ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Albert Pujols had a two-run double for his 2,999th career hit, and Luis Valbuena and Andrelton Simmons drove in three runs apiece in the Los Angeles Angels' 12-3 victory over the Baltimore Orioles on Thursday night.Pujols did not get a hit in his final three plate appearances after moving to the brink of the 3,000-hit club in the second inning. He gets another chance Friday in Seattle.Angels rookie right-hander Jaime Barria (2-1) took a no-hitter into the sixth inning of his third career start, finishing with six innings of four-hit ball.Manny Machado drove in two runs for the last-place Orioles, who have lost 15 of 18. Chris Tillman (1-5) recorded just three outs and was charged with seven runs.MARINERS 4, ATHLETICS 1SEATTLE (AP) — Dee Gordon had a big night on the bases, Nelson Cruz hit a two-run homer and the Mariners won their first game since Ichiro Suzuki was moved from the roster to the front office.Hours after the Mariners announced Suzuki's new role for the... [More]

CINCINNATI (AP) — Ronald Acuna Jr. and Ozzie Albies, the two youngest players in the major leagues, both homered and combined for five RBIs to lead Atlanta over the Cincinnati Reds 7-4 Thursday and give the Braves a split of the four-game series.A day after the 20-year-old Acuna made his big league debut, he homered into the left-field upper deck leading off the second inning, singled in the sixth and hit a tiebreaking double off Wandy Peralta (1-1) in the eighth following Freddie Freeman's third double.Albies, a 21-year-old who made his debut last August, hit a two-run homer in the fifth for a 4-0 lead and added an RBI double in the ninth.Sam Freeman (1-1) retired all four batters he faced, and Arodys Vizcaino pitched a one-hit ninth for his second save. Cincinnati dropped to 5-20 for the first time in franchise history.YANKEES 4, TWINS 3NEW YORK (AP) — Gary Sanchez hit a three-run homer in the ninth off Fernando Rodney (1-2), extending New York's winning streak to six and completing an... [More]

CHICAGO (AP) — Trayce Thompson's fourth team in 3 1/2 weeks was a familiar one for the athletic outfielder.Thompson joined the Chicago White Sox on Friday after he was acquired in a trade with Oakland, returning to the ballclub that selected him in the second round of the 2009 draft out of high school and gave him his first shot at the majors."Obviously they know me really well and so I am just going to do what I can to prepare to help these guys win every day," Thompson said.The 27-year-old Thompson gives manager Rick Renteria a bench option who can play anywhere in the outfield. He also could spell Nicky Delmonico in left when certain left-handers are on the mound."Even though Nicky stands in very well against lefties, maybe Trayce gives us an opportunity in certain situations to be able to use him in that capacity," Renteria said. "Also, late-inning defense, things of that nature. It gives us a lot of flexibility."Thompson came in to play right in the eighth inning of Chicago's 10-0... [More]

CHICAGO (AP) — Outfielder Trayce Thompson was sold by the Oakland Athletics to the Chicago White Sox, who sold infielder Tyler Saladino to the Milwaukee Brewers.The 27-year-old Thompson will be joining his fourth team this year. He went to spring training with the Los Angeles Dodgers. Then he was claimed off waivers by the New York Yankees on April 3 and by Oakland two days later. He was 1 for 7 in three games with the A's. Thompson is the younger brother of Golden State's Klay Thompson and a son of former NBA player Mychal Thompson.The 28-year-old Saladino was 2 for 8 with a double for the White Sox.Oakland also optioned right-hander Lou Trivino to Triple-A Nashville on Thursday.___More AP baseball: https://apnews.com/tag/MLBbaseball

OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — The Oakland Athletics have claimed the brother of Golden State Warriors star Klay Thompson off waivers from the New York Yankees.The A's plucked outfielder Trayce Thompson on Thursday. Earlier this week, the Yankees claimed off waivers from the Los Angeles Dodgers.Trayce Thompson is expected to join the A's in Southern California in the next few days. Oakland begins a three-game series with the Angels on Friday, followed by a two-game series with the Dodgers.The 27-year-old hit .122 during three stints with the Dodgers before being designated for assignment on March 27.His older brother is an All-Star guard with the Warriors, who play their home games next door to the Oakland Coliseum. Klay Thompson frequently showed up at his brother's games and wore Dodger hats when appearing at A's games.Right-hander Paul Blackburn was transferred to the 60-day disabled list.

