LEADING OFF: 3 aces ailing, D’backs and O’s lost on road
A look at what's happening around the majors today:
AILING ACES
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A’s manager Bob Melvin’s contract option exercised for 2022
OAKLAND, Calif. — The winningest manager in Oakland Athletics history is staying put through at least next season after the club exercised Bob Melvin's...
Ohtani delivers on mound, at plate as Angels top D-backs 6-5
PHOENIX — Shohei Ohtani struck out eight, hit two doubles at the plate and pushed through an injury scare to lead the Los Angeles...
Angels overcome five-run deficit to beat Diamondbacks.
PHOENIX — Anthony Rendon homered and drove in four runs, and the Los Angeles Angels rallied from a five-run deficit to beat the Arizona...
Pederson, Alcantara homers power Cubs past Padres 3-1
SAN DIEGO — Joc Pederson and Sergio Alcantara homered, and Jake Arrieta threw five strong innings for the Chicago Cubs, who beat former teammate...
D-backs fire hitting coaches after losing 30 of 35 games
PHOENIX — The Arizona Diamondbacks fired hitting coach Darnell Coles and assistant hitting coach Eric Hinske on Thursday with the team struggling to score...
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Bassitt stymies D-backs, Arizona drops 18th in a row on road
OAKLAND, Calif. — Chris Bassitt struck out six over seven strong innings to win his sixth consecutive decision, and the Oakland Athletics beat Arizona...
Manaea, A’s hand D-backs 19th straight road loss, 4-0
OAKLAND, Calif. — Sean Manaea pitched six innings of two-hit ball, and the Oakland Athletics handed Arizona its 19th straight road loss with a...
LEADING OFF: Voth hurt, Nats manager worries about more
A look at what's happening around the majors today:
STICKY SITUATION
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