PHOENIX (AP) — Andrew McCutchen has relished these past few days in the Philadelphia Phillies clubhouse, having difficult, important conversations with baseball teammates about racial injustice. As a Black man in a sport that's filled with mostly white and Hispanic players, he doesn't feel it's a burden to lead in the discussions. He's just glad that on Jackie Robinson Day, they're conversations that everyone is willing to have, even if the answers aren't always clear.“People want to know what’s next, want to know the answers,” McCutchen said. “It’s OK to not have the answers, it’s OK to not know what’s next. "What’s not OK is not caring what’s next.”Major League Baseball observed a Jackie Robinson Day like no other Friday, with teams celebrating a man who broke the sport's color barrier with the Brooklyn Dodgers in 1947. More than 70 years later, the racial reckoning continued.Eleven games were postponed this week as some teams joined other leagues like the NBA, WNBA and MLS in protesting... [More]

Astros first. Myles Straw grounds out to second base, Tommy La Stella to Albert Pujols. Jose Altuve singles to left field. Carlos Correa singles to shallow left field. Jose Altuve to second. Yuli Gurriel singles to shallow infield. Carlos Correa scores. Jose Altuve scores. Throwing error by Jose Suarez. Kyle Tucker walks. Yuli Gurriel to second. Taylor Jones strikes out swinging. Josh Reddick singles to center field. Kyle Tucker to second. Yuli Gurriel scores. Martin Maldonado walks. Josh Reddick to second. Kyle Tucker to third. Jack Mayfield singles to left field. Martin Maldonado to second. Josh Reddick scores. Kyle Tucker scores. Myles Straw strikes out swinging.5 runs, 5 hits, 1 error, 2 left on. Astros 5, Angels 0.Astros fourth. Myles Straw called out on strikes. Jose Altuve walks. Carlos Correa pops out to shallow infield to Anthony Rendon. Yuli Gurriel doubles to deep center field. Jose Altuve scores. Kyle Tucker is intentionally walked. Taylor Jones flies out to right field to Brian... [More]

Astros second. Kyle Tucker homers to center field. Yuli Gurriel doubles to deep right center field. Michael Brantley lines out to deep left field to Justin Upton. Josh Reddick singles to left center field. Yuli Gurriel scores. Martin Maldonado singles to left field. Josh Reddick to second. Jack Mayfield reaches on a fielder's choice to second base. Martin Maldonado out at second. Josh Reddick to third. George Springer strikes out swinging.2 runs, 4 hits, 0 errors, 2 left on. Astros 2, Angels 0.Angels third. Andrelton Simmons walks. Anthony Bemboom out on a sacrifice bunt to shallow infield, Jack Mayfield to Yuli Gurriel. Andrelton Simmons to second. David Fletcher singles to second base. Andrelton Simmons scores. Shohei Ohtani reaches on a fielder's choice to first base. David Fletcher to second. Fielding error by Jose Altuve. Mike Trout flies out to center field to George Springer. Anthony Rendon lines out to deep right center field to Josh Reddick.1 run, 1 hit, 1 error, 2 left on. Astros... [More]

Bryce Harper is hammering his usual homers for the Philadelphia Phillies. Mike Trout and Mookie Betts are flashing their expected MVP-level skills while second-year phenom Fernando Tatis Jr. has been arguably the game's best player.But like most things in 2020, Major League Baseball hasn't followed the expected script.Nearly halfway through baseball's condensed 60-game schedule, some of the game's best bats belong to young or surprising players. Here's a look at a few who have thrived under less-than-ideal circumstances:— Kyle Lewis, OF, Seattle Mariners: It’s been a rough season so far for the Mariners, but there’s hope for the future thanks to this 25-year-old star who was the No. 11 overall pick in the 2016 draft. He’s batting .368 with seven homers and been worth close to 2.0 Wins Above Replacement according to baseball-reference.com.— Anthony Santander, OF, Baltimore Orioles: The 25-year-old is the face of a franchise that has been much more competitive in the AL East than many expected.... [More]

