Professional Baseball

Stanton homers twice, powering Yankees past Indians 5-3

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CLEVELAND — Giancarlo Stanton busted out of his slump with two rocketed home runs — one with the highest exit velocity this season —...

Athletics extend winning streak to 12, handle Orioles 3-1

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<p>BALTIMORE &mdash; The Oakland Athletics earned their 12th consecutive victory --- their longest winning streak in almost two decades --- defeating the Baltimore Orioles...

Houston’s Altuve doing well after positive COVID-19 test

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HOUSTON — Houston second baseman Jose Altuve said Saturday that he tested positive for COVID-19 but he never felt bad and hopes to return...

Mercedes has 4 hits, White Sox beat Rangers 9-7

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<p>CHICAGO &mdash; Rookie sensation Yermín Mercedes added to his scorching start with four more hits, including a tiebreaking double in the seventh inning, and...

Brewers LHP Anderson departs with right knee discomfort

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CHICAGO — Milwaukee Brewers left-hander Brett Anderson left Friday's game against the Chicago Cubs because of right knee discomfort. ...

LEADING OFF: Mets’ deGrom faces Nats, Kershaw vs. Darvish

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<p>A look at what’s happening around the majors today:</p> <hr /> ...

Former major leaguer Adrian Garrett dies at age 78

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Adrian Garrett, who spent eight seasons in the major leagues and then went on to a coaching career, has died. He was 78. ...

Padres place starter Lamet, reliever Kela on injured list

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LOS ANGELES — The San Diego Padres placed right-hander Dinelson Lamet on the 10-day injured list with right forearm inflammation on Thursday, a day...

Column: Dodgers have chance for baseball greatness

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It’s always mesmerizing to watch greatness in real time. A young...

Twins add Sanó to injured list, call up prospect Kirilloff

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<p>MINNEAPOLIS &mdash; The sputtering Minnesota Twins shelved another regular on Friday, placing first baseman Miguel Sanó on the 10-day injured list with a strained...