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☆ Top 45 MLB free agents for 2024-25 with contract predictions, team fits: Will Soto get $600M+?
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-24 | by ( Jim Bowden | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +48 min

MLB free agency is almost here so it’s time for my annual ranking of the top free agents with contract predictions and the best team fits for each player. Best team fits: Dodgers, Yankees, Mets, Diamondbacks, Red SoxSalary comps: NoneContract prediction: Minor-league contract4. Several teams have early interest in Walker, with the Astros and Mariners being the best early team fits. Best team fits: Padres, Rangers, Dodgers, Orioles, Guardians, MetsSalary comps: N/AContract prediction: None at this time19. Best team fits: Yankees, Mariners, Diamondbacks, BrewersSalary comps: Anthony Rizzo (2 years, $40M); Josh Bell (2 years, $33M)Contract prediction: 1 year, $15 million42.

Persons: Juan Soto, Corbin Burnes, Blake Snell, Max Fried, Roki Sasaki, Pete Alonso, Anthony Santander, Christian Walker, Alex Bregman, I’ve, He’s, Aaron Judge, Bobby Witt Jr, Soto, Mike Trout, Mookie Betts, Cy Young, Burnes, Stephen Strasburg, Jacob deGrom, Aaron Nola, Roki, Sasaki, he’s, Gerrit Cole, Cole, Cole won’t, Will, Brett Davis, They’ll, Carlos Rodón, Patrick Corbin, Tyler Glasnow, Pete, Matt Olson, Nolan Arenado, Kris Bryant, Carlos Correa, George Springer, Matt Chapman, Nolan Arenado’s, Dana Brown, Xander Bogaerts, Snell, —, José Berríos, Sonny Gray, Freddy Peralta, Peralta, Anthony, Shohei Ohtani, Tommy Gilligan, Brandon Nimmo, Willy Adames, Corey Seager, Andrew Friedman, Adames, Dansby Swanson, Javier Báez, Trevor Story, Marcell Ozuna, Ozuna, Walker, Paul Goldschmidt, Anthony Rizzo, Cody Bellinger, Cody Bellinger didn’t, Bellinger, Nick Castellanos, Kyle Schwarber, Shane Bieber, Tommy John, Bieber, Sean Manaea, Brad Penner, Manaea, Hyun Jin Ryu, Eduardo Rodriguez, Chris Bassitt, Miles Mikolas, Jack Flaherty, Flaherty, NL Cy Young, Lance McCullers Jr, Mitch Keller, Pablo López, Kyle Hendricks, Tomoyuki Sugano, Sugano, Michael Wacha, Jameson Taillon, Jon Gray, Nathan Eovaldi, Seth Lugo, Teoscar Hernández, Jayne Kamin, Teoscar, Hernández, Starling Marte, Jorge Soler, Walker Buehler, Buehler, Tanner Scott, Raisel Iglesias, Robert Suarez, Jurickson, Profar, Mitch Haniger, Lourdes Gurriel Jr, Michael Conforto, Eugenio Suárez, Suárez, Chris Taylor, Max Muncy, Jordan Montgomery, Wasserman, Ken Kendrick, Montgomery doesn’t, Seong Kim, Mike Shildt, Kim, J.P, Crawford, Jeff McNeil, Nico Hoerner, Orlando Arcia, Gleyber Torres, Torres, Tyler O’Neill, Bob DeChiara, Cody Bellinger —, O’Neill, Andrew Benintendi, Ian Happ, Yusei Kikuchi, Kikuchi, Tyler Anderson, Brandon Lowe, Lowe, Brandon Drury, Jorge Polanco, Nick Martinez, Martinez, Charlie Morton, Frankie Montas, Joc Pederson, Rhys Hoskins, Mitch Garver, Justin Turner, Charlie Blackmon, Carlos Estévez, Gregory Fisher, Estévez, Dave Dombrowski, Jeff Hoffman, Kendall Graveman, José Alvarado, Joe Jiménez, Ryan Pressly, Taylor Rogers, Luis Severino, Zach Eflin, Lucas Gioloto, Marcus Stroman, Reynaldo López, Jose Quintana, Tyler Mahle, Blake Treinen, Emilio Pagán, Wandy Peralta, Alex Verdugo, Mark Canha, Manuel Margot, Hunter Renfroe, Jose Iglesias, Chris Sale, Iglesias, Isiah Kiner, Miguel Rojas, Goldschmidt, Josh Bell, Hoskins, Hoffman, Matt Strahm, Chris Martin, Matthew Boyd, Boyd, Lance Lynn, Kyle Gibson, Clay Holmes, Luke Weaver, Dan Goldfarb, Mary DeCicco, Daniel Shirey Organizations: MLB, eventual, The Athletic, Baseball, OF, Boras, Yankees, American League, New York, Blue Jays, Dodgers, Phillies, Rangers, Nationals, Mets, Orioles, Red Sox, Chiba Lotte Marines, NPB, Diamondbacks, Angels, Kansas City, Braves, FIP, Star, Mariners, Astros, Giants, Rockies, Cardinals, Cy Young, Brewers, Milwaukee, Anthony Santander, RF, Santander, Reds, Adames, Rays, Cubs, Pirates, Cy, Guardians, Padres, Tigers, NL Cy, Twins, Yomiuri Giants, of Famers, Royals, Excel, Marlins, NL, The Diamondbacks, Montgomery, Sox, Tampa Bay, White Sox, Atlanta, Talent Sports, Apex, Athletics, Getty Locations: Bronx, Japan, New York, Houston, Walker, Seattle, Bledsoe, Tampa, Philadelphia, Fiume

☆ Japan reports record spike in potentially deadly bacterial infection
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-17 | by ( Helen Regan | Junko Ogura | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +3 min

CNN —Cases of a dangerous and highly fatal bacterial infection have reached record levels in Japan, official figures show, with experts so far unable to pinpoint the reason for the rise. STSS is a rare but serious bacterial infection that can develop when bacteria spread into deep tissues and the bloodstream. In March, Japanese authorities warned of a jump in STSS cases. The reason for this year’s rise in cases of STSS in Japan remains unclear, according to Japanese public broadcaster NHK. “So, more people are now susceptible to infection, and that may be one reason for the sharp rise in cases.”

Persons: iGAS “, Ken Kikuchi, people’s, ” Kikuchi Organizations: CNN, Japan’s Health, Japan’s National, of Infectious, US Centers for Disease Control, Prevention, CDC, World Health, of Infectious Diseases, NHK, Tokyo Women’s Medical University Locations: Japan, STSS, Tokyo

☆ After Ohtani and Kikuchi, Japan high school toasts latest baseball prodigy
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-30 | by ( Hanako Montgomery | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +4 min

Banners herald Los Angeles Dodgers megastar Shohei Ohtani and Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Yusei Kikuchi, their faces greeting every visitor. But now, Hanamaki Higashi High School celebrates a new prodigy in its midst – one whose high-school records beat even those of Ohtani and Kikuchi. “The presence of legends like Shohei Ohtani and Yusei Kikuchi were a huge factor as to why I got into baseball – I fell in love with the sport,” Sasaki told CNN. Now, with the emergence of three baseball stars from Hanamaki Higashi, Sasaki’s teammates swell with pride at the honor of walking the same corridors. Despite its status as a public school with a modest baseball budget, Hanamaki Higashi has impressively produced three outstanding athletes.

