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Sun Jul 11 202121:19Davis, Leiter, Jobe lead top 10 picks at MLB draft
DENVER (AP) — Major League Baseball’s amateur draft began Sunday night as part of All-Star weekend festitivies. Here’s a capsule look at the first 10 players selected: No. 1 — PITTSBURGH PIRATES HENRY DAVIS, C, LOUISVILLE (6-foot-2, 210 pounds, 21 years old) Davis has big power and an even bigger arm, throwing out 46% of would-be basestealers to become a finalist for the Buster Posey Award as college baseball’s best defensive catcher. He was also one of the most feared hitters in college baseball, batting .370 and leading the Cardinals with 15 homers. His .482 on-base percentage was best in the Atlantic Coast Conference. No. 2 — TEXAS RANGERS JACK LEITER, RHP, VANDERBILT (6-1, 205, 21) The son of former big league All-Star Al Leiter is a right-hander with a mid-90s fastball and two overpowering breaking pitches, a repertoire that could play near the top of a big league rotation. He was 11-4 with a 2.13 ERA with the Commodores, including a no-hitter against South Carolina. He struck out... [More]
Wed Oct 21 202010:04This Date in Baseball
Oct. 22 1845 — The first known box score is published in the New York Morning News a month after the first set of rules were written by Alexander Cartwright. 1910 — After three straight defeats and trailing Philadelphia 3-2 in the ninth, the Chicago Cubs tied the score and then won 4-3 in 10 innings for their only victory as the A’s won the World Series in five games. 1972 — The Oakland A’s won their first World Series with a 3-2 victory over the Cincinnati Reds in Game 7. 1975 — A ninth-inning RBI single by Joe Morgan gave the Cincinnati Reds a 4-3 victory over the Boston Red Sox and the World Series title in seven games. It was the first title for the Reds in 35 years. 1986 — Gary Carter’s two home runs at Fenway Park gave New York a 6-2 victory and pulled the Mets even with Boston Red Sox in the World Series after four games. 1987 — The St. Louis Cardinals won their third straight home game to take a 3-2 lead in the World Series with a 4-2 victory against the Minnesota Twins. 2000 —... [More]
Sun Sep 27 202001:25LEADING OFF: NL race down to final day — and maybe Monday
A look at what's happening around the majors today: ___ LET'S GET IT SETTLED St. Louis, Milwaukee, San Francisco and Philadelphia enter the last day of the regular season competing for two postseason spots, and the biggest game of the day pits Christian Yelich's Brewers against Yadier Molina's Cardinals. A team-by-team breakdown of what each club needs to clinch: Cardinals (29-28) — Qualify with a victory over Milwaukee or a loss by the Giants. If St. Louis loses and San Francisco wins, the Cardinals would make up two games against Detroit on Monday that were postponed this season due to St. Louis' coronavirus outbreak. Brewers (29-30) — Qualify with a victory over St. Louis, or with losses by the Giants and Phillies. Giants (29-30) — Qualify with a victory over San Diego and a Brewers loss. If the Giants and Brewers win, San Francisco needs St. Louis to lose both games against the Tigers on Monday. Phillies (28-31) — Qualify with a win over Tampa Bay and losses by the Brewers and Giants.... [More]
Sun Sep 27 202000:25LEADING OFF: NL race down to final day — and maybe Monday
A look at what's happening around the majors Sunday: ___ LET'S GET IT SETTLED St. Louis, Milwaukee, San Francisco and Philadelphia enter the last day of the regular season competing for two postseason spots, and the biggest game of the day pits Christian Yelich's Brewers against Yadier Molina's Cardinals. A team-by-team breakdown of what each club needs to clinch: Cardinals (29-28) — Qualify with a victory over Milwaukee or a loss by the Giants. If St. Louis loses and San Francisco wins, the Cardinals would make up two games against Detroit on Monday that were postponed this season due to St. Louis' coronavirus outbreak. Brewers (29-30) — Qualify with a victory over St. Louis, or with losses by the Giants and Phillies. Giants (29-30) — Qualify with a victory over San Diego and a Brewers loss. If the Giants and Cardinals win, San Francisco needs St. Louis to lose both games against the Tigers on Monday. Phillies (28-31) — Qualify with a win over Tampa Bay and losses by the Brewers and Giants.... [More]
