OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Oakland Athletics left-hander A.J. Puk was placed on the 10-day injured list Monday with a strained shoulder and traveled to Los Angeles to be examined by Dr. Neal ElAttrache.Puk, a top prospect expected to be in the A's rotation once healthy, was also bothered by the issue during spring training months ago.He felt it in a recent intrasquad game and had his outing cut short. Right-hander Daniel Mengden will fill that spot at the back end of the A’s rotation, manager Bob Melvin said before an exhibition game against the San Francisco Giants.“The fact that we have to put him on the DL right away obviously there’s a level of concern,” Melvin said. “We want to make sure we get this right before we throw him back out there again.”The Giants, meanwhile, will be missing two key members of their infield for opening day Thursday in Los Angeles at Dodger Stadium. First baseman Brandon Belt is nursing a sore right heel while third baseman Evan Longoria has a moderate oblique... [More]

May 71917 — Babe Ruth of the Red Sox allowed two hits as he outdueled Walter Johnson of the Washington Senators 1-0. Ruth knocked in the winning run with a sacrifice fly.1922 — Jesse Barnes of the New York Giants pitched the only no-hitter of the year, beating the Philadelphia Phillies 6-0.1925 — Pittsburgh shortstop Glenn Wright made an unassisted triple play in the ninth inning against the St. Louis Cardinals when he caught Jim Bottomley’s line drive, stepped on second to double Jimmy Cooney, and tagged Rogers Hornsby coming from first.1957 — Cleveland pitcher Herb Score was hit on the right eye by a line drive off the bat of Gil McDougald in the first inning. The ball broke Score’s nose and damaged his eye; he missed the rest of the season.1959 — A crowd of 93,103 came to the Los Angeles Coliseum on “Roy Campanella Night” to show its affection for the paralyzed Dodger catcher. The Dodgers were beaten by the New York Yankees 6-2 in an exhibition game that followed the ceremonies.1960... [More]

May 61915 — As a pitcher for Boston, Babe Ruth had three hits, including his first major league home run when he connected off Jack Warhop of the New York Yankees at the Polo Grounds.1917 — Bob Groom of the Browns duplicated teammate Ernie Koob’s feat of the previous day by pitching a no-hitter, a 3-0 victory against the Chicago White Sox in the second game of a doubleheader in St. Louis.1951 — Cliff Chambers of the Pittsburgh Pirates pitched a 3-0 no-hitter in the second game of a doubleheader against the Braves in Boston.1953 — Bobo Holloman of the St. Louis Browns pitched a 6-0 no-hitter against the Philadelphia Athletics in his first major league start. He never pitched another complete game in the majors.1982 — Gaylord Perry of the Seattle Mariners became the 15th major league pitcher with 300 victories when he defeated the New York Yankees 7-3 at the Kingdome.1994 — Anthony Young won as a starter for the first time in more than two years as the Chicago Cubs beat the Pittsburgh Pirates... [More]

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (AP) — A baseball fan's treasure trove sat on a table outside the San Francisco Giants clubhouse Saturday morning — hundreds of baseball cards signed by the franchise's biggest stars. Buster Posey, Hunter Pence, Evan Longoria and more, all ready for eager autograph seekers at the club's spring training home in Scottsdale.A generous gesture, but also a measure aimed at keeping players and fans safe amid the coronavirus outbreak.“You know just the amount of people that come to games, come to ask for autographs and stuff like that, that’s the biggest fear,” Longoria said. “But outside of that, what are you gonna do?”That's what clubs are trying to figure out. The COVID-19 strain has already been diagnosed in patients in Florida and Arizona, the home bases for all 30 major league teams during spring training. Like pro sports leagues around the world, Major League Baseball is trying to balance fan experience with public health. At the Giants' facility in Scottsdale, personnel... [More]

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (AP) — A baseball fan's treasure trove sat on a table outside the San Francisco Giants clubhouse Saturday morning — hundreds of baseball cards signed by the franchise's biggest stars. Buster Posey, Hunter Pence, Evan Longoria and more, all ready for eager autograph seekers at the club's spring training home in Scottsdale.A generous gesture, but also a measure aimed at keeping players and fans safe amid the coronavirus outbreak.“You know just the amount of people that come to games, come to ask for autographs and stuff like that, that’s the biggest fear,” Longoria said. “But outside of that, what are you gonna do?”That's what clubs are trying to figure out. The COVID-19 strain has already been diagnosed in patients in Florida and Arizona, the home bases for all 30 major league teams during spring training. Like pro sports leagues around the world, Major League Baseball is trying to balance fan experience with public health. At the Giants' facility in Scottsdale, personnel... [More]

