronavirus-depleted Washington Nationals to a 6-5 comeback victory over the Atlanta Braves after waiting five days to start their season. Lefty reliever Will Smith (0-1) entered for the ninth and promptly gave up a single to new leadoff hitter Victor Robles, and then hit Trea Turner with a pitch. That brought up Soto, the 2020 NL batting champion, and he delivered a line drive to center field. Ronald Acuña Jr., Freddie Freeman and Dansby Swanson homered against Washington ace Max Scherzer. Acuña drove Scherzer's first pitch of the game deep to left-center, and led off the third with his second homer. Turner hit a two-run shot for the Nationals. Daniel Hudson (1-0) got the win. Because of a COVID-19 outbreak — four players tested positive; seven were forced into quarantine after potentially being exposed — Washington’s first four scheduled games were scrapped.... [ More] |
Wed Apr 7 2021 | 03:03 | Mariners' Paxton leaves after 24 pitches due to elbow injury | Nick Margevicius | RP | Mariners | Free Agent |
| | | James Paxton | SP | Mariners | Free Agent |
SEATTLE (AP) — Left-hander James Paxton exited the first start of his second stint with Seattle due to a forearm strain in his pitching arm after throwing just 24 pitches against the White Sox on Tuesday night. The Mariners initially said Paxton had elbow discomfort but after the 10-4 loss to Chicago both manager Scott Servais and Paxton described it as a forearm injury. Paxton, who remained in the dugout to watch after he left the mound, will undergo an MRI on Wednesday. “It's just frustrating. I feel like for me it’s kind of been one thing after another,” Paxton said. “I work really hard and doing everything I can to be out there and I’ll continue to do so. And hopefully I can catch a break and stay healthy.” Paxton grimaced after throwing a 92 mph fastball to Chicago's Andrew Vaughn with one out in the second inning. Mariners manager Scott Servais and a trainer immediately came to the mound while Paxton bent over with his hands on his knees. After some discussion, Paxton walked off and... [ More] |
Wed Apr 7 2021 | 02:53 | Soto's single lifts Nationals over Braves in delayed opener | José Abreu | 1B | White Sox | Free Agent |
| | | Sandy Alcantara | SP | Marlins | Free Agent |
| | | Pete Alonso | 1B | Mets | Free Agent |
| | | Adbert Alzolay | SP | Cubs | Free Agent |
| | | Chase Anderson | SP | Phillies | Free Agent |
| | | Randy Arozarena | LF/RF | Rays | Free Agent |
| | | Akil Baddoo | CF/LF | Tigers | Free Agent |
| | | Tucker Barnhart | C | Reds | Free Agent |
| | | Chris Bassitt | SP | Athletics | Free Agent |
| | | Mookie Betts | CF/RF | Dodgers | Free Agent |
| | | Bo Bichette | SS | Blue Jays | Free Agent |
| | | Ben Bowden | RP/SP | Rockies | Free Agent |
| | | Brad Boxberger | RP | Brewers | Free Agent |
| | | Jay Bruce | LF | Yankees | Free Agent |
| | | Kris Bryant | 3B/LF/RF | Giants | Free Agent |
| | | Byron Buxton | CF | Twins | Free Agent |
| | | Trevor Cahill | RP/SP | Pirates | Free Agent |
| | | Victor Caratini | 1B/C | Padres | Free Agent |
| | | Dylan Carlson | CF/RF | Cardinals | Free Agent |
| | | Gerrit Cole | SP | Yankees | Free Agent |
| | | Zack Collins | C/DH | White Sox | Free Agent |
| | | Willson Contreras | C | Cubs | Free Agent |
| | | Carlos Correa | SS | Astros | Free Agent |
| | | Nelson Cruz | DH | Rays | Free Agent |
| | | Yu Darvish | SP | Padres | Free Agent |
| | | Dane Dunning | SP | Rangers | Free Agent |
| | | Eduardo Escobar | 2B/3B | Brewers | Free Agent |
| | | Phillip Evans | 1B/3B/OF/PH | Pirates | Free Agent |
| | | Freddie Freeman | 1B | Braves | Free Agent |
| | | Lucas Giolito | SP | White Sox | Free Agent |
| | | Didi Gregorius | SS | Phillies | Free Agent |
| | | Ronald Guzmán | 1B | Rangers | Free Agent |
| | | Jonah Heim | C | Rangers | Free Agent |
| | | Ryan Helsley | RP | Cardinals | Free Agent |
| | | Sam Hilliard | CF/PH | Rockies | Free Agent |
| | | Daniel Hudson | RP | Nationals | Free Agent |
