McCullers leads Astros over Rays 9-2, 1st meeting since ALCS
<p>ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Lance McCullers Jr. struck out nine in seven shutout innings, and the Houston Astros beat Tampa Bay 9-2 Friday night...
D-Backs’ Bumgarner wins 3rd straight start, 7-2 over Rockies
<p>PHOENIX — Madison Bumgarner followed his seven-inning no-hitter by allowing one run over five innings and sparked a four-run, third-inning rally with a single...
Phillies place SS Gregorius on COVID-related injured list
PHILADELPHIA — The Philadelphia Phillies placed shortstop Didi Gregorius on the COVID-related injured list on Friday.
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Load managed: Rested Judge hits slam, then rests again
NEW YORK — Aaron Judge managed his own workload Friday night.
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Corbin ends 10-game skid, pitches Nationals past Marlins 7-2
WASHINGTON — Patrick Corbin ended his 10-game losing streak, pitching seven solid innings and leading the Washington Nationals over the Miami Marlins 7-2 on...
Phils top Mets 2-1 in bench-clearing, trash-talking opener
<p>The Mets and Phillies turned the eighth inning into a bench-emptying, trash-talking, finger-pointing commotion that spiced up a routine game -- and could ignite...
Eaton serves 1-game suspension for aggressive actions
<p>CHICAGO — White Sox outfielder Adam Eaton served a one-game suspension on Thursday for aggressive actions during an April 15 loss to Cleveland.</p>
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MLB: 9 teams reach 85% vaccination rate for easing protocols
NEW YORK — Major League Baseball says nine teams have had 85% of players, coaches and others with Tier 1 access receive their final...
Twins reinstate Kepler, Garlick from COVID injured list
<p>MINNEAPOLIS — The Minnesota Twins reinstated outfielders Max Kepler and Kyle Garlick from the COVID-19 injured list and recalled catcher Ben Rortvedt from Triple-A...
LEADING OFF: Bumgarner back on mound; Bieber-Keuchel matchup
<p>A look at what’s happening around the majors today:</p>
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