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Locked in at the plate, Shohei Ohtani chases Triple Crown entering final weekend of regular season
Read full article: Locked in at the plate, Shohei Ohtani chases Triple Crown entering final weekend of regular seasonShohei Ohtani’s locked in at the plate, on the bases, for the NL MVP and now on the Triple Crown.
Dominant throughout October, Diamondbacks bullpen falters in World Series Game 1 defeat
Read full article: Dominant throughout October, Diamondbacks bullpen falters in World Series Game 1 defeatPaul Sewald gave up a tying two-run homer to Corey Seager with one out in the ninth inning and Miguel Castro allowed Adolis García's game-ending home run in the 11th as Arizona opened the World Series with a 6-5 loss at Texas.
Miguel Cabrera's career coming to close with Tigers, leaving lasting legacy in MLB and Venezuela
Read full article: Miguel Cabrera's career coming to close with Tigers, leaving lasting legacy in MLB and VenezuelaMiguel Cabrera's career will end with the Detroit Tigers on Sunday against Cleveland at Comerica Park, where a sold-out crowd will include a few thousands fans paying for standing-room only tickets to cheer for him one more time.
Slumping since All-Star break, Marlins, D'backs, Giants and Reds keeping each other in playoff race
Read full article: Slumping since All-Star break, Marlins, D'backs, Giants and Reds keeping each other in playoff raceArizona, Miami and San Francisco are tied for the National League's last wild card at 70-67.
Astros' Framber Valdez holds Tigers hitless through 7 innings
Read full article: Astros' Framber Valdez holds Tigers hitless through 7 inningsFramber Valdez of the Houston Astros pitched seven no-hit innings against the Detroit Tigers, then was removed after matching his career high with 114 pitches.
Phillies' ace Nola loses no-hitter in 7th, wins game 8-3 over Tigers
Read full article: Phillies' ace Nola loses no-hitter in 7th, wins game 8-3 over TigersAaron Nola took a no-hitter into the seventh inning and struck out 12, Trea Turner homered twice among his four hits to lead the Philadelphia Phillies to their third straight win, 8-3 over the Detroit Tigers.
Judge still at 61 HRs, Severino 7 no-hit innings for Yanks
Read full article: Judge still at 61 HRs, Severino 7 no-hit innings for YanksAaron Judge remained at 61 home runs with three games remaining, and Luis Severino pitched seven no-hit innings before the Texas Rangers broke through against New York’s bullpen in the Yankees’ 3-1 win.
Yanks' Judge heads on road still at 61 homers; 4 games left
Read full article: Yanks' Judge heads on road still at 61 homers; 4 games leftAaron Judge won’t break the American League home run record at Yankee Stadium, remaining at 61 as New York headed on the road for its final four regular-season games after a 3-1 loss to the Baltimore Orioles.
Judge still at 60, homerless in 4th straight, Yanks win 7-5
Read full article: Judge still at 60, homerless in 4th straight, Yanks win 7-5Aaron Judge went homerless for the fourth straight game and remained one shy of Roger Maris’ American League record of 61 as the New York Yankees beat the Boston Red Sox 7-5 to close in on their first AL East title since 2019.
Cards' Wainwright, Molina make record 325th start as battery
Read full article: Cards' Wainwright, Molina make record 325th start as batterySt. Louis Cardinals pitcher Adam Wainwright and catcher Yadier Molina have made their 325th career start together, setting a major league record for most as a battery.
Ohtani a 2-way All-Star again; 6 Yankees, 5 Braves, Astros
Read full article: Ohtani a 2-way All-Star again; 6 Yankees, 5 Braves, AstrosLos Angeles Angels sensation Shohei Ohtani repeated as a two-way All-Star when he was picked for the AL pitching staff, two days after he was elected to start at designated hitter.
Trout, Ohtani, Betts, Turner to start All-Star Game in LA
Read full article: Trout, Ohtani, Betts, Turner to start All-Star Game in LAMike Trout and Shohei Ohtani of the Los Angeles Angels were elected Friday to start in the July 19 All-Star Game along with outfielders Mookie Betts and Trea Turner of the host Dodgers.