| | | Raisel Iglesias | RP | Angels | Free Agent |
| | | Aaron Judge | CF/DH/RF | Yankees | Free Agent |
| | | Keone Kela | RP | Padres | Free Agent |
| | | Clayton Kershaw | SP | Dodgers | Free Agent |
| | | Dean Kremer | SP | Orioles | Free Agent |
| | | Nathaniel Lowe | 1B/DH | Rangers | Free Agent |
| | | Jed Lowrie | 2B/3B/DH/PH | Athletics | Free Agent |
| | | Nick Margevicius | RP | Mariners | Free Agent |
| | | Ketel Marte | 2B/CF | Diamondbacks | Free Agent |
| | | J.D. Martinez | DH/LF | Red Sox | Free Agent |
| | | Ryan McMahon | 2B/3B | Rockies | Free Agent |
| | | Mark Melancon | RP | Padres | Free Agent |
| | | Keynan Middleton | RP | Mariners | Free Agent |
| | | Wade Miley | SP | Reds | Free Agent |
| | | Yadier Molina | C | Cardinals | Free Agent |
| | | Max Muncy | 1B/2B | Dodgers | Free Agent |
| | | Omar Narváez | C/PH | Brewers | Free Agent |
| | | Dom Nuñez | C | Rockies | Free Agent |
| | | Marcell Ozuna | DH/LF | Braves | Free Agent |
| | | James Paxton | SP | Mariners | Free Agent |
| | | Matt Peacock | RP/SP | Diamondbacks | Free Agent |
| | | Freddy Peralta | RP/SP | Brewers | Free Agent |
| | | Ryan Pressly | RP | Astros | Free Agent |
| | | Alex Reyes | RP | Cardinals | Free Agent |
| | | Edwin Ríos | 1B/3B | Dodgers | Free Agent |
| | | Tanner Roark | SP | Blue Jays | Free Agent |
| | | Luis Robert | CF | White Sox | Free Agent |
| | | Hansel Robles | RP | Red Sox | Free Agent |
| | | Victor Robles | CF | Nationals | Free Agent |
| | | Rio Ruiz | 2B/3B/PH | Rockies | Free Agent |
| | | Max Scherzer | SP | Dodgers | Free Agent |
| | | Nick Senzel | CF | Reds | Free Agent |
| | | Travis Shaw | 1B/3B/PH | Red Sox | Free Agent |
| | | Dominic Smith | 1B/LF/PH | Mets | Free Agent |
| | | Will Smith | RP | Braves | Free Agent |
| | | Gregory Soto | RP | Tigers | Free Agent |
| | | Juan Soto | LF/RF | Nationals | Free Agent |
| | | Marcus Stroman | SP | Mets | Free Agent |
| | | Dansby Swanson | SS | Braves | Free Agent |
| | | Fernando Tatis | RF/SS | Padres | Free Agent |
| | | Mike Trout | CF | Angels | Free Agent |
| | | Trea Turner | 2B/SS | Dodgers | Free Agent |
| | | Justin Upton | LF | Angels | Free Agent |
| | | Phillips Valdez | RP/SP | Red Sox | Free Agent |
| | | Stephen Vogt | C | Diamondbacks | Free Agent |
| | | Christian Walker | 1B | Diamondbacks | Free Agent |
WASHINGTON (AP) — Juan Soto drove in the winning run with a single on a 3-0 pitch in the bottom of the ninth inning Tuesday, lifting the coronavirus-depleted Washington Nationals to a 6-5 comeback victory over the Atlanta Braves after waiting five days to start their season. Lefty reliever Will Smith (0-1) entered for the ninth and promptly gave up a single to new leadoff hitter Victor Robles, and then hit Trea Turner with a pitch. That brought up Soto, the 2020 NL batting champion, and he delivered a line drive to center field. Ronald Acuña Jr., Freddie Freeman and Dansby Swanson homered against Washington ace Max Scherzer. Acuña drove Scherzer's first pitch of the game deep to left-center, and led off the third with his second homer. Turner hit a two-run shot for the Nationals. Daniel Hudson (1-0) got the win. Because of a COVID-19 outbreak — four players tested positive; seven were forced into quarantine after potentially being exposed — Washington’s first four scheduled games were scrapped.... [ More] |
Wed Apr 7 2021 | 01:33 | Soto's single lifts Nationals over Braves in delayed opener | Sandy Alcantara | SP | Marlins | Free Agent |
| | | Pete Alonso | 1B | Mets | Free Agent |
| | | Adbert Alzolay | SP | Cubs | Free Agent |
| | | Chase Anderson | SP | Phillies | Free Agent |
| | | Randy Arozarena | LF/RF | Rays | Free Agent |
| | | Akil Baddoo | CF/LF | Tigers | Free Agent |
| | | Tucker Barnhart | C | Reds | Free Agent |
| | | Chris Bassitt | SP | Athletics | Free Agent |
| | | Mookie Betts | CF/RF | Dodgers | Free Agent |
| | | Bo Bichette | SS | Blue Jays | Free Agent |
| | | Brad Boxberger | RP | Brewers | Free Agent |
