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☆ Rays tie Orioles atop AL East with latest win
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-16 | by ( Field Level Media | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

[1/54] Sep 15, 2023; Baltimore, Maryland, USA; Baltimore Orioles third baseman Gunnar Henderson (2) singles against the Tampa Bay Rays during the first inning at Oriole Park at Camden Yards. Flaherty struck out Josh Lowe but Margot lined a single to left, scoring Arozarena to make it 2-0. Rene Pinto singled leading off the Tampa Bay fifth and went to third on a single by Yandy Diaz. Back-to-back doubles by Josh Lowe and Margot made it 4-0 in the sixth before Taylor Walls reached on a bunt single. Bryan Baker came on to face Ramirez, who sent Baker's first-pitch fastball out to left-center and the Rays led 7-0.

Persons: Gunnar Henderson, Scott Taetsch, Zac Eflin, Harold Ramirez, Brandon Lowe, Manuel Margot, Randy Arozarena, Heston Kjerstad, Jack Flaherty, Eflin, Arozarena, Isaac Paredes, Flaherty, Josh Lowe, Margot, Rene Pinto, Yandy Diaz, Jacob Webb, Brandon Lowe flied, Pinto, Taylor Walls, Bryan Baker, Ramirez, Baker's Organizations: Baltimore Orioles, Tampa Bay Rays, Camden Yards, American League East, Rays, Orioles, American League's, Baltimore, Tampa Bay, Thomson Locations: Baltimore , Maryland, USA, American

☆ Royce Lewis' latest slam sends Twins past White Sox
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-16 | by ( Field Level Media | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

[1/31] Sep 15, 2023; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Jesse Scholtens (62) delivers a pitch against the Minnesota Twins during the first inning at Guaranteed Rate Field. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-USA TODAY Sports Acquire Licensing RightsSeptember 16 - Royce Lewis belted his fourth grand slam of the season and Alex Kirilloff had three hits to lift the visiting Minnesota Twins to a 10-2 victory against the Chicago White Sox on Friday. That drew the White Sox (56-92) within 6-2, as Minnesota had extended its early lead with runs in the third and fourth innings. Pitching for the seventh time in the past 10 games, White Sox reliever Bryan Shaw allowed one hit and struck out two in two innings of scoreless relief. Andrew Vaughn singled twice for the White Sox to stretch his hitting streak to five games.

Persons: Jesse Scholtens, Kamil Krzaczynski, Royce Lewis, Alex Kirilloff, Lewis, Bailey Ober, Ober, Elvis Andrus, Tim Anderson, Matt, Ryan Jeffers, Max Kepler, Carlos Correa, Willi Castro, Wallner, Bryan Shaw, Andrew Vaughn Organizations: Chicago White Sox, Minnesota Twins, American League Central, White Sox, ESPN, Triple, Twins, Minnesota, Chicago, Thomson Locations: Chicago , Illinois, USA, Minnesota, Chicago, White

☆ Padres pound A's in Bob Melvin's return to Oakland
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-16 | by ( Field Level Media | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

[1/38] Sep 15, 2023; Oakland, California, USA; Oakland Athletics center fielder Lawrence Butler (22) and right fielder Seth Brown (15) pursue a home run by San Diego Padres right fielder Fernando Tatis Jr. during the first inning at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum. After having spent 11 seasons as manager of the A's before taking the San Diego job last year, Melvin made his first return to Oakland a successful one, recording career win No. But leading 5-3, the San Diego bullpen threw three straight shutout innings to close out the game. San Diego also scored on a Luis Campusano RBI double in the fifth, while Oakland's only non-homer tally was the product of a Ryan Noda ground-rule double in the third. Seth Lugo (7-7) allowed all three Oakland runs in six innings.

