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  • White Sox place INF Lenyn Sosa (hip) on IL
    By Field Level Media / Wednesday, June 4, 2025

    The Chicago White Sox placed infielder Lenyn Sosa on the 10-day injured list with a right hip flexor strain.

    • In a corresponding move on Wednesday, the White Sox recalled infielder Tim Elko from Triple-A Charlotte.

      Sosa, 25, went 0-for-4 in Monday's 13-1 loss to Detroit and did not play in Tuesday's game. He's batting .274 on the season with four home runs and 17 RBIs. He's a career .241 hitter in three-plus seasons, all with the White Sox.

      Elko, 26, is batting .161 with three homers in 10 games with the White Sox this season. In 39 games at Charlotte, he ranks among International League leaders in slugging (third, .596), OPS (fourth, .984), home runs (fourth, 11) and average (10th, .315), according to the club.

      The White Sox on Wednesday also claimed minor league right-hander Ryan Cusick off waivers from the Tigers and optioned him to Charlotte.

      To make room on the 40-man roster, the club transferred right-hander Miguel Castro to the 60-day injured list.

      --Field Level Media

  • Giants DFA LaMonte Wade Jr., sign Dominic Smith
    By Field Level Media / Wednesday, June 4, 2025

    The San Francisco Giants designated veteran first baseman LaMonte Wade Jr. for assignment on Wednesday and signed former first-round pick Dominic Smith to a major league contract, among several moves.

    • In addition, catcher Sam Huff was also DFA'd and infielder Christian Koss was optioned to Triple-A Sacramento after Tuesday's game.

      In related moves, the Giants selected outfielder Daniel Johnson and catcher Andrew Knizner from Sacramento.

      Wade, 31, was playing on a one-year deal worth $5 million. A .238 career batter, Wade was scuffling, hitting just .167 in 50 games with a homer and 15 RBIs. He was in his fifth season with the Giants, batting .240 with 52 HRs in 488 games.

      He has a career .742 OPS with 54 home runs and 182 RBIs with the Minnesota Twins (2019-20) and Giants. He was selected in the ninth round of the 2015 draft by the Twins.

      Smith, 29, opted out of his minor league deal with the New York Yankees on Sunday. He played in 93 games with the Boston Red Sox and Cincinnati Reds in 2024, batting .233 with six HRs and 34 RBIs.

      He's a career .246 batter with 64 HRs and 259 RBIS with four teams, most notably the New York Mets from 2017-22. He was selected No. 11 overall by the Mets in the 2013 draft.

      Huff, 27, was batting .208 with two homers in 20 games this season, his first in San Francisco. He played in 78 games with the Texas Rangers over four seasons.

      Koss, 27, made his major league debut on April 1 and is hitting .219 in 29 games.

      Knizner, 30, has yet to appear in a major league game this season, batting .378 with 11 doubles and an OPS of 1.032 in 31 games at Triple-A Rochester and Sacramento. He was released by the Washington Nationals last month.

      He's batting .210 with 18 HRs in 290 big-league games with the St. Louis Cardinals (2019-23) and Texas Rangers (2024).

      Johnson, 29, is batting .272 with six HRs in 26 games at Sacramento. He's batting .200 with four HRs in 36 major league games, 35 of them with the Cleveland Guardians (2020-21).

      --Field Level Media

  • Reds put RHP Hunter Greene on IL, sign LHP Wade Miley
    By Field Level Media / Wednesday, June 4, 2025

    The Cincinnati Reds placed ace right-hander Hunter Greene on the 15-day injured list Wednesday, citing a right groin strain.

    • Greene started for the Reds on Tuesday in their 4-2 home win over the Milwaukee Brewers. He told the staff that he felt discomfort and left the game after five innings.

      The outing was just his third since being activated from the injured list on May 23 after missing two weeks with the same ailment.

      "We stayed here for a while last night, we talked to him, we talked to trainers," Reds manager Terry Francona told reporters Wednesday, per The Athletic. "Since it happened once and this is twice, we've got to figure this out. And then his lower back was starting to (affect him) and we're trying to figure out if it's related. We've got to get him healthy. It was kind of an easy decision even without seeing the MRI."

      An MRI was scheduled for later Wednesday.

      In corresponding moves, the Reds signed left-hander Wade Miley and transferred right-hander Rhett Lowder (right forearm, left oblique strains) to the 60-day injured list.

      Miley opted out of his minor league deal with the Reds on Sunday and became a free agent. He is coming off ulnar collateral ligament surgery and has not pitched in the majors since April 16, 2024, with the Milwaukee Brewers.

      The 25-year-old Greene, an All-Star in 2024, has made 11 starts this season and is 4-3 with a 2.72 ERA. He has struck out 73 batters and walked just 14 in 59 2/3 innings.

      He has a 22-28 record and a 3.74 ERA in 83 career appearances (all starts). The Reds selected him with the No. 2 overall pick in the 2017 MLB draft out of high school in the Los Angeles area.

      Miley has a career 108-99 mark with a 4.07 ERA in 317 games (310 starts) with eight different teams since making his major league debut in 2011. This is his second go-round with the Reds. He was with the team in the 2020 and '21 seasons, going 12-10 with a 3.55 ERA in 177 1/3 innings over 34 starts (32 innings).

      Miley, 38, is expected to step into the starting rotation, perhaps as soon as Monday against the Guardians in Cleveland.

      --Field Level Media

  • Twins' Pablo Lopez exits due to shoulder tightness
    By Field Level Media / Wednesday, June 4, 2025

    Minnesota right-hander Pablo Lopez departed the Twins' contest against the Athletics on Tuesday due to tightness in his pitching shoulder.

    • Lopez was warming up for the bottom of the sixth inning in West Sacramento, Calif., and after his third toss, he motioned to the dugout. He left after a brief conversation with a trainer and manager Rocco Baldelli.

      "It looks like it's a lat strain, but it's preliminary at this point," Baldelli said. "It's safe to say it's a likely IL (situation), but we have a lot more to learn over the next couple of days. And that's where we're going to leave it right now. He's going to get checked out."

      Lopez said he first felt soreness in the bottom of the fifth inning.

      "I tried to stay loose -- we had a long inning," he said. "Then I went out there and made my three warmup pitches low-to-mid intensity, and I felt the same thing. If it felt that way, then if I try to make a max-effort throw to get the inning started, you wonder what could happen."

      Lopez (5-3) still came away with the victory as the Twins won 10-3. He gave up two runs and four hits over five innings while striking out four and walking three.

      The 29-year-old Venezuela native made his 11th start of the season. His ERA slightly rose to 2.82.

      Lopez is in his eighth major league season, his third with the Twins. He was an All-Star in 2023 and won a career-high 15 games last season.

      --Field Level Media

  • MLB roundup: Rockies top Marlins for first series win
    By Field Level Media / Wednesday, June 4, 2025

    Hunter Goodman hit a one-out, solo home run in the eighth inning, and the visiting Colorado Rockies beat the Miami Marlins 3-2 on Tuesday night to clinch their first series victory of this season.

    • The Rockies had lost all 19 series this season -- 10 on the road -- and a big-league record 22 in a row dating back to 2024. Colorado has won two straight games for just the second time in 2025 and can earn its first series sweep Thursday afternoon.

      Tyler Freeman had three hits for the Rockies, Goodman and Jordan Beck finished with two hits apiece and Victor Vodnik (1-1) got the victory with 1 1/3 innings of relief. Jesus Sanchez and Kyle Stowers had two hits apiece for Miami, which has dropped three in a row.