| | | Jay Bruce | LF | Yankees | Free Agent |
| | | Kris Bryant | 3B/LF/RF | Giants | Free Agent |
| | | Byron Buxton | CF | Twins | Free Agent |
| | | Trevor Cahill | RP/SP | Pirates | Free Agent |
| | | Victor Caratini | 1B/C | Padres | Free Agent |
| | | Dylan Carlson | CF/RF | Cardinals | Free Agent |
| | | Gerrit Cole | SP | Yankees | Free Agent |
| | | Willson Contreras | C | Cubs | Free Agent |
| | | Carlos Correa | SS | Astros | Free Agent |
| | | Nelson Cruz | DH | Rays | Free Agent |
| | | Yu Darvish | SP | Padres | Free Agent |
| | | Dane Dunning | SP | Rangers | Free Agent |
| | | Phillip Evans | 1B/3B/OF/PH | Pirates | Free Agent |
| | | Freddie Freeman | 1B | Braves | Free Agent |
| | | Didi Gregorius | SS | Phillies | Free Agent |
| | | Ronald Guzmán | 1B | Rangers | Free Agent |
| | | Jonah Heim | C | Rangers | Free Agent |
| | | Ryan Helsley | RP | Cardinals | Free Agent |
| | | Daniel Hudson | RP | Nationals | Free Agent |
| | | Raisel Iglesias | RP | Angels | Free Agent |
| | | Aaron Judge | CF/DH/RF | Yankees | Free Agent |
| | | Keone Kela | RP | Padres | Free Agent |
| | | Clayton Kershaw | SP | Dodgers | Free Agent |
| | | Dean Kremer | SP | Orioles | Free Agent |
| | | Nathaniel Lowe | 1B/DH | Rangers | Free Agent |
| | | Jed Lowrie | 2B/3B/DH/PH | Athletics | Free Agent |
| | | J.D. Martinez | DH/LF | Red Sox | Free Agent |
| | | Mark Melancon | RP | Padres | Free Agent |
| | | Wade Miley | SP | Reds | Free Agent |
| | | Yadier Molina | C | Cardinals | Free Agent |
| | | Max Muncy | 1B/2B | Dodgers | Free Agent |
| | | Omar Narváez | C/PH | Brewers | Free Agent |
| | | Marcell Ozuna | DH/LF | Braves | Free Agent |
| | | Freddy Peralta | RP/SP | Brewers | Free Agent |
| | | Ryan Pressly | RP | Astros | Free Agent |
| | | Alex Reyes | RP | Cardinals | Free Agent |
| | | Edwin Ríos | 1B/3B | Dodgers | Free Agent |
| | | Tanner Roark | SP | Blue Jays | Free Agent |
| | | Hansel Robles | RP | Red Sox | Free Agent |
| | | Victor Robles | CF | Nationals | Free Agent |
| | | Rio Ruiz | 2B/3B/PH | Rockies | Free Agent |
| | | Max Scherzer | SP | Dodgers | Free Agent |
| | | Nick Senzel | CF | Reds | Free Agent |
| | | Travis Shaw | 1B/3B/PH | Red Sox | Free Agent |
| | | Dominic Smith | 1B/LF/PH | Mets | Free Agent |
| | | Will Smith | RP | Braves | Free Agent |
| | | Gregory Soto | RP | Tigers | Free Agent |
| | | Juan Soto | LF/RF | Nationals | Free Agent |
| | | Marcus Stroman | SP | Mets | Free Agent |
| | | Dansby Swanson | SS | Braves | Free Agent |
| | | Fernando Tatis | RF/SS | Padres | Free Agent |
| | | Mike Trout | CF | Angels | Free Agent |
| | | Trea Turner | 2B/SS | Dodgers | Free Agent |
| | | Justin Upton | LF | Angels | Free Agent |
| | | Phillips Valdez | RP/SP | Red Sox | Free Agent |
| | | Matt Wisler | RP | Rays | Free Agent |
WASHINGTON (AP) — Juan Soto drove in the winning run with a single on a 3-0 pitch in the bottom of the ninth inning Tuesday, lifting the coronavirus-depleted Washington Nationals to a 6-5 comeback victory over the Atlanta Braves after waiting five days to start their season. Lefty reliever Will Smith (0-1) entered for the ninth and promptly gave up a single to new leadoff hitter Victor Robles, and then hit Trea Turner with a pitch. That brought up Soto, the 2020 NL batting champion, and he delivered a line drive to center field. Ronald Acuña Jr., Freddie Freeman and Dansby Swanson homered against Washington ace Max Scherzer. Acuña drove Scherzer's first pitch of the game deep to left-center, and led off the third with his second homer. Turner hit a two-run shot for the Nationals. Daniel Hudson (1-0) got the win. Because of a COVID-19 outbreak — four players tested positive; seven were forced into quarantine after potentially being exposed — Washington’s first four scheduled games were scrapped.... [ More] |
Wed Apr 7 2021 | 01:03 | Soto's single lifts Nationals over Braves in delayed opener | Sandy Alcantara | SP | Marlins | Free Agent |
