Tue Apr 6 2021 | 21:03 | Not quite 'Your 2021 Washington Nationals!' finally playing | Alex Avila | C | Nationals | Free Agent |
| | | Josh Bell | 1B/DH | Nationals | Free Agent |
| | | Patrick Corbin | SP | Nationals | Free Agent |
| | | Yan Gomes | C | Nationals | Free Agent |
| | | Brad Hand | RP | Nationals | Free Agent |
| | | Will Harris | RP | Nationals | Free Agent |
| | | Josh Harrison | 2B/3B/LF | Nationals | Free Agent |
| | | Jon Lester | SP | Cardinals | Free Agent |
| | | Jordy Mercer | 2B/SS | Nationals | Free Agent |
| | | Max Scherzer | SP | Dodgers | Free Agent |
| | | Kyle Schwarber | LF | Red Sox | Free Agent |
| | | Juan Soto | LF/RF | Nationals | Free Agent |
| | | Trea Turner | 2B/SS | Dodgers | Free Agent |
| | | Ryan Zimmerman | 1B/PH | Nationals | Free Agent |
WASHINGTON (AP) — As the Washington Nationals, and their opponents, the Atlanta Braves, lined up for pregame introductions Tuesday, they stood near “OPENING WEEK” stencils in white paint beside the green-as-can-be grass along the baselines. Who could have known it would take nearly a full week into the 2021 regular season before the coronavirus-hit Nationals would play — and, it turned out, beat Atlanta 6-5? And who could have imagined that the stadium announcer's enthusiastic shout to spectators — yes, 5,000 were permitted, socially distanced, after being banned last season, and 4,801 showed up — presenting “Your 2021 Washington Nationals!” would be rather misleading, because more than a third of what was supposed to be the 26-man roster was absent? “Just to have that atmosphere back here at Nationals Park, it was welcome,” Max Scherzer said after giving up a homer on the first pitch of the game and four solo shots in all during the initial three innings. “I don’t understand why we can't... [ More] |
Tue Apr 6 2021 | 20:43 | Padres say Tatis should be able to avoid shoulder surgery | Fernando Tatis | RF/SS | Padres | Free Agent |
SAN DIEGO (AP) — San Diego Padres shortstop Fernando Tatis Jr. 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 electrifying 22-year-old on the 10-day injured list. General manager A.J. Preller said the club wasn't ruling out anything, including Tatis’ possible return when he’s eligible. Tatis winced in pain as he fell to the ground and cradled his left arm in Monday night's game against San Francisco. Manager Jayce Tingler and a trainer held Tatis’ left arm against his body as he walked off the field. 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.” Tatis experienced left shoulder discomfort twice during spring training, once after sliding headfirst into home plate and again several days later after making a backhanded play and a throw to first. Tatis signed a 14-year, $340 million contract on Feb. 22, the longest deal in big league history. ___ More AP MLB: https://apnews.com/hub/MLB and https://twitter.com/AP_Sports |
Tue Apr 6 2021 | 20:33 | Oscar the Grouch turns up to help Angels fans trash Astros | Alex Bregman | 3B | Astros | Free Agent |
| | | Carlos Correa | SS | Astros | Free Agent |
| | | Yuli Gurriel | 1B | Astros | Free Agent |
ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Even Oscar the Grouch showed up at Angel Stadium on Tuesday to trash the Houston Astros. A person in a life-sized “Sesame Street” costume of the show's trash can-dwelling green creature sat nine rows behind Houston's dugout while the Los Angeles Angels finished their two-game series with the Astros. Houston will get the full force of baseball fans' displeasure over their sign-stealing scandal this season, and Anaheim was quite inhospitable to the Angels' AL West rivals — just as Oakland was last weekend in the Astros' first road series of the new season. The relentless jeers haven't done much to disrupt this veteran powerhouse of a ballclub, though. Houston won five of its six games on the season-opening California trip after beating the Angels 4-2 Tuesday on a ninth-inning homer by Carlos Correa, one of the top targets for most fans' ire. “They seem unfazed by all the jeers and all the booing,” said Houston manager Dusty Baker, who wasn't with the club during the... [ More] |
