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Braves' Ronald Acuña is placed on IL after second season-ending knee injury in 4 years
Read full article: Braves' Ronald Acuña is placed on IL after second season-ending knee injury in 4 yearsThe Atlanta Braves have placed outfielder Ronald Acuña Jr. on the 10-day injured list after the reigning NL MVP tore his left ACL, ending his season.
Braves star Ronald Acuña Jr. to miss the rest of the season after tearing his left ACL
Read full article: Braves star Ronald Acuña Jr. to miss the rest of the season after tearing his left ACLAtlanta Braves star Ronald Acuña Jr. will miss the rest of the season after he tore the anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee during an 8-1 victory at Pittsburgh.
Braves' Travis d'Arnaud hits first 3 HRs of season, including go-ahead slam, in 8-3 win over Rangers
Read full article: Braves' Travis d'Arnaud hits first 3 HRs of season, including go-ahead slam, in 8-3 win over RangersTravis d’Arnaud hit a go-ahead grand slam in the sixth inning for a three-homer game and the Braves beat the Texas Rangers 8-3 for their fifth straight win.
Dave Roberts expects Mookie Betts to be Dodgers' regular second baseman in 2024
Read full article: Dave Roberts expects Mookie Betts to be Dodgers' regular second baseman in 2024Dodgers manager Dave Roberts tells MLB Network that Mookie Betts is set to become the regular second baseman for the Los Angeles Dodgers in 2024.
Braves rally for 5-4 win over Phillies on d'Arnaud, Riley homers and game-ending double play
Read full article: Braves rally for 5-4 win over Phillies on d'Arnaud, Riley homers and game-ending double playAfter being held hitless into the sixth inning, the Atlanta Braves rallied for an improbable 5-4 victory over the Philadelphia Phillies to even the NL Division Series at one win apiece.
Harper homers, Phillies shut down slugging Braves 3-0 in Game 1 of NLDS
Read full article: Harper homers, Phillies shut down slugging Braves 3-0 in Game 1 of NLDSBryce Harper homered, Ranger Suárez and the Philadelphia bullpen stifled baseball’s most prolific offense, and the Phillies blanked the 104-win Atlanta Braves 3-0 in Game 1 of the NL Division Series.
Strider cruises, the majors-best Braves pound the Rays 6-1 in battle of top teams
Read full article: Strider cruises, the majors-best Braves pound the Rays 6-1 in battle of top teamsAll-Star Spencer Strider struck out 11 and won his seventh straight decision, a 6-1 victory over the slumping Tampa Bay Rays that gave the MLB-best Atlanta Braves their 20th win in 22 games.
Majors-leading Braves beat the Rays 2-1 in a matchup of teams with the best records in baseball
Read full article: Majors-leading Braves beat the Rays 2-1 in a matchup of teams with the best records in baseballSean Murphy hit a two-run homer and the red-hot Atlanta Braves began a weekend series between teams with the best records in the major leagues with a 2-1 victory over the Tampa Bay Rays on Friday night.
Ohtani becomes 2-way All-Star for 3rd straight year; 8 Braves selected for July 11 game
Read full article: Ohtani becomes 2-way All-Star for 3rd straight year; 8 Braves selected for July 11 gameShohei Ohtani became a two-way All-Star for the third straight year when he was picked for the American League pitching staff, and eight Atlanta Braves were chosen for the July 11 game in Seattle — the most of any team since 2012.
Mike Trout elected to 11th All-Star Game, 4 Texas players chosen to start
Read full article: Mike Trout elected to 11th All-Star Game, 4 Texas players chosen to startLos Angeles Angels center fielder Mike Trout has been elected to his 11th All-Star Game and four Texas Rangers were chosen by fans for the American League’s lineup for the July 11 game at Seattle’s T-Mobile Park.
Braves complete sweep of Marlins with 6-3 win
Read full article: Braves complete sweep of Marlins with 6-3 winFor the first time in his 32-game run as manager, Skip Schumaker’s Miami Marlins (16-16) were swept in a series, as the Atlanta Braves (22-10) took care of business Thursday afternoon at loanDepot park, 6-3.
