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Bichette has 4 hits, Berríos snaps 4-start winless streak, Blue Jays beat White Sox 9-3
Ian Harrison, Associated Press | Posted May 20 - 3:57 p.m. | Save Story
Bo Bichette had three doubles among his four hits, José Berríos pitched six solid innings to snap a four-start winless streak, and the Toronto Blue Jays won consecutive games for the first time in more than three weeks by beating the struggling Chicago White Sox 9-3. Daulton Varsho and Danny Jansen each hit a two-run home run and Vladimir Guerrero Jr. reached base three times and drove in a run as Toronto won back-to-back games Monday for the first time since home wins over the Dodgers and Kansas City on April 28 and 29.
Machado's 2-run double in 8th caps Padres' comeback for 6-5 win over slumping Braves
Charles Odum, Associated Press | Updated May 20 - 2:30 p.m. | Save Story
Manny Machado's two-run double in the eighth inning gave San Diego the lead and the Padres rallied from a five-run deficit to beat the Atlanta Braves 6-5 in the first game of a split doubleheader. The Braves blew a 5-0 lead, wasting a strong start from Reynaldo López, in their fourth straight loss, their longest losing streak of the season. Machado's double off Joe Jiménez drove in Jurickson Profar and Jake Cronenworth to cap a four-run inning. Cronenworth singled in two runs in the inning. Marcell Ozuna and Matt Olson hit back-to-back homers in the third inning for Atlanta.
Padres second baseman Xander Bogaerts leaves game against Braves with shoulder injury
Charles Odum, Associated Press | Updated May 20 - 1:53 p.m. | Save Story
San Diego Padres second baseman Xander Bogaerts injured his left shoulder and was removed from Monday's game against the Atlanta Braves. Bogaerts landed on the shoulder while diving for a bases-loaded grounder hit by Ronald Acuña Jr. in the third inning. Bogaerts stopped the grounder but was unable to make a throw on Acuña's run-scoring infield hit. Bogaerts immediately signaled to the bench for assistance and a trainer examined the second baseman before escorting him off the field. Manager Mike Shildt said initial imaging tests were negative and Bogaerts would have additional tests.
Dodgers acquire pitcher Yohan Ramírez from Mets for cash
The Associated Press | Posted May 20 - 1:34 p.m. | Save Story
The Los Angeles Dodgers have acquired pitcher Yohan Ramírez from the New York Mets for cash. The 29-year-old right-hander was designated for assignment last week. He started the season with the Mets, allowing seven runs in 5 1/3 innings and was claimed by Baltimore on April 13. Ramírez returned to the Mets on May 6 and threw three scoreless innings before being DFA'd. Overall, he is 0-1 with a 6.91 ERA in 14 1/3 innings. The Dominican Republic native has spent parts of five seasons in the majors with Seattle, Cleveland, Pittsburgh, the Chicago White Sox, New York and Baltimore.
Rays opening-day starter Zach Eflin placed on IL with lower back inflammation
The Associated Press | Posted May 20 - 1:32 p.m. | Save Story
The Tampa Bay Rays have placed opening-day starter Zach Eflin on the 15-day injured list with lower back inflammation. Eflin has struggled this year after a strong first season with Tampa Bay in 2023, going 3-4 with a 4.12 ERA in 10 starts. The right-hander was 16-8 last year after signing a $40 million, three-year contract which was the largest free-agent deal in Rays' history. Oft-injured Rays second baseman Brandon Lowe was reinstated from the 15-day injured list after being sidelined by a right oblique strain. This is the third consecutive year that Lowe has been impacted by injuries after hitting 39 homers and driving in 99 runs in 2021.
David Ortiz is humbled by being honored in New York again; this time for post-baseball work
Ken Powtak, Associated Press | Posted May 20 - 12:29 p.m. | Save Story
Hall of Famer David Ortiz is committed to his post-career work like he was swinging a bat during his playing days. He was honored in front of New York's state Senate last week with the team he helps run: The David Ortiz Children's Fund. The former Red Sox star, a three-time World Series champ who frustrated Yankees fans during his career, was recognized for his prolific career and philanthropic work.