Tue Apr 6 2021 | 20:13 | Soto's single lifts Nationals over Braves in delayed opener | Akil Baddoo | CF/LF | Tigers | Free Agent |
| | | Byron Buxton | CF | Twins | Free Agent |
| | | Carlos Correa | SS | Astros | Free Agent |
| | | Nelson Cruz | DH | Rays | Free Agent |
| | | Freddie Freeman | 1B | Braves | Free Agent |
| | | Daniel Hudson | RP | Nationals | Free Agent |
| | | Raisel Iglesias | RP | Angels | Free Agent |
| | | Ryan Pressly | RP | Astros | Free Agent |
| | | Hansel Robles | RP | Red Sox | Free Agent |
| | | Victor Robles | CF | Nationals | Free Agent |
| | | Max Scherzer | SP | Dodgers | 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] |
Tue Apr 6 2021 | 18:52 | Braves acquire infielder Arcia from Brewers for 2 pitchers | Orlando Arcia | SS | Braves | Free Agent |
| | | Zach Davies | SP | Cubs | Free Agent |
| | | Eric Lauer | SP | Brewers | Free Agent |
| | | Chad Sobotka | RP | Brewers | Free Agent |
| | | Patrick Weigel | SP | Brewers | Free Agent |
MILWAUKEE (AP) — The Atlanta Braves have acquired infielder Orlando Arcia from the Milwaukee Brewers for right-handed pitchers Chad Sobotka and Patrick Weigel. Arcia had been the Brewers’ starting shortstop from 2018-20, but was expected to split time between shortstop and third base this year in more of a utility role. This move clears the way for Luis Urías to take over as the Brewers’ everyday shortstop. The Brewers had acquired the 23-year-old Urías along with pitcher Eric Lauer from San Diego in a November 2019 trade that sent outfielder Trent Grisham and pitcher Zach Davies to the Padres. “The trade is a commitment to Luis Urías,” Brewers manager Craig Counsell said. “That is a commitment that we made. He has earned this and it’s an important time for him. He’s going to get a great opportunity here.” Arcia brings infield depth to the Braves. The 26-year-old Arcia has gone 1 for 11 so far this season after hitting .260 with five homers and 20 RBIs in 59 games last year. He has batted... [ More] |
Tue Apr 6 2021 | 18:42 | MLB moves All-Star Game to Denver's Coors Field | Charlie Blackmon | RF | Rockies | Free Agent |
| | | Jon Gray | SP | Rockies | Free Agent |
DENVER (AP) — Atlanta, you're out. Denver, you're up. Major League Baseball swiftly moved the All-Star Game to hitter-friendly Coors Field on Tuesday after pulling the Midsummer Classic from Atlanta over objections to extensive changes to Georgia’s voting laws. Coors Field last hosted the All-Star Game in 1998. The game will be held July 13. “We appreciate their flexibility and enthusiasm to deliver a first-class event for our game and the region,” MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred said in a statement. “We look forward to celebrating our sport’s best players and entertaining fans around the world.” MLB decided to move the game from Truist Park in Atlanta in response to Georgia voting changes signed into law by Republican Gov. Brian Kemp on March 25. Critics, including the CEOs of Atlanta-based Delta Air Lines and Coca-Cola, have condemned the changes as being too restrictive. The Georgia laws includes new limits on voting by mail and greater legislative control over how elections are run, amid... [ More] |