      The game was tied after seven innings and Marlins reliever Anthony Bender (1-4) struck out Thairo Estrada leading off the eighth. Goodman then homered to left to give Colorado the lead. Seth Halvorsen got the final three outs for his third save.

      Rays 5, Rangers 1

      Drew Rasmussen extended his scoreless innings streak to 23 after striking out eight batters over five frames, fueling host Tampa Bay over Texas.

      Rasmussen (5-4) recorded his fourth straight win after allowing just one hit: Jake Burger's infield single to lead off the third inning.

      Tampa Bay's Junior Caminero and Kameron Misner hit solo homers and Jake Mangum had an RBI single.

      Astros 3, Pirates 0

      Isaac Paredes and Christian Walker homered as Lance McCullers Jr. outdueled Paul Skenes, helping Houston defeat host Pittsburgh.

      McCullers (1-1) pitched six innings, allowing two hits. Having returned last month from a two-year injury absence following flexor tendon surgery, McCullers registered his first victory since Sept. 21, 2022. The Astros posted their second consecutive shutout and sixth of the season.

      The Pirates wasted a quality outing in which Skenes (4-6) allowed one run on three hits over eight innings. Skenes struck out eight but yielded a go-ahead solo home run in the seventh to Walker.

      Yankees 3, Guardians 2

      Jazz Chisholm Jr. snapped a tie by homering on the first pitch of the seventh inning to help Carlos Rodon get his seventh straight victory as New York hung on to beat visiting Cleveland.

      Activated from the injured list after missing 28 games with an oblique injury, Chisholm had New York's first hit off Cleveland's Tanner Bibee (4-6) in the fifth before snapping a 1-1 tie in the seventh with his eighth homer this season. Volpe followed with his seventh homer. Rodon allowed one run on five hits with eight strikeouts in seven innings.

      Bibee allowed three runs on four hits in 6 1/3 innings. The right-hander dropped to 1-4 in his past five outings. Ramirez had two hits to extend his on-base streak to 29 games.

      Cubs 8, Nationals 3

      Michael Busch finished a double shy of the cycle and drove in three runs to pace visiting Chicago to the win over Washington.

      Nico Hoerner added a two-run single and Dansby Swanson swatted two sacrifice flies for the Cubs, who won for the 13th time in 16 games. Starter Cade Horton (3-0) gave up three runs and six hits over 5 1/3 innings.

      Luis Garcia Jr. posted three hits for the Nationals while CJ Abrams went 1-for-4 with a run, RBI and stolen base. Starter Trevor Williams (3-6) lasted just 4 1/3 innings as he surrendered five runs on five hits.

      Reds 4, Brewers 2

      Pinch hitter Connor Joe drove in the go-ahead run with a seventh-inning sacrifice fly as host Cincinnati edged Milwaukee.

      Reds center fielder TJ Friedl robbed pinch hitter Jake Bauers of a game-tying home run for the final out when he leaped over the wall and brought the ball back. Tyler Stephenson and Will Benson homered, and Matt McLain had a key double in the Reds' seventh-inning rally.

      Christian Yelich extended his hitting streak to 10 games for the Brewers, who saw their eight-game winning streak come to an end. Sal Frelick belted his fourth homer of the season.

      Diamondbacks 8, Braves 3

      Ketel Marte and Corbin Carroll both hit a pair of home runs and starting pitcher Zac Gallen pitched seven strong innings to help visiting Arizona beat Atlanta.

      Arizona evened the season series at 2-2 and has won two straight. Marte went 3-for-3 with two walks, three RBIs and lifted his batting average to .294. Marte has reached base safely in a season-best 16 games, a streak that includes seven homers and 11 RBIs. Carroll went 3-for-4 with four RBIs and three runs scored. Gallen (4-7) allowed three runs, one earned, on four hits.

      Spencer Strider (0-4) pitched five innings and allowed five runs on six hits -- three of them home runs.

      Royals 10, Cardinals 7

      Bobby Witt Jr. had a homer and four RBIs as visiting Kansas City rallied past St. Louis.

      Vinny Pasquantino and Maikel Garcia each drove in two runs for the Royals, who erased a 7-2 deficit. Jonathan India went 3-for-5 with three runs and Nick Loftin hit a solo homer. Royals starter Michael Lorenzen allowed seven runs on seven hits in 2 2/3 innings.

      Nolan Gorman and Alec Burleson hit two-run homers for the Cardinals, who have lost three of their last four games. Andre Pallante allowed seven runs on seven hits in 4 1/3 innings.

      Phillies 8, Blue Jays 3

      Cristopher Sanchez pitched six solid innings and Trea Turner hit two home runs as visiting Philadelphia defeated Toronto.

      Turner had three hits and three RBIs, Bryce Harper also homered and Alec Bohm collected four hits for the Phillies, who ended a four-game losing streak by taking the opener of a three-game series. Harper had missed the five previous games with a bruised right elbow.

      Addison Barger homered for the fourth straight game, a two-run blast, and Davis Schneider added a solo shot for the Blue Jays, who had their five-game winning streak end.

      Angels 4, Red Sox 3 (10 innings)

      Zach Neto scored on Taylor Ward's double-play grounder with the bases loaded and none out in the 10th inning to help visiting Los Angeles defeat Boston.

      Reid Detmers held the Red Sox scoreless in the bottom of the 10th to collect his first career save. He struck out two of three batters he faced. Yusei Kikuchi pitched the first five-plus innings for the Angels. He surrendered three runs on eight hits.

      The Red Sox received a two-run homer from Ceddanne Rafaela, his fifth long ball of the season. Rafaela had three hits in the loss, and teammate Jarren Duran collected two hits and an RBI.

      White Sox 8, Tigers 1

      Michael A. Taylor smacked a three-run home run and Shane Smith pitched sharply into the sixth inning, boosting Chicago past visiting Detroit.

      Taylor finished with four RBIs while Austin Slater added a pair of hits for the White Sox, including a two-run double. Smith (2-3) permitted three hits in 5 1/3 scoreless innings.

      Tigers reliever Brant Hurter (2-1) allowed one run, which was unearned, in two innings. Detroit avoided a shutout on Dillon Dingler's RBI double in the seventh inning.

      Twins 10, Athletics 3

      Willi Castro hit two homers and Trevor Larnach also went deep to lead Minnesota over the Athletics in West Sacramento, Calif.

      Royce Lewis ended a 0-for-32 drought with a two-run double and Byron Buxton had a two-run single as the Twins beat the Athletics for the second time in two nights. The Athletics dropped their eighth straight game and have lost 19 of their past 20 contests.

      Minnesota's Pablo Lopez (5-3) gave up two runs and four hits over five innings before leaving with right shoulder tightness ahead of the sixth inning.

      Orioles 5, Mariners 1

      Tomoyuki Sugano pitched seven strong innings as Baltimore beat host Seattle.

      Colton Cowser homered for the Orioles, who won their fourth consecutive game. Sugano (5-3) allowed one run on five hits.

      Rowdy Tellez went deep for the Mariners. Seattle starter George Kirby (0-3) exited after getting hit in the face by a comebacker that ricocheted to first baseman Tellez for the out that ended the fifth inning. Kirby sustained a bruised and cut upper lip but said postgame that he was all right.