| | | Pete Alonso | 1B | Mets | Free Agent |
| | | Adbert Alzolay | SP | Cubs | Free Agent |
| | | Chase Anderson | SP | Phillies | Free Agent |
| | | Randy Arozarena | LF/RF | Rays | Free Agent |
| | | Akil Baddoo | CF/LF | Tigers | Free Agent |
| | | Tucker Barnhart | C | Reds | Free Agent |
| | | Chris Bassitt | SP | Athletics | Free Agent |
| | | Mookie Betts | CF/RF | Dodgers | Free Agent |
| | | Bo Bichette | SS | Blue Jays | Free Agent |
| | | Brad Boxberger | RP | Brewers | Free Agent |
| | | Jay Bruce | LF | Yankees | Free Agent |
| | | Kris Bryant | 3B/LF/RF | Giants | Free Agent |
| | | Byron Buxton | CF | Twins | Free Agent |
| | | Trevor Cahill | RP/SP | Pirates | Free Agent |
| | | Dylan Carlson | CF/RF | Cardinals | Free Agent |
| | | Gerrit Cole | SP | Yankees | Free Agent |
| | | Willson Contreras | C | Cubs | Free Agent |
| | | Carlos Correa | SS | Astros | Free Agent |
| | | Nelson Cruz | DH | Rays | Free Agent |
| | | Dane Dunning | SP | Rangers | Free Agent |
| | | Phillip Evans | 1B/3B/OF/PH | Pirates | Free Agent |
| | | Freddie Freeman | 1B | Braves | Free Agent |
| | | Didi Gregorius | SS | Phillies | Free Agent |
| | | Ronald Guzmán | 1B | Rangers | Free Agent |
| | | Jonah Heim | C | Rangers | Free Agent |
| | | Ryan Helsley | RP | Cardinals | Free Agent |
| | | Daniel Hudson | RP | Nationals | Free Agent |
| | | Raisel Iglesias | RP | Angels | Free Agent |
| | | Aaron Judge | CF/DH/RF | Yankees | Free Agent |
| | | Clayton Kershaw | SP | Dodgers | Free Agent |
| | | Dean Kremer | SP | Orioles | Free Agent |
| | | Nathaniel Lowe | 1B/DH | Rangers | Free Agent |
| | | Jed Lowrie | 2B/3B/DH/PH | Athletics | Free Agent |
| | | J.D. Martinez | DH/LF | Red Sox | Free Agent |
| | | Wade Miley | SP | Reds | Free Agent |
| | | Yadier Molina | C | Cardinals | Free Agent |
| | | Max Muncy | 1B/2B | Dodgers | Free Agent |
| | | Omar Narváez | C/PH | Brewers | Free Agent |
| | | Marcell Ozuna | DH/LF | Braves | Free Agent |
| | | Freddy Peralta | RP/SP | Brewers | Free Agent |
| | | Ryan Pressly | RP | Astros | Free Agent |
| | | Alex Reyes | RP | Cardinals | Free Agent |
| | | Edwin Ríos | 1B/3B | Dodgers | Free Agent |
| | | Tanner Roark | SP | Blue Jays | Free Agent |
| | | Hansel Robles | RP | Red Sox | Free Agent |
| | | Victor Robles | CF | Nationals | Free Agent |
| | | Rio Ruiz | 2B/3B/PH | Rockies | Free Agent |
| | | Max Scherzer | SP | Dodgers | Free Agent |
| | | Nick Senzel | CF | Reds | Free Agent |
| | | Travis Shaw | 1B/3B/PH | Red Sox | Free Agent |
| | | Dominic Smith | 1B/LF/PH | Mets | Free Agent |
| | | Will Smith | RP | Braves | Free Agent |
| | | Gregory Soto | RP | Tigers | Free Agent |
| | | Juan Soto | LF/RF | Nationals | Free Agent |
| | | Marcus Stroman | SP | Mets | Free Agent |
| | | Dansby Swanson | SS | Braves | Free Agent |
| | | Mike Trout | CF | Angels | Free Agent |
| | | Trea Turner | 2B/SS | Dodgers | Free Agent |
| | | Justin Upton | LF | Angels | Free Agent |
| | | Phillips Valdez | RP/SP | Red Sox | Free Agent |
WASHINGTON (AP) — Juan Soto drove in the winning run with a single on a 3-0 pitch in the bottom of the ninth inning Tuesday, lifting the coronavirus-depleted Washington Nationals to a 6-5 comeback victory over the Atlanta Braves after waiting five days to start their season. Lefty reliever Will Smith (0-1) entered for the ninth and promptly gave up a single to new leadoff hitter Victor Robles, and then hit Trea Turner with a pitch. That brought up Soto, the 2020 NL batting champion, and he delivered a line drive to center field. Ronald Acuña Jr., Freddie Freeman and Dansby Swanson homered against Washington ace Max Scherzer. Acuña drove Scherzer's first pitch of the game deep to left-center, and led off the third with his second homer. Turner hit a two-run shot for the Nationals. Daniel Hudson (1-0) got the win. Because of a COVID-19 outbreak — four players tested positive; seven were forced into quarantine after potentially being exposed — Washington’s first four scheduled games were scrapped.... [ More] |