Persons: Shohei, Yusei Kikuchi, Hanamaki, Kikuchi, Rintaro Sasaki doesn’t, ” Sasaki, Sasaki, he’ll, ”, Hiroshi, Ohtani, Shohei Ohtani, “, Taichi Murakami, Hanamaki Higashi, it’s Organizations: Japan CNN —, Los Angeles Dodgers, Toronto Blue Jays, School, baseball, CNN, Stanford University in, Stanford, Los Angeles Angels, Angel, Kyodo, baseball’s, Dodgers, American League Locations: Hanamaki, Japan, Iwate prefecture, Stanford University in California, America, “, Anaheim , California, Higashi, Hanamaki Higashi

☆ TSMC considering advanced chip packaging capacity in Japan, sources say
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-18 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

Worker walks outside the new semiconductor plant by Japan Advanced Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (JASM), a subsidiary of Taiwan's chip giant TSMC, in Kikuyo of the Kikuchi district, Kumamoto prefecture. Taiwan's TSMC is looking at building advanced packaging capacity in Japan, according to two sources familiar with the matter, a move that would add momentum to Japan's efforts to reboot its semiconductor industry. Taiwan's TSMC is looking at building advanced packaging capacity in Japan, according to two sources familiar with the matter, a move that would add momentum to Japan's efforts to reboot its semiconductor industry. One option the chipmaking giant is considering is bringing its chip on wafer on substrate, or CoWoS, packaging technology to Japan, according to one of the sources who was briefed on the matter. Demand for advanced semiconductor packaging has surged globally in tandem with the artificial intelligence boom, spurring chipmakers including TSMC, Samsung Electronics and Intel , to boost capacity.

Persons: TSMC Organizations: Japan Advanced Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing, TSMC, Samsung Electronics, Intel Locations: Japan, Kikuyo, Kikuchi, Kumamoto prefecture, Taiwan's, Taiwan

☆ Chip giant TSMC opens first Japan factory as it diversifies away from Taiwan amid U.S.-China tensions
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-26 | by ( Sheila Chiang | In Sheilachiang | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

A general view shows the new semiconductor plant by Japan Advanced Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (JASM), a subsidiary of Taiwan's chip giant TSMC (Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company), in Kikuyo of the Kikuchi district, Kumamoto prefecture on February 14, 2024. (Photo by Philip FONG / AFP) (Photo by PHILIP FONG/AFP via Getty Images)Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company opened its first chip plant in Japan on Saturday as it diversifies supply chains away from Taiwan amid intensifying U.S.-China trade tensions. Paul You, chairman of First Securities Investment Corporation said last month that the global semiconductor industry including Taiwan's could be at risk from the U.S.-China chip war. Japan Advanced Semiconductor Manufacturing Inc., the manufacturing company majority-owned by TSMC, began construction of the plant in April 2022. Japan has been striving to strengthen its semiconductor presence amid an intense rivalry with key chip making countries such as Taiwan and South Korea.

Persons: Philip FONG, PHILIP FONG, Paul You, TSMC, JASM Organizations: Japan Advanced Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing, AFP, Getty Images, Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Nvidia, Apple, U.S, First Securities Investment Corporation, U.S ., Semiconductor Manufacturing Inc, TSMC, Sony Semiconductor Solutions, Denso Corporation, Samsung, Center, Strategic, International Studies Locations: Japan, Kikuyo, Kikuchi, Kumamoto prefecture, AFP, Taiwan, China, Europe, U.S, Kumamoto, South Korea

☆ Japan’s millennia-old ‘naked man festival’ ending because of population decline
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-20 | by ( Chris Lau | Himari Semans | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +3 min

They now face a ballooning elderly population and shrinking workforce, in a challenge to fund pensions and health care as demand from the aging population surges. Participants wearing only "Fundoshi" loincloths at the Somin-sai festival at Kokusekiji Temple in Iwate prefecture, Japan, on February 17, 2024. The Asahi Shimbun/Getty ImagesThe Somin-sai festival was one of three major “naked man” or Hadaka Matsuri festivals held in the country. It took place annually on the seventh day of the Lunar New Year at the Kokusekiji Temple in the northeastern prefecture of Iwate. Participants purify themselves with cold water on Yamauchigawa river during Somin-sai festival at Kokusekiji Temple in Iwate prefecture, Japan on February 17, 2024.

Persons: Japan’s, Daigo Fujinami, Priest, “, Kikuchi Toshiaki, ” Organizations: Tokyo CNN, Asahi Shimbun, NHK Locations: Kokusekiji, Japan, Iwate prefecture, Iwate, Okayama prefecture, Kuronuma, Fukushima

For its biggest banks, however, there's a hitch: a generation of professional front-line staff have little experience with rising interest rates. The 38 members, which include credit dealers and data scientists, work to improve coordination between retail and wholesale divisions, as higher rates are expected to fuel trading activities. Still, if higher rates are new to most bankers, so they are for their clients, who have for years enjoyed rock bottom rates in Japan. "Almost no front-line bankers have experienced short-term rates above 0.5% as Japan last saw such rates in the 1990s," he said. "I think there are a lot of scepticism among front-line bankers over whether they can really increase their lending rates."

Persons: Masahiro Minami, they've, Izuru Kato, Kato, Satoru Yamamoto, Atsushi Kikuchi, Tokyo Tanshi's Kato, Makiko Yamazaki, Ritsuko Shimizu, David Dolan Organizations: MUFG Bank, TOKYO, Resona Holdings, Reuters, Bank, Mitsubishi, Daiwa Securities, Mizuho Financial, Mizuho, Thomson Locations: Japan, Tokyo

The Twins advanced — for the first time in 21 years — to play the defending World Series champion Astros. It's familiar territory for Correa, who played for Houston for seven seasons before signing with Minnesota in free agency. The Blue Jays hit the ball hard again and made Gray work for his first career win in the playoffs, but the veteran right-hander finished five effective innings. Left-hander Yusei Kikuchi, one of four Blue Jays who made 31 or more starts this season, was greeted by a single by Max Kepler. The Twins also lost a division series to the A’s in 2006 and a wild-card series to the Astros in 2020.

Persons: — Carlos Correa, Sonny Gray, —, Correa, Jhoan Duran, Matt Chapman, Caleb Thielbar, Gray, George Springer, Vladimir Guerrero Jr, Bo Bichette, Declan, Jose Berríos, John Schneider, Kevin Gausman, Schneider, Royce Lewis, Yusei Kikuchi, Max Kepler, Donovan Solano, Willi Castro’s, groundout, LEWIS Lewis, ___ Organizations: Minnesota Twins, Toronto Blue Jays, AL, The Twins, Astros, Houston, Minnesota, Blue Jays, The Atlanta Braves, Chicago Cubs, Twins, ” Blue Jays, Angels, Yankees, Tigers Locations: MINNEAPOLIS, Houston, Caleb Thielbar . Minnesota

By last year, with sanctions elsewhere tightening, Russia was buying more than a quarter of Japan's used-car exports for an average price of almost $8,200. That was more than double the price in 2020, when Russia took about 15% of Japan's used-car exports. Those sales had been on track to top $1.9 billion for all of 2023 before Japan imposed its own tougher sanctions, trade data show. A system of mandatory inspections pushes the cost of maintaining used cars higher for customers in Japan. Battery recycling firm 4R Energy has seen a "significant" tailwind from declining used-car prices, including the Nissan Leaf, said chief executive Yutaka Horie.