Sat Sep 26 202017:35Outfielder Hunter Pence announces retirement after 14 years
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Four-time All-Star outfielder Hunter Pence announced his retirement Saturday following 14 major league seasons. The 37-year-old Pence wrote on his Twitter page: “Nothing can really prepare you for this part of your career when you have to say: I am retiring from baseball. Forever thankful and Gr8ful.” Most recently he was a fan favorite for the San Francisco Giants, helping the club to a pair of World Series championships after being acquired from the Phillies at the 2012 trade deadline. A career .279 hitter, Pence had 244 home runs and 942 RBIs playing for Houston, Philadelphia, San Francisco and Texas. The Giants released him last month from a second stint with the club after Pence batted just .096 with two homers and six RBIs in 17 games. He always believed he would be back with the Giants — it just took a season-long detour with the Rangers last year for his reunion to come together. Pence reinvented his swing during 2018 with San Francisco, played winter ball in... [More]
Mon Aug 24 202003:05LEADING OFF: Mets still off, Giants part with Pence
A look at what's happening around the majors today:___STILL WAITINGThe Mets have a scheduled day off and won’t use it to make up any of their games against the Yankees postponed over the weekend after two members of the Mets tested positive for the coronavirus Thursday. The three-game Subway series was postponed, and Yankees manager Aaron Boone said the clubs may play a couple of doubleheaders next weekend when the New York teams are again scheduled to meet.The Mets are scheduled to host the Marlins on Tuesday night, the soonest New York may resume its schedule. TOUGH CUTSThe Giants have moved on from fan-favorite outfielder Hunter Pence, designating the 37-year-old for assignment Sunday to make space for utility man Daniel Robertson. After making the All-Star team with Texas last season, Pence returned to San Francisco in February on a one-year, $3 million contract but hit just .096 with two homers and six RBI in 17 games.COMING IN HOTTwins right-hander Kenta Maeda (3-0, 2.27) gets the... [More]
Sun Aug 23 202020:45LEADING OFF: Mets still off, Giants part with Pence
A look at what's happening around the majors Monday:___STILL WAITINGThe Mets have a scheduled day off and won’t use it to make up any of their games against the Yankees postponed over the weekend after two members of the Mets tested positive for the coronavirus Thursday. The three-game Subway series was postponed, and Yankees manager Aaron Boone said the clubs may play a couple of doubleheaders next weekend when the New York teams are again scheduled to meet.The Mets are scheduled to host the Marlins on Tuesday night, the soonest New York may resume its schedule. TOUGH CUTSThe Giants have moved on from fan-favorite outfielder Hunter Pence, designating the 37-year-old for assignment Sunday to make space for utility man Daniel Robertson. After making the All-Star team with Texas last season, Pence returned to San Francisco in February on a one-year, $3 million contract but hit just .096 with two homers and six RBI in 17 games.COMING IN HOTTwins right-hander Kenta Maeda (3-0, 2.27) gets the... [More]
Sun Aug 23 202017:15Giants designate Pence for assignment, get Rays' Robertson
