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☆ MLB roundup: J.P. Crawford belts slam as M's blast Rangers
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-30 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +10 min

Yandy Diaz hit a two-run homer for the Rays, who have clinched the first AL wild-card berth. It was a costly defeat for the Cubs, who have lost four in a row to see their National League wild-card hopes fade. Zach McKinstry blasted a two-run homer, Spencer Torkelson hit a solo homer and Parker Meadows contributed a two-run triple. Wilmer Flores had a solo homer and an RBI single for the Giants. Closer Josh Hader allowed a solo homer in the ninth but regrouped to earn his 33rd save.

Persons: J.P, Crawford, Steven Bisig, Ty France, Josh Rojas, Brock Burke, Trent Thornton, Nathan Eovaldi, Alejandro Kirk, Bo Bichette, Tampa Bay . Brandon Belt, Matt Chapman, Yusei Kikuchi, Yandy Diaz, Aaron Civale, Jose Abreu, Jose Urquidy, Alex Bregman, Gabriel Moreno, Zac Gallen, Carlos Santana, Blake Perkins, William Contreras, Caleb Boushley, Jose Cuas, Nick Pivetta, Garrett Whitlock, Whitlock, Trevor Story, Jordan Westburg's, Ryan Mountcastle's, Tyler Freeman, Bo Naylor, Brayan Rocchio, Cal Quantrill, Emmanuel Clase, Miguel Cabrera, Zach McKinstry, Spencer Torkelson, Parker Meadows, Ryan Jeffers, Max Kepler, Michael A, Taylor, Trevor Larnach, Kyle Farmer, Kody Funderburk, Alan Trejo, Brendan Rodgers, Elehuris Montero, Nolan Jones, Charlie Blackmon, Sean Bouchard, Josh Bell, Jake Burger, Jazz Chisholm, Huascar Brazoban, Tanner Scott, Endy Rodriguez, Colin Selby, Carter Kieboom, Dominic Smith, Lane Thomas, Keibert Ruiz, Jake Alu, Ozzie Albies, Forrest Wall, Martinez, Kai Correa, Gabe Kapler, Will Smith, Freddie Freeman, Lance Lynn, Wilmer Flores, Keaton Winn, Nick Martinez, Josh Hader, Trent Grisham, Xander Bogaerts, Yoan Moncada, Carlos Perez, Dylan, Nick Martini, Christian Encarnacion, Strand, Louis, Jonathan India, Tyler Stephenson socked, Spencer Steer, Noelvi Marte, Brandon Williamson, Carson Spiers, Carlos Rodon, Maikel Garcia, Salvador Perez, Perez, Kyle Isbel, Jordan Lyles, Aaron Judge, Austin Wells, Mickey Moniak, Davis Daniel, Connie Mack, Chase Silseth, Oakland's Ken Waldichuk Organizations: Seattle Mariners, Texas Rangers, Mobile, American League West, Mariners, Rangers, Houston Astros, Seattle, Blue Jays, Rays, Toronto, Tampa, American League, Astros, Diamondbacks, Arizona, Phoenix, Houston, AL West, National League, Miami, Brewers, Cubs, Milwaukee, Chicago, Red Sox, Orioles, Boston, Baltimore, American League East, Tigers, Cleveland, Detroit, Rockies, Minnesota, Colorado, The American League Central, Twins, Marlins, Pirates, Pittsburgh, League, Nationals, Braves, Washington, National League East, Minnesota Twins, Dodgers, Giants, San Francisco, Padres, White Sox, San Diego, Chicago . White Sox, Reds, Cardinals, Cincinnati, St, Miami Marlins, Royals, Yankees, Kansas City, New, Athletics, Los Angeles, Oakland, Philadelphia A's, of Fame, Angels, Thomson Locations: Seattle , Washington, USA, Texas, Tampa Bay . Brandon, Houston, Toronto, Detroit, Cleveland, Denver, Colorado, Miami, Atlanta, Angeles, San, San Diego, New York, pinstripes, Anaheim , Calif

☆ MLB roundup: Ronald Acuna Jr. joins 40/40 club in Braves' win
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-23 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +13 min

Drury and Stefanic each had two hits for Los Angeles, which suffered its eighth loss in the last nine games. Giants 5, Dodgers 1Sean Manaea did not allow a run over a season-high seven innings and visiting San Francisco picked up a much-needed victory, beating Los Angeles. Machado's sixth multi-homer game of the season gave him 30 home runs on the season. Trevor Story collected three of Boston's seven hits. Phillies starter Taijuan Walker gave up five hits and two runs with four strikeouts and one walk in six innings.