Pasquantino hits unusual 1st MLB homer, Royals beat Tigers
Read full article: Pasquantino hits unusual 1st MLB homer, Royals beat TigersVinnie Pasquantino hit his first major league home run and Hunter Dozier followed with a drive into the bullpen, leading Brad Keller and the Kansas City Royals over the Detroit Tigers 3-1.
Yanks top Tigers 5-4, 39-15 at 1/3 mark, best since 2001 Ms
Read full article: Yanks top Tigers 5-4, 39-15 at 1/3 mark, best since 2001 MsJosh Donaldson hit a 10th-inning sacrifice fly, and the New York Yankees came from behind twice to beat the Detroit Tigers 5-4 to reach the one-third mark of the season at 39-15, the best in the major leagues in 21 years.
Swarmer earns 1st MLB win, Cubs top Cards to open twinbill
Read full article: Swarmer earns 1st MLB win, Cubs top Cards to open twinbillMatt Swarmer earned his first big league win and Frank Schwindel homered in a three-hit showing to lead the Chicago Cubs to a 6-1 win over the St. Louis Cardinals in the first game of a doubleheader.
Severino, Yankees combine on 1-hitter, blank Tigers 3-0
Read full article: Severino, Yankees combine on 1-hitter, blank Tigers 3-0Luis Severino combined with two relievers on a one-hitter to continue New York’s run of outstanding starting pitching performances as the Yankees beat the Detroit Tigers 3-0.
Broadcaster Kaat uses offensive nickname for Yankees' Cortes
Read full article: Broadcaster Kaat uses offensive nickname for Yankees' CortesMinnesota Twins broadcaster Jim Kaat referred to New York Yankees left-hander Nestor Cortes as “Nestor the Molester” during a broadcast Thursday, the second offensive remark in the past year by the 83-year-old Hall of Fame pitcher while calling a game.
Astros stretch winning streak to 6 with 3-2 win over Tigers
Read full article: Astros stretch winning streak to 6 with 3-2 win over TigersJose Altuve homered early, and Michael Brantley tripled in a two-run eighth to help the Houston Astros run their winning streak to a season-best six games with an 3-2 victory over the Detroit Tigers.
5 reasons we might not see another 3,000-hitter in baseball for a while, if ever
Read full article: 5 reasons we might not see another 3,000-hitter in baseball for a while, if everThe camera phones were raised high and the anticipation was buzzing through the stadium. When it finally happened, nearly 40,000 fans in Detroit cheered, got goosebumps, and even cried tears of joy that they got to be part of baseball history on Saturday.
Cabrera reaches 3,000-hit mark, Tigers rout Rockies 13-0
Read full article: Cabrera reaches 3,000-hit mark, Tigers rout Rockies 13-0Miguel Cabrera needed only one at-bat on Saturday to deliver his long-awaited 3,000th career hit, quickly reaching the mark as the Detroit Tigers routed the Colorado Rockies 13-0 in the opener of a day-night doubleheader.
Tigers' Cabrera gets 3,000th hit; 33rd player to reach mark
Read full article: Tigers' Cabrera gets 3,000th hit; 33rd player to reach markDetroit Tigers star Miguel Cabrera has gotten the 3,000th hit of his decorated career, becoming the 33rd major leaguer to reach the mark and the first player from Venezuela to accomplish the feat.
Cabrera intentionally walked with 2,999 hits, Tiger fans boo
Read full article: Cabrera intentionally walked with 2,999 hits, Tiger fans booMiguel Cabrera was intentionally walked in the eighth inning with 2,999 career hits, setting off a loud chorus of boos and derisive chants at Comerica Park as the Detroit Tigers beat the New York Yankees 3-0.
All-Star reliever, MLB union rep Andrew Miller retires at 36
Read full article: All-Star reliever, MLB union rep Andrew Miller retires at 36Andrew Miller, a two-time All-Star and dominant postseason reliever who helped negotiate the recent labor deal that ended Major League Baseball’s 99-day lockout, has retired at 36.
Clement 2 HRs, Cabrera stays at 499; Indians beat Tigers 7-4
Read full article: Clement 2 HRs, Cabrera stays at 499; Indians beat Tigers 7-4Cleveland rookie Ernie Clement hit the first two homers of his career while Miguel Cabrera stayed one drive short of No. 500 as the Indians beat the Detroit Tigers 7-4.