      Padres 3, Giants 2 (10 innings)

      Manny Machado's fourth hit tied the game in the ninth inning, Jake Cronenworth delivered a two-out RBI single in the 10th and San Diego stunned host San Francisco with a second straight extra-inning win.

      Cronenworth's hit came off the fifth Giants pitcher, Spencer Bivens (1-2). Making his first big-league start, Ryan Bergert limited the Giants to just two runs in five innings. Yuki Matsui (1-1), who pitched a scoreless ninth, was credited with the win.

      For the second consecutive night, the Giants saw a shutout pitching effort from their starter go for naught. Landen Roupp, who had pitched into the seventh just twice previously in his two-year career, allowed just four hits in 6 1/3 shutout innings.

      Dodgers 6, Mets 5 (10 innings)

      Freddie Freeman drove in the winning run with a 10th-inning double after Max Muncy tied it with a homer in the ninth as Los Angeles rallied for a victory over visiting New York.

      Muncy's second home run of the game came against Huascar Brazoban. An inning later, Freeman hit a double to the warning track in left field against Jose Butto (2-1) to score automatic runner Tommy Edman from second base. Dodgers left-hander Clayton Kershaw gave up five runs (three earned) over 4 2/3 innings in his fourth start of the season.

      Juan Soto hit a two-run home run and Pete Alonso added two hits and two RBIs for the Mets, whose four-game winning streak ended. New York entered the night with eight victories in nine games, while the Dodgers had lost two in a row, including the opener against the Mets in 10 innings on Monday. Mets right-hander Tylor Megill permitted four runs, all in the first frame, in six innings.

      --Field Level Media

  • Report: Trevor Bauer wins settlement violation suit against accuser
    By Field Level Media / Tuesday, June 3, 2025

    A Los Angeles judge ruled on Monday that Lindsey Hill violated the terms of a settlement agreement with former major leaguer Trevor Bauer. As a result, Hill -- who brought sexual assault allegations against the pitcher -- was instructed to pay over $300,000 to Bauer.

    • Major League Baseball suspended Bauer in 2021 after Hill brought forth the allegations. The following year, MLB concluded its investigation and suspended Bauer, a 2020 Cy Young Award winner, for 324 games for sexual misconduct violations. The suspension was later decreased to 194 games.

      Bauer, 34, sued Hill for defamation, but she countersued for assault and sexual battery. The two sides ultimately settled in 2023, although no money was exchanged between the pair.

      At the time, Hill's attorneys noted that she would receive a $300,000 insurance payment to go to her law firm. On social media, Hill said that Bauer "handed back an insurance sum to me that was meant for him in order for me to drop my countersuit."

      Bauer sued Hill again in October 2024, saying she violated the terms of the settlement agreement by saying on a podcast and social media that she received any money from the pitcher.

      Bauer sought $10,000 for each of the 22 times Hill allegedly violated the agreement along with additional money for attorney fees and interest. That total equated to $309,832.02, which was more than Hill received in the insurance payment.

      While Hill didn't respond to the court regarding the new lawsuit, the judge originally said in February that Bauer did not have a strong enough case. Two months later, the judge contested the amount that Bauer's team sought in attorney fees.

      On Monday, with Hill still not responding to the suit, the judge ruled in Bauer's favor and ordered Hill to pay the full amount requested by the pitcher.

      Bauer was never charged with a crime and has not been picked up by a major league franchise since the Los Angeles Dodgers released him in early 2023. He has since played for Japanese and Mexican clubs.

      --Field Level Media

  • Japanese baseball legend Shigeo Nagashima dies at 89
    By Field Level Media / Tuesday, June 3, 2025

    Shigeo Nagashima, a Japanese Baseball Hall of Famer who spent more than three decades as a player and manager for the Yomiuri Giants, died Tuesday. He was 89.

    • The Giants said Nagashima died of pneumonia at a Tokyo hospital.

      Nagashima won an impressive 11 Japan Series championships in his 17-year playing career, including nine straight from 1965-73.

      Nicknamed Mr. Giants and Mr. Professional Baseball, Nagashima played in 2,186 games for the club and was a career .305 batter who hit 444 home runs, 418 doubles and 74 triples while driving in 1,522 runs. He stole 190 bases and scored 1,270 runs.

      Shortly after his retirement, he was named the Giants' manager. He held the role from 1975-80 and was fired but returned as the manager from 1993-2001, leading the Giants to two championships in 1994 and 2000.

      Los Angeles Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani, the country's biggest present-day sports icon, posted photos of himself with Nagashima on Instagram with the caption, "May your soul rest in peace."

      --Field Level Media

  • Dodgers sign veteran RHP Jose Urena
    By Field Level Media / Tuesday, June 3, 2025

    The Los Angeles Dodgers signed right-handed pitcher Jose Urena on Tuesday.

    • Los Angeles also optioned right-hander Will Klein -- whom it had acquired from the Seattle Mariners the day before -- and designated catcher Chuckie Robinson for assignment.

      Urena, 33, has no decisions and a 5.87 ERA in seven games (two starts) this season with the New York Mets and Toronto Blue Jays. Toronto designated the veteran for assignment on Saturday.

      Urena is 44-77 with a 4.78 ERA and six saves in 239 career games (154 starts) with eight teams over 11 seasons.

      Klein, 25, has eight career major league appearances, all last season for the Kansas City Royals and Oakland Athletics, when he had an 11.05 ERA in 7 1/3 innings of relief. He had a 7.17 ERA in 22 appearances at Triple-A Tacoma this season.

      Robinson, 30, did not appear for the Dodgers after they selected him off waivers from the Los Angeles Angels on Saturday. He last appeared in the majors for the Chicago White Sox in 2024 and is a .132 hitter in 51 career games.

      --Field Level Media

  • Diamondbacks ace Corbin Burnes (elbow) lands on IL
    By Field Level Media / Tuesday, June 3, 2025

    The Arizona Diamondbacks placed ace Corbin Burnes on the 15-day injured list on Tuesday with right elbow inflammation.

    • The move is retroactive to Monday for Burnes, who left Sunday's start against Washington in the fifth inning.

      Burnes allowed a run on four hits in 4 2/3 innings against the Nationals before experiencing discomfort and gesturing for help.

      The former Cy Young Award winner is 3-2 with a 2.66 ERA through 11 starts during his first season with Arizona.

      The Diamondbacks signed Burnes, 30, to a six-year, $210 million contract in free agency in December.

      The four-time All-Star is 63-38 with a 3.15 ERA in 210 career games (149 starts) with the Milwaukee Brewers (2018-23), Baltimore Orioles (2024) and Diamondbacks.

      Arizona recalled left-hander Tommy Henry from Triple-A Reno in a corresponding move. Henry, 27, appeared in one game for the Diamondbacks on May 5 and allowed one hit in 2 2/3 scoreless innings against the New York Mets.

      --Field Level Media

  • Yankees reinstate 2B Jazz Chisholm Jr., RHP Fernando Cruz from IL
    By Field Level Media / Tuesday, June 3, 2025

    The New York Yankees reinstated second baseman Jazz Chisholm Jr. and reliever Fernando Cruz from the injured list on Tuesday.

    • The team also put right-hander Luke Weaver on the 15-day injured list (retroactive to Sunday) with a left hamstring strain, recalled right-hander Yerry de los Santos from Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre, optioned infielder Jorbit Vivas to Triple-A and designated right-hander Carlos Carrasco for assignment.

