NEW YORK (AP) — Jacob deGrom was pulled from a do-it-all gem with right flexor tendinitis, a troubling diagnosis for the New York Mets that clouded a 3-2 victory over the San Diego Padres on Friday night. DeGrom (6-2) faced the minimum over six innings and ripped a two-run single, giving him five RBIs this season — compared to four earned runs allowed. He struck out 10 in the abbreviated outing. DeGrom left after 80 pitches and extending his scoreless streak to 22 innings. He had a no-hit bid until Wil Myers beat the shift with a weak grounder in the fifth. Billy McKinney drove in a run with the first of his two doubles in the fifth, and deGrom followed with his two-run hit. San Diego dropped its third straight. Blake Snell (2-3) allowed three runs in four-plus innings, and the Padres couldn’t do enough damage against New York’s bullpen. CUBS 8, CARDINALS 5 CHICAGO (AP) — Anthony Rizzo hit a tying home run in the sixth inning on the 14th pitch of his at-bat against Daniel Ponce de Leon.... [More]

NEW YORK (AP) — Jacob deGrom was pulled from a do-it-all gem with right flexor tendinitis, a troubling diagnosis for the New York Mets that clouded a 3-2 victory over the San Diego Padres on Friday night. DeGrom (6-2) faced the minimum over six innings and ripped a two-run single, giving him five RBIs this season — compared to four earned runs allowed. He struck out 10 in the abbreviated outing. DeGrom left after 80 pitches and extending his scoreless streak to 22 innings. He had a no-hit bid until Wil Myers beat the shift with a weak grounder in the fifth. Billy McKinney drove in a run with the first of his two doubles in the fifth, and deGrom followed with his two-run hit. San Diego dropped its third straight. Blake Snell (2-3) allowed three runs in four-plus innings, and the Padres couldn’t do enough damage against New York’s bullpen. CUBS 8, CARDINALS 5 CHICAGO (AP) — Anthony Rizzo hit a tying home run in the sixth inning on the 14th pitch of his at-bat against Daniel Ponce de Leon.... [More]

A team-by-team look at the National League Central entering spring training, including key players each club acquired and lost, and dates of the first workout for pitchers and catchers, and the full squad: ___ Chicago Cubs Manager: David Ross (second season). 2020: 34-26, first place, lost to Marlins in first round of playoffs. Training Town: Mesa, Arizona. Park: Sloan Park. First Workout: Feb. 17/22. He’s Here: OF Joc Pederson, RHP Zach Davies, RHP Trevor Williams, RHP Kohl Stewart, C Austin Romine, OF Jake Marisnick (deal pending), OF Phillip Ervin, RHP Jonathan Holder, RHP Robert Stock, INF Sergio Alcántara. He’s Outta Here: RHP Yu Darvish, OF Kyle Schwarber, LHP Jon Lester, LHP José Quintana, OF Albert Almora, Jr., C Victor Caratini, 2B Jason Kipnis, RHP Tyler Chatwood, RHP Jeremy Jeffress, OF Cameron Maybin, OF Billy Hamilton, OF José Martínez. Going campin’: Ross was impressive in his first year as manager, guiding Chicago to the NL Central title during the pandemic-shortened season.... [More]

A team-by-team look at the National League Central entering spring training, including key players each club acquired and lost, and dates of the first workout for pitchers and catchers, and the full squad: ___ Chicago Cubs Manager: David Ross (second season). 2020: 34-26, first place, lost to Marlins in first round of playoffs. Training Town: Mesa, Arizona. Park: Sloan Park. First Workout: Feb. 17/22. He’s Here: OF Joc Pederson, RHP Zach Davies, RHP Trevor Williams, RHP Kohl Stewart, C Austin Romine, OF Jake Marisnick (deal pending), OF Phillip Ervin, RHP Jonathan Holder, RHP Robert Stock, INF Sergio Alcántara. He’s Outta Here: RHP Yu Darvish, OF Kyle Schwarber, LHP Jon Lester, LHP José Quintana, OF Albert Almora, Jr., C Victor Caratini, 2B Jason Kipnis, RHP Tyler Chatwood, RHP Jeremy Jeffress, OF Cameron Maybin, OF Billy Hamilton, OF José Martínez. Going campin’: Ross was impressive in his first year as manager, guiding Chicago to the NL Central title during the pandemic-shortened season.... [More]

