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Swanson's 2-run 9th-inning blast fuels Cubs' comeback win, 10th in a row

Swanson's 2-run 9th-inning blast fuels Cubs' comeback win, 10th in a row

Beth Harris, Associated Press  |  Posted April 24 - 11:09 p.m.  |  Save Story

Dansby Swanson hit a tiebreaking two-run homer in the ninth inning to cap a four-RBI performance from the No. 9 spot, rallying the Chicago Cubs past the Los Angeles Dodgers 6-4 on Friday night for their 10th consecutive victory.
Athletics hit 3 solo homers on 7 pitches off Rangers' Eovaldi in 1st inning en route to 8-1 victory

Athletics hit 3 solo homers on 7 pitches off Rangers' Eovaldi in 1st inning en route to 8-1 victory

The Associated Press  |  Updated April 24 - 11:05 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Athletics got off to a fast start against Texas on Friday night, hitting three solo home runs in the first inning and adding two later in their 8-1 win over the Rangers.
Brewers 2nd team to face AL, NL Cy Young winners in consecutive games

Brewers 2nd team to face AL, NL Cy Young winners in consecutive games

Rich Rovito, Associated Press  |  Posted April 24 - 9:33 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Milwaukee Brewers had the daunting task of facing the AL and NL Cy Young Award winners in consecutive games. The results were mixed, with both ending in losses for the defending NL Central champions.
Braves CF Harris scratched from the lineup, then comes through as pinch-hitter vs Phillies

Braves CF Harris scratched from the lineup, then comes through as pinch-hitter vs Phillies

Paul Newberry, Associated Press  |  Posted April 24 - 9:15 p.m.  |  Save Story

Michael Harris II is on quite a roll for the Atlanta Braves.
Skenes perfect into 7th, Griffin hits first 1st career homer in Pirates' 6-0 win over Brewers

Skenes perfect into 7th, Griffin hits first 1st career homer in Pirates' 6-0 win over Brewers

Rich Rovito, Associated Press  |  Posted April 24 - 8:10 p.m.  |  Save Story

Paul Skenes had a perfect game into the seventh inning, Konnor Griffin hit his first career home run on his 20th birthday and drove in three runs to help the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the Milwaukee Brewers 6-0 on Friday night.
Harris delivers as a pinch-hitter for the Braves, leading 5-3 win over slumping Phillies

Harris delivers as a pinch-hitter for the Braves, leading 5-3 win over slumping Phillies

Paul Newberry, Associated Press  |  Posted April 24 - 7:58 p.m.  |  Save Story

Michael Harris II delivered a two-run double as a pinch-hitter after being scratched from the starting lineup with an ailing quad, and the Atlanta Braves piled more misery on Philadelphia with a 5-3 victory Friday night that sent the Phillies to their 10th straight loss.
Mets say injured shortstop Francisco Lindor to be evaluated again in 3 weeks

Mets say injured shortstop Francisco Lindor to be evaluated again in 3 weeks

Mike Fitzpatrick, Associated Press  |  Updated April 24 - 6:42 p.m.  |  Save Story

The New York Mets provided some more information Friday on the status of injured shortstop Francisco Lindor.
Journeyman Peyton Gray makes MLB debut with Rangers at age 30, gets 1st K against Bucs' Griffin

Journeyman Peyton Gray makes MLB debut with Rangers at age 30, gets 1st K against Bucs' Griffin

Stephen Hawkins, Associated Press  |  Updated April 23 - 10:36 p.m.  |  Save Story

at age 30 after eight years through the minor leagues, independent ball and four winters outside the United States
Schlittler says heckling `not too bad' as he pitches at Fenway Park for first time against Red Sox

Schlittler says heckling `not too bad' as he pitches at Fenway Park for first time against Red Sox

Brendan Mcgair, Associated Press  |  Posted April 23 - 8:59 p.m.  |  Save Story

Pitching at Fenway Park for the New York Yankees, Cam Schlittler didn't face the type of abuse he was subjected to online.
Braves' JR Ritchie rebounds from 1st pitch home run to win major league debut