      Chisholm, 27, has not played in the majors since April 29 due to an oblique strain. The former All-Star went 3-for-9 with a double and a stolen base in a three-game rehab assignment at Double-A Somerset.

      Chisholm batted .181 with seven homers, 17 RBIs and 39 strikeouts in 30 games before landing on the 10-day IL.

      Cruz, 35, went on the 15-day IL on May 22 with shoulder inflammation. The right-hander is 1-2 with a 2.66 ERA and two saves in 21 appearances out of the bullpen this season.

      Weaver, 31, is 1-1 with a 1.05 ERA and eight saves in 24 relief appearances this season. He has struck out 24 and walked seven in 25 2/3 innings.

      The 27-year-old de los Santos has no decisions and a 3.00 ERA in 10 relief appearances for the Yankees this season.

      Vivas, 24, made his MLB debut on May 2 and batted .156 with one homer and four RBIs in 22 games for New York.

      Carrasco, 38, signed a one-year, $1.5 million deal with the Yankees in February and went 2-2 with a 5.91 ERA in eight games (six starts).

      --Field Level Media

  • Braves hire ex-skipper Fredi Gonzalez to fix 3B coaching woes
    By Field Level Media / Tuesday, June 3, 2025

    The Atlanta Braves brought back former manager Fredi Gonzalez back to coach third base on Tuesday after a series of base-running blunders.

    • He replaces Matt Tuiasosopo, who accepted a new position as a minor league infield coordinator.

      The Braves have seen four runners thrown out at home plate this season, including a crucial ninth-inning play in a 2-1 loss to the San Diego Padres on May 23 and an easy cut-down of Alex Verdugo by Boston Red Sox outfielder Jarren Duran in a 7-6 loss on May 17.

      It's a role reversal as Gonzalez, 61, joins manager Brian Snitker's coaching staff.

      Snitker was the third-base coach for the first two years of Gonzalez's stint as Atlanta's skipper from 2011-16. The Braves had a .512 winning percentage under Gonzalez and made the playoffs in 2012 and 2013. But after a 67-95 record in 2015 and a rough start to 2016, Snitker replaced Gonzalez in May of that year.

      General manager Alex Anthopoulos said the team didn't seriously consider making the change at third base until Sunday, and that Gonzalez's availability was key to the decision.

      "If he hadn't been available, I can't tell you we would have made this move, because it wasn't just make it to make it," Anthopoulos said, per The Athletic. "It had to be the right person and someone that could hit the ground running that we knew would be successful at it. And Fredi's proven that at the big-league level for years."

      Gonzalez also managed the Miami Marlins from 2007-10, winning The Sporting News Manager of the Year award in 2008, and returned to the Marlins to coach third base from 2017-19.

      Most recently, he spent five seasons coaching with the Baltimore Orioles before being let go at the end of the 2024 campaign.

      --Field Level Media

  • Report: Yanks closer Luke Weaver could miss 4-6 weeks
    By Field Level Media / Tuesday, June 3, 2025

    New York Yankees closer Luke Weaver, who sustained a hamstring injury over the weekend, is expected to be sidelined four to six weeks, ESPN reported on Monday night.

    • After throwing 14 pitches in one inning during an 18-2 loss to the host Los Angeles Dodgers on Saturday, Weaver stopped warming up to pitch the ninth inning of New York's 7-3 win on Sunday due to hamstring discomfort.

      New York manager Aaron Boone told reporters after the game that Weaver would undergo testing, and ESPN reported that the right-hander underwent an MRI. Per the report, the length of Weaver's absence will be determined on Tuesday.

      The Yankees, who lead the American League East by 5 1/2 games, open a three-game series against the visiting Cleveland Guardians on Tuesday.

      Weaver, 31, has excelled out of the Yankees' bullpen this season, going 1-1 with a 1.05 ERA and 0.701 WHIP in 24 games spanning 25 2/3 innings. He took over for struggling closer Devin Williams in late April and has eight saves in nine chances this season.

      Williams, a two-time All-Star, likely will return to the closer role. The 30-year-old right-hander has lowered his ERA from 11.25 to 6.23 with 13 scoreless outings in his last 15 appearances. For the season, the 2020 National League Rookie of the Year is 2-2 with five saves spanning 21 2/3 innings in 25 games.

      Right-handed reliever Fernando Cruz, 35, is slated to take Weaver's roster spot when the latter is expected to land on the injured list on Tuesday. In 21 relief appearances this season, Cruz is 1-2 with a 2.66 ERA in 23 2/3 innings.

      Cruz last pitched for New York on May 17 before landing on the IL due to inflammation in his pitching shoulder.

      --Field Level Media

  • MLB roundup: Brewers nip Reds, run win streak to 8
    By Field Level Media / Tuesday, June 3, 2025

    Christian Yelich hit a tiebreaking solo homer in the third inning and the visiting Milwaukee Brewers held on to win their eighth in a row, 3-2, against the Cincinnati Reds in the opener of their three-game series on Monday evening.

    • Sal Frelick had two hits and a run scored for the Brewers, who had not won eight in a row since a nine-game winning streak in August 2023. Brewers right-hander Aaron Civale (1-1) allowed two runs and seven hits over 5 1/3 innings. He struck out five and walked one in his fourth start of the season.

      Reds starter Brady Singer (6-4) went five innings, allowing three runs and four hits while striking out four and walking three. TJ Friedl had two hits and scored a run in the leadoff spot for the Reds, who have lost four of five.

      Rob Zastryzny got the final two outs of the sixth for the Brewers, Jared Koenig worked a scoreless seventh, Abner Uribe did the same in the eighth and Trevor Megill pitched a 1-2-3 ninth for his 12th save. Milwaukee's pitching fanned 11 Cincinnati hitters and walked only two.

      Tigers 13, White Sox 1

      Kerry Carpenter belted three home runs, Dillon Dingler and Wenceel Perez also homered to lift Detroit to a rout of host Chicago.

      Carpenter smacked two-run homers in the first and fourth innings and a solo shot in the sixth for his first career three-home run game. He finished with five RBIs. Jack Flaherty (4-6) spaced one run and four hits in six innings with one walk and four strikeouts.

      Chase Meidroth collected a pair of hits for the White Sox and scored their lone run in the sixth. Jonathan Cannon (2-7) allowed five runs and four hits -- three of which were long balls -- in three innings with three walks and five strikeouts.

      Angels 7, Red Sox 6

      Los Angeles became the first visiting team to hit three home runs in the first inning of a game at Fenway Park and held on for a win over Boston.

      Jo Adell had a two-homer game, while Mike Trout highlighted a 3-for-4 night with a three-run shot in a six-run first inning. Ryan Zeferjahn (3-1) tossed a perfect seventh, while former Red Sox closer Kenley Jansen pitched a 1-2-3 ninth for his 12th save in as many chances.

      Jarren Duran went 3-for-5 with two doubles and two runs scored for the Red Sox. Richard Fitts (0-3) allowed five earned runs in just one inning of work.

      Rockies 6, Marlins 4

      Hunter Goodman hit two home runs and drove in three runs to lift visiting Colorado to a win over Miami.

      The Rockies, who became the first team in the modern era of the National League (1901) to lose 50 games before winning 10, improved to 10-50. German Marquez (2-7) up nine hits and four runs in five innings and Zach Agnos pitched a scoreless ninth for his fourth save.