Tue Apr 6 2021 | 17:42 | 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 cash to cover most of what Odor is owed. Odor has a .237 career average with 146 homers and 458 RBIs in seven major league seasons. He hit .167 with 10 homers and 30 RBIs in the pandemic-shortened 2020 season and batted .200 with two homers... [ More] |
Tue Apr 6 2021 | 17:33 | Oscar the Grouch turns up to help Angels fans trash Astros | Alex Bregman | 3B | Astros | Free Agent |
| | | Carlos Correa | SS | Astros | Free Agent |
| | | Yuli Gurriel | 1B | Astros | Free Agent |
ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Even Oscar the Grouch showed up at Angel Stadium on Tuesday to trash the Houston Astros. A person in a life-sized costume of Sesame Street's trash can-dwelling green creature sat nine rows behind the Astros' dugout while the Los Angeles Angels finished up their two-game series with the Astros. Houston will get the full force of baseball fans' displeasure over their sign-stealing scandal this season, and Anaheim has been quite inhospitable to the Angels' AL West rivals — just as Oakland was last weekend in the Astros' first road series of the new season. The fans at both games in Anaheim incessantly booed the Astros veterans who were involved with the cheating scheme while winning the 2017 World Series over the Los Angeles Dodgers, who play just 30 miles up the I-5 freeway from Angel Stadium. Angels fans and Dodgers fans typically don't get along, but they're united behind this particular cause. On Monday night, fans threw an inflatable trash can and a real trash can... [ More] |
Tue Apr 6 2021 | 17:13 | Not quite 'Your 2021 Washington Nationals!' finally playing | Alex Avila | C | Nationals | Free Agent |
| | | Josh Bell | 1B/DH | Nationals | Free Agent |
| | | Patrick Corbin | SP | Nationals | Free Agent |
| | | Yan Gomes | C | Nationals | Free Agent |
| | | Brad Hand | RP | Nationals | Free Agent |
| | | Will Harris | RP | Nationals | Free Agent |
| | | Josh Harrison | 2B/3B/LF | Nationals | Free Agent |
| | | Jon Lester | SP | Cardinals | Free Agent |
| | | Jonathan Lucroy | C | Braves | Free Agent |
| | | Jordy Mercer | 2B/SS | Nationals | Free Agent |
| | | Max Scherzer | SP | Dodgers | Free Agent |
| | | Kyle Schwarber | LF | Red Sox | Free Agent |
| | | Ryan Zimmerman | 1B/PH | Nationals | Free Agent |
WASHINGTON (AP) — As the Washington Nationals, and their opponents, the Atlanta Braves, lined up for pregame introductions Tuesday, they stood near “OPENING WEEK” stencils in white paint beside the green-as-can-be grass along the baselines. Who could have known it would take nearly a full week into the 2021 regular season before the coronavirus-hit Nationals would play? And who could have imagined that the stadium announcer's enthusiastic shout to spectators — yes, 5,000 were permitted, socially distanced, after being banned last season — presenting “Your 2021 Washington Nationals!” would be rather misleading, because more than a third of what was supposed to be the 26-man roster was absent? The Nationals finally got started five days later than they were supposed to, delayed because of an outbreak in which four players tested positive for COVID-19 and seven others were told to quarantine after contact tracing deemed they potentially were exposed to the illness. “Obviously they want to... [ More] |
Tue Apr 6 2021 | 15:52 | Infielder Rougned Odor traded from Rangers to Yankees | Aaron Hicks | CF | 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 cash to cover most of what Odor is owed. Odor has a .237 career average with 146 homers and 458 RBIs in seven major league seasons. He hit .167 with 10 homers and 30 RBIs in the pandemic-shortened 2020 season and batted .200 with two homers... [ More] |
Tue Apr 6 2021 | 15:52 | MLB officially moves All-Star Game to Denver's Coors Field | Jon Gray | SP | Rockies | Free Agent |