Miguel Cabrera hits 499th homer, Tigers handle Orioles 5-2
Read full article: Miguel Cabrera hits 499th homer, Tigers handle Orioles 5-2Miguel Cabrera hit his 499th career home run, part of a three-hit night for the Detroit slugger that helped the Tigers hand the Baltimore Orioles their seventh straight loss, 5-2.
Tigers overcome Ohtani's 23rd HR, hold off Angels 5-3 in 10
Read full article: Tigers overcome Ohtani's 23rd HR, hold off Angels 5-3 in 10Shohei Ohtani hit his sixth homer in six games for the Angels, but Daz Cameron hit a two-run single in the 10th inning and the Detroit Tigers avoided a four-game series sweep with a 5-3 victory over Los Angeles.
LEADING OFF: D-backs keep pitching amid no-hitter debate
Read full article: LEADING OFF: D-backs keep pitching amid no-hitter debateMerrill Kelly starts for the Arizona Diamondbacks when they host Fernando Tatis Jr. and the Padres following a dominant pitching performance in a doubleheader at Atlanta.
Full of surprises: Royals own best AL record, sweep Tigers
Read full article: Full of surprises: Royals own best AL record, sweep TigersJarrod Dyson doubled and scored the go-ahead run in the fifth inning and the Kansas City Royals beat the Detroit Tigers 3-2 to complete a four-game sweep on the road for the first time in nearly 22 years.
Astros lose to Tigers in Hinch’s return
Read full article: Astros lose to Tigers in Hinch’s returnRookie Casey Mize tossed seven scoreless innings for his first career win and fellow rookie Akil Baddoo homered again as the Detroit Tigers got a 6-2 win over the Houston Astros on Monday night in manager A.
Cabrera homers off Bieber in snow, Tigers beat Indians 3-2
Read full article: Cabrera homers off Bieber in snow, Tigers beat Indians 3-2Miguel Cabrera homered through the snow in his first at-bat of the season, then added a sparkling play at first base to lift the Detroit Tigers to a 3-2 victory over the Cleveland Indians.
Quick flurry: Cabrera 1st HR of MLB season in snowy Detroit
Read full article: Quick flurry: Cabrera 1st HR of MLB season in snowy DetroitPatty and Steve Smith watch the baseball game between the Detroit Tigers and the Cleveland Indians as snow falls, Thursday, April 1, 2021, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)DETROIT – Miguel Cabrera hit the first home run of the new Major League Baseball season, a drive through the snow in Detroit's chilly opener against Cleveland on Thursday. It wasn't easy to see through the ball through the snow, and Cabrera slid into second base, unsure if he'd cleared the wall. The 37-year-old Cabrera is five homers shy of tying Lou Gehrig and Fred McGriff for 28th on the career list. The new season began at Yankee Stadium, where Gerrit Cole threw the first pitch of the year, a ball to Toronto's Marcus Semien.
LEADING OFF: Crowds back on opening day, Cole starts season
Read full article: LEADING OFF: Crowds back on opening day, Cole starts seasonEARLY TESTSThe Washington Nationals will be short-handed due to a positive coronavirus test for the second straight season opener. General manager Mike Rizzo did not reveal who the five players were, and the only certainty as of Wednesday night was that opening day starter Max Scherzer wasn't one of them. The Nationals did not have any players test positive during spring training prior to that. But in a what-are-the-odds moment, all three are set to start on opening day. To be pitching the same day as those guys is pretty cool.”MITTS AND MITTENSNolan Arenado, Kris Bryant and Miguel Cabrera will be wearing gloves on opening day.
LEADING OFF: Crowds back on opening day, Cole starts season
Read full article: LEADING OFF: Crowds back on opening day, Cole starts seasonAll 30 teams are scheduled to be in action, with Gerrit Cole set to throw the first pitch of the season against Toronto at Yankee Stadium. A year after no fans were allowed during the virus-shortened 60-game season, every stadium is open, in varying degrees as teams adhere to coronavirus protocols. But in a what-are-the-odds moment, all three are set to start on opening day. To be pitching the same day as those guys is pretty cool.”AdMITTS AND MITTENSNolan Arenado, Kris Bryant and Miguel Cabrera will be wearing gloves on opening day. Rain is in the forecast along the East Coast, which could affect games at Fenway Park, Yankee Stadium, Citizens Bank Park and Nationals Park.