      Max Meyer (4-5) gave up five runs and 10 hits in five innings. Jesus Sanchez went 3-for-4 with a run scored and one driven in.

      Padres 1, Giants (10 innings)

      Jose Iglesias drove in the game's only run with a 10th-inning sacrifice fly and San Diego spoiled a brilliant pitching effort by Logan Webb in a victory over host San Francisco.

      In the 10th, the Padres' Tyler Wade sacrificed automatic runner Jake Cronenworth to third base, and Iglesias followed with a fly to left field off Ryan Walker (1-3). Robert Suarez (1-1) pitched the final two innings to earn the win.

      Padres starter Stephen Kolek (5 2/3 innings of three-hit ball) combined with four relievers on a five-hitter. Webb went unrewarded for eight shutout, walk-free innings. He allowed six hits and struck out seven.

      Mets 4, Dodgers 3 (10 innings)

      Francisco Alvarez and Francisco Lindor each drove in runs to open the 10th inning and visiting New York held off Los Angeles while extending its winning streak to four games.

      Lindor homered on the second pitch of the game, and Mets right-hander Paul Blackburn went five scoreless innings in his season debut. Edwin Diaz (3-0) had his first blown save before picking up the win, while Jose Butto recorded the final two outs for his first save of the year.

      Shohei Ohtani hit a home run for the Dodgers and had a game-tying sacrifice fly in the ninth against Diaz. Andy Pages delivered an RBI single in the 10th after Tanner Scott (0-2) yielded the Mets' runs in the top of the inning.

      Twins 10, Athletics 4

      Byron Buxton tied his career high with five RBIs, highlighted by a two-run double during a six-run second inning, and Minnesota extended the Athletics' losing streak to seven games with a rout in West Sacramento, Calif.

      Ty France went 3-for-5 with two RBIs and Brooks Lee had two hits and two RBIs for the Twins, who improved to 3-4 on their 10-game trip. Joe Ryan (6-2) allowed four runs on six hits in five innings.

      Lawrence Butler hit a three-run homer and doubled for the Athletics, who have lost 18 of their past 19 games. Luis Severino (1-5) was tagged for eight runs on nine hits over 5 2/3 innings.

      --Field Level Media

  • Padres' Gavin Sheets avoids head injury after crash into wall
    By Field Level Media / Monday, June 2, 2025

    San Diego left fielder Gavin Sheets said Monday that he passed all concussion tests following a hard face-first collision with the wall during the Padres' Sunday home game against the Pittsburgh Pirates.

    • Sheets was down on the warning track for several minutes after trying to prevent Adam Frazier's fourth-inning homer. He eventually was helped off the field and diagnosed with a head bruise, hip soreness and a jammed wrist and thumb.

      "All things considered, felt pretty good today," Sheets said prior to San Diego's road game against the San Francisco Giants on Monday. "Woke up, head felt good. Last night, I was obviously sore, mainly in the hip. But I woke up today, and all things considered for the play, I felt pretty good."

      The left-handed-hitting Sheets wasn't in the Monday starting lineup despite the Giants going with ace right-hander Logan Webb. Tyler Wade got the start in left.

      Sheets, 29, has been a major surprise for the Padres this season. He leads the team with 34 RBIs and ranks second with 11 homers.

      Sheets was non-tendered by the Chicago White Sox following last season and the Padres took a flier on him and signed him to minor league deal just before the start of spring training.

      Sheets made the team and quickly turned himself a key cog as a first baseman and designated hitter. He is batting .267 and slugging .494 in 54 games and was just recently asked to play left field because of his hot bat.

      "I'll do whatever -- whatever they want me to do," Sheets said. "Whatever gets me in the lineup, whatever they need me to do, I'll do."

      With Sheets avoiding a serious head injury, Padres manager Mike Shildt had fun with the situation in which the 6-foot-3, 235-pound utility man ran full steam into the wall.

      "I think the fence is OK," Shildt said.

      --Field Level Media

  • Orioles reinstate OF Colton Cowser after thumb fracture
    By Field Level Media / Monday, June 2, 2025

    The Baltimore Orioles reinstated outfielder Colton Cowser from the 60-day injured list during Monday's off day, while utility man Cooper Hummel was designated for assignment.

    • Cowser, 25, played in just four games this season before he fractured his left thumb diving into first base. He opened the season 2-for-16 with a home run.

      During a breakout rookie season in 2024, the left-handed hitter delivered 24 home runs with 69 RBIs in 153 games with a .242 batting average and a .768 OPS. He finished second in American League Rookie of the Year voting.

      Hummel, 30, was signed as a free agent by the Orioles in 2025 and had just one at-bat. He played 10 games at Triple-A in the New York Yankees' organization earlier this season.

      In 83 major league games over parts of four seasons with four different clubs, Hummel is a career .159 hitter with three home runs and 17 RBIs.

      --Field Level Media

  • Tigers reinstate CF Parker Meadows for 2025 debut
    By Field Level Media / Monday, June 2, 2025

    The Detroit Tigers reinstated center fielder Parker Meadows from the 60-day injured list Monday and had him in the leadoff spot for a series-opening matchup against the Chicago White Sox.

    • Meadows, 25, was set to make his season debut after experiencing a nerve issue in his right (throwing) shoulder during spring training.

      In 119 games over the previous two seasons, Parker is a career .241 hitter with 12 home runs and 41 RBIs.

      In corresponding moves, outfielder Justyn-Henry Malloy was optioned to Triple-A Toledo, while right-hander Ryan Cusick was designated for assignment to open a spot on the 40-man roster.

      Malloy, 25, was batting .215 with one home run and 16 RBIs in 45 games this season. Cusick, 25, has yet to play in the major leagues. He spent most of the past four seasons in the Athletics' system before making one appearance at Toledo.

      --Field Level Media

  • Police: Threats to Astros’ McCullers came from intoxicated bettor
    By Field Level Media / Monday, June 2, 2025

    The death threats sent to Houston Astros pitcher Lance McCullers Jr. last month were traced back to an intoxicated sports bettor who is based overseas, according to the Houston Police Department.

    • The man was not identified, as police said Monday the case remains open while charges are weighed. But investigators revealed that their suspect had lost money betting on the Astros' game May 10 against the Cincinnati Reds and was "frustrated and inebriated" when he sent threats to McCullers via social media.

      The suspect was apologetic and asked that his apology be relayed to McCullers and his family, police said.

      McCullers, 31, revealed that the man threatened to find his kids and "murder them." McCullers has daughters aged 5 and 1.

      "I understand people are very passionate and people love the Astros and love sports, but threatening to find my kids and murder them is a little bit tough to deal with," McCullers said at the time.

      "There have been many, many threats over the years aimed at me mostly, and I think actually one or two people from other issues around baseball actually have had to go to jail for things like that," he said. "But I think bringing kids into the equation, threatening to find them or next time they see us in public they're going to stab my kids to death ... things like that are tough to hear as a dad."

      It was McCullers' second game back after a two-year injury absence due to arm injuries. He gave up seven runs on three hits and three walks while recording just one out in a home loss to the Cincinnati Reds.

      The Astros hired 24-hour security for McCullers and his family in the wake of the threats.

      --Field Level Media

  • Angels place 3B Yoan Moncada, RHP Robert Stephenson on IL
    By Field Level Media / Monday, June 2, 2025

    The Los Angeles Angels placed third baseman Yoan Moncada and right-handed reliever Robert Stephenson on the injured list Monday in advance of a three-game road series against the Boston Red Sox.

