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Cueto wins in his return as Burger hits 2 of the Marlins’ 4 home runs in win over the Nationals
Read full article: Cueto wins in his return as Burger hits 2 of the Marlins’ 4 home runs in win over the NationalsJake Burger hit two of Miami’s four home runs, Johnny Cueto struck out four in his return from a viral infection and the Marlins beat the Washington Nationals 11-5 Saturday to win a third consecutive game and keep pace in the NL wild-card race.
Bell homers twice, Bryan De La Cruz’s HR in 9th helps Marlins rally late for 5-4 win over the Reds
Read full article: Bell homers twice, Bryan De La Cruz’s HR in 9th helps Marlins rally late for 5-4 win over the RedsJosh Bell homered twice and drove in four runs, Bryan De La Cruz hit the go-ahead shot in the ninth and the Miami Marlins rallied late for a 5-4 victory over the Cincinnati Reds on Wednesday.
Jorge Soler’s homer helps the Marlins rally for a 3-2 win over the Reds
Read full article: Jorge Soler’s homer helps the Marlins rally for a 3-2 win over the RedsJorge Soler hit a two-run homer in the seventh inning and the Miami Marlins rallied for a 3-2 win over the Cincinnati Reds in a matchup of NL wild-card contenders on Tuesday night.
Lorenzen shuts down the Marlins in his Phillies debut. Realmuto homers in 4-2 win
Read full article: Lorenzen shuts down the Marlins in his Phillies debut. Realmuto homers in 4-2 winMichael Lorenzen threw a season-high eight innings of two-run ball in his Phillies debut as Philadelphia beat the Miami Marlins 4-2 on Thursday.
Marlins’ Braxton Garrett gets tagged for 6 runs in loss to Rockies
Read full article: Marlins’ Braxton Garrett gets tagged for 6 runs in loss to RockiesThere are going to be losing stretches throughout a 162-game schedule and Skip Schumaker’s Miami Marlins (53-46) are experiencing just that, with their latest loss being 6-1 Friday night to open a three-game weekend series at LoanDepot Park vs. the Colorado Rockies (38-59).
Cueto roughed up in Marlins debut; team now 1-4
Read full article: Cueto roughed up in Marlins debut; team now 1-4Johnny Cueto’s fourth pitch as a Miami Marlin was a changeup that Minnesota Twins’ Max Kepler drove to the seats in right-center field, which lead to the team losing for a third consecutive game Monday night at loanDepot Park.
Cueto helps White Sox beat Twins after La Russa steps down
Read full article: Cueto helps White Sox beat Twins after La Russa steps downThe Chicago White Sox watched manager Tony La Russa announce he was leaving his position, and then beat the Minnesota Twins 3-2 behind Johnny Cueto’s seven effective innings.
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.
LEADING OFF: Yankees open series vs Rays without Stanton
Read full article: LEADING OFF: Yankees open series vs Rays without StantonMinus injured slugger Giancarlo Stanton, the ailing New York Yankees open a four-game series at Tampa Bay — the first meeting this year between the heated AL East rivals.
Anderson's HR hushes Yankees, lifts Chisox to twinbill sweep
Read full article: Anderson's HR hushes Yankees, lifts Chisox to twinbill sweepTim Anderson hit a three-run homer and then put a finger to his lips to silence the booing fans, capping a tumultuous weekend at Yankee Stadium and helping the Chicago White Sox beat New York 5-0 for a doubleheader sweep.
Masterful Webb pitches Giants past Dodgers in playoff opener
Read full article: Masterful Webb pitches Giants past Dodgers in playoff openerLogan Webb struck out 10 pitching masterfully in his postseason debut, Buster Posey hit a two-run homer that held up, and the 107-win San Francisco Giants blanked the defending World Series champion Los Angeles Dodgers 4-0 in the opener of their NL Division Series.
Wade, Giants beat D-backs in 9th, hold 2-game NL West edge
Read full article: Wade, Giants beat D-backs in 9th, hold 2-game NL West edgeLaMonte Wade Jr. singled home the winning run with one out in the ninth inning and the San Francisco Giants held their two-game lead in the NL West by beating the Arizona Diamondbacks 5-4.