Wed Apr 7 2021 | 00:33 | Infielder Rougned Odor traded from Rangers to Yankees | Thairo Estrada | 2B/SS | Giants | Free Agent |
| | | Aaron Hicks | CF | Yankees | Free Agent |
| | | Michael King | SP | Yankees | Free Agent |
| | | Rougned Odor | 2B/3B | Yankees | Free Agent |
| | | Luke Voit | 1B | Yankees | Free Agent |
NEW YORK (AP) — Infielder Rougned Odor was traded Tuesday from the Texas Rangers to the New York Yankees for minor league outfielders Antonio Cabello and Josh Stowers. The 27-year-old Odor did not make the Rangers’ opening day roster and was designated for assignment on April 1. He is a left-handed hitter, and the Yankees have a mostly right-handed lineup. “Hopefully we can help him get that talent out that we've seen flash over the years,” Yankees manager Aaron Boone said. Odor is a second baseman but also played third at spring training. He has two guaranteed seasons at $12 million each remaining as part of a $49.5 million, six-year contract. The deal includes a $13.5 million team option for 2023 with a $3 million buyout. Texas will pay the Yankees $11,060,806 to cover all but a prorated share of the $570,500 minimum this year and all but the 2022 minimum, which is still to be negotiated, a cash amount that currently projects to $11,429,500. Texas would pay New York an additional $3 million... [ More] |
Wed Apr 7 2021 | 00:23 | Soto's single lifts Nationals over Braves in delayed opener | Sandy Alcantara | SP | Marlins | Free Agent |
| | | Pete Alonso | 1B | Mets | Free Agent |
| | | Adbert Alzolay | SP | Cubs | Free Agent |
| | | Chase Anderson | SP | Phillies | Free Agent |
| | | Randy Arozarena | LF/RF | Rays | Free Agent |
| | | Akil Baddoo | CF/LF | Tigers | Free Agent |
| | | Tucker Barnhart | C | Reds | Free Agent |
| | | Bo Bichette | SS | Blue Jays | Free Agent |
| | | Brad Boxberger | RP | Brewers | Free Agent |
| | | Jay Bruce | LF | Yankees | Free Agent |
| | | Kris Bryant | 3B/LF/RF | Giants | Free Agent |
| | | Byron Buxton | CF | Twins | Free Agent |
| | | Trevor Cahill | RP/SP | Pirates | Free Agent |
| | | Dylan Carlson | CF/RF | Cardinals | Free Agent |
| | | Gerrit Cole | SP | Yankees | Free Agent |
| | | Willson Contreras | C | Cubs | Free Agent |
| | | Carlos Correa | SS | Astros | Free Agent |
| | | Nelson Cruz | DH | Rays | Free Agent |
| | | Dane Dunning | SP | Rangers | Free Agent |
| | | Phillip Evans | 1B/3B/OF/PH | Pirates | Free Agent |
| | | Freddie Freeman | 1B | Braves | Free Agent |
| | | Didi Gregorius | SS | Phillies | Free Agent |
| | | Ronald Guzmán | 1B | Rangers | Free Agent |
| | | Jonah Heim | C | Rangers | Free Agent |
| | | Ryan Helsley | RP | Cardinals | Free Agent |
| | | Daniel Hudson | RP | Nationals | Free Agent |
| | | Raisel Iglesias | RP | Angels | Free Agent |
| | | Aaron Judge | CF/DH/RF | Yankees | Free Agent |
| | | Dean Kremer | SP | Orioles | Free Agent |
| | | Nathaniel Lowe | 1B/DH | Rangers | Free Agent |
| | | J.D. Martinez | DH/LF | Red Sox | Free Agent |
| | | Wade Miley | SP | Reds | Free Agent |
| | | Yadier Molina | C | Cardinals | Free Agent |
| | | Omar Narváez | C/PH | Brewers | Free Agent |
| | | Marcell Ozuna | DH/LF | Braves | Free Agent |
| | | Freddy Peralta | RP/SP | Brewers | Free Agent |
| | | Ryan Pressly | RP | Astros | Free Agent |
| | | Alex Reyes | RP | Cardinals | Free Agent |
| | | Tanner Roark | SP | Blue Jays | Free Agent |
| | | Hansel Robles | RP | Red Sox | Free Agent |
| | | Victor Robles | CF | Nationals | Free Agent |
| | | Rio Ruiz | 2B/3B/PH | Rockies | Free Agent |
| | | Max Scherzer | SP | Dodgers | Free Agent |
| | | Nick Senzel | CF | Reds | Free Agent |
| | | Travis Shaw | 1B/3B/PH | Red Sox | Free Agent |
| | | Dominic Smith | 1B/LF/PH | Mets | Free Agent |
| | | Will Smith | RP | Braves | Free Agent |
| | | Gregory Soto | RP | Tigers | Free Agent |
| | | Juan Soto | LF/RF | Nationals | Free Agent |