Marlins issues against Atlanta continue in 14-6 loss
Read full article: Marlins issues against Atlanta continue in 14-6 lossThe 2023 Miami Marlins (16-15) are still trying to figure out the National League East-leading Atlanta Braves (21-10) and on Wednesday night at loanDepot park, those struggles continued, falling for the second straight day, 14-6.
Strider takes no-hitter into 8th, Ks 13 as Braves snap skid
Read full article: Strider takes no-hitter into 8th, Ks 13 as Braves snap skidSpencer Strider took a no-hitter into the eighth inning and struck out 13 as the Atlanta Braves snapped a four-game skid, hitting five home runs in an 11-0 victory over the Miami Marlins.
Astros celebrate, Cubs-Cardinals in London mark schedule
Read full article: Astros celebrate, Cubs-Cardinals in London mark scheduleBaseball's 2023 season begins with another celebration for the Houston Astros, and Jacob deGrom returns to New York on another big day on this year's major league schedule.
Murphy to Braves, William Contreras to Brews in 3-team trade
Read full article: Murphy to Braves, William Contreras to Brews in 3-team tradeThe Atlanta Braves have acquired catcher Sean Murphy from the Oakland Athletics as part of a three-team deal that also sent All-Star catcher William Contreras to the Milwaukee Brewers.
Olson HR vs former team, surging Braves top A's, catch Mets
Read full article: Olson HR vs former team, surging Braves top A's, catch MetsMatt Olson hit a three-run homer against his former club and the Atlanta Braves won their sixth in a row, outslugging the Oakland Athletics 10-9 and finally catching the slumping Mets atop the NL East.
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.
Guardians rally for 3 in 9th, send A's to 10th straight loss
Read full article: Guardians rally for 3 in 9th, send A's to 10th straight lossJosé Ramírez doubled twice, then homered to begin a three-run rally in the bottom of the ninth inning as the Cleveland Guardians sent Oakland to its 10th straight loss, beating the Athletics 3-2.
Irvin pitches into 7th, A's take 3 of 4 from Rays, 6-3
Read full article: Irvin pitches into 7th, A's take 3 of 4 from Rays, 6-3Cole Irvin pitched into the seventh inning,and the Oakland Athletics beat Tampa Bay 6-3 to take three of four from the Rays, Irvin allowed three runs and five hits in 6 1/3 innings as the rebuilding A’s under new manager Mark Kotsay improved to 4-3.
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.
White Sox slugger Jiménez has surgery for torn pectoral
Read full article: White Sox slugger Jiménez has surgery for torn pectoral(AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)Chicago White Sox outfielder Eloy Jiménez was having surgery Tuesday to repair a ruptured left pectoral tendon, and general manager Rick Hahn said the slugger still is expected to miss five to six months. Hahn said the timeline hasn't changed, though he left the door open for Jiménez to return sooner. With Tim Anderson, AL MVP José Abreu and Yoán Moncada, the White Sox have a potent lineup. But Vaughn, a first baseman who was selected by the White Sox with the No. The White Sox released veteran catcher Jonathon Lucroy on Tuesday.
Chisox star Jiménez out 5-6 months, Rays' Anderson ailing
Read full article: Chisox star Jiménez out 5-6 months, Rays' Anderson ailingSixto Sánchez made his third start, yielding a run on three hits and a walk in 3 1/3 innings. Austin Gomber gave up five runs on eight hits, four of them home runs, 5 1/3 innings. Arizona starter Luke Weaver struck out eight over 5 1/3 innings. Right-hander Adbert Alzolay continued to struggle for Chicago, allowing two runs in 3 1/3 innings. BREWERS 2, GIANTS 2Brett Anderson pitched two-run ball over 5 2/3 innings, allowing five hits and striking out three for Milwaukee.