'Constantly learning' Imanaga off to impressive start with the Chicago Cubs
Jay Cohen, Associated Press | Posted May 20 - 10:36 a.m. | Save Story
From his entertaining pitching style to his trips to Dunkin' Donuts, Chicago Cubs pitcher Shota Imanaga has moved with a purpose in his transition to the major leagues. And he is making it look easy at the moment. Relying on an unusual four-seam fastball, Imanaga is 5-0 with a 0.84 ERA for the contending Cubs. The left-hander also has 58 strikeouts and nine walks in 53 2/3 innings, thrusting himself into the early conversation for NL Rookie of the Year and the Cy Young Award.
Rangers are undefeated at .500 to keep World Series champs from a losing record with Bochy
Stephen Hawkins, Associated Press | Posted May 20 - 9:23 a.m. | Save Story
The reigning World Series champion Texas Rangers are undefeated this season when they have a .500 record. That means they still haven't had a losing record with Bruce Bochy as their manager. On the other hand, the Rangers haven't gotten any real momentum going nearly one-third of the way into his second season with them. Texas went into an off day Monday at 24-24, exactly .500 for the ninth time already this season. The Rangers won the last eight times they found themselves in that situation. They open a three-game interleague series Tuesday night at 34-14 Philadelphia.
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The Associated Press | Posted May 20 - 8:00 a.m. | Save Story
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Cardinals struggling for a 2nd straight season, and the NL Central's top young players are elsewhere
Noah Trister, Associated Press | Posted May 20 - 4:00 a.m. | Save Story
The St. Louis Cardinals are struggling to stay relevant after being a model of consistency for so long. Even after taking two of three against both the Angels and Red Sox, the Cardinals are six games under .500. They've rebounded from a seven-game losing streak earlier this month, winning five of their last seven. But they're seven games out of first place. Their run differential of minus-49 is by far the worst in the NL Central. St. Louis went 71-91 last year. If they finish with a losing record two years in a row, it'll be the first time they've done that since the strike-shortened 1994 and 1995 campaigns.
Yu Darvish extends scoreless innings streak to 25 in Padres' 9-1 rout of Braves
Bill Trocchi, Associated Press | Updated May 19 - 9:14 p.m. | Save Story
Yu Darvish dominated a slumping Braves offense and extended his career-high scoreless innings streak to 25 while earning his 200th professional win as the San Diego Padres hammered Atlanta 9-1. Darvish gave up only two hits, struck out nine and walked one in seven innings. He became the third Japanese-born pitcher to reach 200 career wins between MLB and Nippon Professional Baseball. Jake Cronenworth, Luis Campusano and Ha-Seong Kim hit home runs for the Padres. Atlanta starter Bryce Elder allowed six earned runs in three innings. Braves reserve shortstop Luke Williams pitched a perfect ninth.
Shohei Ohtani's first walk-off hit for the Dodgers caps an eventful week for the superstar slugger
Greg Beacham, Associated Press | Posted May 19 - 6:57 p.m. | Save Story
Shohei Ohtani's first walk-off hit for the Los Angeles Dodgers was also his first game-ending hit in the majors in nearly four years. His new teammates and fans who celebrated with him at Chavez Ravine expect to see many more feats from a superstar who's somehow improving in Dodger Blue. Ohtani pulled a low fastball to right with two outs in the 10th inning Sunday, scoring Jason Heyward and ending the Dodgers' 3-2 victory over Cincinnati. Two teammates doused Ohtani with water while a crowd of 52,656 roared for the latest feat by the $700 million slugger.
Shohei Ohtani delivers a walk-off single in the 10th inning of the Dodgers' 3-2 win over Cincinnati
Greg Beacham, Associated Press | Updated May 19 - 6:04 p.m. | Save Story
Shohei Ohtani delivered his second major league walk-off hit, a two-out single in the 10th inning that sent the Los Angeles Dodgers to a 3-2 victory over the Cincinnati Reds. Andy Pages hit an early two-run homer for the Dodgers, who have won 20 of 26 after taking three of four from Cincinnati. Pinch-hitter Will Smith drew a one-out walk in the 10th from Alexis Díaz, who got Mookie Betts to fly out before Ohtani stroked a single to right, scoring Jason Heyward. Ohtani's only other walk-off hit was for the Los Angeles Angels against Houston on Sept. 4, 2020.
