Professional Baseball

Cardinals’ Goldschmidt out with lower back tightness

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<p>ST. LOUIS, Mo. &mdash; Cardinals first baseman Paul Goldschmidt was not in the starting lineup against Milwaukee on Thursday because of lower back tightness.</p> ...

Cubs break out of slump, slip by reeling Pirates 4-2

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PITTSBURGH — Jayy Baez hit a go-ahead two-run home run in the sixth inning, and the Chicago Cubs' struggling offense came to life in...

Arizona places reliever Chris Devenski on restricted list

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DENVER — Arizona reliever Chris Devenski was placed on the restricted list Wednesday by the Diamondnbacks, who did not give a reason. ...

Mets put Betances on injured list, add Hildenberger to ‘pen

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<p>NEW YORK &mdash; Mets reliever Dellin Betances was placed on the 10-day injured list Thursday with a right shoulder impingement.</p> ...

Mets rally in 9th, win home opener vs Marlins on bizarre HBP

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NEW YORK — Jeff McNeil launched a tying homer in the bottom of the ninth inning on his 29th birthday and the New York...

Naquin stars as Reds pound Pirates for 4th straight win

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CINCINNATI — Tyler Naquin homered twice and drove in a career-high seven runs, helping the Cincinnati Reds pound the Pittsburgh Pirates 14-1 on Tuesday...

Stroman sharp in return, Mets beat Phillies 8-4 for 1st win

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<p>PHILADELPHIA &mdash; Marcus Stroman tossed six sharp innings in his first start since 2019, Dominic Smith and Pete Alonso each hit a two-run homer...

This Date in Baseball

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April 8 1934 — The Philadelphia Athletics and the Philadelphia Phillies...

Blue Jays GM Atkins gets 5-year contract extension

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<p>TORONTO &mdash; Toronto general manager Ross Atkins has agreed to a five-year contract extension through the 2026 season. </p> ...

Brewers’ Woodruff has no-hitter though 6 innings vs Cubs

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CHICAGO — Brandon Woodruff of the Milwaukee Brewers has a no-hitter through six innings against the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field. ...