DENVER (AP) — The All-Star Game will be played at hitter-friendly Coors Field. Major League Baseball officially announced the new venue Tuesday after pulling the Midsummer Classic from Atlanta over objections to extensive changes to Georgia’s voting laws. Coors Field last hosted the All-Star Game in 1998. The game will be held July 13. “Major League Baseball is grateful to the Rockies, the city of Denver and the state of Colorado for their support of this summer’s All-Star Game,” MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred said in a statement. “We appreciate their flexibility and enthusiasm to deliver a first-class event for our game and the region. We look forward to celebrating our sport’s best players and entertaining fans around the world.” MLB decided to move the game from Truist Park in Atlanta in response to Georgia voting rules signed into law by Republican Gov. Brian Kemp on March 25. Critics, including the CEOs of Atlanta-based Delta Air Lines and Coca-Cola, have condemned the changes as being... [ More] |
Tue Apr 6 2021 | 15:43 | Braves acquire infielder Arcia from Brewers for 2 pitchers | Orlando Arcia | SS | Braves | Free Agent |
| | | Zach Davies | SP | Cubs | Free Agent |
| | | Eric Lauer | SP | Brewers | Free Agent |
| | | Chad Sobotka | RP | Brewers | Free Agent |
| | | Patrick Weigel | SP | Brewers | Free Agent |
MILWAUKEE (AP) — The Atlanta Braves have acquired infielder Orlando Arcia from the Milwaukee Brewers for right-handed pitchers Chad Sobotka and Patrick Weigel. Arcia had been the Brewers’ starting shortstop from 2018-20, but was expected to split time between shortstop and third base this year in more of a utility role. This move clears the way for Luis Urías to take over as the Brewers’ everyday shortstop. The Brewers had acquired the 23-year-old Urías along with pitcher Eric Lauer from San Diego in a November 2019 trade that sent outfielder Trent Grisham and pitcher Zach Davies to the Padres. Arcia brings infield depth to the Braves. The 26-year-old Arcia has gone 1 for 11 so far this season after hitting .260 with five homers and 20 RBIs in 59 games last year. He has batted .244 with a .293 on-base percentage, 42 homers and 180 RBIs in 542 regular-season games. “He’s kind of an up-and-coming guy,” Braves manager Brian Snitker said. “I was a little surprised he was available. Any time... [ More] |
Tue Apr 6 2021 | 15:23 | Rays CF Kiermaier placed on 10-day IL with left quad strain | Kevin Kiermaier | CF | Rays | Free Agent |
| | | Kevin Padlo | 3B | Rays | Free Agent |
| | | Chaz Roe | RP | Rays | Free Agent |
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — The Tampa Bay Rays have placed center fielder Kevin Kiermaier on the 10-day injured list with a left quadriceps strain. The team announced the move prior to Tuesday night's game at Boston. The defensive whiz experienced tightness in his leg Monday night before being removed from the lineup during the third inning of an 11-2 loss to the Red Sox. Infielder Kevin Padlo was recalled from the taxi squad to replace Kiermaier. The Rays also claimed catcher Deivy Grullón on waivers from the Cincinnati Reds. Right-handed reliever Chaz Roe (right shoulder strain) was transferred to the 60-day IL to create an opening on the 40-man roster. ___ More AP MLB: https://apnews.com/MLB and https://twitter.com/AP_Sports |
Tue Apr 6 2021 | 15:22 | MLB officially moves All-Star Game to Denver's Coors Field | Jon Gray | SP | Rockies | Free Agent |