Pinch-hitter pitcher Gausman sac fly in 11th, SF tops Braves
Read full article: Pinch-hitter pitcher Gausman sac fly in 11th, SF tops BravesPinch-hitting pitcher Kevin Gausman lofted a full-count, bases-loaded sacrifice fly in the 11th inning and the San Francisco Giants edged the Atlanta Braves 6-5 to increase their NL West lead.
Brewers knock Giants from top spot in NL, win fourth in row
Read full article: Brewers knock Giants from top spot in NL, win fourth in rowJace Peterson hit a go-ahead single in the seventh, Lorenzo Cain homered for a second straight game and the Milwaukee Brewers knocked the San Francisco Giants out of the top spot in the National League for the first time in more than three months.
LEADING OFF: Báez, Lindor set to hear from frustrated fans
Read full article: LEADING OFF: Báez, Lindor set to hear from frustrated fansMets fans get their say after it was revealed stars Francisco Lindor and Javier Báez were among the New York players making derogatory hand gestures at Citi Field crowds.
Giants' Cueto out with cold, Wood tests positive for virus
Read full article: Giants' Cueto out with cold, Wood tests positive for virusRight-hander Johnny Cueto was scratched from his scheduled start for San Francisco against Milwaukee because of cold and flu-like symptoms, while fellow Giants starter Alex Wood tested positive for COVID-19 and is experiencing symptoms.
Soler, Riley back Anderson with HRs, Braves romp over Giants
Read full article: Soler, Riley back Anderson with HRs, Braves romp over GiantsJorge Soler and Austin Riley homered off Anthony DeSclafani, Ian Anderson pitched into the sixth inning in his return from the injured list, and the Atlanta Braves beat the San Francisco Giants 9-0.
Belt homers twice as Giants outlast Brewers 9-6 in 11
Read full article: Belt homers twice as Giants outlast Brewers 9-6 in 11Brandon Belt hit his second homer of the night during a four-run outburst in the 11th inning as the San Francisco Giants rallied to beat the Milwaukee Brewers 9-6 in a wild Saturday night matchup between division leaders.
Giants rally in 9th for 2nd straight night to beat Dodgers
Read full article: Giants rally in 9th for 2nd straight night to beat DodgersLaMonte Wade Jr. broke a ninth-inning tie with a two-run single and the San Francisco Giants rallied against closer Kenley Jansen again for a 5-3 victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers.
LEADING OFF: Cubs follow up no-hitter, Astros seek 12 in row
Read full article: LEADING OFF: Cubs follow up no-hitter, Astros seek 12 in rowJake Arrieta pitches against the World Series champion Dodgers on Friday, one night after Zach Davies and three Cubs relievers combined for the majors' seventh no-hitter this year to match the most in a season since 1900.
Gausman throws 6 shutout innings, Giants hold off Dodgers
Read full article: Gausman throws 6 shutout innings, Giants hold off DodgersKevin Gausman pitched six shutout innings and Mauricio Dubón hit one of two homers off Clayton Kershaw, helping the San Francisco Giants beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 5-4.
LEADING OFF: No-hit streak, Davis down, Cueto vs Reds
Read full article: LEADING OFF: No-hit streak, Davis down, Cueto vs RedsAfter no-hitters on consecutive nights by Detroit right-hander Spencer Turnbull and Yankees newcomer Corey Kluber, is there a pitcher on the docket who can make it three days in a row.
LEADING OFF
Read full article: LEADING OFFThe Los Angeles Dodgers will raise the World Series flag for the first time since 1988 and will hand out championship rings before Friday’s home opener against Washington, the first time fans are allowed into Dodger Stadium since the Game 5 loss in the 2019 NL Division Series.
Reds scrap with Cards at plate, tangle in outfield, win 9-6
Read full article: Reds scrap with Cards at plate, tangle in outfield, win 9-6Nick Castellanos stood over, flexed and jawed at St. Louis pitcher Jake Woodford after scoring, stetting off a series of scuffles that included relievers shoving in the outfield as the Cincinnati Reds beat the Cardinals 9-6.
Reds, Cards scrap at plate and outfield, Castellanos tossed
Read full article: Reds, Cards scrap at plate and outfield, Castellanos tossedNick Castellanos stood over and jawed at St. Louis pitcher Jake Woodford after scoring, setting off a series of scuffles between the Cincinnati Reds and Cardinals that included relievers shoving in the outfield on their way back to the bullpen.
