Alec Bohm hit a tiebreaking single in the eighth inning, Zach Eflin gave Philadelphia another strong start and the Phillies completed a three-game sweep of the defending NL East champion Atlanta Braves with a 2-1 win Sunday. Philadelphia’s starting trio of Aaron Nola, Zack Wheeler and Eflin (1-0) surrendered three runs, 11 hits and one walk in 20 2/3 innings against an Atlanta lineup that led the majors in 2020 with 556 hits. The Phillies bullpen, which posted a 7.06 ERA in 2020, didn’t yield a run in 7 1/3 innings in the set. Philadelphia regained the lead in the eighth as Rhys Hoskins, Bryce Harper and Bohm hit consecutive singles off Chris Martin (0-1). Hector Neris got his first save. REDS 12, CARDINALS 1 Nick Castellanos came out swinging with his bat a day after being ejected for inciting a bench-clearing melee, hitting a three-run homer off Carlos Martinez (0-1) and triple to finish the series 6 for 11 with five RBIs. Tyler Naquin also a three-run shot for the Reds, who won two in... [More]

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Randy Dobnak's road to the major leagues was so far off the traditional path he even chauffeured some ride-share customers along the way. The Minnesota Twins delivered the overachieving right-hander another big-time moment on Monday, in the form of a $9.25 million, five-year contract that includes three club options and could be worth $29.75 million over eight seasons. “I always believed in myself, even since I was a little kid. You have career days and stuff when you’re in elementary school and whatnot, and I was always like, ‘I want to be a baseball player,'” said Dobnak, whose place as the swingman of the 13-pitcher staff was secured last week. He'll be the team’s primary long reliever for now, essentially the sixth starter behind José Berríos, Kenta Maeda, Matt Shoemaker, Michael Pineda and J.A. Happ. This is a lot of money to guarantee a pitcher with 75 career major league innings, but the Twins saw enough improvement in his fastball and his slider this spring to... [More]

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Alex Kirilloff has never played in a regular season major league game. He's on track to soon become Minnesota's regular left fielder. “We know what he’s capable of. We’re going to have to wait and see how this spring plays out,” manager Rocco Baldelli said. There's no doubt about how the Twins view the multi-talented 23-year-old, their first-round draft pick in 2016. Kirilloff played so well last summer at the team's alternate training site, when minor league games were halted by the pandemic, that he earned a spot on the postseason roster and a place in the lineup in right field for the elimination game in the AL wild-card series. Kirilloff got a hit, too, in Minnesota's loss to Houston. After the Twins declined in December to offer a contract to Eddie Rosario — their left fielder for the past six seasons who brought a consistent dose of spunk to the lineup while compiling a .478 slugging percentage — the door swung fully open for Kirilloff. “I’ve worked hard my whole... [More]

Minnesota Twins communications boss Dustin Morse has been awarded the Robert O. Fishel Award for Public Relations Excellence by Major League Baseball. The Twins senior director of communications completed his 20th season in MLB and 15th with the Twins in 2020. He started out as an intern with the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum and has also worked for the Chicago Cubs, Texas Rangers and San Diego Padres. MLB announced the award Wednesday. In addition to leading player, media and alumni relations, Morse hosted a special on Fox Sports North about Twins outfielder Max Kepler that won a Midwest Regional Emmy. He also garnered attention this summer by scouring the stands to retrieve Minnesota's home run balls as they played without fans due to the coronavirus pandemic. Morse has also established a mentorship program with Minnesota that has produced public relations employees currently with the Twins, Atlanta Braves, Baltimore Orioles, Cleveland Indians, Detroit Tigers, Seattle Mariners and Tampa Bay Rays. ___ More AP MLB: https://apnews.com/MLB and https://twitter.com/AP_Sports

White sox first. Tim Anderson singles to shallow infield. Yoan Moncada flies out to left field to Eddie Rosario. Yasmani Grandal flies out to left field to Eddie Rosario. Jose Abreu singles to shallow right field. Tim Anderson to third. Eloy Jimenez singles to right center field. Jose Abreu to second. Tim Anderson scores. James McCann strikes out swinging.1 run, 3 hits, 0 errors, 2 left on. White sox 1, Twins 0.Twins third. Byron Buxton homers to center field. Ryan Jeffers called out on strikes. Max Kepler flies out to deep right field to Adam Engel. Josh Donaldson strikes out swinging.1 run, 1 hit, 0 errors, 0 left on. Twins 1, White sox 1.White sox third. Yasmani Grandal walks. Jose Abreu singles to shallow left field. Yasmani Grandal to third. Throwing error by Jorge Polanco. Eloy Jimenez strikes out swinging. James McCann doubles to right center field. Jose Abreu to third. Yasmani Grandal scores. Luis Robert singles to second base. James McCann scores. Jose Abreu scores. Adam Engel... [More]