| | | Marcus Stroman | SP | Mets | Free Agent |
| | | Dansby Swanson | SS | Braves | Free Agent |
| | | Mike Trout | CF | Angels | Free Agent |
| | | Trea Turner | 2B/SS | Dodgers | Free Agent |
| | | Justin Upton | LF | Angels | Free Agent |
| | | Phillips Valdez | RP/SP | Red Sox | Free Agent |
WASHINGTON (AP) — Juan Soto drove in the winning run with a single on a 3-0 pitch in the bottom of the ninth inning Tuesday, lifting the coronavirus-depleted Washington Nationals to a 6-5 comeback victory over the Atlanta Braves after waiting five days to start their season. Lefty reliever Will Smith (0-1) entered for the ninth and promptly gave up a single to new leadoff hitter Victor Robles, and then hit Trea Turner with a pitch. That brought up Soto, the 2020 NL batting champion, and he delivered a line drive to center field. Ronald Acuña Jr., Freddie Freeman and Dansby Swanson homered against Washington ace Max Scherzer. Acuña drove Scherzer's first pitch of the game deep to left-center, and led off the third with his second homer. Turner hit a two-run shot for the Nationals. Daniel Hudson (1-0) got the win. Because of a COVID-19 outbreak — four players tested positive; seven were forced into quarantine after potentially being exposed — Washington’s first four scheduled games were scrapped.... [ More] |
Wed Apr 7 2021 | 00:03 | Soto's single lifts Nationals over Braves in delayed opener | Sandy Alcantara | SP | Marlins | Free Agent |
| | | Pete Alonso | 1B | Mets | Free Agent |
| | | Adbert Alzolay | SP | Cubs | Free Agent |
| | | Chase Anderson | SP | Phillies | Free Agent |
| | | Akil Baddoo | CF/LF | Tigers | Free Agent |
| | | Tucker Barnhart | C | Reds | Free Agent |
| | | Bo Bichette | SS | Blue Jays | Free Agent |
| | | Brad Boxberger | RP | Brewers | Free Agent |
| | | Jay Bruce | LF | Yankees | Free Agent |
| | | Kris Bryant | 3B/LF/RF | Giants | Free Agent |
| | | Byron Buxton | CF | Twins | Free Agent |
| | | Trevor Cahill | RP/SP | Pirates | Free Agent |
| | | Gerrit Cole | SP | Yankees | Free Agent |
| | | Willson Contreras | C | Cubs | Free Agent |
| | | Carlos Correa | SS | Astros | Free Agent |
| | | Nelson Cruz | DH | Rays | Free Agent |
| | | Dane Dunning | SP | Rangers | Free Agent |
| | | Phillip Evans | 1B/3B/OF/PH | Pirates | Free Agent |
| | | Freddie Freeman | 1B | Braves | Free Agent |
| | | Didi Gregorius | SS | Phillies | Free Agent |
| | | Ronald Guzmán | 1B | Rangers | Free Agent |
| | | Jonah Heim | C | Rangers | Free Agent |
| | | Ryan Helsley | RP | Cardinals | Free Agent |
| | | Daniel Hudson | RP | Nationals | Free Agent |
| | | Raisel Iglesias | RP | Angels | Free Agent |
| | | Aaron Judge | CF/DH/RF | Yankees | Free Agent |
| | | Dean Kremer | SP | Orioles | Free Agent |
| | | Nathaniel Lowe | 1B/DH | Rangers | Free Agent |
| | | Wade Miley | SP | Reds | Free Agent |
| | | Yadier Molina | C | Cardinals | Free Agent |
| | | Omar Narváez | C/PH | Brewers | Free Agent |
| | | Marcell Ozuna | DH/LF | Braves | Free Agent |
| | | Freddy Peralta | RP/SP | Brewers | Free Agent |
| | | Ryan Pressly | RP | Astros | Free Agent |
| | | Alex Reyes | RP | Cardinals | Free Agent |
| | | Tanner Roark | SP | Blue Jays | Free Agent |
| | | Hansel Robles | RP | Red Sox | Free Agent |
| | | Victor Robles | CF | Nationals | Free Agent |
| | | Rio Ruiz | 2B/3B/PH | Rockies | Free Agent |
| | | Max Scherzer | SP | Dodgers | Free Agent |
| | | Nick Senzel | CF | Reds | Free Agent |
| | | Travis Shaw | 1B/3B/PH | Red Sox | Free Agent |
| | | Dominic Smith | 1B/LF/PH | Mets | Free Agent |
| | | Will Smith | RP | Braves | Free Agent |
| | | Gregory Soto | RP | Tigers | Free Agent |
| | | Juan Soto | LF/RF | Nationals | Free Agent |
| | | Marcus Stroman | SP | Mets | Free Agent |
| | | Dansby Swanson | SS | Braves | Free Agent |
| | | Mike Trout | CF | Angels | Free Agent |
| | | Trea Turner | 2B/SS | Dodgers | Free Agent |
| | | Justin Upton | LF | Angels | Free Agent |
