Soto hits scoreboard, Scherzer wins again, Nats top Cubs 4-3
<p>CHICAGO — Juan Soto homered off Wrigley Field’s right-field scoreboard, helping Max Scherzer win his third straight decision in the Washington Nationals' 4-3 win...
Gavin Lux hits 1st grand slam, Dodgers top Arizona 9-1
LOS ANGELES — Gavin Lux hit his first career grand slam and Julio UrÃas pitched three-hit ball into the seventh inning of the Los...
Tatis, Hosmer clear COVID-19 protocols, return to Padres
<p>SAN DIEGO — Star shortstop Fernando Tatis Jr. and first baseman Eric Hosmer of the San Diego Padres were activated from the injured list...
With hits now scarce, no-hitters on the rise
Sometimes, the simplest explanation is the valid one: The number of hits per game in the major leagues has plummeted, so no-hitters are on...
Orioles’ Chris Davis out for season after hip surgery
BALTIMORE — Baltimore Orioles first baseman Chris Davis will miss the rest of the season after surgery Wednesday to repair the labrum in his...
Pillar back on bench, banged-up Mets edge Braves on Nido HR
<p>ATLANTA — Inspired by Kevin Pillar's return to the dugout, the New York Mets got homers from Jonathan Villar and Tomás Nido, an unlikely...
Phillies rally with 7 runs in 8th inning to beat Marlins 8-3
PHILADELPHIA — Pinch-hitter Ronald Torreyes delivered a tiebreaking, two-run double in the eighth inning and the Philadelphia Phillies rallied to beat the Miami Marlins...
LeMahieu season-high 3 RBIs for Yankees in 7-4 win at Texas
<p>ARLINGTON, Texas — DJ LeMahieu had a season-high three RBIs, including the tiebreaking, two-run double in New York's big inning, and the Yankees beat...
Laureano hits 2 HRs, then winning sac fly as A’s beat Astros
OAKLAND, Calif. — Ramón Laureano hit two home runs, then lofted a game-ending sacrifice fly in the ninth inning to send the Oakland Athletics...
Braves acquire C Kevan Smith from Rays, DFA C Jeff Mathis
<p>ATLANTA — The Atlanta Braves acquired catcher Kevan Smith from the Tampa Bay Rays for cash on Wednesday and designated catcher Jeff Mathis for...