Persons: Sergei Karpukhin, Japan's, we've, Olesya Alekseeva, Takanori Kikuchi, Wataru Nishiwaki, Yutaka Horie, Daniel Leussink, Gleb Stolyarov, Kevin Krolicki, Sonali Paul Organizations: Toyota, REUTERS, Rights, SV Alliance, Japan's Ministry, Economy, Trade, Industry, Honda, Energy, Nissan, Sumitomo, Thomson Locations: Moscow, Russia, Ukraine, Japan, New Zealand, Southeast Asia, Africa, Toyama, Russia's Vladivostok, Malaysia, Mongolia, Pakistan, Tanzania, Niigata prefecture

☆ 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: Blake Snell, Padres flirt with no-hitter in win
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-20 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +12 min

Padres pitchers took a combined no-hitter into the ninth and wound up with a two-hit shutout for the team's sixth straight win. Robert Suarez followed Snell with a perfect eighth before Brendan Rodgers lined a single past Bogaerts at short off Josh Hader (1-3). Bogaerts then snuck a fly ball just inside the left field foul pole off Tyler Kinley (0-3) to win it. Dodgers right-hander Ryan Pepiot entered in the second inning and gave up one run on five hits over six innings. Toronto's Yusei Kikuchi (10-6) allowed one run and four hits in five-plus innings for his first win since Aug. 2.

Persons: Blake Snell, Orlando Ramirez, Xander Bogaerts, Snell, National League Cy Young, Robert Suarez, Brendan Rodgers, Josh Hader, Nolan Jones, Elias Diaz, Bogaerts, Tyler Kinley, Spencer Strider, Ronald Acuna Jr, Bryce Harper's, Acuna, Ronald Acuna Bat, Acuna's, Cristopher Sanchez, Austin Hays, Hays, Hunter Brown, Brown, Kyle Gibson, Gibson, Dansby Swanson, Alexander Canario, Seiya Suzuki, Cody Bellinger, Javier Assad, Ke'Bryan Hayes, Bailey, Adolis Garcia, Jonah Heim, Aroldis Chapman, Josh Jung, John Schreiber, Corey Seager, Heim, Chris Murphy, Luis Castillo, Kelenic, J.P . Crawford, Teoscar Hernandez, Castillo, Zack Gelof, Paul Blackburn, Jake Burger, Tanner Scott, Brandon Nimmo, Trevor Gott, Gott, Nick Fortes, Joey Meneses, Aaron Bummer, Bryan Shaw, Meneses, Jackson Rutledge, Robert Garcia, Max Muncy's, Mookie Betts, Alex Lange, Will Smith, Martinez, Ryan Pepiot, Spencer Torkelson, Parker Meadows, Miguel Cabrera, Basabe, Aaron Loup, Brett Phillips, Rene Pinto, Randy Arozarena slugged, Yandy Diaz, Diaz, Taj Bradley, Logan O'Hoppe, Zach Neto, Nolan Schanuel, Bo Bichette, Cavan Biggio, Toronto's Yusei Kikuchi, cramp, Clarke Schmidt, MJ Melendez, Nick Loftin, Tyler Cropley, Alec Marsh, Steven Cruz, Logan Allen, Kenta Maeda, Spencer Steer's, Willi Castro, Ryan Jeffers, Fernando Cruz, Tyrone Taylor, Louis, Taylor, Colin Rea, Richie Palacios, Alec Burleson, Ketel Marte, Corbin Carroll, Marte, Carroll, Zac Gallen, Joc Pederson, Alex Cobb Organizations: San Diego Padres, Colorado Rockies, USA, Diego, Padres, National League, Braves, Phillies, Philadelphia, Atlanta, Orioles, Astros, Houston, Tampa Bay Rays, American League East, Baltimore, Cubs, Pirates, Chicago, Rangers, Red Sox, Boston, Houston Astros, American League West, The Rangers, Mariners, Seattle, Marlins, Mets, Miami, New York . New York, White Sox, Nationals, Dodgers, Tigers, Los, Los Angeles, Rays, Angels, Blue Jays, Yankees, Cavan, Toronto, Royals, Kansas City, Cleveland, Reds, Cincinnati, Twins, American League Central, Brewers, Cardinals, Milwaukee, National League Central, St, Diamondbacks, Giants, San, Phoenix, Arizona, Thomson Locations: San Diego , California, USA, Petco, San Diego, Atlanta, Baltimore, Texas, Seattle, Pittsburgh, Arlington , Texas, American League West . Texas, Marcus Semien, Oakland, New York . New, Washington, Chicago, Los Angeles, Detroit, Tampa, Los, St . Petersburg, Fla, New York, Seattle and Texas, Kansas, Cleveland . Kansas, Minnesota, Arizona, San Francisco

☆ Rangers blank Blue Jays for 10-run rout
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-14 | by ( Field Level Media | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

September 14 - Nathaniel Lowe and Mitch Garver hit three-run homers, left-hander Jordan Montgomery pitched seven scoreless innings and the visiting Texas Rangers defeated the Toronto Blue Jays 10-0 Wednesday night. Jonah Heim had an RBI single for the Rangers and has seven RBIs in the series. The Rangers (81-64) moved 1 1/2 games ahead of the Blue Jays (80-66) in the American League wild card race. The Rangers scored two more runs in the fifth. Lowe singled with one out, took second on pinch hitter Josh H. Smith's two-out single and scored on Evan Carter's single.

Persons: Nathaniel Lowe, Mitch Garver, Jordan Montgomery, Robbie Grossman, Jonah Heim, Yusei Kikuchi, Corey Seager, Grossman, Heim, Lowe, Seager, Bowden Francis, Josh H, Evan Carter's, Smith, Martin Perez, Garver, Chad Green, Ian Kennedy, Max Scherzer, Jonathan Hernandez Organizations: Texas Rangers, Toronto Blue Jays, Rangers, The Rangers, Blue Jays, American League, Texas, Montgomery, Triple, Thomson Locations: . Texas, Texas . Texas, Toronto

☆ Bo Bichette, Blue Jays edge Royals
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-09 | by ( Field Level Media | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

[1/8] Sep 8, 2023; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Blue Jays third baseman Santiago Espinal (5) and Toronto Blue Jays first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr. (27) celebrate a win over the Kansas City Royals at Rogers Centre. Mandatory Credit: John E. Sokolowski-USA TODAY Sports Acquire Licensing RightsSeptember 9 - Bo Bichette returned from the injured list and had two RBIs as the Toronto Blue Jays defeated the visiting Kansas City Royals 5-4 Friday night. Bichette, who had been out with a right quad injury, had an RBI double to tie the game at 1-1 in the sixth and an RBI single in the Jays' four-run seventh. Dairon Blanco hit a solo home run for the Royals (44-98) as the teams opened a three-game series. Romano worked around two walks and Perez's RBI single in the ninth to get his 33rd save.