Persons: Lawrence Butler, Seth Brown, Fernando Tatis Jr, Ross Cameron, Bob Melvin, Melvin, belting Sean Newcomb's, Tatis, Garrett Cooper, Matthew Batten, Shea Langeliers, Brent Rooker, Jose Azocar's, Diego, Luis Campusano, Ryan Noda, Seth Lugo, Newcomb, Batten, Xander Bogaerts, Juan Soto, Cooper, Esteury Ruiz Organizations: Oakland Athletics, San Diego Padres, Oakland, Alameda County Coliseum, San, Padres, Newcomb, San Diego bullpen, 142nd, National League, Thomson Locations: Oakland , California, USA, San Diego, Oakland, Diego's

☆ With Bailey Ober back, Twins try to keep White Sox reeling
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-15 | by ( Field Level Media | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +3 min

September 15 - Following a surprise sojourn to Triple-A for the past two weeks, Minnesota Twins right-hander Bailey Ober will return to the rotation Friday against the host Chicago White Sox. That's been a customary spot for Ober, who has made 22 starts for the Twins in 2023. A late surge Thursday boosted the Twins to a 10-2 rout of the White Sox in the opener of a four-game series. Rookie right-hander Jesse Scholtens (1-8, 4.44) will aim to get the White Sox back on track. In nine career starts against the White Sox, he is 2-1 with a 3.33 ERA.

Persons: Bailey Ober, That's, Ober, Edouard Julien, Royce Lewis, Kyle Farmer, Matt Wallner, Alex Kirilloff, Andrew Vaughn's, Eloy Jimenez, Jesse Scholtens, Scholtens, you've Organizations: Triple, Minnesota Twins, Chicago White Sox, Twins, Minnesota, White Sox, American League Central ., Chicago, Scholtens, Thomson Locations: American League Central . Minnesota, Detroit, Minnesota

☆ Shohei Ohtani may DH for Angels in opener vs. Tigers
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-15 | by ( Field Level Media | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +3 min

September 15 - During their most recent series against the Detroit Tigers in late July, the Los Angeles Angels announced they wouldn't trade Shohei Ohtani. The Angels were hoping they could make a playoff push and convince Ohtani to re-sign when he entered free agency this offseason. "(Wednesday) just wasn't the right day to go," manager Phil Nevin said before the Angels' 3-2 road loss to the Seattle Mariners. Griffin Canning (7-6, 4.34 ERA) will start the series opener for the Angels (68-79). The Tigers salvaged the finale of a three-game series against the visiting Cincinnati Reds with an 8-2 victory on Thursday afternoon.

Persons: Ohtani, Phil Nevin, Griffin Canning, Nevin, Canning, Tarik Skubal, Skubal, Matt Vierling, Parker Meadows, Meadows, I'm, he's, isn't, A.J, Hinch Organizations: Detroit Tigers, Los Angeles Angels, American League, Tigers, Angels, Seattle Mariners, Cleveland Guardians, Detroit, Chicago White Sox, White Sox, The Tigers, Cincinnati Reds, Triple, Thomson Locations: Los Angeles, Toledo, Detroit

☆ Yankees, Pirates out of playoff race, but on a roll
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-15 | by ( Field Level Media | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +3 min

September 15 - Having the New York Yankees come to town for a series that starts Friday might not be quite the thrill it could be for the Pittsburgh Pirates. But the Yankees (74-73) and Pirates (69-78) are making a run at a strong finish. The Yankees won the nightcap 8-5 behind Aaron Judge's grand slam. I'm not going to be provoked by what you're doing, because I'm trying to be locked in on my game. I'm trying to be smart about it."

