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Italian rookie Sam Aldegheri gets 1st major league victory, helping the Angels beat the Rangers 5-1
Read full article: Italian rookie Sam Aldegheri gets 1st major league victory, helping the Angels beat the Rangers 5-1Italian rookie Sam Aldegheri won for the first time in the major leagues, allowing a run on three hits in six innings in the Los Angeles Angels’ 5-1 victory over the Texas Rangers on Friday night.
Overturned outs are prompting confusion, frustration over MLB's blocking-the-plate rule
Read full article: Overturned outs are prompting confusion, frustration over MLB's blocking-the-plate ruleThe rules have changed since Bob Melvin and Bruce Bochy were big league catchers when big collisions with runners trying to score were just part of the game.
MLB game times cut 30 minutes, steals double under new rules
Read full article: MLB game times cut 30 minutes, steals double under new rulesMajor League Baseball’s average game time dropped by 30 minutes during the first four days this season, stolen bases doubled and batting average increased by 16 percentage points from last year’s opening weekend.
Padres clinch NL wild-card spot during 2-1 loss to White Sox
Read full article: Padres clinch NL wild-card spot during 2-1 loss to White SoxThe San Diego Padres are going back to the playoffs for the first time in a full season since 2006, a spot that they clinched during the seventh inning of a 2-1 loss to the Chicago White Sox.
Judge, Stanton homer to bail out Taillon, Yanks top A's 5-3
Read full article: Judge, Stanton homer to bail out Taillon, Yanks top A's 5-3Aaron Judge and Giancarlo Stanton homered to fuel the New York Yankees’ major league-best 24th comeback victory, bailing out Jameson Taillon in a 5-3 win over the Oakland Athletics.
A's hold off Bosox, avoid sweep for just 2nd win in 15 games
Read full article: A's hold off Bosox, avoid sweep for just 2nd win in 15 gamesPaul Blackburn continued his road success by pitching sharply into the sixth inning, Christian Bethancourt hit a two-run single and the Oakland Athletics held off the Boston Red Sox 4-3 for just their second victory in 15 games.
Brown slam helps A's beat Guardians 10-5, stop 10-game skid
Read full article: Brown slam helps A's beat Guardians 10-5, stop 10-game skidSeth Brown hit a grand slam to cap a five-run seventh inning, and the Oakland Athletics stopped a 10-game losing streak _ their longest in 11 years _ by defeating the Cleveland Indians 10-5.
Tigers find road to success at home, beat A's 6-0, end skid
Read full article: Tigers find road to success at home, beat A's 6-0, end skidThe Detroit Tigers were the visiting team in their own ballpark in the opener of a unique doubleheader caused by Major League Baseball’s lockout, ending a 27-inning scoreless streak and a six-game skid with a 6-0 victory over the reeling Oakland Athletics.
Andrus breaks leg scoring winning run for A's, goes on IL
Read full article: Andrus breaks leg scoring winning run for A's, goes on ILOakland Athletics shortstop Elvis Andrus has been put on the 10-day injured list, a day after breaking his left leg while scoring the winning run against the Houston Astros.
LEADING OFF: Cards seek sweet 16, Yanks-Red Sox for WC lead
Read full article: LEADING OFF: Cards seek sweet 16, Yanks-Red Sox for WC leadFresh off setting a franchise record with their 15th straight win, Harrison Bader and the St. Louis Cardinals try to finish off a sweep of the Cubs at Wrigley Field on Sunday.
Royals' Perez ties Bench's HR mark with 45th in loss to A's
Read full article: Royals' Perez ties Bench's HR mark with 45th in loss to A'sSalvador Perez tied Johnny Bench’s record for homers in a season by a catcher with his 45th, but Chad Pinder’s two-run single spurred a third-inning rally and the Oakland Athletics held off the Kansas City Royals 7-2.
Judge's single sends Yankees past A's for 12th straight win
Read full article: Judge's single sends Yankees past A's for 12th straight winAaron Judge hit a tiebreaking single with two outs in the ninth inning, Giancarlo Stanton homered for the third consecutive game and the New York Yankees beat the Oakland Athletics 7-6 for their 12th straight victory and longest winning streak in nearly 60 years.
Torrens' 2-run single helps Seattle sweep stumbling A's
Read full article: Torrens' 2-run single helps Seattle sweep stumbling A'sLuis Torrens hit a tiebreaking two-run single, Chris Flexen pitched neatly into the seventh inning and the Seattle Mariners swept a quick two-game series against the Oakland Athletics with a 5-1 win.
Oakland's 13-game winning streak ends, Orioles romp 8-1
Read full article: Oakland's 13-game winning streak ends, Orioles romp 8-1Oakland’s 13-game winning streak ended as Austin Hays hit a pair of home runs, starter John Means had another stellar performance and the Baltimore Orioles beat the Athletics 8-1.
A's extend win streak to 13 with 7-2 victory over Orioles
Read full article: A's extend win streak to 13 with 7-2 victory over OriolesJed Lowrie hit a three-run homer and the Oakland Athletics won their 13th straight game, building a big lead early and beating the Baltimore Orioles 7-2 on a rainy night.