Braves' JR Ritchie rebounds from 1st pitch home run to win major league debut

Savannah Mccann, Associated Press  |  Posted April 23 - 3:21 p.m.  |  Save Story

JR Ritchie was welcomed to the major leagues when Washington's James Wood homered on his first pitch.
Another Western city has entered the MLB expansion chat

Another Western city has entered the MLB expansion chat

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Posted April 23 - 1:11 p.m.  |  Save Story

Another Western city is joining a crowded field of cities vying for an MLB expansion team, although it's unclear if that affects Utah's chances.
Slumping Phillies release high-priced righty Taijuan Walker and recall Nolan Hoffman

Slumping Phillies release high-priced righty Taijuan Walker and recall Nolan Hoffman

Matt Carlson, Associated Press  |  Updated April 23 - 1:02 p.m.  |  Save Story

The slumping Philadelphia Phillies released veteran right-hander Taijuan Walker before Thursday's game against the Chicago Cubs and recalled righty Nolan Hoffman from Triple-A Lehigh Valley.
Royals will build a $1.9B downtown KC ballpark as part of a $3B project with Hallmark Cards

Royals will build a $1.9B downtown KC ballpark as part of a $3B project with Hallmark Cards

Dave Skretta, Associated Press  |  Updated April 23 - 12:55 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Kansas City Royals are moving from their longtime home at Kauffman Stadium to the downtown Crown Center area, partnering with Hallmark Cards on a $3 billion project that includes a mixed-use development with a new ballpark as its centerpiece.
Hall of Fame pitcher Sandy Koufax wins Baseball Digest lifetime achievement award

Hall of Fame pitcher Sandy Koufax wins Baseball Digest lifetime achievement award

The Associated Press  |  Posted April 23 - 10:00 a.m.  |  Save Story

Sandy Koufax has won the sixth Lifetime Achievement Award presented by Baseball Digest.
Players say MLB's robot umpires are shrinking the strike zone

Players say MLB's robot umpires are shrinking the strike zone

David Brandt, Associated Press  |  Posted April 23 - 6:56 a.m.  |  Save Story

Major League Baseball's new Automated Ball-Strike system shouldn't favor batters or pitchers.
White Sox rookie Munetaka Murakami ties MLB rookie record with HR in 5th straight game

White Sox rookie Munetaka Murakami ties MLB rookie record with HR in 5th straight game

David Brandt, Associated Press  |  Updated April 23 - 12:46 a.m.  |  Save Story

Chicago White Sox slugger Munetaka Murakami tied a Major League Baseball rookie record by homering in his fifth straight game, crushing a 451-foot shot to right-center field against the Arizona Diamondbacks for his 10th homer of the season.
Shohei Ohtani's 53-game on-base streak ends as Roberts mulls resting him more often when he pitches

Shohei Ohtani's 53-game on-base streak ends as Roberts mulls resting him more often when he pitches

Janie Mccauley, Associated Press  |  Updated April 22 - 10:28 p.m.  |  Save Story

Shohei Ohtani's career-best 53-game on-base streak ended on a night he pitched six scoreless innings.
Mets stop 12-game skid with 3-2 win over Twins as Soto returns but Lindor exits with calf injury

Mets stop 12-game skid with 3-2 win over Twins as Soto returns but Lindor exits with calf injury

Mike Fitzpatrick, Associated Press  |  Updated April 22 - 10:26 p.m.  |  Save Story

Mark Vientos blooped a tiebreaking single in the eighth inning and the New York Mets snapped their 12-game losing streak Wednesday night, beating the Minnesota Twins 3-2 after getting one superstar back only to see another exit with a similar injury.
Juan Soto comes off the injured list and helps the Mets stop their 12-game slide

Juan Soto comes off the injured list and helps the Mets stop their 12-game slide

Mike Fitzpatrick, Associated Press  |  Posted April 22 - 10:04 p.m.  |  Save Story

and boy did they need him.
Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor exits game with left calf tightness, will have MRI on Thursday

Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor exits game with left calf tightness, will have MRI on Thursday

Mike Fitzpatrick, Associated Press  |  Updated April 22 - 9:28 p.m.  |  Save Story

No sooner did the struggling New York Mets get a star player back than another one went down with a similar injury.