Persons: Ronald Acuna Jr, Amber Searls, Austin Riley, Marcell Ozuna, Riley, Acuna, Riley's, Charlie Morton, Michael Tonkin, Alex Kirilloff, Pablo Lopez, Kyle Farmer, Willi Castro, Jorge Polanco, Michael A, Taylor, Max Kepler, Lopez, Jared Walsh, Logan O'Hoppe, Nolan Schanuel, Drury, Stefanic, Sean Manaea, Francisco, Mike Yastrzemski, Thairo Estrada, Tyler Fitzgerald, San Francisco, Freddie Freeman, Freeman, Manny Machado, Louis, Machado's, Matthew Liberatore, Juan Soto, Machado, Paul Goldschmidt, Jordan, Luis Garcia, Garcia, Richie Palacios, Robert Suarez, Michael Siani, Jose Fermin, Shea Langeliers, Ken Waldichuk, Esteury Ruiz, Carson Kelly, Will Vest, Brent Rooker's, David Fry, Aaron Hicks, Cleveland, Yennier Cano, Emmanuel Clase, Kole Calhoun, Will Brennan, Jose Ramirez, Josh Naylor, Myles Straw, Gimenez, Anthony Santander, Gunnar Henderson, Ramon Urias, Aaron Judge, Judge, Brandon Pfaadt, Slade Cecconi, Jameson Taillon, Seiya Suzuki, Taillon, Elias Diaz, Chris Bassitt, Tampa Bay's Zach Eflin, Daulton Varsho, George Springer, Jordan Romano, Josh Donaldson, Christian Yelich, Yelich, Evan Carter slugged, Corey Seager, Mitch Garver, Dane Dunning, Cal Raleigh, Seattle's Bryce Miller, Cole Ragans, Chas McCormick, Masataka Yoshida's, Yoshida's, Rafael Devers, Adam Duvall's, Ceddanne Rafaela, Trevor Story, Devers, Mauricio Llovera, Chris Martin, David Bednar, Noelvi Marte, Ke'Bryan Hayes, Henry Davis, Jared Triolo, Endy Rodriguez, Alec Bohm, Adam Ottavino, Trea Turner, Bohm, Realmuto, Kyle Schwarber, Schwarber, Nick Castellanos, Taijuan Walker, Francisco Lindor, Brett Baty, Pete Alonso Organizations: District of Columbia, Atlanta Braves, Washington Nationals, Nationals, National League East, Braves, Atlanta, Sunday, Angels, Minnesota, American League Central, AL Central, Twins, Los, Giants, Dodgers, San, National League, NL, Padres, Cardinals, San Diego, Dakota Hudson, Athletics, Tigers, Oakland, Detroit, Orioles, Cleveland, Baltimore, Guardians, American League East, Tampa Bay Rays, Yankees, Diamondbacks, New York, Arizona, Washington, The Diamondbacks, Cubs, Rockies, Chicago, Pittsburgh Pirates, Colorado, Blue Jays, Rays, American League, Tampa Bay, Tampa, AL, Brewers, Marlins, Milwaukee, Miami, National League Central, Rangers, Mariners, Seattle, American League West, Houston Astros, Texas, Cal, Toronto Blue Jays, Royals, Astros, Kansas City, Houston, Texas Rangers, Houston . Red Sox, White Sox, Boston Red Sox, Chicago White Sox, Red Sox, Boston, Pirates, Reds, Pittsburgh, Cincinnati, The Pirates, The Reds, Chicago Cubs, Phillies, Mets, Philadelphia, Thomson Locations: Washington, District, USA, Los Angeles, Minneapolis, New, Arizona, Chicago, Colorado, Toronto, St . Petersburg, Fla, Bassitt, Texas, Arlington , Texas, Seattle, Houston

☆ Ken Waldichuk, A's stump Astros
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-12 | by ( Field Level Media | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

[1/48] Sep 11, 2023; Houston, Texas, USA; Oakland Athletics left fielder Aledmys Diaz (right) talks with former Houston Astros player Jose Cruz before the game against the Astros at Minute Maid Park. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports Acquire Licensing RightsSeptember 12 - Brent Rooker, Shea Langeliers and Ryan Noda homered and Ken Waldichuk delivered an exceptional relief performance as the Oakland Athletics silenced the host Houston Astros 4-0 on Monday. Waldichuk (3-7) twirled six no-hit innings as the bulk reliever who piggybacked rookie right-hander Mason Miller. Waldichuk walked Jose Altuve with one out in the sixth but breezed the rest of the way. Noda added his 15th home run in the ninth off Astros reliever Rafael Montero.