Seeing is believing: Bauer shuts eye, pitches shutout ball
Read full article: Seeing is believing: Bauer shuts eye, pitches shutout ballBauer wound up pitching three scoreless innings with the creative approach, striking out three while allowing two hits and a walk. Known for speaking his mind and going his own way, Bauer said he regularly shuts one eye during bullpen sessions and other workouts. METS 6, ASTROS 1 (6)Jacob deGrom pitched two scoreless innings in his spring debut, striking out three and allowing one hit. AdBLUE JAYS 7, PHILLIES 1 (7)Newcomer Tanner Roark made his first start for Toronto, allowing one hit in two scoreless innings. Jorge López threw three scoreless innings with three strikeouts.
MLB spring training still a hot ticket in Arizona
Read full article: MLB spring training still a hot ticket in ArizonaFILE - In this March 18, 2016, file photo, fans at Salt River Fields at Talking Stick watch a spring training baseball game between the Arizona Diamondbacks and the Los Angeles Dodgers in Scottsdale, Ariz. PHOENIX – Even during a pandemic, the appetite to sit in the sun and watch Major League Baseball spring training appears robust. The two teams open their spring training schedule against each other next Sunday. Spring training facilities across Arizona and Florida have been making their own decisions about how many fans — if any — are allowed to attend games. “Not just Diamondbacks fans but I think baseball fans throughout the entire United States.
On final day, 2 NL spots and AL Central crown in play
Read full article: On final day, 2 NL spots and AL Central crown in playSan Francisco is still breathing, but needs help. San Francisco (29-30) needs a victory over the visiting Padres and a Brewers loss. “We just have to keep our head up and try to win,” San Francisco pitcher Johnny Cueto said. 2 seed in the AL — with a win at home against Cincinnati or a White Sox loss at home to the Cubs. Anthony Rizzo and the Chicago Cubs clinched the NL Central crown Saturday night even while losing to the crosstown White Sox.
Giants spoil Bumgarner's return to SF, beat Diamondbacks 4-3
Read full article: Giants spoil Bumgarner's return to SF, beat Diamondbacks 4-3(AP Photo/Eric Risberg)SAN FRANCISCO Evan Longoria and Darin Ruf launched back-to-back home runs in the second inning and the Giants spoiled Madison Bumgarners return to San Francisco with a 4-3 win over the Arizona Diamondbacks on Saturday night. His 119 wins are third-most in San Francisco history and his 1,794 strikeouts rank second. Joey Bart and Mauricio Dubn added consecutive RBI triples in the sixth to give San Francisco a 4-1 lead. San Francisco improved to 6-2 against the Diamondbacks this season, outscoring them 39-23. He went 2-1 with a 4.11 ERA in three starts against San Francisco last season.
Piscotty slam ties it in ninth, A's beat Giants 8-7 in 10th
Read full article: Piscotty slam ties it in ninth, A's beat Giants 8-7 in 10thSan Francisco Giants pitcher Johnny Cueto works against the Oakland Athletics in the first inning of a baseball game Friday, Aug. 14, 2020, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)
Piscotty slam ties it in ninth, A's beat Giants 8-7 in 10th
Read full article: Piscotty slam ties it in ninth, A's beat Giants 8-7 in 10thSan Francisco Giants pitcher Johnny Cueto works against the Oakland Athletics in the first inning of a baseball game Friday, Aug. 14, 2020, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)SAN FRANCISCO Stephen Piscotty hit a tying grand slam in the ninth inning, Mark Canha's sacrifice fly put Oakland on top in the 10th, and the Athletics stunned the San Francisco Giants 8-7 on Friday night in the opener of the Bay Bridge Series. Oakland trailed by five in the ninth inning but rallied to win from such a deficit for the first time since July 15, 1952, according to STATS. The Giants hadn't lost after leading by five or more runs in the ninth inning or latter since June 25, 1929. The ball carried on a rare hot evening in San Francisco, where first-pitch temperature reached 85 degrees.
LEADING OFF: Marlins home at last, Cole seeks 20th straight
Read full article: LEADING OFF: Marlins home at last, Cole seeks 20th straightFILE - This is a July 4, 2020, file photo showing the Miami Marlins running drills during a baseball workout at Marlins Park in Miami. Marlins Park will have a new look for its 2020 season debut Friday, thanks to cozier dimensions and a switch to artificial turf. Also, there will be a first-place team in the home dugout when the Marlins (8-4) host Atlanta. Miamis season was suspended for a week and the schedule scrambled, including the postponement of eight games at Marlins Park. The Cardinals season has been derailed by the coronavirus.