White sox second. Yoan Moncada walks. Luis Robert grounds out to shallow infield, Jose Berrios to LaMonte Wade Jr.. Yoan Moncada to second. Nomar Mazara called out on strikes. Nick Madrigal singles to right field. Yoan Moncada scores. Tim Anderson singles to left field. Nick Madrigal to second. Yasmani Grandal hit by pitch. Tim Anderson to second. Nick Madrigal to third. Jose Abreu reaches on a fielder's choice to shallow infield. Yasmani Grandal out at second.1 run, 2 hits, 0 errors, 4 left on. White sox 1, Twins 0.Twins fifth. Ehire Adrianza walks. Max Kepler singles to center field. Ehire Adrianza to second. Josh Donaldson grounds out to shortstop. Max Kepler out at second. Ehire Adrianza to third. Nelson Cruz is intentionally walked. Jorge Polanco singles to shallow center field. Nelson Cruz to second. Ehire Adrianza scores. LaMonte Wade Jr. walks. Jorge Polanco to second. Nelson Cruz to third. Byron Buxton flies out to deep right field to Nomar Mazara.1 run, 2 hits, 0 errors, 3 left... [More]

Indians first. Francisco Lindor singles to center field. Cesar Hernandez singles to shallow infield. Francisco Lindor to second. Jose Ramirez strikes out swinging. Carlos Santana singles to left field, advances to 2nd. Cesar Hernandez to third. Francisco Lindor scores. Throwing error by Eddie Rosario. Franmil Reyes called out on strikes. Tyler Naquin strikes out swinging.1 run, 3 hits, 1 error, 2 left on. Indians 1, Twins 0.Indians third. Francisco Lindor singles to shallow left field. Cesar Hernandez singles to right field. Francisco Lindor to second. Jose Ramirez strikes out on a foul tip. Carlos Santana singles to shallow right field. Cesar Hernandez to third. Francisco Lindor scores. Franmil Reyes out on a sacrifice fly to deep right field to Max Kepler. Cesar Hernandez scores. Tyler Naquin grounds out to shallow infield, Jorge Polanco to Miguel Sano.2 runs, 3 hits, 0 errors, 1 left on. Indians 3, Twins 0.Twins third. LaMonte Wade Jr. walks. Marwin Gonzalez homers to right field. LaMonte... [More]

BOSTON (AP) — Danny Jansen hit a two-run homer, Travis Shaw had a solo shot and the Toronto Blue Jays held off the Boston Red Sox 8-7 in the opener of a doubleheader Friday.The Blue Jays, pushing for a playoff spot, have won three straight and seven of nine. Shaw went 3 for 4 with a double off the top of right field wall and single, Rowdy Tellez had two singles with a sacrifice fly and Randal Grichuk added a two-run single.Yairo Muñoz went 3 for 3 with hit a two-run homer and RBI double for the Red Sox. They have lost five in a row, nine of 12 and fell a season-high 15 games under .500 for the first time since 2014.The Blue Jays had built an 8-4 edge before Boston rallied with three runs in the sixth.A.J. Cole (2-0) pitched an inning of scoreless relief and Anthony Bass got three outs in the seventh and final inning for his fifth save. Zack Godley (0-4) was the loser.BRAVES 7, NATIONALS 1, 1st gameATLANTA (AP) — Ronald Acuña Jr. homered twice, Dansby Swanson added a two-run shot and Atlanta... [More]

Twins second. Miguel Sano called out on strikes. Luis Arraez flies out to deep left field to Eloy Jimenez. Jake Cave homers to center field. Ryan Jeffers walks. Max Kepler reaches on error. Ryan Jeffers to second. Fielding error by Nick Madrigal. Josh Donaldson doubles to deep center field. Max Kepler scores. Ryan Jeffers scores. Jorge Polanco walks. Nelson Cruz grounds out to shallow infield, Ross Detwiler to Jose Abreu.3 runs, 2 hits, 1 error, 2 left on. Twins 3, White sox 0.White sox third. Nick Madrigal singles to shortstop. Tim Anderson reaches on a fielder's choice to shortstop. Nick Madrigal out at second. Yoan Moncada walks. Tim Anderson to second. Yasmani Grandal walks. Yoan Moncada to second. Tim Anderson to third. Jose Abreu grounds out to shallow infield, Miguel Sano to Jose Berrios. Yasmani Grandal to second. Yoan Moncada to third. Tim Anderson scores. Eloy Jimenez strikes out swinging.1 run, 1 hit, 0 errors, 2 left on. Twins 3, White sox 1.Twins third. Eddie Rosario grounds... [More]