White Sox slugger Jiménez out 5-6 months for ruptured tendon
Read full article: White Sox slugger Jiménez out 5-6 months for ruptured tendonGeneral manager Rick Hahn said the team will know when he begins the rehab process. AdChicago is looking for a deep postseason run after it made the playoffs last year for first time since 2008. The 24-year-old Jiménez, who throws and bats right-handed, was acquired in a July 2017 trade with the crosstown Cubs. Somebody's going to play there.”Leury García, Adam Engel, Nick Williams and Billy Hamilton are among the potential replacements for Jiménez in left. The most intriguing option might be Andrew Vaughn, a first baseman who was selected by the White Sox with the No.
Padres star Tatis feels better, expected back in lineup soon
Read full article: Padres star Tatis feels better, expected back in lineup soonA day after Tatis walked off the field during an exhibition game in a worrisome scene, the Padres said the discomfort in his left shoulder had improved. In fact he was lobbying to get in the lineup today, so I thought that was very encouraging,” Tingler said. I think everybody’s kind of expecting him to be back in the lineup in the next day or two. AdMichael Pineda was roughed up in his second start for Minnesota, surrendering five runs on nine hits in five innings. Ian Anderson went six innings in his fourth start, allowing four runs on eight hits and a walk.
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.
Bieber, Alonso, Lewis among 8 whose contracts renewed
Read full article: Bieber, Alonso, Lewis among 8 whose contracts renewedBieber will receive a $679,700 salary while in the major leagues and $311,600 in the unlikely event he is optioned to the minors. Bieber was an All-Star in 2019 and led the major leagues during last year's shortened season in wins (eight), ERA (1.63) and strikeouts (122). AdMets outfielder Jeff McNeil was renewed at a salary of $642,251 in the majors and $308,838 in the minors. Another top young Mets player, left-hander David Peterson, agreed to a one-year contract with a salary of $585,750 in the major leagues. Seattle outfielder Kyle Lewis, the reigning AL Rookie of the Year, was renewed for $625,000 in the majors and $282,750 in the minors.
EEUU: Apagones se alargan y otra tormenta está en puerta
Read full article: EEUU: Apagones se alargan y otra tormenta está en puertaCopyright 2021 The Associated Press. Este material no puede ser publicado, difundido, reescrito o redistribuido sin permiso. Los periodistas de The Associated Press Julie Walker en Nueva York, Jake Bleiberg en Dallas; Josh Funk en Omaha, Nebraska; Kevin McGill en Nueva Orleans; Leah Willingham en Jackson, Mississippi; Sean Murphy en Oklahoma City; y Tammy Webber en Fenton, Michigan, contribuyeron a este despacho. Copyright 2021 The Associated Press. If you need help with the Public File, call (954) 364-2526.
Bang! Bang! Astros thump away vs Oakland, return to ALCS
Read full article: Bang! Bang! Astros thump away vs Oakland, return to ALCSHouston Astros' George Springer, left, celebrates with Carlos Correa after the Astros defeated the Oakland Athletics in Game 4 of a baseball American League Division Series in Los Angeles, Thursday, Oct. 8, 2020. “We have young guys that are leaning on the veterans and the veterans are taking care of them right now. The Astros and A's combined for 24 homers — 12 each — the most in a postseason series of five games or fewer. The scandal led to season-long suspensions of Houston general manager Jeff Luhnow and manager AJ Hinch, who both were fired. BACK TO THE ALCSThe Astros became the third team in AL history since 1969 to reach four straight AL Championship Series.
Pinder's HR helps rally A's past Astros 9-7, trail ALDS 2-1
Read full article: Pinder's HR helps rally A's past Astros 9-7, trail ALDS 2-1Oakland Athletics' Chad Pinder, right, celebrates with manager Bob Melvin after the Athletics defeated the Houston Astros in Game 3 of a baseball American League Division Series in Los Angeles, Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2020. And just in case Laureano's words did not get the message across, he ripped a double as the A's got a pair of sacrifice flies in the eighth to rally past the Houston Astros 9-7 on Wednesday and avoid elimination in their AL Division Series. “It was awesome.”Houston leads the best-of-five series 2-1 and can advance to its fourth straight AL Championship Series with a victory in Game 4 on Thursday. Pinder hit a first-pitch slider to the opposite field for Oakland's fifth homer, a drive chased by right fielder Kyle Tucker until he ran out of room at the short wall. Houston took a 7-4 lead with five runs in the fifth, when the Astros sent 10 batters to the plate.