    • Moncada went on the 10-day injured list with inflammation in his right knee. The 30-year-old switch-hitter built a .237/.336/.505 slash line over 30 games with six home runs and 19 RBIs.

      Stephenson, who was reinstated from the 60-day injured list on Wednesday after recovering from Tommy John surgery, joined the 15-day IL (retroactive to Saturday) due to right biceps inflammation. The 32-year-old threw a perfect inning Wednesday in his 2025 season debut, but he was lifted from Friday's relief stint against the Cleveland Guardians after three pitches.

      In corresponding moves, the Angels elevated outfielder Matthew Lugo from Triple-A Salt Lake and left-hander Sam Aldegheri from Double-A Rocket City.

      Lugo, 24, made his big-league debut on May 9 and produced a .231 average with three homers and six RBIs during a 15-game stint that ended last week when Mike Trout was activated from the IL.

      Aldegheri, 23, returns to the majors for the first time since late last season, when he defeated the Texas Rangers on Sept. 6 to become the first Italian-born pitcher to win an MLB game since 1949. Aldegheri fashioned a 1-2 record with a 4.85 ERA in his three starts over 13 innings.

      This season at Rocket City, Aldegheri has made nine starts and produced a 2-2 record with a 4.34 ERA. He owns 48 strikeouts and 27 walks in 47 2/3 innings.

      --Field Level Media

  • Struggling offensively, Royals call up No. 1 prospect Jac Caglianone
    By Field Level Media / Monday, June 2, 2025

    The Kansas City Royals selected Jac Caglianone from Triple-A Omaha on Monday, giving the No. 6 overall pick in the 2024 MLB Draft a crack at the majors after just 79 games in the minor leagues.

    • In a corresponding move, the Royals sent outfielder Dairon Blanco to Omaha.

      Ranked as the No. 10 prospect by MLB Pipeline, the 22-year-old Caglianone has been tearing it up in his first full professional season.

      At two levels, the 6-foot-5, 250-pound slugger is slashing .322/.389/.593 with 15 home runs and 56 RBIs in 50 games, including .319/.370/.723 with six home runs and 13 RBIs in 12 games at Triple-A Omaha.

      Caglianone has mainly played the outfield while at Triple-A and is expected to remain there when he joins the Royals for a road series against the St. Louis Cardinals that opens Tuesday. He was a two-way player at the University of Florida but set pitching aside to play first base when he was drafted last July.

      As the Kansas City lineup has struggled to score, calls from fans had grown louder for Caglianone's promotion.

      The Royals, who have scored the fewest runs (194) in the American League, are hopeful Caglianone's powerful bat in the middle of the lineup can boost a slumping offense, especially among the outfielders. Kyle Isbel leads the Royals' outfielders with three home runs and 15 RBIs.

      Blanco, 32, appeared in nine games this season for Kansas City, hitting .167 (1-for-6) with one RBI.

      The Royals are 4-6 in their past 10 games and have fallen eight games behind the Detroit Tigers, who have MLB's best record, in the American League Central.

      --Field Level Media

  • Mariners to retire No. 51 in honor of Randy Johnson in 2026
    By Field Level Media / Monday, June 2, 2025

    Seattle Mariners fans will be seeing double 51s next season.

    • The team announced Monday it will retire the No. 51 worn by Baseball Hall of Fame member Randy Johnson during his nine-plus seasons with the club in 2026. The news came on the 35th anniversary of the day Johnson threw the first no-hitter in Mariners history.

      The Mariners traded Johnson to the Houston Astros at the 1998 trade deadline, and when Japanese star Ichiro Suzuki joined the team in 2001, he took No. 51.

      The Ichiro version of No. 51 will be retired by the franchise on Aug. 9, just after his Hall of Fame induction this summer.

      "Randy is both one of the greatest pitchers in Major League Baseball history, and one of the most important figures in our organization's history," said John Stanton, the Mariners' chairman and managing partner. "During the 1995 season that changed the future of this franchise, his 18-2 record (in a 145-game season) was properly recognized with his first Cy Young Award.

      "More importantly, and somewhat lost to history, the Mariners were an amazing 27-3 in his 30 starts that season, an incredible 24 games over .500, compared to a record of 52-63 when any other starter took to the hill for the club. His domination that year carried the Mariners to our first-ever postseason, which led directly to the construction of T-Mobile Park and the Mariners remaining safely in Seattle forever.

      "Randy's extraordinary accomplishments will forever be remembered and recognized with the retirement of his number 51."

      The date for the Johnson retirement ceremony will not be set until the 2026 schedule is issued.

      Ichiro will become the third Mariners player to have his number retired, joining the No. 24 of Ken Griffey Jr. and No. 11 of Edgar Martinez -- both Hall of Fame inductees. Johnson, also a Hall of Fame member, will be the fourth. The Mariners, like all MLB teams, also have retired Jackie Robinson's No. 42.

      In his 22-year career, Johnson, now 61, had a record of 303-166, a 3.29 ERA and 4,875 strikeouts, second only to Nolan Ryan (5,714) in major league history. He and Ryan are two of the only four players to record at least 300 wins and 4,000 strikeouts, joining Roger Clemens and Steve Carlton on the short list. He was a 10-time All-Star and won five Cy Young awards, his first with Seattle in 1995.

      With the Mariners, he was 130-74 with a 3.42 ERA in 274 appearances (266 starts) with a now unheard of 51 complete games and 19 shutouts.

      He also played for the Montreal Expos (1988-89), Astros (1998), Arizona Diamondbacks (1999-2004, 2007-08), New York Yankees (2005-06) and San Francisco Giants (2009). The Diamondbacks retired his number in 2015.

      --Field Level Media

  • Dodgers acquire RHP Will Klein from Mariners amid bullpen shuffle
    By Field Level Media / Monday, June 2, 2025

    The Los Angeles Dodgers acquired right-hander Will Klein in a trade with the Seattle Mariners on Monday in exchange for minor league left-hander Joe Jacques.

    • The Dodgers added Klein and right-hander Ryan Loutos to the active roster in advance of Monday's series opener at home against the New York Mets, while right-hander Noah Davis was optioned to the minor leagues and right-hander Chris Stratton was designated for assignment.

      Klein, 25, has eight career major league appearances, all last season for the Kansas City Royals and Oakland Athletics when he had an 11.05 ERA in 7 1/3 innings of relief. He had a 7.17 ERA in 22 appearances at Triple-A Tacoma this season.

      Loutos, 26, was recalled after he had one appearance with the Dodgers earlier this season, when he gave up two runs in one inning. He had three appearances with the St. Louis Cardinals last season and has a career 5.40 ERA in 3 1/3 innings.

      Davis, 28, had a 5.79 ERA in four relief appearances with the Dodgers this season, while Stratton, 34, had a 6.00 ERA in two relief appearances for Los Angeles.

      Jacques, 30, is 2-1 with a 5.46 ERA and one save in 25 career games (one start) with the Boston Red Sox (2023-24) and Arizona Diamondbacks (2024).

      Playing this season on a minor league deal, Jacques is 1-1 with a 6.04 ERA and three saves in 18 appearances with Triple-A Oklahoma City.