Persons: Aaron Judge's, Aaron Boone, we've, Jack Suwinski, We've, Alfonso Rivas, Gerrit Cole, Johan Oviedo, Cole, Cy Young, Boone, I've, twirling, Oviedo, Ronald Acuna Jr, Oviedo barked, didn't, I'm Organizations: New York Yankees, Pittsburgh Pirates, Yankees, Boston Red Sox, American League East, Pirates, New York, Boston, The Yankees, New, Pittsburgh, Washington, T Sportsnet, Nationals, American League, Milwaukee, Houston, Oviedo, Kansas City, Atlanta Braves, Atlanta, Thomson Locations: New, New York, Oviedo

☆ Jalen Hurts runs for 2 TDs, throws another as Eagles defeat Vikings
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-15 | by ( Field Level Media | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

Hurts completed 18 of 23 passes for 193 yards, one touchdown and one interception for Philadelphia (2-0). The Vikings grabbed a 7-3 lead with 10:39 left in the second quarter. Philadelphia responded with a 1-yard touchdown by Hurts to go ahead 10-7 with 2:44 remaining in the first half. On the first drive of the second half, Hurts punched in another 1-yard touchdown to increase the Eagles' lead to 20-7. The Vikings capped the scoring on Hockenson's second touchdown catch, again from 5 yards out, with 1:10 remaining.

Persons: Roger Goodell, Michael Vick, Howie Roseman, Bill Streicher, Jalen, D'Andre Swift, DeVonta Smith, Kirk Cousins, Hockenson, Justin Jefferson, Jake Elliott, Elliott, Josh Sweat, Cousins, Fletcher Cox, Smith, wideout Jordan Addison, Osborn Organizations: Philadelphia Eagles, Minnesota Vikings, Lincoln Financial, Philadelphia, Minnesota, Eagles, Vikings, Thomson Locations: Philadelphia , Pennsylvania, USA

☆ Twins sock three homers, cruise to win over White Sox
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-15 | by ( Field Level Media | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

[1/40] Sep 14, 2023; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Jose Urena (54) delivers a pitch against the Minnesota Twins during the first inning at Guaranteed Rate Field. The White Sox (56-91) have lost three straight and 10 of 13. A four-run, seventh-inning rally against White Sox starter Jose Urena proved to be the difference for the Twins, expanding the lead to 6-0. The Twins have won five in a row against the White Sox. Eloy Jimenez doubled for the White Sox.

Persons: Jose Urena, Kamil Krzaczynski, Edouard Julien, Royce Lewis, Kyle Farmer, Kenta Maeda, Maeda, Josh Winder, Brent Headrick, Andrew Vaughn, Urena, Matt Wallner, Julien, Lewis, Alex Kirilloff, Eloy Jimenez Organizations: Chicago White Sox, Minnesota Twins, American League Central, Twins, White Sox, Chicago bullpen, Triple, Charlotte, Minnesota, Chicago, Thomson Locations: Chicago , Illinois, USA, Minnesota, Chicago

☆ Corey Seager powers Rangers to sweep of Blue Jays
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-15 | by ( Field Level Media | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

September 15 - Corey Seager went 3-for-4 with a solo home run and three RBIs as the visiting Texas Rangers defeated the Toronto Blue Jays 9-2 on Thursday night to sweep a four-game series. Jonah Heim added a solo home run for the Rangers to finish with eight RBIs in the series. Vladimir Guerrero Jr. hit a two-run home run for the Blue Jays, who are 3-4 on their 10-game homestand. Seager opened the scoring with his 31st homer of the season, a drive to right-center with one out in the first. After an intentional walk to Seager, Nathaniel Lowe hit a two-run single.

Persons: Corey Seager, Jonah Heim, Vladimir Guerrero Jr, Kevin Gausman, Nathan Eovaldi, Cody Bradford, Seager, Bo Bichette, Guerrero, Ezequiel Duran's, Marcus Semien's, Whit Merrifield, Heim, Duran, Trevor Richards, Evan Carter, Nathaniel Lowe, Taveras, Yimi Garcia, Robbie Grossman, Josh H, Smith, Mitch Garver, Matt Chapman, Nathan Lukes, Chapman Organizations: Texas Rangers, Toronto Blue Jays, The Rangers, Mariners, American League, Blue Jays, Seattle, Rangers, Toronto, Texas, Triple, Thomson Locations: Toronto, Texas, Semien

☆ Wilyer Abreu, Red Sox too strong for Yankees in Game 1
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-14 | by ( Field Level Media | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