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Clayton Kershaw will make his franchise-record eighth consecutive opening day start for the Los Angeles Dodgers, who are aiming for a second straight World Series appearance with virtually the same roster as last year.Kershaw takes the mound Thursday against the rival San Francisco Giants and Ty Blach, whose only opening day starts have been in the minors. Blach drew the assignment because of injuries to Madison Bumgarner and Jeff Samardzija.After falling one win short of their first World Series title since 1988, the Dodgers have shifted their focus from losing to Houston in Game 7 to earning another shot this year."We understand what our goal is," manager Dave Roberts said. "It's to do whatever we can to win the World Series."The Giants are trying to get back in contention in the NL West after finishing last in 2017. They added former All-Stars outfielder Andrew McCutchen and third baseman Evan Longoria in the offseason.The teams are playing on opening day for the first... [More]

LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Dodgers have cut outfielder Trayce Thompson, the brother of Golden State Warriors star Klay Thompson.Thompson was competing for a spot in a crowded Los Angeles outfield that includes Chris Taylor, Yasiel Puig, Matt Kemp, Joc Pederson and Andrew Toles. Out of minor league options, he was designated for assignment Tuesday by the defending NL champions to make room on the 40-man roster for right-hander Cory Mazzoni, who was claimed off waivers from the Chicago Cubs.The Dodgers have seven days to trade, release or send Thompson outright to the minors — first exposing him to waivers. Thompson, who turned 27 this month, is likely to draw interest from other teams."It was a tough, tough decision," manager Dave Roberts said. "Trayce does a lot of things well. Just where our roster is and the opportunity, or lack thereof, (it) wasn't going to happen. Being out of options, we had a tough decision to make. Also with Trayce, he's a guy that needs to go out there and play. When... [More]

LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Dodgers have cut outfielder Trayce Thompson, the brother of Golden State Warriors star Klay Thompson.Thompson was competing for a spot in a crowded Los Angeles outfield that includes Chris Taylor, Yasiel Puig, Matt Kemp, Joc Pederson and Andrew Toles. Out of minor league options, he was designated for assignment Tuesday by the defending NL champions to make room on the 40-man roster for right-hander Cory Mazzoni, who was claimed off waivers from the Chicago Cubs.The Dodgers have seven days to trade, release or send Thompson outright to the minors — first exposing him to waivers. Thompson, who turned 27 this month, is likely to draw interest from other teams."It was a tough, tough decision," manager Dave Roberts said. "Trayce does a lot of things well. Just where our roster is and the opportunity, or lack thereof, (it) wasn't going to happen. Being out of options, we had a tough decision to make. Also with Trayce, he's a guy that needs to go out there and play. When... [More]

LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Dodgers have cut outfielder Trayce Thompson, the brother of Golden State Warriors star Klay Thompson.Thompson was competing for a spot in a crowded Los Angeles outfield that includes Chris Taylor, Yasiel Puig, Matt Kemp, Joc Pederson and Andrew Toles. Thompson was designated for assignment by the defending NL champions to make room on the 40-man roster for right-hander Cory Mazzoni, who was claimed off waivers from the Chicago Cubs.The Dodgers have seven days to trade, release or send Thompson outright to the minors — first exposing him to waivers. Thompson, who turned 27 this month, is likely to draw interest from other teams.In 20 games this spring, Thompson batted .255 with one home run and two RBIs. He made a splash with the Dodgers in 2016, when he hit 13 home runs in 80 games.Thompson was informed of the decision before manager Dave Roberts arrived at Dodger Stadium for Tuesday night's exhibition game against the Los Angeles Angels, and then Roberts called him.___More AP baseball: https://apnews.com/tag/MLBbaseball

LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Dodgers' bid to win their first World Series in 29 years came up short in a Game 7 loss to Houston. They seek to take the final step to an elusive championship this season with the roster mostly intact and an eye on the future.Certainly, Los Angeles has to be considered the favorite to win a sixth consecutive NL West title.The Dodgers' farm system remains deep and the team has the talent and depth to withstand injuries during a 162-game season. Their $243 million payroll was baseball's biggest last year and they made a move this winter to dump salary in preparation for 2019, when the free agent market will be loaded.___Some things to watch for as the Dodgers open spring training in Glendale, Arizona:NEW LOOKThe Dodgers sent 1B Adrian Gonzalez, pitchers Scott Kazmir and Brandon McCarthy, and utility man Charlie Culberson, along with $4.5 million, to Atlanta for OF Matt Kemp, a former Dodger who could be traded or released. The move freed up a huge amount of salary,... [More]

OF Trayce Thompson was recalled from Triple-A Oklahoma City, marking his third stint in the major leagues this year. Thompson was just 5-for-43 (.116) with a home run in his previous two stints with the Dodgers. He batted .212 in 95 games at Oklahoma City, hitting nine home runs with 33 RBIs.

OF Trayce Thompson was recalled by the Los Angeles on Tueday from Triple-A Oklahoma City. Thompson, 26, appeared in 19 games over two stints with the Dodgers earlier this season, batting .116 with one home run. He owns 19 home runs in 143 career games over three seasons with Los Angeles.

The Los Angeles Dodgers recalled outfielders Joc Pederson and Trayce Thompson from Triple-A Oklahoma City on Tuesday.Pederson, a former All-Star, was sent down last month and appeared in 14 games for Oklahoma City. The 25-year-old is batting .215 with 11 home runs and 33 RBIs in 87 games with Los Angeles this season.Thompson, 26, appeared in 19 games over two stints with the Dodgers earlier this season, batting .116 with one home run. He owns 19 home runs in 143 career games over three seasons with Los Angeles.The two outfielders join a Dodgers team that leads the majors with a 92-45 record.Thompson is the brother of Golden State Warriors' star Klay Thompson.

OF Trayce Thompson was optioned to Triple-A Oklahoma City on Monday. Thompson was hitting .116 in 19 games with Los Angeles this season after hitting .225 in 80 games last season.

OF Trayce Thompson was recalled from Triple-A Oklahoma City with the Dodgers shorthanded in bench players with SS Corey Seager sidelined with a hamstring injury. Thompson, who was 0-for-8 with the Dodgers in April before being sent down, hit .225 with 13 home runs for the Dodgers last season. He was hitting .211 at OKC with seven home runs.

OF Trayce Thompson was optioned back to Triple-A Oklahoma City after an abbreviated stay in Los Angeles. The Dodgers also wanted to add another pitcher in case starter Rich Hill had blister issues, which was again the situation on Sunday. "For Trayce, it was just more of the thought of getting him back playing every day and getting the at-bats," manager Dave Roberts said. "Here, where we are right now, to get him out there every day, it's not going to happen."

OF Trayce Thompson (lower back strain) was transferred to the 60-day disabled list on Sunday. The move was made to create a spot for INF/OF Rob Segedin on the 40-man roster.

OF Trayce Thompson (back) has improved but manager Dave Roberts said he doesn't believe Thompson will return before Sept. 1. Roberts said the club has "tapered back" his baseball activities.

OF Trayce Thompson (back tightness) was placed on the disabled list Saturday, retroactive to July 11. "He just couldn't be the player that he was, and whenever you are talking about the back and what we have left in the season, we didn't want to put him in harm's way," manager Dave Roberts said. "Not to lose too many days on the calendar, it just made sense." Thompson is slashing .225/.302/.436 with 13 homers and 32 RBIs. He could miss as few as nine games if he is ready to return when eligible July 26.

OF Trayce Thompson (side) was held out of the starting lineup and is a candidate for the disabled list if he does not show improvement, manager Dave Roberts said. "I don't want to put him in harm's way," Roberts said. "I want to get it right." Thompson first felt the tightness in Sunday's game against San Diego. Of a possible DL stint, Roberts said: "I'm not going to rule it out. We're still hopeful that it is not. The only thing it affects is his swing. It's still a possibility."