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Cubs get 1st win in Bronx as Taillon outpitches Yankees' Rodón in 3-0 victory
Read full article: Cubs get 1st win in Bronx as Taillon outpitches Yankees' Rodón in 3-0 victoryJameson Taillon made a triumphant return to Yankee Stadium, allowing one hit in eight innings to outpitch Carlos Rodón in the All-Star’s injury-delayed Yankees debut and lift the Chicago Cubs over New York 3-0 for their first-ever victory in the Bronx.
Mateo lifts Orioles past Boston in MLB Little League Classic
Read full article: Mateo lifts Orioles past Boston in MLB Little League ClassicJorge Mateo lined a bases-loaded double to left field in the eighth inning, driving in three runs and sparking the Baltimore Orioles to a 5-3 win over the Boston Red Sox in front of hundreds of cheering Little League World Series players from around the world.
Tapia, Blue Jays take advantage of Boston blunders for sweep
Read full article: Tapia, Blue Jays take advantage of Boston blunders for sweepRaimel Tapia had three hits and drove in four runs, giving him 10 RBIs for the series, and Vladimir Guerrero had four hits for the Toronto Blue Jays as they pounded the bumbling Boston Red Sox 8-4 to complete a three-game sweep.
Ohtani carries Angels past Boston, ending LA's 14-game skid
Read full article: Ohtani carries Angels past Boston, ending LA's 14-game skidShohei Ohtani pitched seven stellar innings and hit a two-run homer, and the Los Angeles Angels snapped their 14-game losing streak with a 5-2 victory over the Boston Red Sox.
Wacha throws shutout, Red Sox win 1-0 as Angels' skid at 12
Read full article: Wacha throws shutout, Red Sox win 1-0 as Angels' skid at 12Michael Wacha pitched a three-hitter for his first shutout in five years and the streaking Boston Red Sox beat Los Angeles 1-0 to hand the Angels their 12th straight defeat.
Houston rockets: Astros hit 5 HRs in 2nd, rout Red Sox 13-4
Read full article: Houston rockets: Astros hit 5 HRs in 2nd, rout Red Sox 13-4The Astros tied the MLB record for most home runs in an inning, hitting five off Red Sox starter Nathan Eovaldi as part of a nine-run second to help Houston rout Boston 13-4.
Cruz oldest to hit 3O HRs in a season, Rays bop Red Sox 12-7
Read full article: Cruz oldest to hit 3O HRs in a season, Rays bop Red Sox 12-7Nelson Cruz homered twice and, at 41 years old, became the oldest player in major league history to hit 30 home runs in a season, powering the Tampa Bay Rays past the Boston Red Sox 12-7.
Yanks reliever throws 4 wild pitches in 10th, Red Sox rally
Read full article: Yanks reliever throws 4 wild pitches in 10th, Red Sox rallyKiké Hernández hit a two-run double that tied the game with two outs in the ninth inning, and the Boston Red Sox took advantage of a record four wild pitches by Brooks Kriske in the 10th to rally past the rival New York Yankees 5-4 on a rainy night at Fenway Park.
Red Sox beat Twins 7-1 for twinbill sweep, 9th straight win
Read full article: Red Sox beat Twins 7-1 for twinbill sweep, 9th straight winAlex Verdugo had three hits, including a two-run single in a six-run fifth inning, and the Boston Red Sox extended their winning streak to nine games, beating the Minnesota Twins 7-1 to sweep a doubleheader.
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.
Schwarber, Bradley, Duvall among 59 cut in pandemic fallout
Read full article: Schwarber, Bradley, Duvall among 59 cut in pandemic falloutThe total cut was one more than the previous high at the tender deadline, ahead of the 2004 season. Schwarber earned $2,596,296 in prorated pay from his $7.01 million salary last season but hit .188 with 11 homers in 59 games, down from 38 homers, 92 RBIs and a .250 batting average in 155 games in 2019. Schwarber returned from a serious knee injury and hit .412 with two RBIs in the 2016 World Series as the Cubs won their first championship since 1908. Fifty-nine players agreed to one-year contracts ahead of the deadline, many of them facing a threat of being cut. Minnesota reached deals with five players, including pitcher José Berríos ($500,000 signing bonus plus $5.6 million salary) and center fielder Byron Buxton ($5,125,000).
Royals' Dozier tests positive for COVID-19 before exhibition
Read full article: Royals' Dozier tests positive for COVID-19 before exhibitionKansas City Royals' Hunter Dozier bats during the first inning of an exhibition baseball game against the Houston Astros in Kansas City, Mo., Monday, July 20, 2020. Kansas City Royals outfielder Hunter Dozier has tested positive for COVID-19 and was placed on the injured list before the club played its final exhibition game against the Cardinals in St. Louis on Wednesday. And it still snuck up on them.The positive test leaves Matheny with another hole to fill in his starting lineup. Ryan McBroom, who made his big league debut last season, will likely start at first base with O'Hearn sidelined by the virus. Danny Duffy will start opening day against Cleveland and rookie Brady Singer will make his big league debut on Saturday.