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Kiké Hernández hit a three-run drive and Mookie Betts went deep twice in the Dodgers’ seven-homer attack, powering Los Angeles past the Colorado Rockies 11-3 on Sunday for a three-game sweep.The Dodgers are the only team in the majors yet to lose a series, unbeaten in 11. They have won 11 of 12 games overall and own the best record in baseball at 22-8 at the halfway point of this abbreviated season.Cody Bellinger, Corey Seager, Will Smith and Max Muncy also homered for Los Angeles. Victor Gonzalez (1-0) earned his first major league victory.Trevor Story, Ryan McMahon and Sam Hilliard went deep for Colorado in its season-high seventh consecutive loss. Antonio Senzatela (3-1) allowed six runs and seven hits in 5 1/3 innings.PADRES 5, ASTROS 3SAN DIEGO (AP) — Fernando Tatis Jr. made two spectacular plays at shortstop, Manny Machado hit a two-run homer in the eighth inning, and San Diego completed a three-game series sweep. The Padres have won seven straight, all against... [More]

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Kiké Hernández hit a three-run drive and Mookie Betts went deep twice in the Dodgers’ seven-homer attack, powering Los Angeles past the Colorado Rockies 11-3 on Sunday for a three-game sweep.The Dodgers are the only team in the majors yet to lose a series, unbeaten in 11. They have won 11 of 12 games overall and own the best record in baseball at 22-8 at the halfway point of this abbreviated season.Cody Bellinger, Corey Seager, Will Smith and Max Muncy also homered for Los Angeles. Victor Gonzalez (1-0) earned his first major league victory.Trevor Story, Ryan McMahon and Sam Hilliard went deep for Colorado in its season-high seventh consecutive loss. Antonio Senzatela (3-1) allowed six runs and seven hits in 5 1/3 innings.PADRES 5, ASTROS 3SAN DIEGO (AP) — Fernando Tatis Jr. made two spectacular plays at shortstop, Manny Machado hit a two-run homer in the eighth inning, and San Diego completed a three-game series sweep. The Padres have won seven straight, all against... [More]

Athletics first. Marcus Semien reaches on error to right field, advances to 2nd. Fielding error by Jo Adell. Ramon Laureano grounds out to shortstop, Andrelton Simmons to Tommy La Stella. Matt Olson grounds out to shallow right field, David Fletcher to Tommy La Stella. Marcus Semien to third. Matt Chapman doubles to deep left field. Marcus Semien scores. Mark Canha singles to center field. Matt Chapman scores. Robbie Grossman called out on strikes.2 runs, 2 hits, 1 error, 1 left on. Athletics 2, Angels 0.Angels third. Tommy La Stella singles to center field. Mike Trout reaches on a fielder's choice to center field. Tommy La Stella out at second. Anthony Rendon singles to right center field, advances to 2nd. Mike Trout to third. Shohei Ohtani homers to center field. Anthony Rendon scores. Mike Trout scores. Brian Goodwin pops out to shallow left field to Matt Chapman. Jo Adell lines out to shallow center field to Marcus Semien.3 runs, 3 hits, 0 errors, 0 left on. Angels 3, Athletics 2.Angels... [More]

OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Mike Trout drove in three early runs, then made a key catch late as the Los Angeles Angels beat Oakland 4-3 Saturday to snap the Athletics’ nine-game home winning streak.The three-time MVP made a diving catch on Matt Olson’s sinking liner to center field to start the eighth inning, which had Angels reliever Ty Buttrey clapping his glove in gratitude. Buttrey got six outs for his second save.Anthony Rendon extended his hitting streak to 12 games for the Angels, who snapped a four-game losing streak. Matt Andriese (1-1) relieved Griffin Canning in the fifth and pitched 2 1/3 innings for his first win with Los Angeles.Matt Chapman homered for AL West-leading Oakland. Chris Bassitt (2-1) permitted four runs, two earned, and six hits in 5 2/3 innings.DODGERS 4, ROCKIES 3LOS ANGELES (AP) — Cody Bellinger’s home run leading off the ninth inning gave Los Angeles a win over slumping Colorado.Bellinger drove a slider from Daniel Bard (1-2) just over the glove of Rockies right... [More]

OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Mike Trout drove in three early runs, then made a key catch late as the Los Angeles Angels beat Oakland 4-3 Saturday to snap the Athletics’ nine-game home winning streak.The three-time MVP made a diving catch on Matt Olson’s sinking liner to center field to start the eighth inning, which had Angels reliever Ty Buttrey clapping his glove in gratitude. Buttrey got six outs for his second save.Anthony Rendon extended his hitting streak to 12 games for the Angels, who snapped a four-game losing streak. Matt Andriese (1-1) relieved Griffin Canning in the fifth and pitched 2 1/3 innings for his first win with Los Angeles.Matt Chapman homered for AL West-leading Oakland. Chris Bassitt (2-1) permitted four runs, two earned, and six hits in 5 2/3 innings.RAYS 2, BLUE JAYS 1, 10 INNINGSST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — Pinch hitter Kevin Kiermaier singled in the 10th inning, and Tampa Bay ended Toronto’s six-game winning streak.Both teams scored a run in the fifth and it stayed 1-all... [More]

OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Mike Trout drove in three early runs, then made a key catch late as the Los Angeles Angels beat Oakland 4-3 Saturday to snap the Athletics’ nine-game home winning streak.The three-time MVP made a diving catch on Matt Olson’s sinking liner to center field to start the eighth inning, which had Angels reliever Ty Buttrey clapping his glove in gratitude. Buttrey got six outs for his second save.Anthony Rendon extended his hitting streak to 12 games for the Angels, who snapped a four-game losing streak. Matt Andriese (1-1) relieved Griffin Canning in the fifth and pitched 2 1/3 innings for his first win with Los Angeles.Matt Chapman homered for AL West-leading Oakland. Chris Bassitt (2-1) permitted four runs, two earned, and six hits in 5 2/3 innings.RAYS 2, BLUE JAYS 1, 10 INNINGSST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — Pinch hitter Kevin Kiermaier singled in the 10th inning, and Tampa Bay ended Toronto’s six-game winning streak.Both teams scored a run in the fifth and it stayed 1-all... [More]

OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Mike Trout drove in three early runs, then made a key catch late as the Los Angeles Angels beat Oakland 4-3 Saturday to snap the Athletics’ nine-game home winning streak.The three-time MVP made a diving catch on Matt Olson’s sinking liner to center field to start the eighth inning, which had Angels reliever Ty Buttrey clapping his glove in gratitude. Buttrey got six outs for his second save.Anthony Rendon extended his hitting streak to 12 games for the Angels, who snapped a four-game losing streak. Matt Andriese (1-1) relieved Griffin Canning in the fifth and pitched 2 1/3 innings for his first win with Los Angeles.Matt Chapman homered for AL West-leading Oakland. Chris Bassitt (2-1) permitted four runs, two earned, and six hits in 5 2/3 innings.PIRATES 12, BREWERS 5PITTSBURGH (AP) — Adam Frazier and Jacob Stallings homered and drove in three runs apiece, powering the Pirates to the victory.Pittsburgh collected 14 hits for the second straight day, good enough for... [More]

Angels first. David Fletcher doubles to deep left field. Tommy La Stella out on a sacrifice bunt to shallow infield, Matt Chapman to Matt Olson. David Fletcher to third. Mike Trout reaches on a fielder's choice to shallow left field. David Fletcher scores. Anthony Rendon reaches on error. Mike Trout to second. Fielding error by Tony Kemp. Shohei Ohtani walks. Anthony Rendon to second. Mike Trout to third. Brian Goodwin lines out to shallow infield, Tony Kemp to Tony Kemp. Anthony Rendon doubled off second.1 run, 1 hit, 1 error, 2 left on. Angels 1, Athletics 0.Angels second. Jo Adell doubles. Jason Castro strikes out swinging. Luis Rengifo singles to shallow infield. Jo Adell to third. David Fletcher reaches on error. Luis Rengifo to second. Jo Adell scores. Fielding error by Matt Chapman. Tommy La Stella strikes out swinging. Mike Trout doubles to deep left center field. David Fletcher scores. Luis Rengifo scores. Anthony Rendon called out on strikes.3 runs, 3 hits, 1 error, 1 left on.... [More]