WASHINGTON (AP) — Juan Soto drove in the winning run with a single on a 3-0 pitch in the bottom of the ninth inning Tuesday, lifting the coronavirus-depleted Washington Nationals to a 6-5 comeback victory over the Atlanta Braves after waiting five days to start their season. Lefty reliever Will Smith (0-1) entered for the ninth and promptly gave up a single to new leadoff hitter Victor Robles, and then hit Trea Turner with a pitch. That brought up Soto, the 2020 NL batting champion, and he delivered a line drive to center field. Ronald Acuña Jr., Freddie Freeman and Dansby Swanson homered against Washington ace Max Scherzer. Acuña drove Scherzer's first pitch of the game deep to left-center, and led off the third with his second homer. Turner hit a two-run shot for the Nationals. Daniel Hudson (1-0) got the win. Because of a COVID-19 outbreak — four players tested positive; seven were forced into quarantine after potentially being exposed — Washington’s first four scheduled games were scrapped.... [ More] |
Tue Apr 6 2021 | 23:43 | Mariners' Paxton leaves after 24 pitches due to elbow injury | Nick Margevicius | RP | Mariners | Free Agent |
| | | James Paxton | SP | Mariners | Free Agent |
SEATTLE (AP) — Left-hander James Paxton departed the first start of his second stint with Seattle due to discomfort in his pitching elbow after throwing just 24 pitches against the White Sox on Tuesday night. The Mariners announced the initial diagnosis on Paxton two innings after he left the game. Paxton remained in the dugout to watch after he left the mound. Paxton grimaced after throwing a 92 mph fastball to Chicago's Andrew Vaughn with one out in the second inning. Mariners manager Scott Servais and a trainer immediately came to the mound while Paxton bent over with his hands on his knees. After some discussion, Paxton walked off and was replaced by Nick Margevicius. Paxton, who spent the last two seasons with the New York Yankees after playing his first six years for Seattle, returned to the Mariners in February on a one-year deal worth $8.5 million. He had surgery in February 2020 to repair a herniated disk and remove a cyst from his back. He went 2-3 with a 6.64 ERA in five starts for New York last year before being shut down with a left forearm strain. Paxton can earn an additional $1.5 million in performance bonuses for games started: $150,000 each for six to 10 and $750,000 more over starts 11-22. ___ More AP MLB: https://apnews.com/hub/MLB and https://twitter.com/AP_Sports |
Tue Apr 6 2021 | 23:03 | Seattle's James Paxton leaves with injury in 2nd inning | Nick Margevicius | RP | Mariners | Free Agent |
| | | James Paxton | SP | Mariners | Free Agent |
SEATTLE (AP) — Left-hander James Paxton departed the first start of his second stint with Seattle after throwing just 24 pitches against the White Sox on Tuesday night. Paxton grimaced after throwing a 92 mph fastball to Chicago's Andrew Vaughn with one out in the second inning. Mariners manager Scott Servais and a trainer immediately came to the mound while Paxton bent over with his hands on his knees. After some discussion, Paxton walked off and was replaced by Nick Margevicius. There was no immediate detail on Paxton's injury, but he appeared to be bothered by his left hip area before his final pitch. Paxton, who spent the last two seasons with the New York Yankees after playing his first six years for Seattle, returned to the Mariners in February on a one-year deal worth $8.5 million. He had surgery in February 2020 to repair a herniated disk and remove a cyst from his back. He went 2-3 with a 6.64 ERA in five starts for New York last year before being shut down with a left forearm strain. Paxton can earn an additional $1.5 million in performance bonuses for games started: $150,000 each for six to 10 and $750,000 more over starts 11-22. ___ More AP MLB: https://apnews.com/hub/MLB and https://twitter.com/AP_Sports |
Tue Apr 6 2021 | 22:43 | LEADING OFF: Tatis on IL, Reds and Baddoo off to big starts | Orlando Arcia | SS | Braves | Free Agent |