Persons: Santiago Espinal, Vladimir Guerrero Jr, John E, Bo Bichette, Bichette, Dairon Blanco, Collin Snider, Alec Marsh, Yusei Kikuchi, Blanco, Kevin Kiermaier, Davis Schneider, Cavan Biggio, Marsh, Whit Merrifield, Trevor Richards, Freddy Fermin blooped, Nick Loftin, Kyle Isbel, Chad Green, Richards, Austin Cox, Alejandro Kirk's, Carlos Hernandez, George Springer, Tucker Davidson, Ernie Clement, Green, Bobby Witt Jr, Salvador Perez, Tim Mayza, Edward Olivares, Jordan Romano, Romano Organizations: CAN, Toronto Blue Jays, Kansas City Royals, Rogers Centre, Jays, Royals, Toronto, Cavan, Thomson Locations: Toronto , Ontario, Toronto

☆ MLB roundup: Bryce Elder, Braves blank Yanks
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-16 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +9 min

[1/4] Aug 15, 2023; Cumberland, Georgia, USA; Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Bryce Elder (55) pitches against the New York Yankees during the first inning at Truist Park. The losing pitcher was Luis Severino (2-8), who worked four innings and allowed all five runs (three earned) on five hits. Philadelphia starter Zack Wheeler allowed one run on three hits in seven innings. Spenser Watkins (0-1) lost in his A's debut, allowing five runs on seven hits in 4 1/3 innings. Orioles starter Jack Flaherty (8-8), formerly Wacha's teammate with the Cardinals, gave up seven runs in three innings.

Persons: Bryce Elder, Dale Zanine, Marcell Ozuna, Ronald Acuna Jr, DJ LeMahieu, Luis Severino, Christian Walker, Tommy Pham, Geraldo Perdomo, Lourdes Gurriel Jr, Nick Ahmed, Kevin Ginkel, Paul Sewald, Brenton Doyle, Nolan Jones, Elehuris Montero, Ty France, Teoscar Hernandez, Eugenio Suarez, Josh Rojas, Bobby Witt Jr, Martinez, Enrique Hernandez, Bobby Miller, Carlos Santana, Adrian Houser, Jack Suwinski, Conner Joe, Ke'Bryan Hayes, Brandon Nimmo, Jakob Junis, Sean Manaea, Thairo Estrada, Wilmer Flores, San Francisco, Tyler Rogers, Luke Jackson, Zack Littell, Cavan Biggio, Seranthony Dominguez, Yusei Kikuchi, Zack Wheeler, Kyle Tucker, Jose Altuve, Tucker, A.J, Chas McCormick, Yainer Diaz, Alex Verdugo, Triston Casas, John Schreiber, Kenley Jansen, Keibert Ruiz, Stone Garrett, Josiah Gray, Nolan Arenado, Louis, Jordan Walker, Tommy Edman, Dakota Hudson, Lawrence Butler, Spenser Watkins, Logan Allen, Jose Ramirez, Tim Anderson, Allen, Matt Wallner, Dylan Floro, Jhoan Duran, Miguel Cabrera, Spencer Torkelson, Matt Vierling, Corey Seager, Seager, Nathaniel Lowe, Ezequiel Duran, Jordan Montgomery, Luis Robert Jr, Tanner Banks, Lane Ramsey, Aaron Bummer, Gregory Santos, Ramsey, Elvis Andrus, Ian Happ, Seiya Suzuki, Julian Merryweather, Gary Sanchez, Diego's, Michael Wacha, Jack Flaherty, Austin Hays Organizations: Atlanta Braves, New York Yankees, Diamondbacks, Rockies, Arizona, Colorado, The Diamondbacks, Mariners, Royals, Seattle, Kansas City, Dodgers, Brewers, Milwaukee, National League West, NL Central, Pirates, Mets, Pittsburgh, New York, The Pirates, Giants, Rays, San, Tampa Bay, Blue Jays, Phillies, Cavan, Toronto, Philadelphia, Astros, Marlins, Miami, Houston, Red Sox, Nationals, Boston, Washington . Five Red Sox, Washington, Cardinals, Athletics, Oakland, Reds, Cleveland, Cincinnati, Chicago White Sox, Tigers, Twins, Rangers, Angels, Louis Cardinals, White Sox, Cubs, Chicago Cubs, Padres, Orioles, Baltimore, Thomson Locations: Cumberland , Georgia, USA, Truist, Atlanta, York, Denver, Colorado, France, Angeles, New, Manaea, Houston, Minnesota, Detroit, Minneapolis, Texas, Los Angeles, Arlington , Texas, Baltimore

☆ Blue Jays prevail in pitchers' duel, edge Phillies
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-16 | by ( Field Level Media | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

[1/45] Aug 15, 2023; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Blue Jays fans line up to get into Rogers Centre for dollar Hot Dog Night against the Philadelphia Phillies. Seranthony Dominguez (2-3) hit Biggio with a first-pitch slider with two outs to give the Blue Jays the first game of a two-game set. Biggio walked with two outs before Alejandro Kirk grounded out to end the inning. Johan Rojas followed with an RBI double into the left-field corner, and the Phillies led 1-0. After Springer's grounder led to a forceout at home, Dominguez hit Biggio to force in the game-winning run.

Persons: John E, Cavan Biggio, Seranthony Dominguez, Yusei Kikuchi, Zack Wheeler, Brandon Belt, Biggio, Alejandro Kirk, Kikuchi, Bryson Stott's, Edmundo Sosa, Johan Rojas, Whit Merrifield, Vladimir Guerrero Jr, George Springer's, Yimi Garcia, Toronto's Jordan Hicks, Dominguez, Nathan Lukes, Kyle Schwarber's, Guerrero, Springer's grounder, Jordan Romano, Matt Chapman Organizations: CAN, Toronto Blue Jays, Rogers Centre, Philadelphia Phillies, Mandatory, Cavan, Blue Jays, Toronto, Brandon, Phillies, Thomson Locations: Toronto , Ontario, Philadelphia

☆ MLB roundup: Astros use ninth-inning slam to edge O's
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-09 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +11 min

Philadelphia starter Zack Wheeler (9-5) tossed six innings and gave up seven hits and three runs. Losing pitcher Sonny Gray (5-5) gave up three runs (two earned) and seven hits in six innings while notching 10 strikeouts. Rays right-hander Zach Eflin allowed just one run on four hits in seven innings. Yusei Kikuchi sustained his first loss since July 1 despite permitting only one run on three hits while striking out six in seven innings. Taillon (7-6) tossed seven innings of three-hit ball and retired the final 16 batters he faced.