CLEVELAND (AP) — Rookie Isaac Paredes hit a grand slam for his first major league homer and the Detroit Tigers snapped a 20-game losing streak against Cleveland by beating the Indians 10-5 on Friday night.The Tigers also ended a nine-game slide that included being swept at home last weekend by the Indians.The 21-year-old Paredes connected in the fourth inning when the Tigers scored seven times off Adam Plutko (1-2). Jonathan Schoop hit a two-run homer as the Tigers topped the Indians for the first time since April 10, 2019.Cleveland’s 20-game dominance of Detroit was the second-longest streak against one opponent since division play began in 1969. Baltimore holds the record with 23 consecutive wins over Kansas City in 1969-70.Rony Garcia (1-0) picked up the win for the Tigers, who got off to a surprising 9-4 start before staggering.Franmil Reyes hit a two-run homer as the Indians had their winning streak stopped at six. They were again without manager Terry Francona. He underwent a medical... [More]

Athletics first. Marcus Semien homers to center field. Ramon Laureano lines out to center field to Mike Trout. Matt Chapman doubles to deep left field. Mark Canha walks. Matt Olson pops out to Anthony Rendon. Stephen Piscotty doubles to deep left field. Mark Canha scores. Matt Chapman scores. Khris Davis strikes out swinging.3 runs, 3 hits, 0 errors, 1 left on. Athletics 3, Angels 0.Angels fifth. David Fletcher doubles to right field. Tommy La Stella walks. Mike Trout flies out to deep left field to Mark Canha. Anthony Rendon singles to shallow left field. Tommy La Stella to second. David Fletcher scores. Brian Goodwin flies out to left field to Mark Canha. Albert Pujols reaches on a fielder's choice to third base. Tommy La Stella out at third.1 run, 2 hits, 0 errors, 2 left on. Athletics 3, Angels 1.Athletics fifth. Ramon Laureano flies out to Jo Adell. Matt Chapman grounds out to shallow infield, David Fletcher to Albert Pujols. Mark Canha doubles to deep left field. Matt Olson doubles... [More]

Angels first. David Fletcher strikes out swinging. Tommy La Stella doubles to deep center field. Mike Trout strikes out swinging. Anthony Rendon singles to center field. Tommy La Stella scores. Shohei Ohtani grounds out to second base, Evan Longoria to Brandon Belt.1 run, 2 hits, 0 errors, 1 left on. Angels 1, Giants 0.Giants first. Austin Slater doubles to deep left field. Mike Yastrzemski grounds out to shallow infield, Max Stassi to Tommy La Stella. Wilmer Flores homers to center field. Austin Slater scores. Evan Longoria grounds out to shallow infield, Luis Rengifo to Tommy La Stella. Brandon Belt walks. Joey Bart hit by pitch. Brandon Belt to second. Darin Ruf reaches on a fielder's choice to shallow left field. Brandon Belt out at third.2 runs, 2 hits, 0 errors, 2 left on. Giants 2, Angels 1.Giants second. Brandon Crawford singles to shallow right field. Mauricio Dubon singles to left field. Brandon Crawford to second. Austin Slater grounds out to shallow infield, Jose Suarez to Tommy... [More]

Giants third. Austin Slater walks. Donovan Solano lines out to deep center field to Mike Trout. Mike Yastrzemski called out on strikes. Evan Longoria singles to shallow infield. Austin Slater to third. Fielding error by David Fletcher. Wilmer Flores homers to left field. Evan Longoria scores. Austin Slater scores. Hunter Pence grounds out to shallow infield, David Fletcher to Albert Pujols.3 runs, 2 hits, 1 error, 0 left on. Giants 3, Angels 0.Giants fourth. Darin Ruf grounds out to shallow infield, Anthony Rendon to Albert Pujols. Brandon Crawford doubles to deep left center field. Chadwick Tromp flies out to deep center field to Mike Trout. Austin Slater homers to center field. Brandon Crawford scores. Donovan Solano flies out to deep right field to Brian Goodwin.2 runs, 2 hits, 0 errors, 0 left on. Giants 5, Angels 0.Angels sixth. David Fletcher grounds out to shortstop, Brandon Crawford to Wilmer Flores. Tommy La Stella doubles to deep center field. Mike Trout called out on strikes.... [More]