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — The San Francisco Giants cut ties with outfielder Hunter Pence on Sunday, ending a second stint with the fan favorite that didn’t go nearly as well as his first.Pence, 37, was designated for assignment to clear a spot on the 40-man roster for utility man Daniel Robertson, who was acquired earlier in the day from the Tampa Bay Rays for cash or a player to be named later.Pence was a fiery emotional leader for the Giants from 2012-2018, helping anchor teams that won the World Series in 2012 and 2014.After making the All-Star team with Texas last season, he returned to San Francisco in February on a one-year, $3 million contract but hit just .096 with two homers and six RBI in 17 games.Giants manager Gabe Kapler said he simply needs to get more looks at younger players who might be a part of the team’s long-term outlook.“Perhaps the most difficult part of this job is telling a meaningful member of the Giant family that he’s not going to be on our roster going forward,” Kapler said. “It was a very difficult conversation last night. Hunter meant so much to this team and this community.”Robertson will report to the Giants’ alternate training site in Sacramento. The team also reinstated reliever Sam Coonrod from the 10-day injured list.___More AP MLB: https://apnews.com/MLB and https://twitter.com/AP_Sports
Sun Aug 23 202014:55Giants designate Pence for assignment, get Rays' Robertson
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — The San Francisco Giants cut ties with outfielder Hunter Pence on Sunday, ending a second stint with the fan favorite that didn’t go nearly as well as his first.Pence, 37, was designated for assignment to clear a spot on the 40-man roster for utility man Daniel Robertson, who was acquired earlier in the day from the Tampa Bay Rays for cash or a player to be named later.Pence was a fiery emotional leader for the Giants from 2012-2018, helping anchor teams that won the World Series in 2012 and 2014.After making the All-Star team with Texas last season, he returned to San Francisco in February on a one-year, $3 million contract but hit just .096 with two homers and six RBI in 17 games.Robertson will report to the Giants’ alternate training site in Sacramento. The team also reinstated reliever Sam Coonrod from the 10-day injured list.___More AP MLB: https://apnews.com/MLB and https://twitter.com/AP_Sports
Sat Aug 15 202001:34Cole wins 20th straight regular-season game, Yanks top BoSox
NEW YORK (AP) — Gerrit Cole posted his 20th straight regular-season win, becoming the sixth pitcher to reach the mark by throwing seven sharp innings to lead the New York Yankees over the Boston Red Sox 10-3 Friday night.Cole (4-0) allowed one run and four hits. He struck out eight, walked none and threw 95 pitches.Cole’s only defeat since May 2019 was in the World Series opener last year, when he pitched for Houston and lost to Washington. The Yankees improved to 7-0 at home for the fourth time since 1959 (also 2017, 1998 and 1987). New York also beat Boston for the seventh straight time.Gary Sánchez homered for the second straight game and Gleyber Torres had four hits, including a two-run double in the third. Mike Tauchman drove in four runs and started in right field for Aaron Judge, who landed on the injured list with a mild right calf strain. Clint Frazier also hit a two-run double in the eighth.DJ LeMahieu had two more hits and ended the night with a .429 average. It was his 69th... [More]
Wed Aug 12 202022:54San Francisco-Houston Runs
Giants first. Mike Yastrzemski triples to left field. Alex Dickerson singles to deep center field. Mike Yastrzemski scores. Wilmer Flores flies out to Josh Reddick. Brandon Belt strikes out swinging. Evan Longoria flies out to shallow infield to Josh Reddick.1 run, 2 hits, 0 errors, 1 left on. Giants 1, Astros 0.Astros fifth. Myles Straw singles to right field. George Springer walks. Josh Reddick walks. George Springer to second. Alex Bregman singles to center field. Josh Reddick to second. George Springer scores. Yuli Gurriel grounds out to second base. Alex Bregman out at second.1 run, 2 hits, 0 errors, 1 left on. Giants 1, Astros 1.Astros sixth. Carlos Correa singles to shortstop. Kyle Tucker singles to deep right field. Carlos Correa to second. Abraham Toro singles to right field. Kyle Tucker to second. Carlos Correa to third. Martin Maldonado homers to deep left field. Abraham Toro scores. Kyle Tucker scores. Myles Straw flies out to deep right field to Hunter Pence. George Springer singles to center field. Josh Reddick strikes out swinging. Alex Bregman singles to center field. George Springer to third. Yuli Gurriel flies out to left field to Alex Dickerson.4 runs, 6 hits, 0 errors, 2 left on. Astros 5, Giants 1.