D-backs scratch across two late runs to beat Tigers 6-4, avoid three-game sweep
David Brandt, Associated Press | Updated May 19 - 5:50 p.m. | Save Story
Joc Pederson and Christian Walker both had two RBIs, and the Arizona Diamondbacks avoided a three-game sweep by beating the Detroit Tigers 6-4. The D-backs scratched across two runs in the seventh to break a 4-all tie. Randal Grichuk scored on a weak groundout by Pavin Smith after catcher Jake Rogers couldn't handle a bouncing throw from shortstop Javier Báez, who had trouble getting the ball out of his glove. Christian Walker came home one batter later on another soft grounder by rookie Blaze Alexander. D-backs closer Paul Sewald retired the Tigers in order in the ninth for his third save.
Kevin Pillar has a poetic moment, gets 1,000th career hit in Angels' win at Texas with parents there
Stephen Hawkins, Associated Press | Posted May 19 - 5:37 p.m. | Save Story
Kevin Pillar got a milestone hit that provided a victory for the Los Angeles Angels while his parents were there to watch. Pillar got his 1,000th career hit with a tiebreaking pinch-hit, two-run single at Texas. His parents had retired to Texas just last December and were there to share the moment with their son. Pillar says baseball's poetic in a way in the way that things worked out. The 35-year-old veteran outfielder has been with the young Angels only about a month. He is hitting .447 with 16 RBIs in his 12 games.
Ramos homers, Hicks earns 4th win as Giants beat Rockies 4-1 for first series sweep this year
The Associated Press | Updated May 19 - 5:34 p.m. | Save Story
Heliot Ramos hit his second big league home run, and the San Francisco Giants beat the Colorado Rockies 4-1 for their first series sweep this season. Jordan Hicks allowed one run and three hits over five innings with no walks as the Giants stretched their winning streak to a season-high four. Sean Hjelle, Luke Jackson, Taylor Rogers and Camilo Doval each pitched a hitless inning to complete a three-hitter. Doval struck out Jake Cave for the final out and remained perfect in eight save chances.
Soriano's career-long start and Pillar's pinch hit get Angels a series-clinching 4-1 win at Texas
Stephen Hawkins, Associated Press | Updated May 19 - 4:24 p.m. | Save Story
Angels right-hander José Soriano limited the Texas Rangers to one run while throwing a career-high 7 2/3 innings in a 4-1 series-clinching win. Pinch-hitter Kevin Pillar had a tiebreaking two-run single in the seventh. The Angels took two of three over the reigning World Series champions in Ron Washington's first series in Texas as a visiting manager. He is the Rangers' winningest manager with his 664 wins and two American League pennants from 2007-14. Soriano struck out five and walked two. Rangers starter Michael Lorenzen struck out six, walked three and allowed three hits. Corey Seager homered for the Rangers, who have lost eight of their past 11 games.
Rangers slugger Adolis García scratched from starting lineup with forearm soreness
The Associated Press | Updated May 19 - 4:24 p.m. | Save Story
Texas Rangers slugger Adolis García has been scratched from the Texas Rangers' starting lineup. He got an MRI on his right forearm, a day after a collision in the outfield with second baseman Marcus Semien while both All-Star players were going after a popup. That was in the sixth inning against the Los Angeles Angels, and both players stayed in and finished the Rangers' 3-2 win in 13 innings. García homered in the bottom of the sixth. Without elaborating, manager Bruce Bochy said after the Rangers' 4-1 loss that the MRI looked pretty good.
Tucker homers twice, ties for lead with 15 as Astros beat Brewers 9-4 for 9th win in 11 games
Joshua Koch, Associated Press | Updated May 19 - 4:23 p.m. | Save Story
Kyle Tucker homered twice to tie for the major league lead with 15 and drove in four runs, leading the Houston Astros over the Milwaukee Brewers 9-4 for their ninth win in 11 games. Jose Altuve hit his 37th leadoff homer in a four-run first inning and Jake Meyers had three hits for Houston, which took two of three from the Brewers and improved to 21-26 with its third straight series win. Tucker tied Baltimore's Gunnar Henderson at 15 home runs after his third multihomer game this season and the sixth of his big league career.
