Lester, Rizzo lead Cubs in 5-HR, 16-run rout
Jon Lester hit his first Major League home run, notched his 2,000th career strikeout and got homers from Anthony Rizzo, Ian Happ and Javier Baez, to post a 16-4 victory…Read more
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Mariners hang on in Texas to win 4th straight
The Mariners jumped on the scoreboard early, then weathered a rally by the Rangers to claim an 8-7 win Tuesday at Globe Life Park. Read more
Longo’s cycle helps Rays take down Astros
Before Astros starter Mike Fiers threw his first 20 pitches, Evan Longoria used the home run portion of his first career cycle to take Fiers deep, as did Logan Morrison…Read more
Donaldson powers Blue Jays past White Sox
Blue Jays slugger Josh Donaldson homered in the first off of White Sox losing pitcher Mike Pelfrey, then added a sac fly in the third inning and an RBI double…Read more
Longoria completes 2nd cycle in Rays history
Evan Longoria became the second player in Rays history to hit for the cycle when he did so on Tuesday night in the Rays' 6-4 win over the Astros at…Read more
Hamilton tweaks left ankle; status unclear
A strong offensive performance on Tuesday against the Pirates for Reds center fielder Billy Hamilton was cut short because of a sore left ankle. Hamilton was lifted in the top…Read more
Vazquez’s HR caps Boston’s wild walk-off vs. Tribe
In a thrilling contest between two of the top teams in the American League, Christian Vazquez hammered a three-run walk-off homer over the Green Monster to give the Red Sox…Read more
Cueto has mild flexor strain in pitching arm
The Giants were relieved to learn Tuesday that Johnny Cueto has a mild flexor strain and nothing more serious. Read more
LA takes win streak to the nines, edges Braves
As the Braves ushered in the Major League debuts of Lucas Sims and Ozzie Albies, the Dodgers spoiled the celebration thanks to Kenta Maeda's scoreless start and Cody Bellinger's 29th…Read more