Persons: Aledmys Diaz, Jose Cruz, Troy, Brent Rooker, Shea Langeliers, Ryan Noda, Ken Waldichuk, Mason Miller, Kyle Tucker, Waldichuk, Jose Altuve, Trevor May, Jeremy Pena, Rooker, Framber Valdez, Valdez, Nick Allen, Kevin Smith, Langeliers, Miller, Yordan Alvarez, Pena, Alex Bregman, Tucker, Noda, Rafael Montero Organizations: Oakland Athletics, Houston Astros, Astros, Athletics, Oakland, The Athletics, Thomson Locations: Houston , Texas, USA, Troy Taormina

☆ Astros hope loss to A's represents wakeup call
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-12 | by ( Field Level Media | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +4 min

September 12 - Just because the schedule over the coming two weeks aligned perfectly for the Houston Astros doesn't mean there were guarantees for success. The Astros averaged 11 runs per game in their previous 10 wins, a surge that propelled them to the top of the American League West. If the Astros had designs on coasting against inferior opposition, those thoughts were quickly shelved. Verlander improved to 5-2 with a 3.43 ERA over seven starts with the Astros following his acquisition from the New York Mets. Sears is 0-1 with a 5.52 ERA across three career appearances (two starts) against the Astros.

Persons: Mason Miller, Ken Waldichuk, Waldichuk, Miller, Trevor May, Dusty Baker, Justin Verlander, Verlander, JP Sears, Sears, Brent Rooker, Shea Langeliers, Ryan Noda, Rooker, We've Organizations: Houston Astros, Astros, Oakland Athletics, Athletics, Kansas City Royals, Oakland, American League West, Houston, Texas Rangers, New York Mets, Sears, AL West, Seattle Mariners, Royals, Thomson Locations: Houston, Verlander, Oakland, Houston , Texas, Texas, Seattle

☆ MLB roundup: Astros' Framber Valdez no-hits Guardians
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-02 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +12 min

Elias Diaz had three doubles and Jurickson Profar also had three hits for the Rockies, who have lost five of their past seven games. Eugenio Suarez homered and drove in three runs for the Mariners, who lost for just the second time in their past seven games. Pirates 4, Tigers 1Liover Peguero hit a two-run homer and Johan Oviedo pitched seven strong innings as Pittsburgh topped visiting Detroit. He set the record with 130 innings pitched last year and broke it on Tuesday at 123 1/3 innings. Orioles 13, Blue Jays 3Anthony Santander was 3-for-4 with a grand slam and right-hander Kyle Bradish pitched seven innings to lead visiting Baltimore past Toronto.