DENVER (AP) — The All-Star Game will be played at hitter-friendly Coors Field. Major League Baseball officially announced the new venue Tuesday after pulling the Midsummer Classic from Atlanta over objections to extensive changes to Georgia’s voting laws. Coors Field last hosted the All-Star Game in 1998. The game will be held July 13. “Major League Baseball is grateful to the Rockies, the city of Denver and the state of Colorado for their support of this summer’s All-Star Game,” MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred said in a statement. “We appreciate their flexibility and enthusiasm to deliver a first-class event for our game and the region. We look forward to celebrating our sport’s best players and entertaining fans around the world.” MLB decided to move the game from Truist Park in Atlanta in response to Georgia voting rules signed into law by Republican Gov. Brian Kemp on March 25. Critics, including the CEOs of Atlanta-based Delta Air Lines and Coca-Cola, have condemned the changes as being... [ More] |
Tue Apr 6 2021 | 14:42 | Free Agent Signings | Trevor Cahill | RP/SP | Pirates | Free Agent |
| | | Andrew Chafin | RP | Athletics | Free Agent |
| | | Tyler Chatwood | RP | Blue Jays | Free Agent |
| | | Jesse Chavez | RP | Braves | Free Agent |
| | | Robinson Chirinos | C/PH | Cubs | Free Agent |
| | | Adam Eaton | RF | Angels | Free Agent |
| | | Brett Gardner | CF/LF | Yankees | Free Agent |
| | | Billy Hamilton | CF | White Sox | Free Agent |
| | | Liam Hendriks | RP | White Sox | Free Agent |
| | | Jon Jay | RF | Angels | Free Agent |
| | | Jeremy Jeffress | RP | Free Agent | Free Agent |
| | | Jason Kipnis | 2B | Braves | Free Agent |
| | | Corey Kluber | SP | Yankees | Free Agent |
| | | Tommy La Stella | 2B/PH | Giants | Free Agent |
| | | DJ LeMahieu | 1B/2B/3B | Yankees | Free Agent |
| | | Aaron Loup | RP | Mets | Free Agent |
| | | Jed Lowrie | 2B/3B/DH/PH | Athletics | Free Agent |
| | | Jake Marisnick | CF/LF/PH | Cubs | Free Agent |
| | | Cameron Maybin | RF | Mets | Free Agent |
| | | James McCann | C | Mets | Free Agent |
| | | Jimmy Nelson | RP | Dodgers | Free Agent |
| | | James Paxton | SP | Mariners | Free Agent |
| | | Joc Pederson | CF/LF/PH/RF | Cubs | Free Agent |
| | | Kevin Pillar | CF/LF/PH/RF | Mets | Free Agent |
| | | Erasmo Ramírez | SP | Tigers | Free Agent |
| | | Wilson Ramos | C | Tigers | Free Agent |
| | | Austin Romine | C | Cubs | Free Agent |
| | | Marcus Stroman | SP | Mets | Free Agent |
| | | Kurt Suzuki | C | Angels | Free Agent |
| | | Masahiro Tanaka | | | Free Agent |
| | | Julio Teheran | SP | Tigers | Free Agent |
| | | Blake Treinen | RP | Dodgers | Free Agent |
| | | Justin Turner | 3B | Dodgers | Free Agent |
| | | Jonathan Villar | 2B/3B/SS | Mets | Free Agent |
| | | Justin Wilson | RP | Yankees | Free Agent |
| | | Brandon Workman | RP | Red Sox | Free Agent |
NEW YORK (AP) — The 149 free agents who have signed, with name, position, former club if different, and contract. The contract information was obtained by The Associated Press from player and management sources. For players with minor league contracts, terms for major league contract base salaries are in parentheses: AMERICAN LEAGUEBALTIMORE (3) — Signed Freddy Galvis, ss, Cincinnati, to a $1.5 million, one-year contract; re-signed Wade LeBlanc, lhp, to a $700,000, one-year contract; signed Matt Harvey, rhp, Kansas City, to a $1 million, one-year contract. BOSTON (4) — Signed Kiké Hernández, of-inf, Los Angeles Dodgers to a $14 million, two-year contract; signed Garrett Richards, rhp, San Diego, to a $10 million, one-year contract; re-signed Martin Pérez, lhp, to a $5 million, one-year contract; signed Marwin Gonzalez, inf, Minnesota, to a $3 million, one-year contract. CHICAGO (2) — Signed Adam Eaton, of, Washington, to an $8 million, one-year contract; signed Liam Hendriks, rhp, Oakland,... [ More] |
Tue Apr 6 2021 | 12:52 | COVID-hit Nats make many moves before 1st game of season | Alex Avila | C | Nationals | Free Agent |