[1/37] Sep 12, 2023; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Tanner Houck (89) pitches against the New York Yankees during the first inning at Fenway Park. Abreu (3-for-4) and Rafaela (2-for-4) each had multiple hits, drove in a run and scored another for the Red Sox (74-72), who took back sole possession of fourth place in the American League East. Less than an hour prior to first pitch, the Red Sox parted ways with chief baseball officer Chaim Bloom. The Red Sox got the scoring going in the first inning on Abreu's two-out single that dunked down in left field. In the seventh, Rafaela's two-out solo shot just inside Pesky's Pole in right doubled the Boston lead.

Persons: Tanner Houck, Eric Canha, Wilyer Abreu, Ceddanne Rafaela, Trevor Story, Abreu, Rafaela, Chaim Bloom, Gleyber Torres, Oswald Peraza, Michael King, Rafael Devers, Justin Turner, Triston Casas, Houck, Estevan Florial, Torres, Anthony Volpe, Alex Cora's, Rafaela's, Adam Duvall, Garrett Whitlock, Chris Martin Organizations: Boston Red Sox, New York Yankees, Fenway, Red Sox, American League East, Boston, New, Yankees, Boston College, Estevan, Thomson Locations: Boston , Massachusetts, USA, Rafaela, New York, New England

☆ Injury roundup: Packers RB Aaron Jones sits out practice
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-14 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +3 min

[1/3] Sep 10, 2023; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Green Bay Packers running back Aaron Jones (33) runs with the ball against the Chicago Bears at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: Jamie Sabau-USA TODAY Sports Acquire Licensing RightsSeptember 14 - Green Bay Packers running back Aaron Jones and wide receiver Christian Watson did not participate in practice for the second straight day on Thursday due to their respective hamstring injuries. Jones, 28, has rushed for 5,325 yards with 44 touchdowns in 87 career games with the Packers. --New York Giants left tackle Andrew Thomas and tight end Darren Waller did not practice Thursday due to hamstring injuries. --The Bears placed cornerback Kyler Gordon on injured reserve with a hand injury he sustained in the season-opening loss to the Packers.

Persons: Aaron Jones, Jamie Sabau, Christian Watson, Jones, Dillon, Watson, Andrew Thomas, Darren Waller, Thomas, Waller, Matt Peart, Joshua Ezeudu, we'll, Brian Daboll, Kyler Gordon, Gordon, Cooks, Zack Martin, Cooks hasn't, Tyler Smith, Mike McCarthy, Terron Armstead, Armstead Organizations: Green Bay Packers, Chicago Bears, Soldier, Green, Packers, Atlanta Falcons, New York Giants, Dallas Cowboys, Giants, Bears, Minnesota Vikings, Dolphins, Miami, New England Patriots, Thomson Locations: Chicago , Illinois, USA, Arizona

☆ Orioles, Rays begin AL East showdown series
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-14 | by ( Field Level Media | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +3 min

September 14 - The Tampa Bay Rays visit the Baltimore Orioles for a four-game series beginning Thursday with first place in the American League East on the line. The Orioles have won six of the first nine meetings between the teams, including two of three at home. Baltimore needs just one win in the upcoming series to clinch the season series and a tiebreaker advantage. "Everyone knows it's a big series," Rays reliever Robert Stephenson said. Orioles right-hander Kyle Bradish (11-6, 3.03 ERA) will oppose Rays right-hander Aaron Civale (7-3, 2.96) in the series opener.