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (AP) — A baseball fan's treasure trove sat on a table outside the San Francisco Giants clubhouse Saturday morning — hundreds of baseball cards signed by the franchise's biggest stars. Buster Posey, Hunter Pence, Evan Longoria and more, all ready for eager autograph seekers at the club's spring training home in Scottsdale.A generous gesture, but also a measure aimed at keeping players and fans safe amid the coronavirus outbreak.“You know just the amount of people that come to games, come to ask for autographs and stuff like that, that’s the biggest fear,” Longoria said. “But outside of that, what are you gonna do?”That's what clubs are trying to figure out. The COVID-19 strain has already been diagnosed in patients in Florida and Arizona, the home bases for all 30 major league teams during spring training. Like pro sports leagues around the world, Major League Baseball is trying to balance fan experience with public health. At the Giants' facility in Scottsdale, personnel... [More]

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (AP) — A baseball fan's treasure trove sat on a table outside the San Francisco Giants clubhouse Saturday morning — hundreds of baseball cards signed by the franchise's biggest stars. Buster Posey, Hunter Pence, Evan Longoria and more, all ready for eager autograph seekers at the club's spring training home in Scottsdale.A generous gesture, but also a measure aimed at keeping players and fans safe amid the coronavirus outbreak.“You know just the amount of people that come to games, come to ask for autographs and stuff like that, that’s the biggest fear,” Longoria said. “But outside of that, what are you gonna do?”That's what clubs are trying to figure out. The COVID-19 strain has already been diagnosed in patients in Florida and Arizona, the home bases for all 30 major league teams during spring training. Like pro sports leagues around the world, Major League Baseball is trying to balance fan experience with public health. At the Giants' facility in Scottsdale, personnel... [More]

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (AP) — A baseball fan's treasure trove sat on a table outside the San Francisco Giants clubhouse Saturday morning — hundreds of baseball cards signed by the franchise's biggest stars. Buster Posey, Hunter Pence, Evan Longoria and more, all ready for eager autograph seekers at the club's spring training home in Scottsdale.A generous gesture, but also a measure aimed at keeping players and fans safe amid the coronavirus outbreak.“You know just the amount of people that come to games, come to ask for autographs and stuff like that, that’s the biggest fear,” Longoria said. “But outside of that, what are you gonna do?”That's what clubs are trying to figure out. The COVID-19 strain has already been diagnosed in patients in Florida and Arizona, the home bases for all 30 major league teams during spring training. Like pro sports leagues around the world, Major League Baseball is trying to balance fan experience with public health. At the Giants' facility in Scottsdale, personnel... [More]

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Players who have won a World Series -- and those who have come up short -- seethed Monday at Commissioner Rob Manfred's reference to the sport's championship trophy as merely a "piece of metal," saying that comment reflected a disconnect between baseball's boss and those who produce the product on the field."It bothered me, man. I hated it. It made him sound really out of touch," said reliever Sean Doolittle, a member of the 2019 title-winning Washington Nationals. "That's the holy grail of our sport. That's what we show up for in the beginning of February, thinking about and working towards."Added Doolittle: "I just can't believe how out of touch that is. You're the commissioner of our game. You're the steward of this game. That's a really special thing. It's an iconic symbol of our game. Please don't say that, even off-hand, even tongue-in-cheek." As with so many things being talked about around the majors as spring training gets started, this all stems from... [More]

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Players who have won a World Series -- and those who have come up short -- seethed Monday at Commissioner Rob Manfred's reference to the sport's championship trophy as merely a "piece of metal," saying that comment reflected a disconnect between baseball's boss and those who produce the product on the field."It bothered me, man. I hated it. It made him sound really out of touch," said reliever Sean Doolittle, a member of the 2019 title-winning Washington Nationals. "That's the holy grail of our sport. That's what we show up for in the beginning of February, thinking about and working towards."Added Doolittle: "I just can't believe how out of touch that is. You're the commissioner of our game. You're the steward of this game. That's a really special thing. It's an iconic symbol of our game. Please don't say that, even off-hand, even tongue-in-cheek." As with so many things being talked about around the majors as spring training gets started, this all stems from... [More]

SAN DIEGO (AP) — Zack Cozart has had surgery on his left shoulder twice in two years.The San Francisco Giants will wait patiently for the 2017 All-Star to heal.They bolstered their infield Tuesday by acquiring Cozart and prized prospect in Will Wilson in a trade with the Los Angeles Angels for a player to be named or cash.San Francisco also announced Tuesday it signed right-hander Kevin Gausman to a $9 million, one-year contract. Cozart, if healthy after missing significant time in 2019 with shoulder and neck injuries, can play second or provide versatility behind third baseman Evan Longoria. The Giants are taking on Cozart's salary for next year of $12,666,667. Cozart is eligible for free agency after 2020.“He's got a ways to go in rehab," president of baseball operations Farhan Zaidi said. “He's had a couple of shoulder surgeries. He's swinging the bat, but he's got a ways to go and we're obviously going to do everything we can to help him get back on the field. "All-Star in 2017, his... [More]