Persons: Kyle Tucker, Tommy Gilligan, Kyle Tucker's, Jeremy Pena's, Felix Bautista, Adley Rutschman, Ryan Mountcastle, Rutschman, Mountcastle, Framber Valdez, Ryne Stanek, Ryan Pressley, Kevin Pillar, Orlando Arcia, Ronald Acuna Jr, Arcia, Mitch Keller, David Bednar, Brandon Drury, Lucas Giolito, Scott Alexander, Wilmer Flores, Kyle Schwarber, Jake Cave, Alec Bohm, Zack Wheeler, Lane Thomas, Keibert Ruiz, Trevor Williams, Eduardo Rodriguez, Rodriguez, Jose Cisnero, Jason Foley, Zack Short, Kerry Carpenter, Jake Rogers, Sonny Gray, Jorge Soler, Soler, Lucas Sims, Braxton Garrett, Stuart Fairchild, Luis Arraez's, Yandy Diaz, Brandon Lowe, Randy Arozarena, Louis, Isaac Paredes, Nolan Arenado, Zach Eflin, Miles Mikolas, Tanner Bibee, Ramon Laureano, Emmanuel Clase, Whit Merrifield, Yusei Kikuchi, Drew Waters, MJ Melendez, Michael Massey, Brady Singer, Trevor Story, Mike Tauchman, Jameson Taillon, Cody Bellinger, Pete Alonso, Justin Verlander, Joey Meneses, Ildemaro Vargas, Jordan Weems, Kyle Finnegan, Bryce Harper, Craig Kimbrel, Meneses, Nolan Jones, Elias Diaz, Matt Koch, Andruw Monasterio, William Contreras, Wade Miley, Andrew Chafin, Harrison Bader, Kyle Higashioka, Aaron Judge, Clarke Schmidt, Michael King, Yoan Moncada, Andrew Vaughn, Touki Toussaint, Corey Seager, Max Scherzer, JJ Bleday's, JP, Logan Gilbert, Dylan Moore, Gilbert, Xander Bogaerts, Scott Barlow, Freddie Freeman, Julio Urias, Christian Walker, Evan Phillips, Corbin Carroll Organizations: Houston Astros, Baltimore Orioles, Camden Yards, Astros, Baltimore All, Orioles, Braves, Pirates, Pittsburgh, Giants, San, Angels, Chicago White Sox, The Giants, San Francisco, Phillies, Philadelphia, Washington, Nationals, Tigers, Detroit, Marlins, Reds, Miami, Cincinnati, Cardinals, Tampa, St, Tampa Bay, Rays, Blue Jays, Toronto, Royals, Red Sox, Kansas City, Boston, Cubs, Mets, National League, Rockies, Brewers, Colorado, Milwaukee, Yankees, White Sox, Chicago, New York, Rangers, Athletics, Oakland, Texas, New York Mets, JP Sears, Mariners, Padres, Seattle, San Diego, Dodgers, Diamondbacks, Arizona, Thomson Locations: Baltimore , Maryland, USA, Atlanta, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Anaheim , Calif, Washington, Philadelphia, St . Petersburg, Fla, Cleveland, Kansas, Chicago, New York, Schmidt, Texas, Toronto, Phoenix, Arizona

☆ MLB roundup: Marlins rally repeatedly, beat Phils in 12
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-03 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +10 min

Webb (9-9) went seven innings and allowed only a pair of first-inning runs. Matt Wallner hit a three-run homer for the Twins, who lost for the sixth time in seven games. Yankees starter Gerrit Cole (10-2) settled down after a shaky beginning and allowed two runs on four hits in seven innings. Dylan Cease (4-5) was knocked out after 1 2/3 innings, having matched a season worst by allowing seven runs. Ragans (3-3), who was recalled from Triple-A Omaha prior to the game, gave up seven hits and one walk while striking out a career-high eight.

Persons: Josh Bell, Rich Storry, Jesus Sanchez, Sanchez's, Alec Bohm, Brandon Marsh slugged, Miami's Jorge Soler, Dansby Swanson, Jeimer Candelario, Christopher Morel, Ian Happ, Seiya Suzuki, Drew Smyly, Michael Fulmer, Buck Farmer, Ronald Acuna Jr, Austin Riley, Matt Olson, Acuna, Lucas Giolito, Riley, Olson, Davis, San Francisco, Logan Webb, Webb, Camilo Doval, Tyler Gilbert, Rosario, Miguel Rojas, Mookie Betts, Jason Heyward, Freddie Freeman, Los Angeles, Tony Gonsolin, Shea Langeliers, Devin Williams, Alex, Andruw Monasterio, Christian Yelich, Chas McCormick, McCormick, Yainer Diaz, Phil Maton, Oscar Gonzalez, Nick Sandlin, Alec Burleson, Lars Nootbaar, Louis, Tyler O'Neill, Jordan Walker, Dakota Hudson, Jack Flaherty, Matt Wallner, Joe Ryan, Ryan, Julio Rodriguez's, Cal Raleigh, Matt Brash, Andres Munoz, John Schreiber, Gary Sanchez, Juan Soto, Seong Kim, Fernando Tatis Jr, Xander Bogaerts, Joe Musgrove, Nick Martinez, Ray Kerr, Zack Short, Riley Greene, Jake Rogers, Javier Baez, Eduardo Rodriguez, Rodriguez, Yusei Kikuchi, Grayson Rodriguez, Giancarlo Stanton, Anthony Volpe, Shane McClanahan, Gerrit Cole, McClanahan, Corey Seager, Josh Jung, Marcus Semien, Dane Dunning, Dylan, Seby Zavala, Cole Ragans, Michael Massey, Aroldis Chapman Organizations: Miami Marlins, gatorade, Philadelphia Phillies, Marlins, Phillies, Cubs, Reds, Chicago, Braves, Angels, League, Atlanta, Giants, Diamondbacks, Arizona, The Giants, Dodgers, Oakland, Nationals, Brewers, Washington, Milwaukee, Astros, Houston, Cardinals, Twins, Minnesota, Mariners, Red Sox, Seattle, Boston, The Mariners, Cal, American League, Padres, Rockies, Diego, Colorado, Triple, El, Tigers, Pirates, Detroit, Pittsburgh, Los Angeles Dodgers, Blue Jays, Orioles, Toronto, Baltimore, Yankees, Rays, York, Tampa, Rangers, White Sox, Texas, Royals, Mets, Kansas City, Thomson Locations: Miami , Florida, USA, loanDepot, Cincinnati, Los Angeles, Angeles, Los, Cleveland, Boston, Denver, El Paso, Texas, Arlington , Texas, York, Omaha

☆ Orioles, fortified at deadline, ready to continue run vs. Blue Jays
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-02 | by ( Field Level Media | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +3 min

August 2 - The visiting Baltimore Orioles, who fortified their pitching by adding right-hander Jack Flaherty at the trade deadline on Tuesday, will try to maintain their dominance of the Toronto Blue Jays on Wednesday night. The Orioles are 7-1 against the Blue Jays and have clinched the season series. The Blue Jays also made a deal with the Cardinals, acquiring shortstop Paul DeJong, who did not play Tuesday. "(DeJong) is an interesting fit for us without the injury," Blue Jays general manager Ross Atkins said. The Blue Jays are scheduled to start left-hander Yusei Kikuchi (8-3, 3.79) on Wednesday.