Persons: Brandon Hyde, We've, Robert Stephenson, we've, Stephenson, Randy Arozarena's, Randy, Kevin Cash, Louis, Drew Rom, Jack Flaherty, Baltimore's Gunnar Henderson, Ryan Helsley, Aaron Hicks, Ryan Mountcastle, Ryan, Hyde, Kyle Bradish, Aaron Civale, Bradish, Civale Organizations: Tampa Bay Rays, Baltimore Orioles, American League East, Tampa Bay, Louis Cardinals, Rays, Minnesota Twins, Orioles, Twins, Cardinals, Baltimore, Cleveland Guardians, Seattle Mariners, Thomson Locations: Baltimore, Minneapolis, Tampa, Tampa Bay

☆ D-backs look to avoid another series loss to Mets
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-14 | by ( Field Level Media | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +3 min

September 14 - The New York Mets' three-game sweep at Arizona in early July helped send the Diamondbacks into a spiral that nearly ruined their season. The visiting Diamondbacks will look to salvage an important split of a four-game series Thursday afternoon when they face the Mets in the final clash of the season between the teams. "We can't do anything other than come out and win a baseball game (Thursday) and split the series," Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo said. The nine-game skid completed a 7-25 stretch dating back to July 2 -- two days before the Mets earned an 8-5 win in the opener of a three-game series in Phoenix. Senga also didn't factor into the decision on Friday after giving up two runs over six innings in the Mets' 5-2 loss at Minnesota.

Persons: Merrill Kelly, Senga, Joey Lucchesi, Pete Alonso, Torey Lovullo, we've, Max Scherzer, Justin Verlander, Lucchesi, Jose Butto, Ronny Mauricio, Francisco Alvarez, Mark Vientos, Vientos, Kelly Organizations: New York Mets, Diamondbacks, Mets, Arizona, Detroit Tigers, Reds, National League, San Francisco Giants, Miami Marlins, NL, New, Chicago Cubs, Minnesota, Thomson Locations: Arizona, Phoenix ., New

☆ Pirates look make it 3 straight vs. Nationals
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-14 | by ( Field Level Media | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +3 min

September 14 - The Pittsburgh Pirates will go for a series win while the visiting Washington Nationals look for a series split Thursday when the teams conclude a four-game set. Washington right-hander Josiah Gray (7-11, 4.13 ERA) is scheduled to start opposite Pittsburgh right-hander Mitch Keller (11-9, 4.23). Keller, who will be making his 100th big-league appearance, has had an uneven second half for the Pirates (68-78). "I'm trying to build off last year's innings," Keller said. Against the Nationals, Keller is 0-1 with a 10.57 ERA in two career starts, both last year.

Persons: Jackson Rutledge, Josiah Gray, Mitch Keller, Keller, he's, Derek Shelton, Shelton, Gray, Luis Arraez, Jacob Young, Gray fumed, Young, I've Organizations: Pittsburgh Pirates, Washington Nationals, Washington, Pittsburgh, Nationals, Pirates, Atlanta, Miami Marlins, Marlins, Thomson Locations: Washington, Pittsburgh

☆ Padres manager Bob Melvin returns to Oakland for 3-game set
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-14 | by ( Field Level Media | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +3 min

September 14 - Bob Melvin returns to the site of his greatest managerial success when the San Diego Padres visit the Oakland Athletics on Friday night to kick off a three-game interleague series. Melvin had a .528 regular-season winning percentage with Oakland, won three American League West titles and made six postseason trips with the A's, going 7-13 in the playoffs. He had career losing records with the Mariners (.481) and Diamondbacks (.498), but currently sports a winning mark with the Padres (.511). San Diego (69-78) likely won't be returning to the playoffs this season. In search for a miracle finish, the Padres will open the Oakland series with right-hander Seth Lugo (6-7, 3.80) on the mound.

Persons: Bob Melvin, Melvin, Blake Snell, Seth Lugo, Sean Newcomb, Mark Kotsay crowing Organizations: San Diego Padres, Oakland Athletics, Seattle Mariners, Arizona Diamondbacks, The Padres, Oakland, San Diego, American League West, Mariners, Diamondbacks, Padres, Arizona, National League, Philadelphia Phillies, San, Colorado Rockies, Louis Cardinals, San Francisco Giants, Chicago White Sox, Los Angeles Dodgers, New York Mets, Astros, Thomson Locations: San, San Diego, St, Houston

☆ Twins keep one eye on October entering set with White Sox
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-14 | by ( Field Level Media | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +3 min

Minnesota can clinch its season series with the White Sox with a victory on Thursday. Season-long struggles for the White Sox, who harbored division title aspirations of their own in 2023, have translated to sparse crowds down the stretch. Pitcher Mike Clevinger believes the White Sox must stay ahead of any potential sulking by sharpening their mental approach. The White Sox must finish at least 7-9 to avoid 100 defeats. Urena lost his White Sox debut on Saturday after allowing one run and four hits in four innings at Detroit.