| | | Tres Barrera | C | Nationals | Free Agent |
| | | Josh Bell | 1B/DH | Nationals | Free Agent |
| | | Patrick Corbin | SP | Nationals | Free Agent |
| | | Yan Gomes | C | Nationals | Free Agent |
| | | Brad Hand | RP | Nationals | Free Agent |
| | | Ryne Harper | RP | Nationals | Free Agent |
| | | Will Harris | RP | Nationals | Free Agent |
| | | Josh Harrison | 2B/3B/LF | Nationals | Free Agent |
| | | Yadiel Hernandez | CF/LF/PH | Nationals | Free Agent |
| | | Carter Kieboom | 3B | Nationals | Free Agent |
| | | Jon Lester | SP | Cardinals | Free Agent |
| | | Jonathan Lucroy | C | Braves | Free Agent |
| | | Kyle McGowin | RP | Nationals | Free Agent |
| | | Jordy Mercer | 2B/SS | Nationals | Free Agent |
| | | Kyle Schwarber | LF | Red Sox | Free Agent |
WASHINGTON (AP) — Starting pitchers Jon Lester and Patrick Corbin, closer Brad Hand and four position players expected in the lineup — left fielder Kyle Schwarber, first baseman Josh Bell, second baseman Josh Harrison and catcher Yan Gomes — were put on the 10-day injured list by the Washington Nationals on Tuesday. Backup catcher Alex Avila and reserve infielder Jordy Mercer also went on the IL before Washington played its first game of the season at home against the Atlanta Braves. The Nationals' first four games on the schedule were postponed because of a coronavirus outbreak within the team. Four players tested positive for COVID-19, and an additional seven were placed under quarantine after contact tracing found that they might have been exposed to the illness. The Nationals have not publicly identified the 11 players involved. The team's announcement of those nine players on the IL did not specify why they are sidelined. A 10th player who was put on the injured list on Tuesday, reliever... [ More] |
Tue Apr 6 2021 | 03:32 | LEADING OFF: Nats set to start short-handed vs Braves | Alex Avila | C | Nationals | Free Agent |
| | | Chris Bassitt | SP | Athletics | Free Agent |
| | | Josh Bell | 1B/DH | Nationals | Free Agent |
| | | Starlin Castro | 2B/3B | Nationals | Free Agent |
| | | Nelson Cruz | DH | Rays | Free Agent |
| | | Lucas Giolito | SP | White Sox | Free Agent |
| | | Yan Gomes | C | Nationals | Free Agent |
| | | J.A. Happ | SP | Cardinals | Free Agent |
| | | Josh Harrison | 2B/3B/LF | Nationals | Free Agent |
| | | Clayton Kershaw | SP | Dodgers | Free Agent |
| | | Casey Mize | SP | Tigers | Free Agent |
| | | James Paxton | SP | Mariners | Free Agent |
| | | Victor Robles | CF | Nationals | Free Agent |
| | | Max Scherzer | SP | Dodgers | Free Agent |
| | | Drew Smyly | SP | Braves | Free Agent |
| | | Juan Soto | LF/RF | Nationals | Free Agent |
| | | Trea Turner | 2B/SS | Dodgers | Free Agent |
| | | Ryan Zimmerman | 1B/PH | Nationals | Free Agent |
A look at what's happening around the majors today: ___ The Washington Nationals are finally set to start their season, hosting Atlanta after their three-game series against the New York Mets was postponed by a coronavirus outbreak. The Nats still have 11 players sidelined — four of whom tested positive for COVID-19. The Nationals haven’t announced who is in isolation because of test results or which additional seven players are under quarantine because contact tracing determined they could have been exposed to the illness. Asked whether it’s possible his Game 1 lineup for 2021 could feature as many as five starting position players that weren’t expected to be there on opening day, manager Dave Martinez replied: “It is possible. We’re going to make it work.” Washington’s active players practiced Monday — a group that included Game 1 starter Max Scherzer, outfielders Juan Soto and Victor Robles, and third baseman Starlin Castro. Among the key folks not present on the field while the media... [ More] |