Persons: Jack Flaherty, Kyle Gibson, Kyle Bradish, Flaherty, Mike Elias, We've, Paul DeJong, Bo Bichette, Santiago Espinal, Ross Atkins, Matt Svanson, Jordan Hicks, Yusei Kikuchi, Grayson Rodriguez, Anthony Santander Organizations: Baltimore Orioles, Toronto Blue Jays, Orioles, Blue Jays, American League East, Louis Cardinals, Cardinals, Jays, Baltimore, AL East, Toronto, Thomson Locations: Toronto

☆ MLB roundup: Benches clear, Rangers slam Astros
▼ + stars: | 2023-07-27 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +12 min

He gave up two runs on eight hits over 6 2/3 innings with no walks and three strikeouts. Javier Assad (1-2) was the winner with 1 2/3 innings out of the bullpen. Baltimore starter Kyle Bradish (6-6) gave up seven hits and five runs with three strikeouts and two walks in 6 2/3 innings. Joe Ryan (9-7) absorbed the loss in allowing four runs on seven hits over 3 2/3 innings. Marsh (0-5) allowed four runs and five hits in 2 2/3 innings, striking out three and walking four.

Persons: Jeremy Pena, Marcus Semien, Erik Williams, Adolis Garcia, Framber Valdez, Seth Martinez, Garcia's, Martin Maldonado, Houston's Yordan Alvarez, plunked, Nathaniel Lowe, Sam Huff, Andrew Heaney, Alex Bregman, Yainer Diaz, Freddy Peralta, Tyrone Taylor, Peralta, Elvis Peguero, Ben Lively, Taylor, Carlos Rodon, Oswald Peraza, Isiah Kiner, Falefa, Anthony Volpe, Jose Quintana, Nico Hoerner, Ian Happ, Happ, Cody Bellinger, Javier Assad, Adbert Alzolay, Joe Kelly, Louis, Nolan Gorman, Lars Nootbaar, Paul Goldschmidt, Andrew Knizner, Christian Walker, Emmanuel Rivera, Walker, Jake McCarthy, Corbin Carroll, Edmundo Sosa, Realmuto, Jake Cave, Nick Castellanos, Bryce Harper, Seranthony Dominguez, Adley Rutschman, Austin Hays, Kyle Bradish, Dylan Moore, Julio Rodriguez, Bryce Miller, Miller, Andres Munoz, Christian Vazquez, Matt Wallner, Edouard Julien, Vazquez, Trevor Larnach, Kyle Farmer, Joe Ryan, Sandy Alcantara, National League Cy Young, Alcantara, Luis Arraez, Jacob Stallings, Zach Eflin, Austin Slater, J.D, Davis, Oakland's Jace Peterson, Shea Langeliers, Alex Wood, Wilmer Flores, Slater, Michael Conforto, Hogan Harris, Wood, Tyler Rogers, Luke Jackson, Rogers, Jackson, CJ Abrams, Daniel Bard, Matt Koch, Bard, Abrams, Peter Lambert, Andres Machado, Elehuris Montero, Ryan McMahon, Michael Toglia, Whit Merrifield, Yusei Kikuchi, Merrifield, Danny Jansen, Bo Bichette, Tony Gonsolin, Enrique Hernandez, Johan Oviedo, David Bednar, Ji Man Choi, Bryan Reynolds, Carlos Santana, Seth Lugo, Rafael Devers, Casas, Adam Duvall, Justin Turner, Turner, Connor Wong, Brayan Bello, Joe Jacques, Ozzie Albies, Albies, Jose Ramirez, David Fry, Gabriel Arias, Gavin Williams, Nick Sandlin, Williams, Alec Marsh, Marsh, MJ Melendez, Salvador Perez, Freddy Fermin, Michael Massey Organizations: Houston Astros, Texas Rangers, USA, Rangers, American League West, Astros, Houston, Texas, Brewers, Reds, Milwaukee, Cincinnati, National League Central, Yankees, Mets, New, Yankee, Cubs, White Sox, Chicago, Cardinals, Diamondbacks, Phillies, Orioles, Philadelphia, Baltimore, Mariners, Seattle, Marlins, Rays, Miami, Tampa, National League, MLB, Giants, Oakland, Rockies, Washington, Colorado, Nationals, Blue Jays, Dodgers, Toronto, Los Angeles, Pirates, Padres, Pittsburgh, San Diego, Oviedo, Red Sox, Braves, Boston, Atlanta, Royals, Cleveland, Kansas City, Guardians, Thomson Locations: Houston , Texas, USA, Semien, Colorado, New York, Arizona, St, Phoenix, Baltimore, Minnesota, Minneapolis, St . Petersburg, Fla, Tampa, Francisco, Los, Los Angeles

☆ MLB roundup: 10th-inning blast lifts Tigers over Rockies
▼ + stars: | 2023-07-02 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +11 min

Phillies starter Zack Wheeler (7-4) allowed four runs and seven hits in five innings. Toronto left-hander Yusei Kikuchi (7-3) allowed five runs, seven hits and two walks in 4 1/3 innings. Baltimore starter Kyle Bradish (4-4) nearly matched Ober, giving up one run on seven hits over six innings. Burnes (6-5) gave up two runs and one hit in seven innings, with seven strikeouts and two walks. Cardinals starting pitcher Matthew Liberatore (1-3) allowed three runs on seven hits in 4 1/3 innings.

Persons: Zach McKinstry, Jonathan Schoop, Schoop, Pierce Johnson, Eric Haase, McKinstry, Kris Bryant's, Alex Lange, Ryan McMahon, Lange, C.J . Cron, Ezequiel Tovar, Alec Bohm, Kyle Schwarber, Zack Wheeler, Schwarber's, Dominic Smith, Tyler Wade, Elvis Andrus, Kendall Graveman, JJ Bleday, Andrus, Bleday, Wade, Shintaro Fujinami, Eloy Jimenez, Juan Soto, Manny Machado, San Diego, Michael Wacha, Fernando Tatis Jr, Elly De La Cruz, Brandon Williamson, Williamson, Paul Goldschmidt, Louis, Goldschmidt, Jack Flaherty, Luis Severino, DJ LeMahieu's, Jake Bauers, Rafael Devers, Justin Turner, Kutter Crawford, Matt Chapman, George Springer, Bo Bichette, Yusei Kikuchi, Bailey Ober, Joey Gallo, Ober, Griffin Jax, Jhoan Duran, Kyle Bradish, Nathan Eovaldi, Will Smith, Hunter Brown, Brown, Yelich, Raimel Tapia, Corbin Burnes, Jesse Winker, Victor Caratini, Jack Suwinski, Tucupita Marcano, Jared Triolo, Josh Palacios, Ronald Acuna Jr, Ozzie Albies, phenom Eury Perez, Perez, Charlie Morton, Morton, Justin Verlander, Francisco Alvarez, Brandon Nimmo, Francisco Lindor, Thairo Estrada, Davis, Julio Urias, Salvador Perez, Maikel Garcia, Yonny Hernandez's, Mookie Betts, Freddie Freeman, George Kirby, Crawford, Luke Raley, Paul Sewald, Tyler Glasnow, Tanner Bibee, Marcus Stroman, Bibee, Jose Ramirez, Amed Rosario, Stroman, Anthony Volpe, Isiah Kiner, Falefa, Gleyber Torres, Michael King, Matthew Liberatore, Lars Nootbaar, Ryne Nelson, Gabriel Moreno, Moreno, Emmanuel Rivera, Anthony Rendon, Mike Trout, Shohei Ohtani Organizations: Detroit Tigers, Colorado Rockies, Denver, Rockies, Detroit, Colorado, Phillies, Nationals, Philadelphia, Washington, Athletics, White Sox, Oakland, Chicago, Padres, Reds, San, The Reds, Cardinals, Yankees, New York, DJ, Red Sox, Blue Jays, Boston, Toronto, Orioles, Minnesota, Baltimore, Rangers, Astros, Houston, Brewers, Pirates, Milwaukee, Pittsburgh, Braves, Marlins, Atlanta, Miami, The Braves, Mets, Giants, New, J.D, San Francisco's, Royals, Dodgers, Kansas City, Mariners, Rays, Seattle, Tampa Bay, Kirby, Cubs, Cleveland, St, Diamondbacks, Los Angeles, Angels, Thomson Locations: C.J, Washington, Cincinnati, New York, Baltimore, Ober, Houston, Texas, Arlington , Texas, Atlanta, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Chicago, Arizona, Anaheim, Calif, Nelson