Persons: Rocco Baldelli, Randy Arozarena's, Dallas Keuchel, Mike Clevinger, it's, Jose Urena, Urena, Kenta Maeda, Maeda Organizations: American League Central, Minnesota Twins, Chicago White Sox, Twins, Tampa, Rays, Kansas City Royals, The Royals, White Sox, Chicago, Triple, Detroit, New York Mets, Thomson Locations: Minnesota, Chicago, Minneapolis

☆ Yankees, Red Sox rained out again; DH on Thursday
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-14 | by ( Field Level Media | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +1 min

[1/3] Sep 13, 2023; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; A general view of Fenway Park before a game between the New York Yankees and the Boston Red Sox. Mandatory Credit: Brian Fluharty-USA TODAY Sports Acquire Licensing RightsSeptember 14 - The New York Yankees and host Boston Red Sox had their rivalry matchup rained out for the second time in three days Wednesday night. The teams will make up the contest as part of a split doubleheader on Thursday. The scheduled Monday game was also washed away, and the Yankees swept the ensuing Tuesday doubleheader 3-2 and 4-1. Both teams have 73-72 records as they attempt to avoid finishing last in the American League East.

Persons: Brian Fluharty Organizations: New York Yankees, Boston Red Sox, Yankees, American League East ., Thomson Locations: Boston , Massachusetts, USA, American League East . New York, Boston

☆ Reds in position to sweep Tigers
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-14 | by ( Field Level Media | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +3 min

September 14 - The Cincinnati Reds have improved their postseason chances in Detroit this week. They won the first two games of the three-game series and will go for a sweep of the Tigers on Thursday afternoon. "We'll take wins any way we can get them," Reds manager David Bell said postgame. Following the contest, the Reds will continue their six-game road trip in New York with a weekend series against the Mets. Olson, who will face Cincinnati for the first time, took the loss as the Tigers fell 6-0.

Persons: We'll, David Bell, Bell, Derek Law, we've, Reese Olson, Olson, Luis Robert Jr, Yoan Moncada socked, A.J, Hinch, Robert Organizations: Cincinnati Reds, Tigers, Reds, Cincinnati, Arizona Diamondbacks, National League, Minnesota Twins, Detroit, Mets, New York Yankees, Chicago White Sox, White Sox, Los Angeles Angels, Thomson Locations: Detroit, New York, California

☆ 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

☆ Pirates RHP Mitch Keller shuts down Nationals
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-14 | by ( Field Level Media | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

[1/20] Sep 14, 2023; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher Mitch Keller (23) delivers a pitch against the Washington Nationals during the first inning at PNC Park. It was a matchup of first-time All-Stars on the mound, and Keller and Gray pitched accordingly. Keller got the better of Gray, thanks to the two home runs, but the Nationals gave Keller a little test in the first. Keller retired 13 batters in a row before Meneses walked with one out in the seventh -- the only walk allowed by Keller. Gray struck out Peguero before being lifted for Jordan Weems, who got a strikeout and a groundout.