A's extend winning streak to 11, helped by 2 errors in 10th
Read full article: A's extend winning streak to 11, helped by 2 errors in 10thThe Oakland Athletics extended their winning streak to 11, rallying from a two-run deficit to beat the Twins 13-12 when Luis Arraez threw away Ramón Laureano’s grounder for Minnesota’s second error of the 10th inning.
Luzardo follows Manaea's stellar start, A's beat Twins twice
Read full article: Luzardo follows Manaea's stellar start, A's beat Twins twiceMatt Olson hit a grand slam, Mitch Moreland homered twice to back Sean Manaea’s shutout, then Jesús Luzardo followed with his own Game 2 gem as the Oakland Athletics swept a doubleheader against the depleted Minnesota Twins, 7-0 and 1-0 to run their winning streak to 10 games.
Yanks star Stanton off to strong start after smashing finish
Read full article: Yanks star Stanton off to strong start after smashing finishTrevor Williams went five innings in his fourth start, allowing a run on three hits. Austin Gomber made his fourth start for Colorado, allowing two runs on three hits, striking out four in 4 1/3 innings. Dylan Cease made his second start, allowing three hits and three walks in 3 2/3 scoreless innings. Matthew Boyd made his fourth start, allowing one run on four hits and a walk in four innings, striking out five. Tyler Anderson went five innings in his fourth start for Pittsburgh, giving up one run on two hits.
Spring games begin with fans, new faces, moment for Mancini
Read full article: Spring games begin with fans, new faces, moment for ManciniAdJazz Chisholm of the Marlins and Adam Haseley of the Phillies did even better — they led off games with home runs. Mancini took off his helmet to acknowledge a standing ovation that included the fans, the Orioles and the Pirates. Marco Gonzales made his first spring start for Seattle, allowing two hits and an unearned run in two innings. Center fielder Trent Grisham, coming off his first Gold Glove last season, doubled and scored a run for San Diego. Top prospect Jeter Downs had a two-run home run and RBI single, while Michael Chavis hit a solo shot.
Elvis leaving Texas: Rangers deal Andrus to A's for DH Davis
Read full article: Elvis leaving Texas: Rangers deal Andrus to A's for DH DavisFILE - In this March 11, 2020, file photo, Texas Rangers' Elvis Andrus tosses a ball before a spring training baseball game against the San Francisco Giants in Surprise, Ariz. The Rangers traded Andrus to the Oakland Athletics on Saturday, Feb. 6, 2021. Andrus, who made his MLB debut with the Rangers at age 20 in 2009, is owed $14 million in each of the next two seasons. Ad“On behalf of the Texas Rangers, I want to thank Elvis Andrus for the tremendous impact he has made on our organization over the last 12 years. AdIn 79 career games against the Rangers, Davis hit .271 with 15 doubles, 32 homers and 80 RBIs.
Dodgers set NL homer mark for month at 57, beat Rangers 7-2
Read full article: Dodgers set NL homer mark for month at 57, beat Rangers 7-2(AP Photo/Roger Steinman)ARLINGTON, Texas Cody Bellinger and the Los Angeles Dodgers set the National League record for home runs in a month. Bellinger's two-run homer gave the Dodgers 57 long balls in August after solo shots from Corey Seager and Will Smith, and LA beat the Texas Rangers 7-2 on Sunday. They now have 12 straight series victories to start the season tied for the fifth-best season-opening run since 1969. The 1990 Cincinnati Reds have the record with 17 straight series wins to start the year. ... 2B Rougned Odor missed his sixth straight game with a right eye infection.
4-base error on ball over fence helps Rangers top Angels 7-3
Read full article: 4-base error on ball over fence helps Rangers top Angels 7-3(AP Photo/Ray Carlin)ARLINGTON, Texas Los Angeles Angels right fielder Jo Adell was charged with a rare four-base error when a fly ball from Texas' Nick Solak popped out of the rookie's glove and flew the few remaining feet over the fence in the Rangers' 7-3 win Sunday. Elias said it wasn't aware of any precedent for a four-base error on a ball that went over the fence. Isiah Kiner-Falefa put the Rangers in front in the third with a two-out double that scored Rob Refsnyder from first. He is 1-0 with a 2.92 ERA in two starts against the A's, both during his nine seasons with Atlanta. Rangers: RHP Kyle Gibson (0-1, 2.45 ERA) starts the opener of a three-game home series against Seattle.
Bard wins in 1st MLB game since '13, Rockies beat Texas 3-2
Read full article: Bard wins in 1st MLB game since '13, Rockies beat Texas 3-2Colorado Rockies shortstop Trevor Story (27) makes the tag on Texas Rangers' Elvis Andrus (1) who was attempting to steal in the fourth inning of a baseball game Saturday, July 25, 2020, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Richard W. Rodriguez)ARLINGTON, Texas Daniel Bard won in his first major league game in more than seven years, pitching 1 1-3 scoreless innings in relief for the Colorado Rockies in a 3-2 win over the Texas Rangers on Saturday. A first-round pick by the Boston Red Sox in 2006, Bard made his big league debut three years later. The Rangers left 12 runners on base, including multiple runners in the fifth through eighth innings. LHP Kyle Freeland, who was 3-11 last season, pitches for Colorado.