☆ MLB roundup: Astros win finale with Dodgers in 11 innings
▼ + stars: | 2023-06-26 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +12 min

Astros rookie right-hander Hunter Brown gave up one run on three hits over six innings, Ryan Pressley (2-2) earned the win and Seth Martinez collected his first career save. Dodgers starter Tony Gonsolin gave up four runs on five hits over five innings. Starter Bailey Ober gave up three runs and five hits and struck out eight in six innings. Pete Alonso had three RBIs via a two-run single in the third and a homer in the seventh, while Francisco Lindor also went deep for the Mets. Padres starter Seth Lugo (3-4) gave up three runs on seven hits with four strikeouts and no walks in five-plus innings.

Persons: Jeremy Pena, Jose Abreu, Alex Bregman, Corey Julks, Bregman, Hunter Brown, Ryan Pressley, Seth Martinez, Freddie Freeman, Mookie Betts, Will Smith, Tony Gonsolin, Gonsolin, Yency Almonte, Willson Contreras, Louis, Paul Goldschmidt, Marcus Stroman, Lars Nootbaar's, Matthew Liberatore, Jake Woodford, Jordan Hicks, Royce Lewis, Lewis, Donovan Solano, Bailey Ober, Griffin Jax, Jhoan Duran, Zach McKinstry, Michael Lorenzen, Brendan White, Carlos Correa, Kyle Schwarber, Trea Turner, Jeff Hoffman, Pete Alonso, Francisco Lindor, Anthony Santander, Kyle Bradish, Felix Bautista, Cal Raleigh, Harrison Bader, Gerrit Cole's, Anthony Volpe, John King, Jose Trevino, Bader, Yerry Rodriguez, Ezequiel Duran, Volpe, Oswaldo Cabrera, Michael King, Adolis Garcia, Corey Seager, Jonah Heim, Leody Taveras, Cavan Biggio, Yusei Kikuchi, George Springer, Rickey Henderson, Kikuchi, Luis Medina, Tony Kemp, Matt Olson, Olson, Raisel Iglesias, Kevin Newman, Matt McLain, Chris Sabo, Owen Miller's, Miller, Trevor Stephan, Joey Wiemer, Elvis Peguero, Devin Williams, Cleveland, Luis Robert Jr, Robert, Kutter Crawford, Jesse Scholtens, Crawford, Adam Duvall's, Justin Turner, Eury Perez, Perez, Dontrelle Willis, Jonathan Davis, Luis Arraez, Ezequiel Tovar, Austin Gomber, Justin Lawrence, Shohei Ohtani, Eduardo Escobar, Taylor Ward, Ketel Marte, Patrick Bailey, Evan Longoria, Davis, Blake Sabol, Marte, Tyler Glasnow, Jose Siri, Taylor Clarke, Harold Ramirez's, Drew Waters, Glasnow, Pete Fairbanks, Colin Poche, Yandy Diaz, Siri, Maikel Garcia, Daniel Lynch, MacKenzie Gore, Jeimer Candelario, Joey Meneses, Tim Hill, Candelario, Meneses, Gore, Seth Lugo Organizations: Houston Astros, Los Angeles Dodgers, Astros, Houston, Dodgers, Los Angeles, Cardinals, Cubs, Chicago, Tigers, Minnesota, Detroit, Twins, Phillies, Mets, Philadelphia, Orioles, Mariners, Baltimore, Santander, Cal, Yankees, Rangers, Texas, Blue Jays, Athletics, Cavan, Toronto, Oakland, Braves, Reds, Cincinnati, Brewers, Milwaukee, Cleveland, White Sox, Red Sox, Boston, Marlins, Pirates, Miami, Pittsburgh, Rockies, Angels, Colorado, The Rockies, Diamondbacks, Giants, Arizona, J.D, Rays, Royals, Tampa Bay, Kansas City, Nationals, Padres, Washington, Thomson Locations: Los Angeles, London, Chicago, New York, Seattle, Atlanta, Cleveland, Los, Denver, San Francisco, St . Petersburg, Fla, Kansas, San Diego

☆ MLB roundup: Pirates win slugfest, extend Mets' skid
▼ + stars: | 2023-06-10 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +11 min

Pittsburgh starter Rich Hill (6-5) allowed two runs and seven hits in seven innings. New York starter Tylor Megill (5-4) gave up nine runs, seven earned, and eight hits in 3 2/3 innings. Arizona starter Merrill Kelly (8-3) gave up three runs and seven hits in 6 1/3 innings. Detroit starter Michael Lorenzen (2-3) was charged with six runs and seven hits in 6 2/3 innings. Cole (7-1) allowed two runs on seven hits in six innings for his first loss since his final regular-season start of last season.