Padres star Tatis feels better, expected back in lineup soon
Read full article: Padres star Tatis feels better, expected back in lineup soonA day after Tatis walked off the field during an exhibition game in a worrisome scene, the Padres said the discomfort in his left shoulder had improved. In fact he was lobbying to get in the lineup today, so I thought that was very encouraging,” Tingler said. I think everybody’s kind of expecting him to be back in the lineup in the next day or two. AdMichael Pineda was roughed up in his second start for Minnesota, surrendering five runs on nine hits in five innings. Ian Anderson went six innings in his fourth start, allowing four runs on eight hits and a walk.
Yanks star Stanton off to strong start after smashing finish
Read full article: Yanks star Stanton off to strong start after smashing finishTrevor Williams went five innings in his fourth start, allowing a run on three hits. Austin Gomber made his fourth start for Colorado, allowing two runs on three hits, striking out four in 4 1/3 innings. Dylan Cease made his second start, allowing three hits and three walks in 3 2/3 scoreless innings. Matthew Boyd made his fourth start, allowing one run on four hits and a walk in four innings, striking out five. Tyler Anderson went five innings in his fourth start for Pittsburgh, giving up one run on two hits.
Nats reliever Harris out with blood clot in pitching arm
Read full article: Nats reliever Harris out with blood clot in pitching armHarris has a blood clot in his right arm and is leaving spring training camp to be examined by a specialist, manager Dave Martinez said Friday, March 19, 2021. (Mary DeCicco/MLB Photos via AP)Washington Nationals reliever Will Harris has a blood clot in his right arm and the team doesn't expect him to be in the bullpen on opening day. Carlos Martínez struggled in his fourth start for St. Louis. DODGERS 7, RANGERS 2Julio Urías made his fourth start for Los Angeles, allowing two hits in four shutout innings, striking out three. Adrian Houser made his fourth start.
Lindor, Mets talk about new deal; Rosario struggles in CF
Read full article: Lindor, Mets talk about new deal; Rosario struggles in CF“We’re just talking.”The Mets obtained Lindor from Cleveland in January, and he's signed for this season at $22.3 million. Canning now has 13 strikeouts in 7 2/3 innings. The two-time Cy Young Award winner has permitted three hits in 8 2/3 innings with 16 strikeouts and a walk. Nola has given up 15 hits in 8 2/3 innings, seeing his ERA rise to 10.38. Kyle Wright made his fourth start, giving up two runs on three hits and two walks in 2 2/3 innings.
Bogaerts spring debut after shoulder woe, Tatis HR in return
Read full article: Bogaerts spring debut after shoulder woe, Tatis HR in returnOn that one, we are probably on the same page.”RED SOX 8, RAYS 2Garrett Richards struck out seven in four scoreless innings for Boston. ATHLETICS 5, PADRES 4Fernando Tatis Jr. led off the game with his second spring home run, a smashing return after missing six days with a non-virus bug. The 30-year-old left has pitched four scoreless innings this spring. BREWERS 8, CUBS 3 (7)Brandon Woodruff made his second start for Milwaukee, allowing five hits in two scoreless innings. BRAVES 8, TWINS 5Michael Pineda, who last pitched a full season in 2016, made his first spring start for Minnesota.
All-Stars, Iowa cornfield, Arenado return spice MLB schedule
Read full article: All-Stars, Iowa cornfield, Arenado return spice MLB scheduleWith a good young rotation and a deep lineup, the Braves are looking for their first World Series title since 1995. While San Diego is much improved, World Series MVP Corey Seager and Los Angeles are well-positioned for a run at another championship. The last time the All-Stars descended on Atlanta, Yankees shortstop Derek Jeter had three hits and two RBIs in the AL's 6-3 victory at Turner Field in 2000. AdTHURSDAY, AUG. 12New York Yankees at Chicago White Sox: Major League Baseball comes to Iowa. SUNDAY, SEPT. 26Houston Astros at Oakland Athletics: The AL West rivals close out their season series with Oakland's home finale.