Persons: Mitch Keller, Charles LeClaire, Jack Suwinski, Alfonso Rivas, Mitch Keller's, Keller, David Bednar, Josiah Gray, Gray, CJ Abrams, Lane Thomas, Liover Peguero's, Keibert Ruiz flied, Abrams, Joey Meneses, Suwinski, Gray's, Rivas, Meneses, Dominic Smith, Luis Garcia, Joshua Palacios, Thomas, Jordan Weems Organizations: Pittsburgh Pirates, Washington Nationals, PNC, Pirates, Nationals, Washington, Pittsburgh, Thomson Locations: Pittsburgh , Pennsylvania, USA

☆ Mets pile on Diamondbacks, take three of four in series
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-14 | by ( Field Level Media | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

[1/43] Sep 14, 2023; New York City, New York, USA; New York Mets pitcher Kodai Senga (34) and catcher Francisco Alvarez (4) walk in from the bullpen prior to the game against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Citi Field. Mandatory Credit: Gregory Fisher-USA TODAY Sports Acquire Licensing RightsSeptember 14 - Kodai Senga combined with two relievers on a four-hitter Thursday afternoon as the host New York Mets damaged the Arizona Diamondbacks' wild-card hopes with an 11-1 win. Jeff McNeil (home run), Brandon Nimmo (double) and DJ Stewart (single) all had two-RBI hits for the Mets (68-78), who won the last three games of the four-game series. The loss Thursday cost the Diamondbacks (76-72) a chance to regain sole possession of the third and final National League wild-card spot. Kelly set down the first six Mets in order before walking the first three batters of the third.

Persons: Kodai Senga, Francisco Alvarez, Gregory Fisher, Kodai, Jeff McNeil, Brandon Nimmo, DJ Stewart, Pete Alonso, Jonathan Arauz, Merrill Kelly, Emmanuel Rivera, Ketel Marte, Tommy Pham, Senga, Christian Walker, Phil Bickford, Jake McCarthy, Jeff Brigham, Kelly, Nimmo, Walker, Francisco Lindor, Alonso, Stewart, Lindor, McNeil, Arauz Organizations: New York Mets, Arizona Diamondbacks, Citi Field, USA, Mets, Diamondbacks, National League, Cincinnati Reds, Detroit Tigers, Senga, Thomson Locations: New York City , New York, USA, Arizona, grounders

☆ Mariners seeking crucial wins in series vs. Dodgers
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-14 | by ( Field Level Media | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +3 min

September 14 - After taking two of three games from the Los Angeles Angels, the Seattle Mariners open a three-game home series against the Los Angeles Dodgers on Friday night. The Dodgers (88-57), who were also off Thursday, have a 13 1/2-game lead in the National League West. "I think that every September we have played good baseball except one," Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said in reference to a 12-17 record in September 2017. The Dodgers got good and bad news Wednesday. I'm really looking forward to next week, just going forward and enjoying time with the team and getting into the playoffs."

Persons: San Diego, Dave Roberts, Joe Kelly, Walker, Tommy John, Roberts, It's, Bobby Miller, George Kirby, Kirby, Scott Servais, Skip, Said, George, Miller Organizations: Los Angeles Angels, Seattle Mariners, Los Angeles Dodgers, Mariners, Seattle, AL West, The Dodgers, National League West, Dodgers, Tampa, Baltimore Orioles, Washington, Thomson Locations: Toronto, Houston, Texas, San, Elon, Louisville

☆ Reds pull out 10-inning victory over Tigers
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-13 | by ( Field Level Media | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +3 min

[1/46] Sep 12, 2023; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Cincinnati Reds left fielder Will Benson (30) waits his turn in the batting cage before a MLB game against the Detroit Tigers at Comerica Park. Alexis Diaz (9-4) picked up the win with a scoreless inning of relief for the Reds (75-71). He walked two and struck out four as the Reds posted their second consecutive win. Andy Ibanez homered and drove in two runs for the Tigers (66-78), who had won three of their previous four games. In the bottom of the inning, Detroit automatic runner Ibanez moved up to third on Spencer Torkelson's leadoff flyout before getting erased at the plate on Akil Baddoo's fielder's-choice grounder.

