Tag: Professional baseball
Indians and Royals rained out in final game before break
CLEVELAND — The Cleveland Indians and Kansas City Royals began their All-Star break a little earlier than expected.
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Olson homers twice, Bassitt wins 10th as A’s top Rangers 4-1
ARLINGTON, Texas — Matt Olson prepped for the Home Run Derby by hitting two of Oakland's four homers, Chris Bassitt allowed one run in...
Hernández, Mercado lead Indians past Royals 14-6
CLEVELAND — César Hernández and Óscar Mercado each hit a three-run homer, and the Cleveland Indians beat the struggling Kansas City Royals 14-6 on...
Cardinals-Cubs postponed by rain, to be made up in September
CHICAGO — The St. Louis Cardinals and Chicago Cubs got an extended All-Star break when their game on Sunday was postponed because of inclement...
Group rallies for voting rights amid All-Star Game events
DENVER — Amid the fanfare, celebrity softball games and other events surrounding Major League Baseball’s All-Star Game, a group rallied Sunday to call attention...
LEADING OFF: Braves await tests on Acuña, MLB draft starts
A look at what's happening around the majors on Sunday:
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Phillies’ Nola, 3 teammates go on COVID-19 injured list
BOSTON — Phillies pitcher Aaron Nola was scratched from his start Sunday at Boston and placed on the COVID-19 injured list along with three...
Cubs’ Davis 2 HRs in Futures Game, long balls begin at Coors
DENVER — Chicago Cubs prospect Brennen Davis homered twice in the thin air of Coors Field and Cincinnati's José Barrero, Colorado's Michael Toglia and...
Yankees’ Cole demands ball, completes 3-hit gem vs Astros
HOUSTON — Yankees ace Gerrit Cole demanded on the mound that manager Aaron Boone let him get the final out, then struck out Yordan...
Advocates decry homeless sweeps ahead of MLB’s All-Star game
DENVER — Ahead of Major League Baseball’s All-Star Game in Denver next week, city officials are facing scrutiny from advocates who accuse them of...