Correa, Springer rally Astros past A's 10-5 in ALDS opener
Read full article: Correa, Springer rally Astros past A's 10-5 in ALDS openerHouston Astros' Carlos Correa, left, celebrates with George Springer after they defeated the Oakland Athletics in Game 1 of a baseball American League Division Series in Los Angeles, Monday, Oct. 5, 2020. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)LOS ANGELES – A home run derby broke out during a hot, dry day at Dodger Stadium, and suddenly the Houston Astros have their swing and swagger back. “When you get the leadoff guy (Springer) getting on base every single time, good things are going to happen. Altuve's line-drive single to left scored Maldonado and Springer to put the Astros back in front, 6-5. Chris Bassitt put the potential tying and go-ahead runs on in the fifth with back-to-back singles by Springer and Altuve.
Pinder delivers timely hit, A's advance in playoffs at last
Read full article: Pinder delivers timely hit, A's advance in playoffs at lastOakland stopped a nine-game losing streak in winner-take-all postseason games, a major league record that dated to the 1973 World Series. “I woke up this morning feeling like this was going to be a hard game and it was a hard game,” Melvin said. The low-budget A's had not captured a winner-take-all postseason game since beating Hall of Famer Willie Mays and the New York Mets. That prompted White Sox star Tim Anderson to say, “I guess they haven’t done their homework.”“It’s a tough one to swallow but we've got to keep going,” Anderson said. HURLING ITThe 17 pitchers, nine by Chicago, were the most in a nine-inning postseason game.
Dodgers clinch NL's top seed, West title with win over A's
Read full article: Dodgers clinch NL's top seed, West title with win over A'sThe Los Angeles Dodgers pose for a photo after the Dodgers clinched the NL West title with a 7-2 win over the Oakland Athletics in a baseball game Tuesday, Sept. 22, 2020, in Los Angeles. The Dodgers clinched the NL's top postseason seed and eighth straight division title Tuesday night with a 7-2 victory over the Oakland Athletics. “To fast forward a couple months and be crowned NL West champs is a credit to everyone. Los Angeles came into the day with a magic number of two and got help with the Angels’ 4-2 victory over the San Diego Padres. ATHLETICS ADVANCEThe A’s have a team text thread they used to celebrate clinching their first AL West title since 2013 during their off day Monday, when the Mariners beat Houston.
Mariners rally to topple Athletics 6-5 in DH opener
Read full article: Mariners rally to topple Athletics 6-5 in DH opener(AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)SEATTLE – Kyle Lewis sparked Seattle’s rally with a two-run homer and walked with the bases loaded in the sixth inning, helping the Mariners top the Oakland Athletics 6-5 on Monday in the opener of a doubleheader. But Seattle chipped away and scored twice in the sixth inning against Oakland’s bullpen to move in front for good. The win pulled Seattle within one game of idle Houston for second place in the AL West. Lewis hit his 10th homer in the fifth inning to pull Seattle within 5-4 and end Luzardo’s day. A’s manager Bob Melvin planned to play Lamb in the second game of the doubleheader.
'Master Thief' burglar hopes to catch break on sentence
Read full article: 'Master Thief' burglar hopes to catch break on sentence(Mark Stockwell/The Sun Chronicle via AP)COLUMBUS, Ohio A self-described master thief career criminal is hoping to catch a break on his prison sentence from burglarizing a Brinks warehouse during which he accidentally set millions of dollars on fire. Murphy received a 20-year sentence in that case, eventually reduced to 13 years on appeal. Everything in between goes toward the federal sentence, Murphy said in a letter to The Associated Press. Instead of what could have been more than $90 million, Murphy had to settle for a few million in burned bills and about $800,000 in coins. Dion case, Murphy lost his final appeals last year and on Dec. 5 pleaded guilty and was sentenced to two years in prison.