Twins second. Eddie Rosario walks. Miguel Sano singles to right field, advances to 2nd. Eddie Rosario to third. Fielding error by Adam Engel. Luis Arraez singles to deep left center field. Miguel Sano to third. Eddie Rosario scores. Marwin Gonzalez reaches on a fielder's choice to shallow infield, advances to 2nd. Luis Arraez scores. Miguel Sano scores. Throwing error by Nick Madrigal. Jake Cave strikes out swinging. Ryan Jeffers lines out to deep left center field to Luis Robert. Max Kepler reaches on error. Marwin Gonzalez to third. Fielding error by Lucas Giolito. Jorge Polanco strikes out swinging.3 runs, 2 hits, 3 errors, 2 left on. Twins 3, White sox 0.Twins third. Nelson Cruz called out on strikes. Eddie Rosario lines out to shallow right field to Jose Abreu. Miguel Sano homers to center field. Luis Arraez flies out to center field to Luis Robert.1 run, 1 hit, 0 errors, 0 left on. Twins 4, White sox 0.White sox fourth. Edwin Encarnacion walks. James McCann walks. Edwin Encarnacion... [More]

Tigers first. Victor Reyes triples to deep right center field. Jonathan Schoop strikes out swinging. Miguel Cabrera singles to shallow left field. Victor Reyes scores. Jeimer Candelario flies out to center field to Jake Cave. Niko Goodrum strikes out swinging.1 run, 2 hits, 0 errors, 1 left on. Tigers 1, Twins 0.Twins second. Luis Arraez lines out to deep center field to JaCoby Jones. Marwin Gonzalez walks. LaMonte Wade Jr. pops out to Grayson Greiner. Alex Avila singles to left center field. Marwin Gonzalez to third. Max Kepler strikes out swinging.1 run, 1 hit, 0 errors, 1 left on. Twins 1, Tigers 1.Twins third. Jorge Polanco homers to right field. Nelson Cruz hit by pitch. Miguel Sano called out on strikes. Jake Cave hit by pitch. Nelson Cruz to second. Luis Arraez reaches on a fielder's choice to shallow infield. Jake Cave to second. Nelson Cruz out at third. Marwin Gonzalez strikes out swinging.1 run, 1 hit, 0 errors, 2 left on. Twins 2, Tigers 1.Tigers fourth. Jeimer Candelario homers... [More]

Twins second. Eddie Rosario singles to right center field. Miguel Sano singles to left field. Eddie Rosario to third. Marwin Gonzalez out on a sacrifice fly to deep left field to Christin Stewart. Eddie Rosario scores. Luis Arraez grounds out to shallow infield. Miguel Sano out at second.1 run, 2 hits, 0 errors, 0 left on. Twins 1, Tigers 0.Tigers third. Jonathan Schoop flies out to left field to Eddie Rosario. Miguel Cabrera singles to deep center field. Jeimer Candelario homers to center field. Miguel Cabrera scores. Niko Goodrum strikes out swinging. Christin Stewart grounds out to shallow infield, Jorge Polanco to Miguel Sano.2 runs, 2 hits, 0 errors, 0 left on. Tigers 2, Twins 1.Twins fourth. Max Kepler pops out to shortstop to Niko Goodrum. Nelson Cruz homers to left field. Eddie Rosario lines out to second base to Jonathan Schoop. Miguel Sano flies out to deep center field to Victor Reyes.1 run, 1 hit, 0 errors, 0 left on. Twins 2, Tigers 2.Tigers fifth. Victor Reyes grounds out to shortstop, Jorge Polanco to Miguel Sano. Jonathan Schoop walks. Miguel Cabrera homers to right field. Jonathan Schoop scores. Jeimer Candelario grounds out to second base, Jorge Polanco to Miguel Sano. Niko Goodrum walks. Christin Stewart called out on strikes.2 runs, 1 hit, 0 errors, 1 left on. Tigers 4, Twins 2.