      --Field Level Media

  • Reds' Elly De La Cruz honors sister, homers a day after her death
    By Field Level Media / Monday, June 2, 2025

    Cincinnati Reds All-Star shortstop Elly De La Cruz endured an emotional Sunday as he chose to play one day after the death of his older sister, Genelis De La Cruz Sanchez.

    • De La Cruz honored her memory with "RIP" written on his cleats and hat for the game against the host Chicago Cubs. When he homered in the sixth inning, De La Cruz patted his jersey over his heart, pointed skyward and clapped before he crossed home plate, then made a heart gesture with his hands.

      According to media reports, family members in the Dominican Republic said Sanchez died after prolonged, unspecified health issues.

      Elly De La Cruz, 23, declined to speak with reporters on Sunday before and after the game, which the Cubs won 7-3. He went 2-for-3 with two RBIs, two runs scored and one walk. The home run was his team-high 12th this season and 50th in 318 career games since his major league debut in June 2023.

      "We just told him we will support whatever he needs to do," Reds manager Terry Francona said before the game. "He wants to play today, and then we'll go from there."

      The team declined to provide more details, per the player's wishes.

      After the game, Francona said it was a hard situation but De La Cruz wanted to be available for the team.

      "We care so much about playing the game and winning. But in a hurry, you're reminded of what's really important," Francona said. "I think everybody kind of kept their head on a swivel with him today just trying to take care of him."

      The Reds open a three-game home series against the Milwaukee Brewers on Monday. De La Cruz is in the lineup, batting third.

      --Field Level Media

  • Reports: Royals bringing up No. 1 prospect Jac Caglianone
    By Field Level Media / Monday, June 2, 2025

    The No. 6 overall pick in the 2024 draft by the Kansas City Royals, highly touted prospect Jac Caglianone is on the verge of getting the call to the majors, according to multiple reports on Sunday night.

    • Ranked as the No. 10 prospect by MLB Pipeline, the 22-year-old Caglianone has been tearing it up in his first professional season.

      At two levels, the 6-foot-5, 250-pound slugger is slashing .322/.389/.593 with 15 home runs and 56 RBIs in 49 games, including .319/.370/.723 with six home runs and 13 RBIs in 12 games at Triple-A Omaha.

      Caglianone has mainly played the outfield while at Triple-A and is expected to remain there when he joins the Royals for a road series against the St. Louis Cardinals that opens Tuesday. He was a two-way player at the University of Florida but set pitching aside to play first base when he was drafted last July.

      The Royals, who have scored the second-fewest runs (194) in MLB, are hopeful Caglianone's powerful bat in the middle of the lineup can boost a slumping offense, especially among the outfielders. Kansas City's outfield group ranks last in home runs (seven), RBIs (46) and slugging percentage (.330).

      --Field Level Media

  • Astros place rookie OF Zach Dezenzo (hand) on 10-day IL
    By Field Level Media / Monday, June 2, 2025

    The Houston Astros placed rookie outfielder Zach Dezenzo on the 10-day injured list on Sunday because of inflammation in his left hand.

    • In a corresponding move, the Astros selected the contract of top outfield prospect Jacob Melton from Triple-A Sugar Land. To make room for Melton on the 40-man roster, right-hander Ronel Blanco was transferred from the 15- to the 60-day injured list. Blanco is scheduled to have season-ending surgery on his right elbow this week.

      Dezenzo, 25, left Houston's 16-3 loss Saturday to the visiting Tampa Bay Rays after going 1-for-2 with one run scored. He is batting .245 with two homers and 10 RBIs in 34 games this season. Dezenzo played in 19 games in 2024, and for his career is hitting .244 with four homers and 18 RBIs in 53 games.

      Melton, 24, is the No. 2 prospect in the Astros organization per MLB Pipeline and No. 1 by Baseball America. Houston selected him in the second round of the 2022 MLB Draft out of Oregon State.

      He started Sunday's game in center field and batted eighth, going 1-for-3 with a single and two strikeouts in his major league debut as the Astros beat the Rays 1-0.

      --Field Level Media

  • MLB roundup: Brewers win 7th straight, sweep series from Phillies
    By Field Level Media / Monday, June 2, 2025

    Pinch hitter Jake Bauers belted a two-run double in the seventh inning to help the Milwaukee Brewers win their seventh straight, 5-2, and sweep the series from the host Philadelphia Phillies on Sunday.

    • Jackson Chourio and Brice Turang each added two hits and an RBI, while Milwaukee starter Jose Quintana threw five innings of four-hit, two-run ball, walking four and striking out three.

      Four Brewers relievers combined to throw four scoreless innings, including Trevor Megill, who earned his 11th save with a scoreless ninth. Milwaukee's winning streak is its longest since a nine-game stretch in August 2023.

      Kyle Schwarber and J.T. Realmuto each drove in a run for the Phillies, who lost their fourth straight game. Ranger Suarez allowed just two runs (one earned) on seven hits in his six-inning stint, striking out two and walking none.

      Rangers 8, Cardinals 1

      Josh Smith drove had a two-run double and two-run homer as part of a three-hit day to lead Texas to victory in the rubber match of a three-game set against St. Louis in Arlington, Texas.

      Marcus Semien went 2-for-2 with a double and three runs scored for the Rangers, who snapped a three-series losing streak. Jake Burger also doubled and drove in a run, while Jacob deGrom allowed just one run on four hits while striking out four over six innings for Texas, which outscored the Cardinals 19-4 in the series.

      Willson Contreras drove in the lone run for St. Louis, which came in the top of the first inning. Lars Nootbaar, Masyn Winn, Ivan Herrera and Alec Burleson logged the only other hits for the Cardinals.

      Red Sox 3, Braves 1

      Garrett Crochet struck out a season-high 12 while allowing just one run on five hits over seven innings as Boston held off host Atlanta for its second win in three games after dropping five straight.

      Crochet picked up his fifth win of the year while logging a second straight game with at least 11 strikeouts. He moved into a tie for the MLB lead with 101 strikeouts on the season. It also marked the seventh straight game in which Crochet allowed two or fewer runs.

      The Red Sox scored all of their runs in the top of the first as Trevor Story blasted a two-out, three-run triple, one of two hits on the day for Story. Abraham Toro also had two hits for Boston. Marcell Ozuna belted a solo homer in the home half of the first for the Braves' lone run, one of two hits for the Atlanta slugger.

      Orioles 3, White Sox 2

      With Charlie Morton fanning seven and limited visiting Chicago to one unearned run on six hits over 6 2/3 innings, Baltimore earned a three-game series sweep for its sixth win in eight games.

      Gunnar Henderson and Ramon Urias each had two hits for the Orioles, with Urias also driving in a run. Heston Kjerstad added a triple for Baltimore, Dylan Carlson doubled and drove in a run, and Jackson Holliday picked up his eighth double of the season.

      Mike Tauchman had a triple and homered for the White Sox, while both Chase Meidroth and Andrew Benintendi recorded two hits apiece.

      Brewers 5, Phillies 2

      Pinch hitter Jake Bauers belted a two-run double in the seventh inning to help Milwaukee rally from an early two-run deficit en route to the Brewers' seventh straight win at Philadelphia.

      Jackson Chourio and Brice Turang each added two hits and an RBI for Milwaukee, which saw its winning streak reach its longest since a nine-game stretch in August 2023. Joey Ortiz also had two hits, including a double.

      Kyle Schwarber and J.T. Realmuto each drove in a run for the Phillies, who dropped their fourth straight, and Trea Turner logged a two-bagger.