A team-by-team look at the National League Central entering spring training, including key players each club acquired and lost, and dates of the first workout for pitchers and catchers, and the full squad: ___ Chicago Cubs Manager: David Ross (second season). 2020: 34-26, first place, lost to Marlins in first round of playoffs. Training Town: Mesa, Arizona. Park: Sloan Park. First Workout: Feb. 17/22. He’s Here: OF Joc Pederson, RHP Zach Davies, RHP Trevor Williams, RHP Kohl Stewart, C Austin Romine, OF Phillip Ervin, RHP Jonathan Holder, RHP Robert Stock, INF Sergio Alcántara. He’s Outta Here: RHP Yu Darvish, OF Kyle Schwarber, LHP Jon Lester, LHP José Quintana, OF Albert Almora, Jr., C Victor Caratini, 2B Jason Kipnis, RHP Tyler Chatwood, RHP Jeremy Jeffress, OF Cameron Maybin, OF Billy Hamilton, OF José Martínez. Going campin’: Ross was impressive in his first year as manager, guiding Chicago to the NL Central title during the pandemic-shortened season. But it doesn’t get any easier... [More]

ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — The Texas Rangers re-signed right-hander Jimmy Herget to a major league contract and designated outfielder Scott Heineman for assignment Friday. The 27-year-old Herget's salary will be $700,000 while on the major league roster and $150,000 if he is assigned to the minor leagues. Herget became a free agent when the Rangers didn't offer him a contract by the Dec. 2 deadline. Herget was 1-0 with a 3.20 ERA in 20 appearances, including one start, for the Rangers during the 60-game season in 2020. He was second on the staff in appearances and relief innings (18 2/3). Herget was with Cincinnati in 2019. Heineman appeared in 24 games over two stints with the Rangers last season, hitting .154 with a homer and seven RBIs.. ___ More AP MLB: https://apnews.com/MLB and https://twitter.com/AP_Sports

ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Right-hander Joe Gatto agreed to a one-year contract on Thursday with the Texas Rangers, who brought back outfielder Scott Heineman with a one-year deal just one day after allowing him to become a free agent. Gatto would earn the $570,500 major league minimum if he is in the big leagues and $93,000 while in the minors. Heineman would make $595,000 if in the majors and $180,000 while in the minors. The 25-year-old Gatto was selected by the Angels with the 53rd overall pick in the second round of the 2014 amateur draft. He made two appearances during spring training this year and did not pitch after the coronavirus shutdown. He has a 28-31 record with a 4.80 ERA in 86 starts and 36 relief appearances in the minors and has never appeared in the major leagues. Heineman, who turns 28 on Friday, hit .154 with one homer and seven RBIs for the Rangers this year. He has a .189 average with three homers and 14 RBIs over 49 games in two seasons. ___ More AP MLB: https://apnews.com/MLB and https://twitter.com/AP_Sports

ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Right-hander Joe Gatto agreed to a one-year contract on Thursday with the Texas Rangers, who brought back outfielder Scott Heineman with a one-year deal just one day after allowing him to become a free agent. Gatto would earn the $570,500 major league minimum if he is in the big leagues. Heineman would make $595,000 if in the majors. The 25-year-old Gatto was selected by the Angels with the 53rd overall pick in the second round of the 2014 amateur draft. He made two appearances during spring training this year and did not pitch after the coronavirus shutdown. He has a 28-31 record with a 4.80 ERA in 86 starts and 36 relief appearances in the minors and has never appeared in the major leagues. Heineman, who turns 28 on Friday, hit .154 with one homer and seven RBIs for the Rangers this year. He has a .189 average with three homers and 14 RBIs over 49 games in two seasons. ___ More AP MLB: https://apnews.com/MLB and https://twitter.com/AP_Sports

ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Switch-hitting outfielder Danny Santana will continue his rehab from elbow surgery as a free agent after the Texas Rangers didn't offer him a contract before Wednesday's deadline. The Rangers also didn't offer contracts to right-hander Jimmy Herget and outfielder Scott Heineman, making them free agents. Santana was the Rangers player of the year during the 2019 season in a utility role, and went into 2020 as the team's starting center fielder. But he played only 15 games this year and was on the injured list twice before surgery on his right elbow in September 9. He isn't expected to be ready for the start of next season. General manager Jon Daniel said the team wanted more time to evaluate Santana as he continues his rehab. “He’s been a pro for the two years he’s been with us and the door remains open depending on a variety of factors,” Daniels said. Santana went to spring training in 2019 as a non-roster player before hitting .283 with 28 homers and 81 RBIs, with at least five starts at every infield and outfield position. He hit .145 with a homer and seven RBIs this year. Herget (1-0, 3.20 ERA) pitched in relief in 19 of his 20 games. Heineman hit .154 with a homer and seven RBIs in 24 games. ___ More AP MLB: https://apnews.com/MLB and https://twitter.com/AP_Sports