Tigers second. Jeimer Candelario singles to shortstop. Niko Goodrum singles to right field. Jeimer Candelario to second. JaCoby Jones grounds out to shortstop. Niko Goodrum out at second. Jeimer Candelario to third. Christin Stewart doubles to deep left field. Jeimer Candelario scores. Austin Romine strikes out swinging.1 run, 3 hits, 0 errors, 1 left on. Tigers 1, Twins 0.Twins third. Max Kepler reaches on error to right field, advances to 2nd. Fielding error by Jeimer Candelario. Alex Avila strikes out swinging. Jorge Polanco out on a sacrifice fly to deep right field to Victor Reyes. Max Kepler scores. Miguel Sano strikes out swinging.1 run, 0 hits, 1 error, 0 left on. Twins 1, Tigers 1.Tigers third. Willi Castro singles to second base. Victor Reyes singles to center field. Willi Castro to third. Jonathan Schoop singles to shallow right field. Victor Reyes to second. Willi Castro scores. Miguel Cabrera grounds out to third base. Jonathan Schoop out at second. Victor Reyes to third. Jeimer... [More]

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — Michael Perez hit a go-ahead solo homer in the eighth inning and the AL East-leading Tampa Bay Rays beat the Baltimore Orioles 4-3 on Wednesday night.Perez homered to center off Mychal Givens (0-1). It was his first long ball since Aug. 10, 2018.Ryan Sherriff (1-0) worked a perfect eighth in his first big league game since May 7, 2018, due to Tommy John surgery. Diego Castillo pitched the ninth to get his first save. Ten Tampa Bay relievers have a save this season.Brandon Lowe hit his 10th homer for the Rays, who have won nine of 11. The Orioles are 8-3 on the road after losing the first two games of the series. Their only other defeat away from home came opening day at Boston.BLUE JAYS 9, RED SOX 1BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — Rowdy Tellez drove in four runs with two homers and a double, and Toronto beat Boston.Vladimir Guererro Jr. hit a pair of doubles, including a three-run bouncer down the left field line that keyed a four-run seventh inning for Toronto (15-14).... [More]

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — Michael Perez hit a go-ahead solo homer in the eighth inning and the AL East-leading Tampa Bay Rays beat the Baltimore Orioles 4-3 on Wednesday night.Perez homered to center off Mychal Givens (0-1). It was his first long ball since Aug. 10, 2018.Ryan Sherriff (1-0) worked a perfect eighth in his first big league game since May 7, 2018, due to Tommy John surgery. Diego Castillo pitched the ninth to get his first save. Ten Tampa Bay relievers have a save this season.Brandon Lowe hit his 10th homer for the Rays, who have won nine of 11. The Orioles are 8-3 on the road after losing the first two games of the series. Their only other defeat away from home came opening day at Boston.BLUE JAYS 9, RED SOX 1BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — Rowdy Tellez drove in four runs with two homers and a double, and Toronto beat Boston.Vladimir Guererro Jr. hit a pair of doubles, including a three-run bouncer down the left field line that keyed a four-run seventh inning for Toronto (15-14).... [More]

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — Michael Perez hit a go-ahead solo homer in the eighth inning and the AL East-leading Tampa Bay Rays beat the Baltimore Orioles 4-3 on Wednesday night.Perez homered to center off Mychal Givens (0-1). It was his first long ball since Aug. 10, 2018.Ryan Sherriff (1-0) worked a perfect eighth in his first big league game since May 7, 2018, due to Tommy John surgery. Diego Castillo pitched the ninth to get his first save. Ten Tampa Bay relievers have a save this season.Brandon Lowe hit his 10th homer for the Rays, who have won nine of 11. The Orioles are 8-3 on the road after losing the first two games of the series. Their only other defeat away from home came opening day at Boston.BLUE JAYS 9, RED SOX 1BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — Rowdy Tellez drove in four runs with two homers and a double, and Toronto beat Boston.Vladimir Guererro Jr. hit a pair of doubles, including a three-run bouncer down the left field line that keyed a four-run seventh inning for Toronto (15-14).... [More]

Twins first. Max Kepler homers to right field. Jorge Polanco walks. Nelson Cruz grounds out to third base. Jorge Polanco out at second. Eddie Rosario singles to right field. Marwin Gonzalez singles to right field. Eddie Rosario out at third.1 run, 3 hits, 0 errors, 1 left on. Twins 1, Indians 0.Twins second. Luis Arraez lines out to left field to Greg Allen. Miguel Sano doubles to deep left field. LaMonte Wade Jr. singles to center field. Miguel Sano scores. Alex Avila strikes out swinging.1 run, 2 hits, 0 errors, 0 left on. Twins 2, Indians 0.Indians third. Delino DeShields singles to shallow left field. Cesar Hernandez walks. Jose Ramirez homers to right field. Cesar Hernandez scores. Delino DeShields scores. Francisco Lindor grounds out to shallow right field to Miguel Sano. Carlos Santana strikes out swinging. Franmil Reyes grounds out to third base, Marwin Gonzalez to Miguel Sano.3 runs, 2 hits, 0 errors, 0 left on. Indians 3, Twins 2.Twins seventh. Ehire Adrianza pinch-hitting for... [More]