Persons: Framber Valdez, Troy, Oscar Gonzalez, Valdez, Kyle Tucker, Gavin Williams, Dansby Swanson, Cody Bellinger, Mike Tauchman, Nico Hoerner, Patrick Wisdom, Miguel Amaya, Justin Steele, Tyler Stephenson, Matt McLain, Cincinnati's Ben Lively, Juan Soto, Fernando Tatis Jr, Jake Cronenworth, Robert Suarez, Ryan McMahon, Elias Diaz, Jurickson Profar, Peter Lambert, Alex Verdugo, Reese McGuire, Brayan Bello, Bello, Kenley Jansen, Eugenio Suarez, Bryce Miller, Lance Lynn, Enrique Hernandez, Clayton Kershaw, Mookie Betts, Chris Taylor, Ken Waldichuk, James Outman, Tayler Scott, Waldichuk, Hernandez, Peguero, Johan Oviedo, Endy Rodriguez, Josh Palacios, Akil Baddoo, Matt Manning, Zach Eflin, Randy Arozarena, Yandy Diaz, Carlos Rodon, Michael Harris, Spencer Strider's, Patrick Sandoval, Ozzie Albies, Matt Olson's, Donovan Solano, Louis, Pablo Lopez, Jhoan Duran, Tyler O'Neill's, Miles Mikolas, Bryce Harper, Nick Castellanos, Sandy Alcantara, David Robertson, Philadelphia's Seranthony Dominguez, Gregory Soto, Luis Arraez, MJ Melendez, Francisco Alvarez, Carlos Hernandez, Bobby Witt Jr, Brooks Raley, Maikel Garcia, Witt, Josh Walker, Melendez, Pete Alonso, Garcia, Brice Turang, Joey Wiemer, Andruw Monasterio, William Contreras, Freddy Peralta, Josiah Gray, CJ Abrams, Jake Alu, Anthony Santander, Kyle Bradish, Gunnar Henderson, Hyun Jin Ryu, Tommy John, Danny Jansen, Mitch Garver, Adolis Garcia, Andrew Heaney, Heaney, Josh Sborz, Aroldis Chapman, Will Smith, Jesse Scholtens, LaMonte Wade Jr, Brandon Crawford, Lourdes Gurriel Jr, Alek Thomas, Ketel Marte, Miguel Castro, Wade, Ryan Walker Organizations: Houston Astros, Cleveland Guardians, Cubs, Reds, National League Central, Wrigley Field, Padres, Rockies, Colorado, Red Sox, Mariners, Boston, Dodgers, Athletics, Los Angeles, Oakland, Chicago White Sox, Toronto Blue Jays, Cincinnati Reds, Tigers, Pittsburgh, Detroit, Pirates, Oviedo, Yankees, Tampa Bay, Rays, Braves, Angels, Atlanta, Cardinals, Minnesota, Phillies, Marlins, Philadelphia, Miami, New York Mets, Royals, Mets, Kansas City, New York, Brewers, Nationals, Milwaukee, Washington, Orioles, Blue Jays, Baltimore, Toronto, Brandon, Rangers, White Sox, Texas, Chicago, Giants, Diamondbacks, San, National League West, Thomson Locations: Houston , Texas, USA, Troy Taormina, Cincinnati, Chicago, Diego, Denver, Seattle, Angeles, Los Angeles, Tampa, New York, Atlanta, Los, New, Toronto, Arlington , Texas, San Francisco, Arizona

☆ MLB roundup: Royals erase 6-run deficit, stun Angels
▼ + stars: | 2023-06-18 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +10 min

Bobby Witt Jr. led Kansas City's comeback with two-run hits in both the seventh and eighth innings as the Royals plated three in each frame to tie the game. Aroldis Chapman (2-2) earned the win, striking out three in the ninth as the Royals snapped a 10-game losing streak. Snell (3-6) allowed two hits and three walks while equaling his season high with 12 strikeouts. He worked six innings and allowed one run on four hits, with no walks and four strikeouts. Christian Walker added a two-run homer and Lourdes Gurriel Jr. hit a solo shot for the Diamondbacks, who have won two straight games following a three-game slide.

Persons: Samad Taylor, Salvador Perez, Taylor, Scott Sewell, Read, Samad Taylor's, Bobby Witt Jr, Brandon Drury, Shohei Ohtani, Aroldis Chapman, Zach Remillard, Elvis Andrus, Ty France snared Andrus, grounder, Jake Burger, Andrew Benintendi, Andrus, Tayler Saucedo, Paul Sewald, Remillard, J.P, Crawford, Blake Snell, Josh Hader, LaMonte Wade Jr, Davis, Brandon Crawford, Alex Wood, Bobby Miller, Miller, Alex Kirilloff, Ryan Jeffers, Brent Headrick, Joey Wentz, Zack Short, Justin Steele, Nico Hoerner, Mike Tauchman's, Steele, Josh Jung, Dane Dunning, Jonah Heim, Corey Seager, Dunning, Trevor Richards, Daulton Varsho, Joey Wendle, Bryan De La Cruz, Luis Garcia, Jeimer, Chad Kuhl, Kyle Schwarber, Cristian Pache, Andrew Vasquez, Jeff Hoffman, Ken Waldichuk, Wade Miley, Joey Wiemer, Miley, Peter Strzelecki, Hoby Milner, Elvis Peguero, Trevor Megill, Blake Perkins, Rowdy Tellez, Carlos Santana, Matt Olson, Bryce Elder, Ryan McMahon, Albies, Elder, Connor Seabold, Mike Moustakas, Will Benson, Jonathan India slugged, Hunter Greene, Yainer Diaz, Jose Altuve, Altuve, Paul Goldschmidt, Louis, Brendan Donovan, Jordan Walker, Dylan Carlson, Donovan, Brandon Nimmo, Luis Guillorme, Brett Baty, Jake McCarthy, Corbin Carroll, Christian Walker, Lourdes Gurriel Jr, Andres Gimenez, Steven Kwan, Amed Rosario Organizations: Kansas City Royals, Los Angeles Angels, Kauffman, Royals, Kansas, Angels, White Sox, Mariners, Chicago, Seattle, nab, Padres, Rays, San Diego, Tampa Bay, Giants, Dodgers, Los, longtime National League West, Los Angeles, Tigers, Minnesota, Twins, Detroit, Cubs, Orioles, Baltimore, Rangers, Blue Jays, Texas, Toronto, Marlins, Miami, National League East, Washington, Phillies, Athletics, Philadelphia, Oakland, Brewers, Pirates, Milwaukee, Pittsburgh, Braves, Rockies, Atlanta, Colorado ., Reds, Astros, Houston, The Reds, Cardinals, Mets, Diamondbacks, Cleveland, Guardians, Thomson Locations: Kansas City , Missouri, USA, Snell, Tampa, Francisco, Los Angeles, Minneapolis, Arlington , Texas, Colorado, Cincinnati, New York, Arizona, Phoenix

