BOSTON (AP) — New York Yankees designated hitter Tyler Austin rushed the mound after being hit by a pitch from Boston Red Sox reliever Joe Kelly, and both players began punching away in a bench-clearing brawl Wednesday night at Fenway Park.The bitter rivals tangled in the seventh inning, adding another chapter to a long history that has included some memorable brawls.The benches cleared briefly in the third after Austin's spikes clipped Brock Holt's leg on a slide into second base. Holt took issue with the contact and they exchanged words before being separated.Then with the Yankees leading 10-6, Kelly nearly hit Austin and then caught him on the side with a 2-1 pitch clocked at 98 mph. Austin slammed his bat on the plate, threw it down and took four steps toward the mound while hollering. Kelly waved Austin at him, and things quickly escalated.The scuffle spilled across the field before it broke up in front of the Boston dugout on the first base side, with Yankees sluggers Aaron Judge... [More]

Capsules of National League Central teams, listed in order of finish last year:___Chicago Cubs2017: 92-70, first place, lost to Dodgers in NLCS.Manager: Joe Maddon (fourth season).He's Here: RHP Yu Darvish, RHP Brandon Morrow, RHP Tyler Chatwood, RHP Steve Cishek, LHP Drew Smyly, C Chris Gimenez.He's Outta Here: RHP Wade Davis, C Alex Avila, C Rene Rivera.Projected Lineup: CF Ian Happ (.253, 24 HRs, 68 RBIs, .842 OPS) or Albert Almora Jr. (.298, 8, 46), 3B Kris Bryant (.295, 29, 73, 38 2Bs, 111 runs), 1B Anthony Rizzo (.273, 32, 109, 91 BBs), C Willson Contreras (.276, 21, 74), LF Kyle Schwarber (.211, 30, 59), SS Addison Russell (.239, 12, 43), RF Jason Heyward (.259, 11, 59), 2B Javier Baez (.273, 23, 75, .796 OPS).Rotation: LH Jon Lester (13-8, 4.33 ERA, 180 Ks), RH Kyle Hendricks (7-5, 3.03), RH Yu Darvish (10-12, 3.86, 209 Ks with Rangers and Dodgers), LH Jose Quintana (11-11, 4.15, 207 Ks with White Sox and Cubs), RH Tyler Chatwood (8-15, 4.69 with Rockies).Key Relievers: RH Brandon... [More]

Capsules of National League Central teams, listed in order of finish last year:___Chicago Cubs2017: 92-70, first place, lost to Dodgers in NLCS.Manager: Joe Maddon (fourth season).He's Here: RHP Yu Darvish, RHP Brandon Morrow, RHP Tyler Chatwood, RHP Steve Cishek, LHP Drew Smyly, C Chris Gimenez.He's Outta Here: RHP Wade Davis, C Alex Avila, C Rene Rivera.Projected Lineup: CF Ian Happ (.253, 24 HRs, 68 RBIs, .842 OPS) or Albert Almora Jr. (.298, 8, 46), 3B Kris Bryant (.295, 29, 73, 38 2Bs, 111 runs), 1B Anthony Rizzo (.273, 32, 109, 91 BBs), C Willson Contreras (.276, 21, 74), LF Kyle Schwarber (.211, 30, 59), SS Addison Russell (.239, 12, 43), RF Jason Heyward (.259, 11, 59), 2B Javier Baez (.273, 23, 75, .796 OPS).Rotation: LH Jon Lester (13-8, 4.33 ERA, 180 Ks), RH Kyle Hendricks (7-5, 3.03), RH Yu Darvish (10-12, 3.86, 209 Ks with Rangers and Dodgers), LH Jose Quintana (11-11, 4.15, 207 Ks with White Sox and Cubs), RH Tyler Chatwood (8-15, 4.69 with Rockies).Key Relievers: RH Brandon... [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 CubsManager: Joe Maddon (fourth season).2017: 92-70, first place, lost to Dodgers in NLCS.Training Town: Mesa, Arizona.Park: Sloan Park.First Workout: Feb. 14/19.He's Here: RHP Brandon Morrow, RHP Tyler Chatwood, RHP Steve Cishek, LHP Drew Smyly.He's Outta Here: RHP Wade Davis, C Alex Avila, C Rene Rivera.Going campin': Chicago is coming off three consecutive NLCS appearances, and it looked a little tired when its title defense came to an end with a lopsided playoff loss to Los Angeles last year. The bullpen was hit hard by the Dodgers in the NLCS, and the Cubs batted just .168 in 10 postseason games. The roster returns mostly intact, but the bullpen and coaching staff each has a new look. Morrow replaces Davis at closer after agreeing to a $21 million, two-year contract. Jim... [More]

RHP Bronson Arroyo said on Sunday that he'll wrap up a 16-season big league career. Arroyo, on the disabled since June 19 with a shoulder injury, was 148-137 with a 4.28 ERA in 419 big league games. He played for the Pirates, Red Sox, Reds and Diamondbacks, rejoining Cincinnati this season where he went 3-6 with a 7.35 ERA in 14 games this season (all starts). He was saluted on the Wrigley Field scoreboard in the third inning and stepped out of the dugout to acknowledge cheers from Cubs fans.

RHP Bronson Arroyo (right shoulder) was moved from the 10-day DL to the 60-day DL, another sign his career might be closer to ending. Arroyo started 14 games before going on the shelf June 19, going 3-6 with a 7.35 ERA and throwing a whopping 23 homers in 71 innings. There is no timetable for the return of the 40-year-old Arroyo, who has won 148 MLB games.

RHP Bronson Arroyo was placed on the 10-day disabled list with a strained right shoulder. The Reds now have already had 13 players on the disabled list. He took the loss Sunday and no Reds starters have been announced beyond Wednesday's game.