Tue Apr 6 2021 | 02:42 | Stanton's 471-foot slam lifts Yankees over O's 7-0 | Logan Allen | SP | Indians | Free Agent |
| | | José Alvarado | RP | Phillies | Free Agent |
| | | Brett Anderson | SP | Brewers | Free Agent |
| | | Shawn Armstrong | RP | Rays | Free Agent |
| | | Akil Baddoo | CF/LF | Tigers | Free Agent |
| | | Scott Barlow | RP | Royals | Free Agent |
| | | Cavan Biggio | 2B/3B | Blue Jays | Free Agent |
| | | Xander Bogaerts | SS | Red Sox | Free Agent |
| | | David Bote | 2B/3B | Cubs | Free Agent |
| | | Connor Brogdon | RP | Phillies | Free Agent |
| | | Victor Caratini | 1B/C | Padres | Free Agent |
| | | Nick Castellanos | RF | Reds | Free Agent |
| | | Miguel Castro | RP | Mets | Free Agent |
| | | Willson Contreras | C | Cubs | Free Agent |
| | | Franchy Cordero | LF | Red Sox | Free Agent |
| | | Nelson Cruz | DH | Rays | Free Agent |
| | | Sean Doolittle | RP | Reds | Free Agent |
| | | Danny Duffy | SP | Royals | Free Agent |
| | | Mike Foltynewicz | SP | Rangers | Free Agent |
| | | Amir Garrett | RP | Reds | Free Agent |
| | | Yasmani Grandal | C | White Sox | Free Agent |
| | | Luis Guillorme | 2B/3B/SS | Mets | Free Agent |
| | | Jesse Hahn | RP | Royals | Free Agent |
| | | Aaron Hicks | CF | Yankees | Free Agent |
| | | Jordan Hicks | RP | Cardinals | Free Agent |
| | | Sam Howard | RP | Pirates | Free Agent |
| | | Aaron Judge | CF/DH/RF | Yankees | Free Agent |
| | | Francisco Lindor | SS | Mets | Free Agent |
| | | Evan Longoria | 3B | Giants | Free Agent |
| | | Starling Marte | CF | Athletics | Free Agent |
| | | J.D. Martinez | DH/LF | Red Sox | Free Agent |
| | | Steven Matz | SP | Blue Jays | Free Agent |
| | | Dustin May | SP | Dodgers | Free Agent |
| | | Trevor May | RP | Mets | Free Agent |
| | | Mike Mayers | RP | Angels | Free Agent |
| | | Jake McGee | RP | Giants | Free Agent |
| | | Zach McKinstry | 2B/3B/RF | Dodgers | Free Agent |
| | | Whit Merrifield | 2B/CF/RF | Royals | Free Agent |
| | | Alec Mills | SP | Cubs | Free Agent |
| | | Yadier Molina | C | Cardinals | Free Agent |
| | | Frankie Montas | SP | Athletics | Free Agent |
| | | Jordan Montgomery | SP | Yankees | Free Agent |
| | | Mike Moustakas | 2B/3B | Reds | Free Agent |
| | | Shohei Ohtani | DH/SP | Angels | Free Agent |
| | | Luis Oviedo | RP/SP | Pirates | Free Agent |
| | | Tommy Pham | LF/PH | Padres | Free Agent |
| | | Daniel Ponce de Leon | RP | Cardinals | Free Agent |
| | | Albert Pujols | 1B/DH/PH | Dodgers | Free Agent |
| | | Wilson Ramos | C | Tigers | Free Agent |
| | | Hunter Renfroe | RF | Red Sox | Free Agent |
| | | Alex Reyes | RP | Cardinals | Free Agent |
| | | Carlos Rodón | SP | White Sox | Free Agent |
| | | Trevor Rogers | SP | Marlins | Free Agent |
| | | Darin Ruf | 1B/LF/PH | Giants | Free Agent |
| | | Corey Seager | SS | Dodgers | Free Agent |
| | | Marcus Semien | 2B/SS | Blue Jays | Free Agent |
| | | Matt Shoemaker | SP | Twins | Free Agent |
| | | Joe Smith | RP | Astros | Free Agent |
| | | Will Smith | C | Dodgers | Free Agent |
| | | Craig Stammen | RP | Padres | Free Agent |
| | | Giancarlo Stanton | DH/OF | Yankees | Free Agent |
| | | Fernando Tatis | RF/SS | Padres | Free Agent |
| | | Mike Trout | CF | Angels | Free Agent |