☆ MLB roundup: Red Sox drop Phils for 8th straight win
▼ + stars: | 2023-05-07 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +12 min

Boston's Rob Refsnyder ripped a two-run double, Christian Arroyo had a two-run single and Reese McGuire added an RBI single for the Red Sox, who have scored 59 runs during their eight-game winning streak. After Willie Calhoun popped out with two runners on, Bader put the Yankees ahead with a two-run single to right field. He worked a perfect ninth inning, striking out two, to earn his first save. Alejandro Kirk added an RBI double and Daulton Varsho an RBI single for the Blue Jays, who entered the series with a five-game losing streak. Jack Suwinski homered and Connor Joe had an RBI single for the Pirates, who lost their sixth in a row.

☆ MLB roundup: Clayton Kershaw blanks Mets, gets 200th win
▼ + stars: | 2023-04-19 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +13 min

Martinez hit two home runs in his first multi-homer game with the Dodgers and the 19th of his career. In addition to his milestone win, Kershaw (3-1) also improved to 11-0 in 17 career regular-season starts against the Mets. Mets starter Tylor Megill (3-1) gave up three runs on seven hits over five innings. Bassitt (2-2) allowed three hits and walked one batter while notching five strikeouts in 6 1/3 innings. Philadelphia chased Lance Lynn (0-2) with one out in the sixth; he allowed five runs on 10 hits, fanning seven.

☆ MLB roundup: Rays beat A's to stay undefeated
▼ + stars: | 2023-04-08 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +10 min

Stroman has allowed two runs and 17 hits over 32 innings while winning each of his last five home starts. Ji Hwan Bae, Ke'Bryan Hayes and Connor Joe each had an RBI double, and Oneil Cruz and Jason Delay hit RBI singles for the Pirates. Pittsburgh starter Rich Hill allowed seven runs and eight hits in four innings. Alex Cobb (0-1) was the hard-luck loser for the Giants after holding the Royals to two runs on seven hits in seven innings. Kershaw (1-1) took the loss after allowing four runs on seven hits in six innings.

☆ MLB roundup: Kodai Senga shines in debut as Mets down Marlins
▼ + stars: | 2023-04-03 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +12 min

[1/2] Apr 2, 2023; Miami, Florida, USA; New York Mets starting pitcher Kodai Senga (34) pitches against the Miami Marlins in the first inning at loanDepot Park. /Rhona Wise-USA TODAY SportsApril 3 - Right-hander Kodai Senga struck out eight batters in his major league debut, leading the New York Mets to a 5-1 win over the host Miami Marlins on Sunday afternoon. Marlins starter Trevor Rogers (0-1) lasted just 4 1/3 innings, allowing four hits, two walks and four runs, three earned. He allowed one run on three hits while walking two and striking out six in his first start of the season. Two of Houck's five hits allowed were home runs by Baltimore's Adam Frazier (3-for-4, two RBIs, two runs) and Cedric Mullins (2-for-5, run, three RBIs).

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