Mariners third. Phillip Ervin flies out to Shin-Soo Choo. Luis Torrens singles to deep center field. J.P. Crawford reaches on a fielder's choice to second base. Luis Torrens out at second. Dylan Moore walks. J.P. Crawford to second. Kyle Lewis singles to center field. Dylan Moore to third. J.P. Crawford scores. Kyle Seager hit by pitch. Kyle Lewis to second. Ty France walks. Kyle Seager to second. Kyle Lewis to third. Dylan Moore scores. Jose Marmolejos lines out to shallow infield to Kyle Gibson.2 runs, 2 hits, 0 errors, 3 left on. Mariners 2, Rangers 0.Rangers fourth. Nick Solak singles to center field. Jose Trevino pops out to Evan White. Shin-Soo Choo singles to shallow infield. Nick Solak to second. Scott Heineman grounds out to shallow left field, J.P. Crawford to Evan White. Nick Solak scores. Eli White called out on strikes.1 run, 2 hits, 0 errors, 1 left on. Mariners 2, Rangers 1.Rangers seventh. Eli White strikes out swinging. Jeff Mathis flies out to right field to Phillip Ervin.... [More]

NEW YORK (AP) — Yankees closer Aroldis Chapman threw a 101 mph fastball near the head of pinch-hitter Michael Brosseau while closing out his first save of the season, prompting the benches to empty after New York ended a six-game losing streak against the Tampa Bay Rays with a 5-3 victory Tuesday night.Chapman’s first pitch to Brosseau with two outs in the ninth inning whizzed past Brosseau’s head, and umpires met before issuing warnings to both benches amid a budding rivalry that’s been dominated this season by Tampa Bay. Chapman struck out Brosseau to end it, and Brosseau began walking toward the visiting dugout before turning back to exchange words with someone on the Yankees. The dugouts and benches emptied and players gathered near home plate, but they mostly kept their distance before dispersing to their respective clubhouses.DJ LeMahieu homered twice, and Gio Urshela hit a tiebreaking, three-run Little League homer in the sixth inning as New York beat the Rays at Yankee Stadium for... [More]

Yankees closer Aroldis Chapman threw a 101 mph fastball near the head of pinch-hitter Michael Brosseau while closing out his first save of the season, prompting the benches to empty after New York ended a six-game losing streak against the Tampa Bay Rays with a 5-3 victory Tuesday night.Chapman’s first pitch to Brosseau with two outs in the ninth inning whizzed past Brosseau’s head, and umpires met before issuing warnings to both benches amid a budding rivalry that’s been dominated this season by Tampa Bay. Chapman struck out Brosseau to end it, and Brosseau began walking toward the visiting dugout before turning back to exchange words with someone on the Yankees. The dugouts and benches emptied and players gathered near home plate, but they mostly kept their distance before dispersing to their respective clubhouses.DJ LeMahieu homered twice, and Gio Urshela hit a tiebreaking, three-run Little League homer in the sixth inning as New York beat the Rays at Yankee Stadium for the first time... [More]

Rangers first. Shin-Soo Choo hit by pitch. Isiah Kiner-Falefa singles to shallow infield, advances to 2nd. Shin-Soo Choo scores. Throwing error by Framber Valdez. Jose Trevino called out on strikes. Joey Gallo walks. Nick Solak singles to deep left field. Joey Gallo to third. Isiah Kiner-Falefa scores. Elvis Andrus grounds out to second base. Nick Solak out at second.2 runs, 2 hits, 1 error, 1 left on. Rangers 2, Astros 0.Rangers fourth. Nick Solak singles to shallow infield. Elvis Andrus grounds out to second base. Nick Solak out at second. Leody Taveras walks. Ronald Guzman triples to deep right field. Leody Taveras scores. Eli White strikes out swinging.1 run, 2 hits, 0 errors, 1 left on. Rangers 3, Astros 0.Astros sixth. Jose Altuve singles to shortstop. Michael Brantley grounds out to shallow infield to Jordan Lyles. Jose Altuve to second. Yuli Gurriel flies out to shallow center field to Leody Taveras. Kyle Tucker singles to right field. Jose Altuve to third. Carlos Correa singles... [More]

