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Price earns 1st regular-season save, Dodgers top Rockies 7-5

April 16, 2021 by Houston Chronicle Leave a Comment

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Justin Turner and Max Muncy each hit a three-run homer, and the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Colorado Rockies 7-5 on Thursday night as David Price earned his first regular-season save. Muncy’s two-out drive in the seventh inning off reliever Yency Almonte (0-1) gave the defending World Series champions a 6-5 lead on the way to their sixth straight … [Read more...] about Price earns 1st regular-season save, Dodgers top Rockies 7-5

Cubs' Tepera suspended for 3 games, manager Ross 1 by MLB

April 15, 2021 by Houston Chronicle Leave a Comment

NEW YORK (AP) — Chicago Cubs pitcher Ryan Tepera was suspended for three games on Thursday by Major League Baseball, which concluded he intentionally threw at Milwaukee's Brandon Woodruff this week. Tepera appealed the penalty handed down by MLB senior vice president for on-field operations Michael Hill. Tepera, who also was fined, will not have to serve any discipline while … [Read more...] about Cubs' Tepera suspended for 3 games, manager Ross 1 by MLB

Ramírez, Indians bounce back from no-hitter, beat Chisox 4-2

April 15, 2021 by Houston Chronicle Leave a Comment

CHICAGO (AP) — Slumping José Ramírez connected for a go-ahead, two-run homer off Lance Lynn in the sixth inning and the Cleveland Indians bounced back from being no-hit, beating the Chicago White Sox 4-2 Thursday. After Carlos Rodón just missed a perfect game in pitching a no-hitter Wednesday night, there was a different kind of tension this time as the benches emptied in the … [Read more...] about Ramírez, Indians bounce back from no-hitter, beat Chisox 4-2

Dodgers gather at Jackie Robinson statue to pay respects

April 15, 2021 by Houston Chronicle Leave a Comment

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Manager Dave Roberts and the Los Angeles Dodgers started Jackie Robinson Day, several hours before Thursday night's game against the Colorado Rockies, with a private tribute to the Hall of Famer and civil rights advocate. Wearing their No. 42 jerseys in honor of the Brooklyn Dodgers great, on-field personnel and others from the organization — approximately 75 … [Read more...] about Dodgers gather at Jackie Robinson statue to pay respects

LEADING OFF: NL West showdown in SD, Cubs skipper suspended

April 15, 2021 by Houston Chronicle Leave a Comment

A look at what’s happening around the majors Friday: ___ SO-CAL SHOWDOWN San Diego rookie Ryan Weathers makes his first big league start when Mookie Betts and the champion Dodgers visit Petco Park in the first matchup this season between the NL West rivals. Los Angeles swept the Padres in the NL Division Series last year, and both teams added more stars in the offseason. The … [Read more...] about LEADING OFF: NL West showdown in SD, Cubs skipper suspended

Crawford lifts Mariners over O's 4-2 in doubleheader opener

April 15, 2021 by Houston Chronicle Leave a Comment

BALTIMORE (AP) — J.P. Crawford hit a go-ahead double with two outs in the sixth inning, Marco Gonzales overcame a rough start for his first victory of the season and the Seattle Mariners beat the Baltimore Orioles 4-2 on Thursday in a doubleheader opener. The score was fitting in the first game to end on Jackie Robinson Day — matching Robinson's uniform No. 42, retired … [Read more...] about Crawford lifts Mariners over O's 4-2 in doubleheader opener

Diversity study: MLB earns bonuses for hiring milestones

April 15, 2021 by Houston Chronicle Leave a Comment

A new diversity study finds Major League Baseball with slightly lower scores for racial and gender hiring but earning bonuses for social justice initiatives and hiring milestones. Thursday’s report card from The Institute for Diversity and Ethics in Sport (TIDES) issued an overall grade of C-plus for MLB, with a B-plus for racial hiring and a C for gender hiring. The report … [Read more...] about Diversity study: MLB earns bonuses for hiring milestones

Alex Bregman, wife suing San Antonio resort after wedding canceled

April 15, 2021 by Houston Chronicle Leave a Comment

Alex Bregman and his wife Reagan are suing to get their $80,000 desposit back from La Cantera Resort and Spa. … [Read more...] about Alex Bregman, wife suing San Antonio resort after wedding canceled

Swanson single caps rally in 9th, Braves avoid Marlins sweep

April 15, 2021 by Houston Chronicle Leave a Comment

ATLANTA (AP) — Dansby Swanson and the Atlanta Braves were in danger of being swept in a four-game series by the Marlins, something that had never occurred. Didn't happen this time, either. Swanson's RBI single with the bases loaded capped Atlanta's two-run rally in the ninth inning and the Braves beat Miami 7-6 Thursday to snap a four-game losing streak. “Pressure situations … [Read more...] about Swanson single caps rally in 9th, Braves avoid Marlins sweep

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