      Giants 4, Marlins 2

      Luis Matos cracked a three-run homer to build a 4-0 lead and San Francisco's bullpen wriggled out of multiple jams to hold on to the win at Miami.

      Giants starter Hayden Birdsong (3-1) allowed one run and five hits over 5 1/3 innings before Ryan Walker, Tyler Rogers and Camilo Doval closed it out. Matos and Heliot Ramos posted two hits apiece.

      Xavier Edwards went 5-for-5 with a run and a RBI for the Marlins, who left 11 runners on base. Starter David Weathers (1-1) gave up four runs and five hits in six innings. He fanned seven and walked three.

      Blue Jays 8, Athletics 4

      An Addison Barger three-run homer -- his third blast in the four-game series -- highlighted a six-run eighth inning that allowed Toronto to rally for a win over the visiting Athletics.

      Ernie Clement was 2-for-4 with a double for the Blue Jays, who won their fifth straight series, and Vladimir Guerrero Jr. added two doubles and two RBIs. Alejandro Kirk also had two hits.

      Jacob Wilson went 4-for-4 with an RBI for the Athletics, who lost for the 17th time in 18 games. Brent Rooker had two hits, as did Willie MacIver, while Luis Urias doubled and singled while driving in two runs.

      Guardians 4, Angels 2

      Gavin Williams struck out six and allowed just one hit and two unearned runs over 6 2/3 innings to guide host Cleveland past Los Angeles for its third win in four games.

      Jose Ramirez homered for the second straight game for the Guardians, extending his streak to 29 straight games of reaching base. Carlos Santana, meanwhile, singled to push his hitting streak to 11 games.

      Zach Neto recorded the sole hit for the Angels off Williams, which came with two outs in the fifth inning. Luis Rengifo and Mike Trout each had a hit and an RBI.

      Mets 5, Rockies 3

      Stars Pete Alonso, Juan Soto and Francisco Lindor each homered to allow New York to get past visiting Colorado and complete a three-game sweep.

      Clay Holmes went a career-high seven innings, striking out three and allowing three runs on three hits, including two homers, for the Mets, who won for the seventh time in eight games. Lindor's 13th home run of the season came in the fifth that broke a 3-3 tie. New York finished the three-game set with nine long balls.

      Orlando Arcia and Ryler Freeman both had home runs for the Rockies, who lost their eighth straight.

      Astros 1, Rays 0

      Hunter Brown gave up just one hit over six innings and posted his fifth scoreless start of the season as Houston won a pitcher's duel against visiting Tampa Bay.

      Brown struck out five for the Astros, who won for the sixth time in eight games, while Christian Walker provided the only run of the game on a two-out single to left that scored Jeremy Pena, who had two hits on the day.

      Jonathan Aranda doubled for the Rays and Josh Lowe had a single. Taj Bradley went seven innings, striking out a season-best 10 and allowing one unearned run on three hits. Tampa lost for just the third time in 12 games.

      Tigers 1, Royals 0

      A third-inning run was all Detroit needed to earn its sixth win in seven tries as the Tigers shut out host Kansas City.

      Keider Montero gave up seven hits over 4 2/3 innings for Detroit, but the Royals could not capitalize with a run. Four Tiger relievers then held Kansas City to just two hits the rest of the way as the Royals stranded eight runners on base. Riley Greene had two hits, including a double, for Detroit, which has won five straight road series.

      Salvador Perez went 3-for-4 for Kansas City, John Rave added two singles, and Bobby Witt Jr. had a double. Kris Bubic lowered his MLB-leading ERA to 1.43 after allowing just one run on four hits over seven innings while striking out nine -- tying a career high.

      Cubs 7, Reds 3

      Michael Busch blasted a two-run homer and singled in another run to lead Chicago to a home win over Cincinnati.

      Nico Hoener had three hits and two RBIs for the Cubs, who picked up their sixth victory in seven games, while Pete Crow-Armstrong went 3-for-4 with an RBI and two stolen bases. Jameson Taillon won for the third straight time, giving up just two runs on three hits over 6 1/3 innings.

      Elly De La Cruz paced the Reds with a two-run home run and a single. Gavin Lux and Will Benson both singled for Cincinnati, which dropped its third in four games.

      Diamondbacks 3, Nationals 1

      Arizona needed only one inning of scoring, with Eugeno Suarez's two-run homer highlighting three first-inning runs as the Diamondbacks snapped a four-game skid with a win over Washington in Phoenix.

      Corbin Burnes struck out six and allowed just one run on four hits over 4 2/3 innings before exiting with an undisclosed injury. Lourdes Gurriel Jr. doubled for Arizona, and Ketel Marte accounted for the only other hit for the Diamondbacks.

      Robert Hassell III and Daylen Lile each had a double for the Nationals, whose four-game winning streak came to a halt. Nathaniel Lowe drove in Washington's lone run with a single in the fifth inning.

      Padres 6, Pirates 4

      Manny Machado homered and knocked in the tiebreaking run during a four-run seventh-inning rally as host San Diego downed Pittsburgh.

      Machado's sacrifice fly to deep center scored Elias Diaz with the run that put the Padres ahead 5-4. Tyler Wade capped the big inning by stroking an infield single off the glove of reliever Caleb Ferguson that plated Fernando Tatis Jr.

      Adrian Morejon (3-2) got the last out of the seventh to pick up the win and Robert Suarez pitched the ninth for his MLB-high 19th save. Tanner Rainey (0-1) was tagged with the loss after losing the strike zone in the seventh. He was charged with all four runs, allowing just one hit but walking three. The only hit was Diaz's pinch-hit RBI single that scored Xander Bogaerts to make it 4-3. Rainey walked Tatis to load the bases and Luis Arraez greeted Ferguson with a run-scoring single to left that tied the score.

      Mariners 2, Twins 1

      Randy Arozarena singled home the winning run as Seattle defeated visiting Minnesota for its second straight walk-off victory.

      Mariners closer Andres Munoz got the victory after blowing a second consecutive save opportunity, while Cal Raleigh hit his MLB-leading 23rd home run of the season. It was Raleigh's third consecutive game with a homer and his fourth in the three-game series against the Twins. Luis Castillo made his fourth consecutive quality start with six scoreless innings.

      Minnesota tied the score in the ninth inning in all three games of the series, but lost the last two games. Starter Chris Paddack allowed just one run on four hits in eight innings and gave up the lone run on four hits. He struck out a season-high 10 batters.

      Yankees 7, Dodgers 3

      Ben Rice hit a two-run home run and left-hander Ryan Yarbrough went six strong innings against his former club as New York avoided a three-game sweep in a World Series rematch with a victory over host Los Angeles.

      DJ LeMahieu had four hits and drove in a pair of runs as the Yankees finished a 6-3 road trip against the Colorado Rockies, Los Angeles Angels and Dodgers. Yarbrough (3-0), who received his World Series ring this weekend after making 32 relief appearances with the Dodgers last season, gave up one run on four hits with no walks and five strikeouts in his fifth start of the season.

      Tommy Edman, Andy Pages and Max Muncy each hit home runs for the Dodgers, who saw a late surge fall short after scoring a combined 26 runs in two victories to start the series. Ace Yoshinobu Yamamoto (6-4) gave up four runs while tying a career high with seven hits allowed in 3 2/3 innings as he gave up three walks. He failed to complete five innings for the first time this season.

      --Field Level Media

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