RHP Bronson Arroyo was placed on the 10-day disabled list. The move comes one day after the 40-year-old Arroyo told reporters that there is a possibility his 14-year major league career might be over as he deals with a strained right shoulder. "We tried to patch it up and it worked for a while, but I've been hit around the yard for a while now," Arroyo said after allowing five runs and seven hits in three innings against the Los Angeles Dodgers. "It gets stiff. The cortisone isn't working anymore. Have I thought, 'This time might be my last time on the field?' Yeah."

RHP Bronson Arroyo's 14-year major-league career could be coming to an end. After Sunday's start against the Los Angeles Dodgers, Arroyo admitted he's been experiencing shoulder soreness and getting cortisone shots to mask the pain. Arroyo came back after missing more than two seasons following elbow and shoulder surgeries. On Sunday, he lasted only three innings, with five earned runs on seven hits with no walks and three strikeouts. "We tried to patch it up and it worked for a while, but I've been hit around the yard for a while now," Arroyo said. "It gets stiff. The cortisone isn't working anymore. Have I thought, 'This time might be my last time on the field?' Yeah." Arroyo is 3-6 with a 7.35 ERA. He planned to discuss his future with manager Bryan Price by Monday. "It's a combination of things," Price said. "His velocity is down again. ... I'll talk with Bronson and see how he's doing. It's not just a challenge with his stuff. It's a physical challenge."

RHP Bronson Arroyo, who entered the game with a 6.25 ERA in 12 starts, gave up nine runs on a career-worse-equaling 13 hits in 4 2/3 innings to raise his ERA to 7.15. Padres batters were 13-for-25 against Arroyo Monday with four doubles, a triple and two homers. That's 25 total bases in 25 at-bats. "It's such uncharted waters for Arroyo . . . regarding a 40-year-old man having 2 ½ years off after elbow and shoulder surgery and trying to manage his first season back. It's hard to say what to expect," said Reds manager Bryan Price.

RHP Bronson Arroyo's recent struggles against the Cardinals continued Wednesday night when he allowed four earned runs on eight hits in 5 2/3 innings. In his past 10 starts versus St. Louis, Arroyo (3-4) is 0-6 with a 6.34 ERA. The Reds rallied from a two-run deficit in the seventh inning Wednesday to earn Arroyo a no-decision.

RHP Bronson Arroyo matched his season low in runs allowed with two and season high in innings with six on Friday night. "He did a nice job of staying away from the middle of the plate," Reds manager Bryan Price said. "I know he's feeling better. Six innings, two runs -- I'll take that all year."

RHP Bronson Arroyo will make his 276th career start as a member of the Cincinnati Reds Friday when he pitches the opener of a three-game series against the Atlanta Braves at Great American Ball Park. He pitched five innings to a no decision in the Reds' 4-3 loss to the Phillies at Philadelphia Saturday, allowing five hits, one walk and three runs. He allowed three home runs and struck out four. He has not won since May 5, going 0-2 with a 6.75 ERA in his past four starts. He is 7-4 with a 5.14 ERA in 17 career starts against the Braves.

RHP Bronson Arroyo said he feels better physically than he has all season. "That's what's funny about this game," he said following Sunday's game in which he allowed four solo home runs, including one by Rockies starting pitcher Kyle Freeland on a 71 mph slider. He gave up six earned runs on nine hits in 5 1/3 innings. "I think it came down the location of the pitches," Reds manager Bryan Price said. "Even though you're aware of the speed, when his breaking ball has teeth, it's a tough pitch to hit. When you hang them, they tend to be exploited. Today, he wasn't quite as acute with his offspeed pitches."

RHP Bronson Arroyo (3-3) pitched five innings and allowed five runs, eight hits, two walks and struck out one while giving up two home runs in Tuesday's losing effort. The game was Arroyo's 34th career appearance, 32nd start against the Cubs and 17th all-time at Wrigley Field.

RHP Bronson Arroyo (3-2, 5.94) will pitch when the Reds open a series against the Cubs at Wrigley Field Tuesday night. He has won his last three decisions after opening with a pair of losses. Arroyo is 14-11 with a 3.06 ERA in 33 games against the Cubs, including 31 starts.

RHP Bronson Arroyo gave up his eighth and ninth home runs of the season in Thursday's 3-2 win over the San Francisco Giants. The solo shots by Giants 1B Brandon Belt and CF Denard Span accounted for all the runs Arroyo allowed in six innings, which matched his previous best start of the season on April 23 against the Chicago Cubs. Arroyo did not get a decision in the game, but saw his ERA drop from 6.53 to 5.94.

RHP Bronson Arroyo threw a season-high 95 pitches on Friday night, allowing two earned runs with one walk and four strikeouts. "Right now, the elbow feels fantastic," Arroyo said. "I'm in full big-league starting mode. Getting off to a big lead made the job a lot easier."

RHP Bronson Arroyo had a no-decision in his start on Sunday thanks to the Reds' rally. Arroyo had lost his last six decisions against the Cardinals and his team had lost eight consecutive decisions dating back to 2012. He allowed four runs on five hits and was knocked out of the game before recording an out in the fifth inning.

RHP Bronson Arroyo gets the start Saturday, weather permitting, when Cincinnati continues its weekend series in St. Louis. Arroyo logged consecutive wins against Baltimore and the Chicago Cubs last week, pitching his best game of the year Sunday as he fanned seven in six innings, allowing only three hits and two runs with no walks. Arroyo gave up six hits and six runs on April 8 in a loss at the Cardinals, dropping him to 8-18 with a 4.84 ERA in 40 career games against them.