SAN DIEGO (AP) — The San Francisco Giants bolstered their infield Tuesday by acquiring Zack Cozart and prospect Will Wilson from the Los Angeles Angels for a player to be named or cash.Cozart, if healthy after missing significant time in 2019 with shoulder and neck injuries, can play second or provide versatility behind third baseman Evan Longoria.Wilson was the Angels' first-round draft pick this year at No. 15 overall. The middle infielder batted .275 in rookie ball. San Francisco also announced it signed right-hander Kevin Gausman to a $9 million, one-year contract. One of the top priorities for president of baseball operations Farhan Zaidi was finding a starting pitcher during this week's winter meetings. The team had planned to speak with left-hander Madison Bumgarner, but there were few signs that a reunion was imminent. Gausman can earn an additional $1 million in performance bonuses, $250,000 each for 18, 22, 26 and 30 starts.___ More AP MLB: https://apnews.com/MLB and https://twitter.com/AP_Sports

Oct. 71904 — Jack Chesbro got his 41st victory of the season as New York defeated the Boston Red Sox 3-2.1933 — Mel Ott's home run in the 10th inning to give the New York Giants for a 4-3 victory and the World Championship in five games over the Washington Senators.1935 — Detroit's Goose Goslin drove in Mickey Cochrane with two outs in the bottom of the ninth inning to give the Tigers a 4-3 win and the World Championship in six games over the Chicago Cubs.1950 — Rookie pitcher Whitey Ford, with ninth-inning help from Allie Reynolds, beat Philadelphia 5-2 to give the Yankees a World Series sweep of the "Whiz Kids."1952 — Billy Martin's running catch on a high infield pop with the bases loaded in the seventh inning snuffed a Dodgers rally and the New York Yankees went on to win Game 7 of the World Series 4-2. It was the fourth consecutive world championship for the Yankees.1969 — The St. Louis Cardinals traded outfielder Curt Flood to the Philadelphia Phillies in a blockbuster deal involving... [More]

Oct. 61915 _ Philadelphia rookie Elmer Myers made a spectacular debut by striking out 12 Washington batters while allowing just two hits. Myers walked 5 in the 4-0 win his only game this year.1926 _ Babe Ruth hit three homers to lead the Yankees to a 10-5 victory over the St. Louis Cardinals in the fourth game of the World Series.1948 _ In the opening game of the World Series, the Boston Braves beat Bob Feller and the Cleveland Indians 1-0 with two hits and the benefit of a disputed call on a pickoff attempt in the eighth by Feller.1963 _ Frank Howard led Los Angeles to a 2-1 win over the New York Yankees with a home run and a single, giving the Dodgers a four-game sweep in the World Series.1966 _ Jim Palmer, 20, became the youngest player to pitch a World Series shutout as the Baltimore Orioles beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 6-0. Sandy Koufax was the loser, his last appearance in the major leagues. Dodger outfielder Willie Davis committed three errors on successive plays in the fifth inning.1978... [More]

Dodgers fifth. Matt Beaty strikes out swinging. Gavin Lux doubles to deep right field. Russell Martin grounds out to shallow infield, Evan Longoria to Austin Slater. Gavin Lux to third. Hyun-Jin Ryu singles to left field. Gavin Lux scores. Joc Pederson grounds out to second base, Mauricio Dubon to Austin Slater.1 run, 2 hits, 0 errors, 1 left on. Dodgers 1, Giants 0.Dodgers sixth. Max Muncy homers to center field. Chris Taylor strikes out swinging. Cody Bellinger flies out to center field to Kevin Pillar. Corey Seager grounds out to shallow right field, Mauricio Dubon to Austin Slater.1 run, 1 hit, 0 errors, 0 left on. Dodgers 2, Giants 0.