| | | Akil Baddoo | CF/LF | Tigers | Free Agent |
| | | Matthew Boyd | SP | Tigers | Free Agent |
| | | Nick Castellanos | RF | Reds | Free Agent |
| | | Chad Kuhl | SP | Pirates | Free Agent |
| | | Kenta Maeda | SP | Twins | Free Agent |
| | | Tyler Naquin | CF/LF/RF | Reds | Free Agent |
| | | Rougned Odor | 2B/3B | Yankees | Free Agent |
| | | Chad Sobotka | RP | Brewers | Free Agent |
| | | Fernando Tatis | RF/SS | Padres | Free Agent |
| | | Patrick Weigel | SP | Brewers | Free Agent |
A look at what’s happening around the majors Wednesday: ___ WAITING GAME Now that Fernando Tatis Jr. has been placed on the injured list, the San Diego Padres hope their electrifying shortstop won't be sidelined too long. Tatis should be able to avoid surgery on his left shoulder, the team said a day after he slightly dislocated it taking a hard swing. An MRI on Tuesday showed a slight labral tear and the Padres put the 22-year-old Tatis on the 10-day IL. General manager A.J. Preller said the club wasn’t ruling out anything, including Tatis’ possible return when he’s eligible. According to Preller, doctors said another partially dislocated shoulder could occur again but playing this season wouldn’t put him at long-term risk. “Everybody was very confident that surgery wasn’t the answer at this point in time,” Preller said. “We can keep him on the field here this year and be able to put him in a spot where he can be successful and not be in pain and we’re not doing any kind of long-term damage.”... [ More] |
Tue Apr 6 2021 | 22:13 | Soto's single lifts Nationals over Braves in delayed opener | Akil Baddoo | CF/LF | Tigers | Free Agent |
| | | Tucker Barnhart | C | Reds | Free Agent |
| | | Byron Buxton | CF | Twins | Free Agent |
| | | Trevor Cahill | RP/SP | Pirates | Free Agent |
| | | Gerrit Cole | SP | Yankees | Free Agent |
| | | Carlos Correa | SS | Astros | Free Agent |
| | | Nelson Cruz | DH | Rays | Free Agent |
| | | Phillip Evans | 1B/3B/OF/PH | Pirates | Free Agent |
| | | Freddie Freeman | 1B | Braves | Free Agent |
| | | Daniel Hudson | RP | Nationals | Free Agent |
| | | Raisel Iglesias | RP | Angels | Free Agent |
| | | Aaron Judge | CF/DH/RF | Yankees | Free Agent |
| | | Dean Kremer | SP | Orioles | Free Agent |
| | | Wade Miley | SP | Reds | Free Agent |
| | | Ryan Pressly | RP | Astros | Free Agent |
| | | Hansel Robles | RP | Red Sox | Free Agent |
| | | Victor Robles | CF | Nationals | Free Agent |
| | | Rio Ruiz | 2B/3B/PH | Rockies | Free Agent |
| | | Max Scherzer | SP | Dodgers | Free Agent |
| | | Nick Senzel | CF | Reds | Free Agent |
| | | Will Smith | RP | Braves | Free Agent |
| | | Gregory Soto | RP | Tigers | Free Agent |
| | | Juan Soto | LF/RF | Nationals | Free Agent |
| | | Dansby Swanson | SS | Braves | Free Agent |
| | | Mike Trout | CF | Angels | Free Agent |
| | | Trea Turner | 2B/SS | Dodgers | Free Agent |
| | | Justin Upton | LF | Angels | Free Agent |
WASHINGTON (AP) — Juan Soto drove in the winning run with a single on a 3-0 pitch in the bottom of the ninth inning Tuesday, lifting the coronavirus-depleted Washington Nationals to a 6-5 comeback victory over the Atlanta Braves after waiting five days to start their season. Lefty reliever Will Smith (0-1) entered for the ninth and promptly gave up a single to new leadoff hitter Victor Robles, and then hit Trea Turner with a pitch. That brought up Soto, the 2020 NL batting champion, and he delivered a line drive to center field. Ronald Acuña Jr., Freddie Freeman and Dansby Swanson homered against Washington ace Max Scherzer. Acuña drove Scherzer's first pitch of the game deep to left-center, and led off the third with his second homer. Turner hit a two-run shot for the Nationals. Daniel Hudson (1-0) got the win. Because of a COVID-19 outbreak — four players tested positive; seven were forced into quarantine after potentially being exposed — Washington’s first four scheduled games were scrapped.... [ More] |