Wed Aug 12 202001:33San Francisco-Houston Runs
Giants second. Evan Longoria strikes out swinging. Wilmer Flores homers to left field. Austin Slater singles to right center field. Brandon Crawford called out on strikes. Chadwick Tromp grounds out to shallow infield, Alex Bregman to Yuli Gurriel.1 run, 2 hits, 0 errors, 1 left on. Giants 1, Astros 0.Astros second. Carlos Correa strikes out on a foul tip. Kyle Tucker triples to deep center field. Martin Maldonado doubles to left field. Kyle Tucker scores. Myles Straw lines out to third base to Evan Longoria. Jose Altuve walks. Josh Reddick doubles to center field, tagged out at third, Austin Slater to Brandon Belt to Evan Longoria. Jose Altuve scores. Martin Maldonado scores.3 runs, 3 hits, 0 errors, 1 left on. Astros 3, Giants 1.Astros third. Alex Bregman homers to left field. Michael Brantley grounds out to second base to Brandon Belt. Yuli Gurriel flies out to right field to Austin Slater. Carlos Correa pops out to shallow infield to Brandon Belt.1 run, 1 hit, 0 errors, 0 left on. Astros... [More]
Sun Aug 2 202023:47Judge homers twice to extend streak to 5 games, Yankees win
NEW YORK (AP) — Aaron Judge homered twice and drove in five runs, connecting for the fifth straight game and breaking an eighth-inning tie with a tape-measure shot that powered the New York Yankees past the Boston Red Sox 9-7 on Sunday night for their sixth consecutive victory. Luke Voit also went deep in a back-and forth slugfest to help the Yankees (7-1) finish a three-game sweep in the first series this season between the longtime rivals. New York has won six in a row and 11 of 12 against Boston since last July.DJ LeMahieu tied it 7 in the eighth with a two-out RBI single off Matt Barnes (0-1) past diving second baseman José Peraza. The clutch hit came after Mike Tauchman, who entered on defense in the seventh, walked and stole second.Judge then launched a no-doubt drive that landed several rows up in the raised bleachers beyond the left-center bullpen for his sixth home run already this year. The big slugger socked a three-run shot in the second, making him the first Yankees player... [More]
Sun Aug 2 202021:17Wright helps Braves blank Mets 4-0 for 5th straight win
ATLANTA (AP) — Kyle Wright and the Atlanta bullpen combined on a 10-hit shutout and the Braves won their fifth in a row, beating the Mets 4-0 Sunday and blanking a New York lineup that found out late that slugger Yoenis Céspedes had opted out of playing any more this season.The Mets released a statement from general manager Brodie Van Wagenen in the early innings that Céspedes wasn’t at the ballpark and the team hadn’t been able to contact him.After the game, Van Wagenen said: “He’s decided to opt out of the remainder of the season for COVID-related reasons.”A two-time All-Star, the 34-year-old Céspedes returned to the lineup this season for the first time since July 20, 2018, after a series of injuries.The Braves sent New York to its fifth straight loss.Wright worked around five hits and four walks in 3 1/3 innings. Relievers Tyler Matzek (1-0), A.J. Minter, Shane Greene and Mark Melancon combined for 5 2/3 scoreless innings.New York's David Peterson (1-1) went six innings, striking out... [More]
Sun Aug 2 202020:57Wright helps Braves blank Mets 4-0 for 5th straight win
ATLANTA (AP) — Kyle Wright and the Atlanta bullpen combined on a 10-hit shutout and the Braves won their fifth in a row, beating the Mets 4-0 Sunday and blanking a New York lineup that found out late that slugger Yoenis Céspedes had opted out of playing any more this season.The Mets released a statement from general manager Brodie Van Wagenen in the early innings that Céspedes wasn’t at the ballpark and the team hadn’t been able to contact him.After the game, Van Wagenen said: “He’s decided to opt out of the remainder of the season for COVID-related reasons.”A two-time All-Star, the 34-year-old Céspedes returned to the lineup this season for the first time since July 20, 2018, after a series of injuries.The Braves sent New York to its fifth straight loss.Wright worked around five hits and four walks in 3 1/3 innings. Relievers Tyler Matzek (1-0), A.J. Minter, Shane Greene and Mark Melancon combined for 5 2/3 scoreless innings.New York's David Peterson (1-1) went six innings, striking out... [More]
Sun Aug 2 202019:27Texas-San Francisco Runs
