Blue Jays spoil Rangers home opener before largest MLB crowd
<p>ARLINGTON, Texas — Steven Matz struck out nine in his Toronto debut, Marcus Semien and Cavan Biggio hit back-to-back homers and the Blue Jays...
Rangers fill stands with fans, who accept ‘calculated risk’
ARLINGTON, Texas — Susanna Frare said her family decided to take a “calculated risk” attending the home opener of the Texas Rangers, the first...
Nationals, Braves to make up postponed game in doubleheader
<p>WASHINGTON — The Nationals and Atlanta Braves will make up their game that was postponed Monday because of Washington's coronavirus outbreak as part of...
Out of obscurity, Mercedes and Mullins shine early
In the first few games of the season, hot streaks are magnified — although this performance by Yermín Mercedes would have probably stood out...
Duffy wins, Merrifield drives in 3 as Royals blank Indians
<p>CLEVELAND — Danny Duffy pitched six innings of two-hit ball to beat a longtime nemesis and Whit Merrifield drove in all of Kansas City's...
Cruz 2 HRs, including slam as Twins rout Tigers; Baddoo slam
DETROIT — Nelson Cruz hit a grand slam after a near miss and added a solo homer and a double, Matt Shoemaker held Detroit...
Reds’ Castellanos suspended 2 games in Hill’s 1st discipline
<p>NEW YORK — Cincinnati Reds outfielder Nick Castellanos was suspended for two games and fined Monday for his role in an <a href="https://apnews.com/article/mlb-cincinnati-nick-castellanos-yadier-molina-st-louis-cardinals-0861c8ff29126a9e290eb4db96c09562">on-field brawl</a>...
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April 6
1972 — For the first time in history, the...
Blue Jays spoil Rangers home opener before largest MLB crowd
ARLINGTON, Texas — Steven Matz struck out nine in his Toronto debut, Marcus Semien and Cavan Biggio hit back-to-back homers and the Blue Jays...
Cohen bonded with Lindor, which along with $341M led to deal
<p>NEW YORK — New Mets owner Steven Cohen bonded with Francisco Lindor, which along with $341 million led to a team-record 10-year contract that...