Maldonado's 3-run shot leads Astros over Giants 5-1
Read full article: Maldonado's 3-run shot leads Astros over Giants 5-1Houston Astros' Martin Maldonado hits a three-run home run against the San Francisco Giants during the sixth inning of a baseball game Wednesday, Aug. 12, 2020, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)HOUSTON Martn Maldonado hit a three-run home run to back a strong start by Zack Greinke and help the Houston Astros to a 5-1 win over the San Francisco Giants on Wednesday night. Maldonado then knocked his two-strike homer into the seats in left field to make it 5-1. San Francisco starter Trevor Cahill, who was selected to the Major League roster before the game, walked four in 1 2/3 innings. UP NEXTGiants: San Francisco is off on Thursday before Johnny Cueto (1-0, 5.40) is scheduled to start on Friday night in the first of three games against Oakland.
LEADING OFF: Cole goes for 20th win in row, Cubs-Cards off
Read full article: LEADING OFF: Cole goes for 20th win in row, Cubs-Cards offNew York Yankees starting pitcher Gerrit Cole delivers during the second inning of a baseball game against the Philadelphia Phillies, Monday, Aug. 3, 2020, at Yankee Stadium in New York. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)A look at what's happening in the majors on Saturday:RED-HOT COLEGerrit Cole tries for his 20th straight regular-season win when he pitches for the Yankees at Tampa Bay. Cole is 3-0 with a 2.55 ERA in three starts since signing a $324 million, nine-year contract with New York. Cole lost the World Series opener last year when Washington beat the Astros. Paul Goldschmidt and the Cards have been off since a week ago Friday, when two players returned positive coronavirus tests.
Giants rally on Yastrzemski's 2nd HR, walk off with 7-6 win
Read full article: Giants rally on Yastrzemski's 2nd HR, walk off with 7-6 winSan Francisco Giants' Mike Yastrzemski watches his game-ending solo home run against the San Diego Padres during the ninth inning of a baseball game in San Francisco, Wednesday, July 29, 2020. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar)SAN FRANCISCO Mike Yastrzemski homered twice, the second a towering solo shot into McCovey Cove in the ninth inning, lifting the San Francisco Giants past the San Diego Padres 7-6 on Wednesday night. Our players have actually talked about it this team is full of fighters, San Francisco manager Gabe Kapler said. After Tyler Rogers (1-1) worked the ninth, Yastrzemski homered off Matt Strahm (0-1) in the bottom of the inning to give San Francisco the walkoff victory. RHP Kevin Gausman (0-0, 4.50) will make his first start for San Francisco.
Hernandez 5 RBIs, Dodgers beat Giants 8-1 in fan-less opener
Read full article: Hernandez 5 RBIs, Dodgers beat Giants 8-1 in fan-less opener(AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)LOS ANGELES Kik Hernndez homered and drove in five runs as the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the rival San Francisco Giants 8-1 in a fan-less ballpark as baseballs shortened season opened on Thursday night. Betts struck out swinging in his first at-bat a day after signing a $365 million deal over 12 years. Justin Turner grounded into a fielder's choice and Betts beat a throw to the plate to give the Dodgers a 2-1 lead in the seventh. Betts struck out with the bases loaded to end a five-run inning that made it 6-1. PREGAME CEREMONYThe Giants and Dodgers held a black ribbon that wound along the baselines in a show of unity after pregame introductions.
Marlins lose to Giants on wild pitch, 2-1
Read full article: Marlins lose to Giants on wild pitch, 2-1SAN FRANCISCO - Mike Yastrzemski scored the go-ahead run on a wild pitch in the eighth inning, Johnny Cueto pitched five scoreless innings in his second game back from Tommy John surgery and the San Francisco Giants beat the Miami Marlins 2-1 Sunday. Giants rookie Mauricio Dubn homered, and San Francisco took two of three from the struggling Marlins. Giants reliever Tyler Rogers (2-0) struck out one in a 1-2-3 eighth for the win, and Will Smith worked around a walk and a wild pitch in the ninth for his 33rd save in 37 tries. Yastrzemski scored the go-ahead run on reliever Ryne Stanek's second wild pitch. Both runners advanced on Stanek's first wild pitch before he walked Longoria to load the bases.