Indians first. Cesar Hernandez flies out to deep center field to LaMonte Wade Jr.. Jose Ramirez singles to deep left field. Francisco Lindor grounds out to shallow infield, Marwin Gonzalez to Miguel Sano. Carlos Santana singles to shallow left field. Jose Ramirez scores. Franmil Reyes singles to deep left field, tagged out at second, Eddie Rosario to Luis Arraez. Carlos Santana to third.1 run, 3 hits, 0 errors, 2 left on. Indians 1, Twins 0.Twins second. Miguel Sano walks. LaMonte Wade Jr. called out on strikes. Marwin Gonzalez walks. Miguel Sano to second. Luis Arraez doubles to deep center field. Marwin Gonzalez to third. Miguel Sano scores. Ryan Jeffers reaches on a fielder's choice to shallow infield. Luis Arraez to third. Marwin Gonzalez out at home. Max Kepler singles to right field. Ryan Jeffers to second. Luis Arraez scores. Jorge Polanco reaches on a fielder's choice to shortstop. Max Kepler out at second.2 runs, 2 hits, 0 errors, 3 left on. Twins 2, Indians 1.Indians sixth. Jose Ramirez singles to right field. Francisco Lindor homers to right field. Jose Ramirez scores. Carlos Santana walks. Franmil Reyes grounds out to shallow infield, Luis Arraez to Miguel Sano. Carlos Santana to second. Tyler Naquin pinch-hitting for Jordan Luplow. Tyler Naquin doubles to right field. Carlos Santana scores. Domingo Santana strikes out swinging. Roberto Perez grounds out to shallow infield, Jorge Polanco to Miguel Sano.3 runs, 3 hits, 0 errors, 1 left on. Indians 4, Twins 2.

Indians first. Cesar Hernandez homers to right field. Jose Ramirez grounds out to shallow right field, Luis Arraez to Miguel Sano. Francisco Lindor strikes out swinging. Carlos Santana singles to left field. Franmil Reyes grounds out to shortstop, Jorge Polanco to Miguel Sano.1 run, 2 hits, 0 errors, 1 left on. Indians 1, Twins 0.Twins fourth. Nelson Cruz homers to right field. Eddie Rosario walks. Miguel Sano reaches on a fielder's choice to shallow infield. Eddie Rosario out at second. Jake Cave lines out to deep left field to Mike Freeman. Marwin Gonzalez called out on strikes.1 run, 1 hit, 0 errors, 1 left on. Twins 1, Indians 1.Twins sixth. Nelson Cruz flies out to deep right field to Tyler Naquin. Eddie Rosario doubles to deep center field. Miguel Sano homers to right field. Eddie Rosario scores. Jake Cave singles to left center field. Marwin Gonzalez strikes out swinging. Luis Arraez flies out to left field to Mike Freeman.2 runs, 3 hits, 0 errors, 1 left on. Twins 3, Indians 1.Indians seventh. Greg Allen singles to right field. Cesar Hernandez lines out to deep right field to Max Kepler. Jose Ramirez strikes out swinging. Francisco Lindor singles to deep left field. Greg Allen to second. Carlos Santana singles to center field. Francisco Lindor to third. Greg Allen scores. Franmil Reyes strikes out swinging.1 run, 3 hits, 0 errors, 2 left on. Twins 3, Indians 2.

Twins first. Jorge Polanco flies out to deep right field to Whit Merrifield. Max Kepler walks. Nelson Cruz flies out to deep left field to Alex Gordon. Miguel Sano doubles to deep center field. Max Kepler scores. Eddie Rosario singles to left field. Miguel Sano scores. Marwin Gonzalez lines out to left field to Alex Gordon.2 runs, 2 hits, 0 errors, 1 left on. Twins 2, Royals 0.Twins third. Nelson Cruz singles to shallow infield. Miguel Sano singles to left field. Nelson Cruz to second. Eddie Rosario singles to shallow infield. Miguel Sano to second. Nelson Cruz to third. Marwin Gonzalez doubles. Eddie Rosario to third. Miguel Sano scores. Nelson Cruz scores. Ildemaro Vargas flies out to shallow right field to Whit Merrifield. Jake Cave lines out to shallow right field to Hunter Dozier. Ryan Jeffers grounds out to shortstop, Nicky Lopez to Hunter Dozier.2 runs, 4 hits, 0 errors, 2 left on. Twins 4, Royals 0.Royals third. Meibrys Viloria hit by pitch. Whit Merrifield lines out to deep right... [More]