MILWAUKEE (AP) — The Milwaukee Brewers’ pitching staff has taken a couple more hits with John Axford now out for the season with elbow trouble and Eric Lauer joining the team's growing COVID-19 injured list. Brewers manager Craig Counsell said Axford has significant elbow damage and is going over his options after an injury foiled the 38-year-old’s comeback attempt. “He was … [Read more...] about Brews' Axford out for year after 1 game; Lauer on COVID list
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Rays beat Mariners 4-3 to avoid season series sweep
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — Randy Arozarena had a two-run triple during a three-run third and the AL East-leading Tampa Bay Rays beat the Seattle Mariners 4-3 on Wednesday to avoid a season series sweep. The Rays went 1-6 overall against Seattle, including losing the first two games of the three-game set. Josh Fleming (9-5) allowed two runs and five hits, and Mike Zunino hit … [Read more...] about Rays beat Mariners 4-3 to avoid season series sweep
Castillo solid for 6, Stephenson homers as Reds edge Twins
CINCINNATI (AP) — Luis Castillo pitched six effective innings, Tyler Stephenson homered to give the Reds a cushion they ended up needing, and Cincinnati held on to beat the Minnesota Twins 6-5 on Wednesday. Jonathan India had three hits and Joey Votto drove in two runs for the Reds, who are hoping to make up ground in the playoff chase during a six-game homestand against … [Read more...] about Castillo solid for 6, Stephenson homers as Reds edge Twins
Angels' Rendon needs hip surgery, ending injury-plagued year
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Los Angeles Angels third baseman Anthony Rendon will have season-ending surgery on his right hip, finishing off an injury-plagued second year in Southern California. The club made the announcement before Wednesday's game at Texas. Rendon, who was limited to 58 games, had been on the injured list since July 6 with a left hamstring strain. The 31-year-old … [Read more...] about Angels' Rendon needs hip surgery, ending injury-plagued year
Pinch-hit HR by Tellez gives Brewers 4-2 win over Pirates
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Rowdy Tellez stayed calm long enough to deliver the kind of moment that produced bedlam from an adoring home crowd. Tellez connected on a three-run homer as a pinch-hitter to put the Milwaukee Brewers ahead for good in the seventh inning of a 4-2 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Wednesday afternoon. “I think the hardest thing to do is remaining composed … [Read more...] about Pinch-hit HR by Tellez gives Brewers 4-2 win over Pirates
MLB season starts March 31, again with every team scheduled
NEW YORK (AP) — Major League Baseball will open the 2022 season on March 31 — as long as there isn't a work stoppage — and will try for the fourth time to have every team play its first game on the same day for the first time since 1968. The league released the full schedule on Wednesday. NL openers have the Chicago Cubs at Cincinnati, Colorado at the Los Angeles Dodgers, … [Read more...] about MLB season starts March 31, again with every team scheduled
Former Astros players have fun with old team's win over Dodgers
Even though Josh Reddick and Myles Straw are no longer Astros, they obviously still have a rooting interest in their former team. Both took the time to hop on Twitter during the Astros' 3-0 win over the Dodgers in front of a raucous Los Angeles crowd on Tuesday night. When Yordan Alvarez clubbed a two-run homer in the eighth inning, Straw tweeted out the smirking emoji. Earlier … [Read more...] about Former Astros players have fun with old team's win over Dodgers
Video Story: Alvarez crushes 2-run blast
Check out top plays from Tuesday's series opener between the Astros and Dodgers at Dodger Stadium. … [Read more...] about Video Story: Alvarez crushes 2-run blast