Rangers second. Joey Gallo singles to center field. Todd Frazier pops out to shallow infield to Evan Longoria. Nick Solak singles to left field. Joey Gallo to second. Scott Heineman doubles to deep left center field. Nick Solak scores. Joey Gallo scores. Isiah Kiner-Falefa flies out to center field to Mike Yastrzemski. Jeff Mathis singles to center field. Scott Heineman scores. Shin-Soo Choo grounds out to second base, Donovan Solano to Wilmer Flores.3 runs, 4 hits, 0 errors, 1 left on. Rangers 3, Giants 0.Giants second. Hunter Pence triples to deep right center field. Evan Longoria out on a sacrifice fly to deep center field to Scott Heineman. Hunter Pence scores. Donovan Solano walks. Darin Ruf flies out to deep center field to Scott Heineman. Chadwick Tromp reaches on error. Donovan Solano to third. Fielding error by Isiah Kiner-Falefa. Brandon Crawford strikes out swinging.1 run, 1 hit, 1 error, 2 left on. Rangers 3, Giants 1.Rangers fifth. Isiah Kiner-Falefa singles to right field.... [More]
Sun Aug 2 202000:57Texas-San Francisco Runs
Rangers first. Elvis Andrus doubles to deep left center field. Nick Solak strikes out swinging. Rougned Odor grounds out to first base to Brandon Belt. Joey Gallo walks. Todd Frazier singles to right field. Joey Gallo scores. Elvis Andrus scores. Robinson Chirinos called out on strikes.2 runs, 2 hits, 0 errors, 1 left on. Rangers 2, Giants 0.Giants first. Mike Yastrzemski walks. Alex Dickerson flies out to left center field to Nick Solak. Donovan Solano lines out to third base to Isiah Kiner-Falefa. Brandon Belt walks. Mike Yastrzemski to second. Evan Longoria doubles to deep right center field. Brandon Belt scores. Mike Yastrzemski scores. Pablo Sandoval grounds out to shallow infield, Jordan Lyles to Todd Frazier.2 runs, 1 hit, 0 errors, 1 left on. Rangers 2, Giants 2.Giants third. Mike Yastrzemski walks. Alex Dickerson walks. Mike Yastrzemski to second. Donovan Solano singles to deep right center field. Alex Dickerson scores. Mike Yastrzemski scores. Brandon Belt called out on strikes.... [More]
Sat Aug 1 202000:36Texas-San Francisco Runs
Rangers first. Shin-Soo Choo homers to deep left center field. Nick Solak walks. Rougned Odor grounds out to shallow infield. Nick Solak out at second. Joey Gallo walks. Todd Frazier grounds out to shallow infield, Donovan Solano to Wilmer Flores.1 run, 1 hit, 0 errors, 1 left on. Rangers 1, Giants 0.Giants second. Evan Longoria doubles to right field. Donovan Solano lines out to deep right field to Joey Gallo. Evan Longoria to third. Darin Ruf singles to right field. Evan Longoria scores. Chadwick Tromp grounds out to third base. Darin Ruf out at second.1 run, 2 hits, 0 errors, 0 left on. Rangers 1, Giants 1.Rangers third. Nick Solak strikes out swinging. Rougned Odor reaches on error. Fielding error by Donovan Solano. Joey Gallo doubles to shallow right field. Rougned Odor scores. Todd Frazier grounds out to shallow infield, Evan Longoria to Wilmer Flores. Willie Calhoun grounds out to shallow center field, Mauricio Dubon to Wilmer Flores.1 run, 1 hit, 1 error, 1 left on. Rangers 2, Giants... [More]
Thu Jul 23 202002:43LEADING OFF: Opening day in DC, Dodger Stadium amid pandemic
A look at what’s happening around the majors today:OPENING DAYWashington ace Max Scherzer is set to throw the first pitch of the coronavirus-delayed season when he faces Gerrit Cole and the New York Yankees at Nationals Park. Later, Los Angeles lefty Clayton Kershaw takes on the rival San Francisco Giants at Dodger Stadium.This opening day doubleheader begins the most unusual year in the history of Major League Baseball. Teams will play 60 games in ballparks without fans, with a whole new set of rules and safety protocols. Sound effects will be piped into stadiums and cardboard cutouts will occupy many seats.To start a season so deeply affected by the virus outbreak, the World Series champion Nationals will have Dr. Anthony Fauci, the nation’s top infectious disease expert, toss out the ceremonial first ball.SOCIAL JUSTICENew San Francisco manager Gabe Kapler and several of his players knelt during the national anthem before an exhibition game this week. He said everyone on the Giants would... [More]
Wed Jul 22 202018:23LEADING OFF: Opening day in DC, Dodger Stadium amid pandemic
A look at what’s happening around the majors Thursday:OPENING DAYWashington ace Max Scherzer is set to throw the first pitch of the coronavirus-delayed season when he faces Gerrit Cole and the New York Yankees at Nationals Park. Later, Los Angeles lefty Clayton Kershaw takes on the San Francisco Giants at Dodger Stadium.This opening day doubleheader begins the most unusual year in the history of Major League Baseball. Teams will play 60 games in ballparks without fans, with a whole new set of rules and safety protocols. Sound effects will be piped into stadiums and cardboard cutouts will occupy many seats.To start a season so deeply affected by the virus outbreak, the World Series champion Nationals will have Dr. Anthony Fauci, the nation’s top infectious disease expert, toss out the ceremonial first ball.SOCIAL JUSTICENew San Francisco manager Gabe Kapler and several of his players knelt during the national anthem before an exhibition game this week. He said everyone on the Giants would... [More]
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