Sept. 291913 — Walter Johnson of the Washington Senators finished the season with 36 victories by virtue of a 1-0 decision over the Philadelphia A's.1915 — The Philadelphia Phillies clinched their first NL pennant, beating the Boston Braves, 5-0, behind Grover Alexander's one-hitter.1954 — Willie Mays made his famous over-the-shoulder catch of Vic Wertz's long drive to center field and pinch-hitter Dusty Rhodes homered off Bob Lemon in the 10th inning to lead the New York Giants to a 5-2 victory over the Cleveland Indians in Game 1 of the World Series.1963 — John Paciorek of the Houston Colt .45s, in his only major league appearance, went 3-for-3 with three RBIs and four runs scored against the New York Mets. A back injury ended his baseball career the next season.1976 — John Montefusco of the San Francisco Giants pitched a 9-0 no-hitter over the Braves in Atlanta.1983 — Mike Warren of the Oakland A's pitched a no-hitter to beat the Chicago White Sox, 3-0.1986 — Minnesota's Bert Blyleven... [More]

Dodgers second. Cody Bellinger homers to center field. Corey Seager homers to right field. Will Smith walks. Gavin Lux triples to deep right field. Will Smith scores. Kike Hernandez strikes out swinging. Walker Buehler strikes out swinging. Joc Pederson homers to center field. Gavin Lux scores. Max Muncy doubles to center field. A.J. Pollock grounds out to shallow infield, Johnny Cueto to Brandon Belt.5 runs, 5 hits, 0 errors, 1 left on. Dodgers 5, Giants 0.Giants second. Kevin Pillar walks. Alex Dickerson singles to center field. Kevin Pillar to third. Brandon Crawford out on a sacrifice fly to deep left field to A.J. Pollock. Kevin Pillar scores. Mauricio Dubon singles to center field. Alex Dickerson to second. Chris Shaw pinch-hitting for Johnny Cueto. Chris Shaw strikes out swinging. Mike Yastrzemski strikes out swinging.1 run, 2 hits, 0 errors, 2 left on. Dodgers 5, Giants 1.Giants third. Brandon Belt walks. Evan Longoria strikes out swinging. Stephen Vogt doubles to right field. Brandon... [More]

Giants first. Mauricio Dubon doubles to deep center field. Austin Slater flies out to deep center field to Yonathan Daza. Mauricio Dubon to third. Kevin Pillar singles to right field. Mauricio Dubon scores. Evan Longoria singles to shallow center field. Kevin Pillar to third. Joey Rickard grounds out to shortstop. Evan Longoria out at second.1 run, 3 hits, 0 errors, 1 left on. Giants 1, Rockies 0.Rockies fourth. Ryan McMahon strikes out on a foul tip. Nolan Arenado singles to left field. Trevor Story called out on strikes. Sam Hilliard triples to deep right field. Nolan Arenado scores. Raimel Tapia grounds out to shallow infield, Burch Smith to Austin Slater.1 run, 2 hits, 0 errors, 1 left on. Rockies 1, Giants 1.Giants fourth. Evan Longoria flies out to right field to Sam Hilliard. Mike Yastrzemski pinch-hitting for Joey Rickard. Mike Yastrzemski homers to center field. Jaylin Davis flies out to center field to Yonathan Daza. Cristhian Adames grounds out to first base to Ryan McMahon.1... [More]

Rockies first. Trevor Story strikes out swinging. Garrett Hampson homers to center field. Nolan Arenado singles to center field. Charlie Blackmon walks. Nolan Arenado to second. Ian Desmond strikes out swinging. Sam Hilliard grounds out to second base, Mauricio Dubon to Brandon Belt.1 run, 2 hits, 0 errors, 2 left on. Rockies 1, Giants 0.Giants first. Mike Yastrzemski walks. Buster Posey homers to left field. Mike Yastrzemski scores. Brandon Belt strikes out swinging. Evan Longoria walks. Kevin Pillar grounds out to third base. Evan Longoria out at second.2 runs, 1 hit, 0 errors, 0 left on. Giants 2, Rockies 1.Giants third. Madison Bumgarner homers to left field. Mike Yastrzemski pops out to third base to Nolan Arenado. Buster Posey walks. Brandon Belt pops out to shallow left field to Nolan Arenado. Evan Longoria strikes out swinging.1 run, 1 hit, 0 errors, 1 left on. Giants 3, Rockies 1.Rockies fourth. Charlie Blackmon hit by pitch. Ian Desmond homers to center field. Charlie Blackmon... [More]

HOUSTON (AP) — George Springer hit a career-high three homers, Justin Verlander posted his MLB-leading 20th win and the Houston Astros clinched their third straight AL West title in grand fashion, routing the Los Angeles Angels 13-5 on Sunday.A crowd at Minute Maid Park that was cheering from Verlander's first pitch got even louder as Springer homered three times in the first four innings. The Astros kept breaking away and improved to 102-54, a half-game ahead of the New York Yankees for the best record in the majors.After the final out, the Astros held a bouncing group hug in the middle of the diamond and posed for a team picture. It hasn't been determined who they will face in the playoffs as they try for their second World Series championship in three years.Springer, the MVP of the 2017 World Series, had two chances to tie the big league record for home runs in a game. He popped up with the bases loaded in the fifth and grounded out in the seventh.Verlander (20-6) yielded six hits and... [More]