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Albert Pujols tied Alex Rodriguez for second place on the career RBI list with a single in the sixth inning of the Los Angeles Angels’ game against the San Francisco Giants on Wednesday night.Pujols’ hit off Andrew Suárez drove in Anthony Rendon as part of the Angels’ two-run inning. It’s the 2,086th RBI of Pujols career.Former home run king Hank Aaron holds the record with 2,297.Pujols remains one home run shy of 660 for his career, which would tie him with Willie Mays for fifth.___More AP MLB: https://apnews.com/MLB and https://twitter.com/AP_Sports

Brandon Lowe homered for the fifth time in six games, Austin Meadows also connected and the Tampa Bay Rays beat the AL East-leading New York Yankees 6-3 Tuesday night.The second-place Rays cut their deficit to 1 1/2 games in the opener of this three-game set. Tampa Bay has won four of five in the season series.Luke Voit hit his third homer in two days and Gary Sánchez also went deep, but New York ended a six-game winning streak and dropped to 10-1 at Yankee Stadium this season. Kevin Kiermaier lined a one-out triple in the third inning and scored on a hit by nine-hole hitter Michael Perez. Meadows followed with a base hit, and then Lowe drilled a three-run shot to center off Masahiro Tanaka (0-1) for a 4-0 lead.Tanaka was charged with six runs — five earned — and eight hits over four innings.Blake Snell (2-0) allowed three runs, four hits and two walks. Nick Anderson and Chaz Roe combined for a scoreless eighth and ninth, with Roe converting his first save opportunity.NATIONALS 8, BRAVES... [More]

Brandon Lowe homered for the fifth time in six games, Austin Meadows also connected and the Tampa Bay Rays beat the AL East-leading New York Yankees 6-3 Tuesday night.The second-place Rays cut their deficit to 1 1/2 games in the opener of this three-game set. Tampa Bay has won four of five in the season series.Luke Voit hit his third homer in two days and Gary Sánchez also went deep, but New York ended a six-game winning streak and dropped to 10-1 at Yankee Stadium this season. Kevin Kiermaier lined a one-out triple in the third inning and scored on a hit by nine-hole hitter Michael Perez. Meadows followed with a base hit, and then Lowe drilled a three-run shot to center off Masahiro Tanaka (0-1) for a 4-0 lead.Tanaka was charged with six runs — five earned — and eight hits over four innings.Blake Snell (2-0) allowed three runs, four hits and two walks. Nick Anderson and Chaz Roe combined for a scoreless eighth and ninth, with Roe converting his first save opportunity.NATIONALS 8, BRAVES... [More]

Brandon Lowe homered for the fifth time in six games, Austin Meadows also connected and the Tampa Bay Rays beat the AL East-leading New York Yankees 6-3 Tuesday night.The second-place Rays cut their deficit to 1 1/2 games in the opener of this three-game set. Tampa Bay has won four of five in the season series.Luke Voit hit his third homer in two days and Gary Sánchez also went deep, but New York ended a six-game winning streak and dropped to 10-1 at Yankee Stadium this season. Kevin Kiermaier lined a one-out triple in the third inning and scored on a hit by nine-hole hitter Michael Perez. Meadows followed with a base hit, and then Lowe drilled a three-run shot to center off Masahiro Tanaka (0-1) for a 4-0 lead.Tanaka was charged with six runs — five earned — and eight hits over four innings.Blake Snell (2-0) allowed three runs, four hits and two walks. Nick Anderson and Chaz Roe combined for a scoreless eighth and ninth, with Roe converting his first save opportunity.NATIONALS 8, BRAVES... [More]