Persons: Will Brennan, David Richard, Carlos Santana, Jack Suwinski, Austin Hedges, Josh Palacios, Rich Hill, Francisco Lindor, Luis Guillorme, Mark Vientos, Francisco Alvarez, Tylor, Tyler Freeman, Kyle Tucker's, Xzavion Curry, Freeman, Seth Martinez, Josh Naylor, Jose Abreu, Jeremy Pena, Isaac Paredes, Tyler Glasnow, Paredes, Michael A, Taylor, Royce Lewis, Sonny Gray, Yusei Kikuchi, Kyle Schwarber, Schwarber, Caleb Ferguson, Trea Turner, Mookie Betts, Freddie Freeman, Orlando Arcia, Arcia, CJ Abrams, Eddie Rosario, Josiah Gray, Jordan Montgomery, Louis, Giovanny Gallegos, Nolan Arenado, Jordan Walker, Nolan Gorman, Ben Lively, Stuart Fairchild, Luis Robert Jr, Liam Hendriks, Yasmani Grandal, Joey Wendle, Corbin Carroll, Carroll's, Emmanuel Rivera, Geraldo Perdomo, Merrill Kelly, Jake Rogers, Zack Short, Javier Baez, Michael Lorenzen, Rafael Devers, Gerrit Cole, Kenley Jansen, Casas, Enrique Hernandez, Josh Donaldson, Cole, Austin Hays, Tyler Wells, Gunnar Henderson, Wells, Felix Bautista, Daniel Lynch, Hays, Ramon Laureano, Luis Medina, Trevor May, Adrian Houser, Owen Miller, Fernando Tatis Jr, Manny Machado, Brandon Dixon, Trent Grisham, Gary Sanchez, Jake Cronenworth, Juan Soto, Xander Bogaerts, Yu Darvish, Josh Hader, Mike Moustakas, Randal Grichuk, Ryan McMahon, Shohei Ohtani, Mickey Moniak, Moniak, Luis Castillo, Nico Hoerner, Marcus Stroman, Stroman, Seiya Suzuki, Tucker Barnhart, Joc Pederson, Thairo Estrada, Anthony DeSclafani Organizations: Cleveland Guardians, Houston Astros, Progressive, Pirates, Pittsburgh, Mets, Astros, Cleveland, Houston, Rangers, Tampa Bay, Rays, Blue Jays, Minnesota, Toronto, Twins, Phillies, Dodgers, Philadelphia, Detroit, Los, Braves, Nationals, Orlando, Atlanta, New York Mets, . Washington, Cardinals, Reds, Cincinnati, Cincinnati . White Sox, Marlins, Chicago, Miami, White Sox, Diamondbacks, Tigers, Red Sox, Yankees, Boston, Yankee Stadium, Orioles, Royals, Baltimore, Kansas City, Athletics, Brewers, Oakland, Milwaukee, Padres, Rockies, San Diego, Colorado, San, The Rockies, Mariners, Seattle, Angels, Cubs, Giants, Thomson Locations: Cleveland , Ohio, USA, York, Tampa, Texas, St . Petersburg, Fla, Minnesota, Los Angeles, Washington, ., Montgomery, Arizona, Detroit, New York, San, Denver, San Diego, Colorado, Anaheim , Calif, San Francisco

☆ MLB roundup: Cubs clamp down on Rays again
▼ + stars: | 2023-05-31 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +11 min

Mariners right-hander Logan Gilbert (3-3) lasted just four innings, giving up seven runs -- five earned -- on seven hits with one walk and four strikeouts. Senga (5-3) struck out nine in a career-high seven innings. Texas starter Martin Perez gave up six runs and seven hits in 4 2/3 innings. Detroit's Alex Faedo (1-3) was charged with six runs on seven hits in 4 1/3 innings. Milwaukee right-hander Adrian Houser (1-1) allowed seven runs (six earned) and a career-high 11 hits in 4 1/3 innings.

Persons: Kyle Hendricks, Matt Marton, Mike Tauchman's tiebreaking, Hendricks, Julian Merryweather, Mark Leiter, Adbert Alzolay, Austin Riley, Seth Brown, Raisel Iglesias, Brown, Ramon Laureano, JJ Bleday, Jonah Bride, Riley, Kevin Pillar, Aaron Judge, Judge, Anthony Volpe, Greg Allen, Nestor Cortes, Logan Gilbert, Alex Bregman, Chas McCormick, Brandon Bielak, pouncing, Joe Ryan, Christian Vazquez, Anthony Santander, Gunnar Henderson, Henderson, Kyle Gibson, Josh Naylor, Josh Bell, Kodai Senga, Francisco Lindor, Eduardo Escobar, Kody Clemens, Josh Harrison, Andrew Vaughn, Romy Gonzalez, Jake Burger, Luis Robert Jr, Lucas Giolito, Tyler Anderson, Taylor Ward, Shohei Ohtani, Freddie Freeman, Tony Gonsolin, Jason Heyward, J.D, Martinez, Freeman, Keibert Ruiz, Jake Irvin, Jonah Heim, Grant Anderson, Josh Jung, Adolis Garcia, Miguel Cabrera, Riley Greene, Martin Perez, Detroit's Alex Faedo, Xander Bogaerts, Bogaerts, Dylan Floro, Juan Soto, Matt Carpenter, Bryan De La Cruz, Sandy Alcantara, National League Cy Young, Whit Merrifield, Alejandro Kirk, Vladimir Guerrero Jr, Yusei Kikuchi, Adrian Houser, William Contreras, Miles Mikolas, Louis, Giovanny Gallegos, Nolan Arenado, Nolan Gorman, Zack Greinke, Carlos Hernandez, Jose Barrero, Ben Lively, Joely Rodriguez, Will Benson, Raimel Tapia, Rafael Devers, Justin Turner, Masataka Yoshida, Turner, Alexis Diaz, Casas, Zac Gallen, Arizona's, Ketel Marte, Corbin Carroll, Evan Longoria, Marte, Kyle Freeland, Freeland, Nolan Jones, Johan Oviedo, Rodolfo Castro, San Francisco, Connor Joe, Oviedo, Joe, John Brebbia, Michael Conforto's, Mike Yastrzemski, Davis Organizations: Chicago Cubs, Tampa Bay Rays, Wrigley, New York Mets, Cubs, MLB, Rays, Chicago, Athletics, Braves, Oakland, Atlanta, Mariners, Seattle, American League, Yankees, New, Astros, Houston, Orioles, Baltimore, Cleveland, Santander, Guardians, Mets, Phillies, White Sox, Angels, Los, Dodgers, Nationals, Los Angeles, Washington, Rangers, Tigers, Texas, Detroit, Padres, Marlins, Diego, Miami, National League, Blue Jays, Brewers, Toronto, Milwaukee, Cardinals, Royals, Kansas City, Reds, Red Sox, Cincinnati, Boston, Diamondbacks, Rockies, Colorado, Gallen, Pirates, Giants, Pittsburgh, San, Thomson Locations: Chicago , Illinois, USA, Atlanta, New York, Minnesota, York, Philadelphia, Chicago, Los Angeles . Chicago, Washington, Detroit, Texas, San Diego ., Diego, Phoenix

☆ MLB roundup: Rafael Devers homers twice as Red Sox top Padres
▼ + stars: | 2023-05-20 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +12 min

Rizzo hit a two-run homer on a 2-2 pitch to right off Ian Gibaut for a 3-0 lead in the sixth. Christopher Morel hit a two-run homer and scored three times and Nick Madrigal had two hits, two RBIs and scored twice for the Cubs, who ended a five-game losing streak. Phillies starter Ranger Suarez (0-1) allowed four runs and five hits in two innings, striking out four and walking three. Adam Frazier added a two-run homer and Anthony Santander had a solo shot for the Orioles to open a three-game series. Gabriel Arias delivered a two-run homer in the top of the 10th before the Mets scored three times in the bottom of the inning.

☆ MLB roundup: Mets post 8-run inning, whip Nats in Max Scherzer's return
▼ + stars: | 2023-05-15 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +12 min

For seven innings, the game was a pitchers' duel between Cleveland rookie Tanner Bibee and the Angels' Patrick Sandoval. Zach Elfin (5-1) got the win after allowing four runs on seven hits in his six innings, striking out nine and walking one. Royals starter Jordan Lyles (0-7) was tagged for seven runs in 2 1/3 innings, allowing four hits and three walks. The loss overshadowed another strong outing by Giants starter Logan Webb, who allowed one run on three hits over seven innings. Boston's Corey Kluber (2-5) surrendered four runs on seven hits in five innings.

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