Rangers third. Scott Heineman grounds out to shortstop, Justin Turner to Max Muncy. Leody Taveras singles to second base. Shin-Soo Choo doubles to left field. Leody Taveras scores. Nick Solak singles to right field. Shin-Soo Choo scores. Jose Trevino flies out to deep right center field to Mookie Betts.2 runs, 3 hits, 1 error, 0 left on. Rangers 2, Dodgers 0.Dodgers seventh. Will Smith doubles to deep left field. Kike Hernandez grounds out to shallow infield, Isiah Kiner-Falefa to Derek Dietrich. Mookie Betts strikes out swinging. Corey Seager doubles to deep center field. Will Smith scores. Justin Turner singles to left field. Corey Seager scores. Cody Bellinger strikes out swinging.2 runs, 3 hits, 0 errors, 1 left on. Dodgers 2, Rangers 2.Rangers seventh. Derek Dietrich homers to left field. Isiah Kiner-Falefa singles to right center field. Scott Heineman singles to shallow right field. Isiah Kiner-Falefa to second. Leody Taveras strikes out swinging. Shin-Soo Choo singles to shallow center field. Scott Heineman to third. Isiah Kiner-Falefa scores. Nick Solak doubles to deep right center field. Shin-Soo Choo to third. Scott Heineman scores. Jose Trevino out on a sacrifice fly to right field to Mookie Betts. Shin-Soo Choo scores. Joey Gallo is intentionally walked. Todd Frazier flies out to deep right field to Mookie Betts.4 runs, 5 hits, 0 errors, 2 left on. Rangers 6, Dodgers 2.

Athletics first. Marcus Semien singles to center field. Ramon Laureano reaches on a fielder's choice to third base. Marcus Semien out at second. Matt Olson walks. Ramon Laureano to second. Matt Chapman strikes out swinging. Mark Canha singles to shallow center field. Matt Olson to second. Ramon Laureano scores. Robbie Grossman lines out to deep right field to Scott Heineman.1 run, 2 hits, 0 errors, 2 left on. Athletics 1, Rangers 0.Rangers first. Leody Taveras strikes out swinging. Nick Solak singles to center field. Danny Santana doubles to deep left field. Nick Solak to third. Todd Frazier singles to center field. Danny Santana scores. Nick Solak scores. Jose Trevino flies out to deep center field to Ramon Laureano. Robinson Chirinos flies out to deep center field to Ramon Laureano.2 runs, 3 hits, 0 errors, 1 left on. Rangers 2, Athletics 1.Athletics second. Stephen Piscotty homers to center field. Tony Kemp grounds out to right field to Danny Santana. Sean Murphy strikes out swinging. Marcus Semien walks. Ramon Laureano hit by pitch. Marcus Semien to second. Matt Olson strikes out swinging.1 run, 1 hit, 0 errors, 2 left on. Athletics 2, Rangers 2.Rangers second. Rougned Odor strikes out swinging. Isiah Kiner-Falefa homers to right field. Scott Heineman strikes out swinging. Leody Taveras singles to left field. Nick Solak reaches on a fielder's choice to shortstop. Leody Taveras out at second.1 run, 2 hits, 0 errors, 2 left on. Rangers 3, Athletics 2.

Mariners first. J.P. Crawford lines out to left field to Nick Solak. Sam Haggerty grounds out to shortstop, Yadiel Rivera to Danny Santana. Kyle Lewis homers to left field. Kyle Seager strikes out swinging.1 run, 1 hit, 0 errors, 0 left on. Mariners 1, Rangers 0.Mariners second. Austin Nola homers to left field. Evan White strikes out swinging. Tim Lopes doubles to deep left field. Shed Long Jr. grounds out to shallow infield, Rougned Odor to Danny Santana. Tim Lopes to third. Braden Bishop lines out to center field to Scott Heineman.1 run, 2 hits, 0 errors, 1 left on. Mariners 2, Rangers 0.Mariners fifth. Shed Long Jr. grounds out to shallow infield, Rougned Odor to Danny Santana. Braden Bishop singles to second base. J.P. Crawford grounds out to shallow infield to Danny Santana. Braden Bishop to third. Sam Haggerty homers to left field. Braden Bishop scores. Kyle Lewis lines out to deep left field to Nick Solak.2 runs, 2 hits, 0 errors, 0 left on. Mariners 4, Rangers 0.Rangers eighth. Scott Heineman grounds out to shallow left field, Tim Lopes to Evan White. Jeff Mathis homers to center field. Yadiel Rivera lines out to deep right field to Braden Bishop. Nick Solak strikes out swinging.1 run, 1 hit, 0 errors, 0 left on. Mariners 4, Rangers 1.

