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Even with up to 24 cameras, MLB didn't have clear enough angle to reverse Chisholm steal
Read full article: Even with up to 24 cameras, MLB didn't have clear enough angle to reverse Chisholm stealEven with up to 24 video cameras, Major League Baseball didn’t have a precise picture showing whether Michael Massey’s glove slapped Jazz Chisholm Jr.’s left foot before it touched the corner of second base.
Verdugo's go-ahead single and acrobatic catch lift Yankees over Royals 6-5 in ALDS opener
Read full article: Verdugo's go-ahead single and acrobatic catch lift Yankees over Royals 6-5 in ALDS openerAlex Verdugo hit a tiebreaking single in the seventh inning and saved at least one run with a sliding catch along the left-field line, boosting the New York Yankees over the Kansas City Royals 6-5 in their AL Division Series opener.
Rangers put Max Scherzer put on 15-day IL with right shoulder fatigue
Read full article: Rangers put Max Scherzer put on 15-day IL with right shoulder fatigueThree-time Cy Young Award winner and baseball’s career active strikeout leader Max Scherzer has been placed on the 15-day injured list because of right shoulder fatigue.
Cardinals, Brewers, Dodgers and Royals add pitchers in flurry of trades on day before MLB's deadline
Read full article: Cardinals, Brewers, Dodgers and Royals add pitchers in flurry of trades on day before MLB's deadlineThe St. Louis Cardinals added starting pitcher Erick Fedde and Milwaukee, the team they are chasing in the NL Central, acquired starter Frankie Montas.
Lorenzen pitches Rangers past Dodgers 3-1 for their 1st series win in Los Angeles since 1999
Read full article: Lorenzen pitches Rangers past Dodgers 3-1 for their 1st series win in Los Angeles since 1999Michael Lorenzen pitched seven strong innings, rookie Wyatt Langford had two RBI singles and the Texas Rangers defeated the Los Angeles Dodgers 3-1 to win a series at Dodger Stadium for the first time since 1999.
Houston's Blanco throws the first no-hitter in the majors this season in a 10-0 win over Toronto
Read full article: Houston's Blanco throws the first no-hitter in the majors this season in a 10-0 win over TorontoRonel Blanco of the Houston Astros threw the first no-hitter in the major leagues this season, blanking the Toronto Blue Jays 10-0.
RHP Michael Lorenzen signs with Texas Rangers, giving the World Series champs another starter
Read full article: RHP Michael Lorenzen signs with Texas Rangers, giving the World Series champs another starterFree agent right-hander Michael Lorenzen gives the Texas Rangers another starting pitcher less than a week before the season opener.
Braves add RHP Daysbel Hernández to NLDS roster, Phillies go with RHP Michael Lorenzen
Read full article: Braves add RHP Daysbel Hernández to NLDS roster, Phillies go with RHP Michael LorenzenThe Atlanta Braves made several surprising roster moves for the NL Division Series, adding hard-throwing reliever Daysbel Hernández and top prospect AJ Smith- Shawver ahead of Game 1 against the Philadelphia Phillies.
Lorenzen, Buxton, Hernández, Cueto out for Wild Card Series; Correa, Siri, Bush on rosters
Read full article: Lorenzen, Buxton, Hernández, Cueto out for Wild Card Series; Correa, Siri, Bush on rostersMichael Lorenzen, Byron Buxton, Johnny Cueto and Jonathan Hernández were among the players left off rosters for Wild Card Series, while the Texas Rangers made the surprise inclusion of former top draft pick Matt Bush.
Phillies' Michael Lorenzen will get eight days of rest after his 124-pitch no-hitter
Read full article: Phillies' Michael Lorenzen will get eight days of rest after his 124-pitch no-hitterMichael Lorenzen will get some extra rest after pushing himself beyond his usual limits while throwing a no-hitter.
Michael Lorenzen throws a no-hitter in his home debut with the Phillies, 14th in franchise history
Read full article: Michael Lorenzen throws a no-hitter in his home debut with the Phillies, 14th in franchise historyMichael Lorenzen threw the 14th no-hitter in Philadelphia Phillies history, a dazzling performance in only his second start with his new team, which beat the Washington Nationals 7-0.
Weston Wilson played 706 games in the minors. The 28-year-old rookie homered in his first MLB at-bat
Read full article: Weston Wilson played 706 games in the minors. The 28-year-old rookie homered in his first MLB at-batPhiladelphia Phillies left fielder Weston Wilson homered in his first major league plate appearance, a long-awaited milestone for the 28-year-old rookie who was drafted in 2016.
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.
Castellanos slugs 2-run homer in 9th inning as Phillies rally to beat the Marlins 3-1
Read full article: Castellanos slugs 2-run homer in 9th inning as Phillies rally to beat the Marlins 3-1Nick Castellanos slugged a tiebreaking two-run homer in the ninth inning to rally the Philadelphia Phillies to a 3-1 win over the Miami Marlins on Tuesday night.
Ohtani throws 1st MLB shutout, hits 2 HRs as Angels sweep Tigers in DH team says he's staying
Read full article: Ohtani throws 1st MLB shutout, hits 2 HRs as Angels sweep Tigers in DH team says he's stayingShohei Ohtani threw his first shutout in Major League Baseball in one game and hit two homers in the next, helping the Los Angeles Angels beat the Detroit Tigers twice on Thursday to sweep a three-game series.
Moncada scores on wild pitch that strikes ump, White Sox beat Tigers 2-1
Read full article: Moncada scores on wild pitch that strikes ump, White Sox beat Tigers 2-1Yoán Moncada scampered home on a 10th-inning wild pitch that knocked down umpire Cory Blaser, sending the Chicago White Sox to a 2-1 victory over the Detroit Tigers.