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NEW YORK (AP) — Giancarlo Stanton hit a grand slam over the visitors’ bullpen that landed in the left-bleachers 471 feet from home plate, helping New York hand Baltimore its first loss this season. New York was ahead 1-0 on Aaron Judge’s fourth-inning homer when starter Jorge López (0-1) walked the bases loaded in the fifth, and Shawn Armstrong forced in a run with a walk to slumping Aaron Hicks. Stanton sent a 92 mph fastball soaring for the longest home run of the young major league season and his eighth career slam. New York improved to 8-0 when Judge and Stanton homer in the same game, including three postseason wins. Left-hander Jordan Montgomery (1-0) allowed four hits in six innings with seven strikeouts and no walks. DODGERS 10, ATHLETICS 3 OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Will Smith homered off the left-field foul pole, Corey Seager and Zach McKinstry each drove in three runs, and Los Angeles pounded winless Oakland. Justin Turner also went deep as the defending World Series champions provided... [ More] |
Tue Apr 6 2021 | 00:32 | Stanton's 471-foot slam lifts Yankees over O's 7-0 | Logan Allen | SP | Indians | Free Agent |
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NEW YORK (AP) — Giancarlo Stanton hit a grand slam over the visitors’ bullpen that landed in the left-bleachers 471 feet from home plate, helping New York hand Baltimore its first loss this season. New York was ahead 1-0 on Aaron Judge’s fourth-inning homer when starter Jorge López (0-1) walked the bases loaded in the fifth, and Shawn Armstrong forced in a run with a walk to slumping Aaron Hicks. Stanton sent a 92 mph fastball soaring for the longest home run of the young major league season and his eighth career slam. New York improved to 8-0 when Judge and Stanton homer in the same game, including three postseason wins. Left-hander Jordan Montgomery (1-0) allowed four hits in six innings with seven strikeouts and no walks. BLUE JAYS 6, RANGERS 2 ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Steven Matz struck out nine in his Toronto debut, Marcus Semien and Cavan Biggio hit back-to-back homers and the Blue Jays spoiled Texas’ home opener before the largest MLB crowd since the pandemic. Toronto, 3-1 for the... [ More] |
Mon Apr 5 2021 | 23:22 | Stanton's 471-foot slam lifts Yankees over O's 7-0 | Logan Allen | SP | Indians | Free Agent |
| | | José Alvarado | RP | Phillies | Free Agent |
| | | Brett Anderson | SP | Brewers | Free Agent |
| | | Shawn Armstrong | RP | Rays | Free Agent |
| | | Akil Baddoo | CF/LF | Tigers | Free Agent |
| | | Scott Barlow | RP | Royals | Free Agent |
| | | Cavan Biggio | 2B/3B | Blue Jays | Free Agent |
| | | Xander Bogaerts | SS | Red Sox | Free Agent |
| | | David Bote | 2B/3B | Cubs | Free Agent |
| | | Connor Brogdon | RP | Phillies | Free Agent |
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| | | Miguel Castro | RP | Mets | Free Agent |
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| | | Yadier Molina | C | Cardinals | Free Agent |
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NEW YORK (AP) — Giancarlo Stanton hit a grand slam over the visitors’ bullpen that landed in the left-bleachers 471 feet from home plate, helping New York hand Baltimore its first loss this season. New York was ahead 1-0 on Aaron Judge’s fourth-inning homer when starter Jorge López (0-1) walked the bases loaded in the fifth, and Shawn Armstrong forced in a run with a walk to slumping Aaron Hicks. Stanton sent a 92 mph fastball soaring for the longest home run of the young major league season and his eighth career slam. New York improved to 8-0 when Judge and Stanton homer in the same game, including three postseason wins. Left-hander Jordan Montgomery (1-0) allowed four hits in six innings with seven strikeouts and no walks. BLUE JAYS 6, RANGERS 2 ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Steven Matz struck out nine in his Toronto debut, Marcus Semien and Cavan Biggio hit back-to-back homers and the Blue Jays spoiled Texas’ home opener before the largest MLB crowd since the pandemic. Toronto, 3-1 for the... [ More] |