Mariners first. J.P. Crawford strikes out swinging. Sam Haggerty singles to center field. Kyle Lewis singles to center field. Sam Haggerty to third. Kyle Seager out on a sacrifice fly to deep center field to Scott Heineman. Sam Haggerty scores. Austin Nola singles to shallow center field. Kyle Lewis to third. Evan White doubles. Austin Nola scores. Kyle Lewis scores. Jake Fraley grounds out to second base, Rougned Odor to Danny Santana.3 runs, 4 hits, 0 errors, 1 left on. Mariners 3, Rangers 0.Rangers third. Rob Refsnyder hit by pitch. Scott Heineman lines out to deep right field to Jake Fraley. Nick Solak singles to right field. Rob Refsnyder to third. Danny Santana out on a sacrifice fly to deep left field to Sam Haggerty. Rob Refsnyder scores. Todd Frazier flies out to left field to Sam Haggerty.1 run, 1 hit, 0 errors, 1 left on. Mariners 3, Rangers 1.Mariners third. Kyle Lewis singles to right field. Kyle Seager singles to center field. Kyle Lewis to second. Austin Nola singles to shallow... [More]

Mariners first. J.P. Crawford singles to left field. Sam Haggerty doubles to left field, advances to 3rd. J.P. Crawford scores. Fielding error by Nick Solak. Kyle Lewis walks. Kyle Seager grounds out to shallow infield, Kolby Allard to Danny Santana. Kyle Lewis to second. Austin Nola singles to center field, advances to 2nd. Kyle Lewis scores. Tim Lopes singles to center field. Austin Nola to third. Dee Gordon strikes out swinging. Braden Bishop doubles to right field. Tim Lopes to third. Austin Nola scores. Joe Odom walks. J.P. Crawford called out on strikes.4 runs, 5 hits, 1 error, 3 left on. Mariners 4, Rangers 0.Mariners second. Sam Haggerty flies out to center field to Scott Heineman. Kyle Lewis homers to center field. Kyle Seager flies out to shallow left field to Nick Solak. Austin Nola grounds out to second base, Rougned Odor to Danny Santana.1 run, 1 hit, 0 errors, 0 left on. Mariners 5, Rangers 0.Mariners third. Tim Lopes singles to left field. Dee Gordon singles to shallow infield.... [More]

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Angels star Mike Trout flinched after yet another high-and-tight fastball from San Francisco reliever Shaun Anderson, prompting a warning from the plate umpire Thursday night in the Giants’ 10-5 win over Los Angeles.Two days earlier in Anaheim, Trout was upset when Anderson twice threw near his head in the ninth inning. After that game, Giants manager Gabe Kapler said he was giving Anderson, a 25-year-old with control issues, some needed work after not pitching for a while.This time, the three-time AL MVP turned his head after another heater sailed up and in. Angels manager Joe Maddon loudly cursed and complained before emerging from the dugout to continue — after this week’s previous episode, Maddon said of Anderson: “That’s just a young man that’s not ready to be here, that’s all that is.”A few people in the Giants barked back as Maddon came onto the field and the umpires conferred in the infield, prompting the warning from plate ump Lance Barrett.Once play resumed,... [More]

Padres first. Trent Grisham strikes out swinging. Fernando Tatis Jr. strikes out swinging. Manny Machado walks. Eric Hosmer walks. Manny Machado to second. Wil Myers singles to shortstop. Eric Hosmer to third. Manny Machado scores. Jake Cronenworth grounds out to shallow infield, Kyle Gibson to Danny Santana.1 run, 1 hit, 0 errors, 2 left on. Padres 1, Rangers 0.Rangers fifth. Isiah Kiner-Falefa singles to deep left field. Jose Trevino homers to left field. Isiah Kiner-Falefa scores. Scott Heineman called out on strikes. Nick Solak grounds out to shallow infield, Eric Hosmer to Dinelson Lamet. Danny Santana called out on strikes.2 runs, 2 hits, 0 errors, 0 left on. Rangers 2, Padres 1.Padres fifth. Austin Hedges singles to center field. Trent Grisham flies out to center field to Scott Heineman. Fernando Tatis Jr. singles to left field. Austin Hedges to second. Manny Machado walks. Fernando Tatis Jr. to second. Austin Hedges to third. Eric Hosmer homers to right field. Manny Machado scores.... [More]