Ohtani's 30th HR rallies Angels to 3-2 victory over Yankees
Read full article: Ohtani's 30th HR rallies Angels to 3-2 victory over YankeesShohei Ohtani became the first player in major league history to hit 30 home runs and record 10 pitching wins in the same season as the Los Angeles Angels rallied for a 3-2 victory over the New York Yankees.
Judge hits 51st HR as Yankees snap skid, top Angels 7-4
Read full article: Judge hits 51st HR as Yankees snap skid, top Angels 7-4Aaron Judge hit a three-run shot for his 51st homer of the season, and the New York Yankees snapped their three-game losing streak with a 7-4 victory over the Los Angeles Angels.
Javier fans career-high 14 to lead Astros over Angels 8-1
Read full article: Javier fans career-high 14 to lead Astros over Angels 8-1Cristian Javier pitched another gem, striking out a career-high 14 while allowing just one hit in seven innings to lead the Houston Astros to an 8-1 win over the Los Angeles Angels.
Ohtani Ks 11, extends scoreless streak in 4-1 win over WSox
Read full article: Ohtani Ks 11, extends scoreless streak in 4-1 win over WSoxShohei Ohtani extended his scoreless streak to 21 2/3 innings while pitching five-hit ball into the sixth with 11 strikeouts in the Los Angeles Angels’ 4-1 victory over the Chicago White Sox.
MLB standardizes how baseballs are prepped to be put in play
Read full article: MLB standardizes how baseballs are prepped to be put in playMajor League Baseball is standardizing procedures for rubbing baseballs and their removal from humidors in an effort to establish more consistency amid complaints about slickness that followed the crackdown on sticky substances.
LEADING OFF: Goldschmidt, Turner try to extend hit streaks
Read full article: LEADING OFF: Goldschmidt, Turner try to extend hit streaksCardinals star Paul Goldschmidt could set the longest hitting streak of his career if he’s successful in both games of a day-night doubleheader at Wrigley Field on Saturday.
Trout HR, Lorenzen, Angels hold off Chisox; DH Ohtani exits
Read full article: Trout HR, Lorenzen, Angels hold off Chisox; DH Ohtani exitsMike Trout homered, doubled and scored three runs, Michael Lorenzen pitched into the ninth inning and the Los Angeles Angels held off the Chicago White Sox 6-5 for their seventh win in eight games.
Cole, Yanks sweep Guardians in series blighted by fan issues
Read full article: Cole, Yanks sweep Guardians in series blighted by fan issuesGerrit Cole bounced back from the shortest start of his career, Anthony Rizzo powered an early offensive barrage and the New York Yankees pounded the Cleveland Guardians 10-2 to complete a three-game sweep in a series marred by fan misbehavior.
Báez to Detroit, MLB teams race to finish biz before lockout
Read full article: Báez to Detroit, MLB teams race to finish biz before lockoutJavier Báez agreed to bring his high motor to the Motor City, while other teams around the majors raced to finish up business before Tuesday’s deadline to tender contracts and a likely roster freeze coming when baseball's collective bargaining agreement expires Wednesday.
Reds top Twins 7-2, clinch 1st playoff spot since 2013
Read full article: Reds top Twins 7-2, clinch 1st playoff spot since 2013Cincinnati Reds players climb over the dugout fence and head to celebrate with pitcher Wade Miley after the Reds earned a playoff berth with a 7-2 over the Minnesota Twins in a baseball game Friday, Sept. 25, 2020, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Jim Mone)MINNEAPOLIS – Mike Moustakas homered twice, Freddy Galvis hit a solo shot and the Cincinnati Reds clinched their first playoff spot since 2013, beating the AL Central-leading Minnesota Twins 7-2 Friday night. Joey Votto and the Reds had endured six straight losing seasons before advancing this year under manager David Bell. Twins: RHP Homer Bailey, who spent 12 of his 14 major league seasons with the Reds, was designated for assignment prior to the game. Twins: RHP Michael Pineda (2-0, 3.18 ERA) pitches the middle game of the series.
LEADING OFF: Blue Jays-Yanks, Padres go for 9th straight
Read full article: LEADING OFF: Blue Jays-Yanks, Padres go for 9th straightSan Diego Padres' Jurickson Profar, right, reacts after scoring on a fielder's choice in the seventh inning of a baseball game against the Los Angeles Dodgers, Monday, Sept. 14, 2020, in San Diego. Prized rookie Deivi García (1-1, 3.06 ERA) pitches for the Yankees, who have won five straight following a 5-16 slide. New York expects to get third baseman Gio Urshela and right-hander Jonathan Loaisiga back from the injured list. WILD WESTThe surging San Diego Padres go for their ninth straight victory and try to close within a half-game of the West-leading Dodgers when the NL's top two teams square off again at Petco Park. Lamb homered and doubled in his Athletics debut Monday, a 9-0 victory at Seattle that gave his new team a doubleheader split.
LEADING OFF: Blue Jays-Yanks, Darvish faces skidding Indians
Read full article: LEADING OFF: Blue Jays-Yanks, Darvish faces skidding IndiansPrized rookie Deivi García (1-1, 3.06 ERA) pitches for the Yankees, who have won five straight following a 5-16 slide. New York expects to get third baseman Gio Urshela and right-hander Jonathan Loaisiga back from the injured list. Sportico reported Cohen will own 95% of the team, with the rest staying with the Wilpon and Katz families. Former major league star Alex Rodriguez and fiancee Jennifer Lopez also tried to buy the team but dropped out of the bidding last month. Cohen also entered negotiations to buy the Mets last year, but the deal fell apart in February.