Persons: Will Benson, David Reginek, Tyler Stephenson, Jonathan India, Harrison Bader, Alexis Diaz, Buck Farmer, Brandon Williamson, Andy Ibanez, Kerry Carpenter, Joey Wentz, Stephenson, Alex Lange, Noelvi Marte, Nick Martini, Lange, Ibanez, Spencer Torkelson's, Farmer, Carpenter, Jake Rogers, Miguel Cabrera, Zack Short, Elly De La Cruz, TJ Friedl's, De, Joey Votto, De La Cruz, Bader, Matt Vierling, Fernando Cruz, Parker Meadows, groundout Organizations: Cincinnati Reds, MLB, Detroit Tigers, Comerica Park, Reds, Cincinnati, Tigers, Detroit, The Reds, Ibanez, Thomson Locations: Detroit , Michigan, USA, Noelvi, Stephenson, India, De La Cruz

☆ Rangers down Blue Jays, move ahead in AL wild-card race
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-13 | by ( Field Level Media | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

September 13 - Robbie Grossman hit a two-run home run and the visiting Texas Rangers defeated the Toronto Blue Jays 6-3 on Tuesday night. The Rangers (80-64) have won the first two games of the four-game series to move a half-game ahead of the Blue Jays (80-65) in the American League wild-card race. Toronto left-hander Hyun Jin Ryu (3-3) allowed three runs on five hits with one walk and five strikeouts in six innings. The Rangers took a 2-0 lead in the fourth on their first two hits of the game. Biggio took third on pinch hitter Santiago Espinal's double, and a run scored on pinch hitter Ernie Clement's groundout.

Persons: Robbie Grossman, Corey Seager, Davis Schneider, Hyun Jin Ryu, Max Scherzer, Seager, Grossman, Mitch Garver's, Jonah Heim's, Jose Leclerc, Yimi Garcia, Leody Taveras, Josh H, Smith, Tim Mayza, Spencer Horwitz, Leclerc, Brock Burke, Biggio, Santiago Espinal's, Ernie Clement's groundout, Chris Stratton, Burke, Trevor Richards, Travis Jankowski's, Aroldis Chapman, Schneider's Organizations: Texas Rangers, Toronto Blue Jays, Texas, The Rangers, Blue Jays, American League, Toronto, Rangers, Cavan Biggio's, Thomson Locations: Toronto, Texas, Scherzer

☆ Jose Butto, Ronny Mauricio get career first in Mets' win
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-13 | by ( Field Level Media | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

[1/39] Sep 12, 2023; New York City, New York, USA; New York Mets third baseman Mark Vientos (27) reacts after hitting s single against the Arizona Diamondbacks during the second inning at Citi Field. Mandatory Credit: John Jones-USA TODAY Sports Acquire Licensing RightsSeptember 13 - Rookie Jose Butto combined with four relievers on a six-hitter and recorded his first career win Tuesday night for the host New York Mets, who beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 7-4 in the second game of a four-game series. Fellow rookie Ronny Mauricio homered for the first time while Pete Alonso hit a two-run shot and Francisco Alvarez homered in the eighth for the Mets, who improved to 5-5 this month. Butto (1-2) gave up one run on two hits and three walks while striking out seven over five innings. The Mets answered immediately when Nimmo led off the bottom half with a triple and scored on Lindor's sacrifice fly.

Persons: Mark Vientos, John Jones, Jose Butto, Ronny Mauricio, Pete Alonso, Francisco Alvarez, Francisco Lindor, DJ Stewart, Brandon Nimmo, Ketel Marte, Lourdes Gurriel Jr, Gurriel Jr, Adam Ottavino, Ryne Nelson, Geraldo Perdomo, Nimmo, Stewart, Mauricio, Lindor, Jeff McNeil, Alonso, Pham, Grant Hartwig, grounder, Gurriel, Seby Zavala, Alvarez Organizations: New York Mets, Arizona Diamondbacks, Citi Field, USA, Mets, New, Diamondbacks, Arizona, Miami Marlins, San Francisco Giants, National League, Thomson Locations: New York City , New York, USA, New York, . New York

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