CHICAGO (AP) — Hanley Ramirez hit a two-run homer and drove in three runs, and the Boston Red Sox beat the Baltimore Orioles 10-3 on Saturday to get to 12-2 — the best start in their 118-year history.Andrew Benintendi had a two-run single and an RBI double, and J.D. Martinez hit a solo homer for the Red Sox.Only once — in 1918 — had Boston started 11-2.Alex Cobb (0-1) was roughed up in his Orioles debut, giving up eight runs — seven earned — in 3 2/3 innings. Pedro Alvarez had a two-run homer for Baltimore, which has lost four of five.Hector Velazquez (2-0) gave up two runs in five innings. Marcus Walden pitched the final three innings for his first big-league save.BREWERS 5, METS 1NEW YORK (AP) — Chase Anderson breezed into the seventh inning, Jonathan Villar sliced a three-run homer inside the foul pole and Milwaukee stopped the Mets' nine-game winning streak.Jett Bandy also went deep against Matt Harvey (0-1) on a windy Fireworks Night at Citi Field as the Brewers cooled off New York... [More]

CHICAGO (AP) — Hanley Ramirez hit a two-run homer and drove in three runs, and the Boston Red Sox beat the Baltimore Orioles 10-3 on Saturday to get to 12-2 — the best start in their 118-year history.Andrew Benintendi had a two-run single and an RBI double, and J.D. Martinez hit a solo homer for the Red Sox.Only once — in 1918 — had Boston started 11-2.Alex Cobb (0-1) was roughed up in his Orioles debut, giving up eight runs — seven earned — in 3 2/3 innings. Pedro Alvarez had a two-run homer for Baltimore, which has lost four of five.Hector Velazquez (2-0) gave up two runs in five innings. Marcus Walden pitched the final three innings for his first big-league save.BREWERS 5, METS 1NEW YORK (AP) — Chase Anderson breezed into the seventh inning, Jonathan Villar sliced a three-run homer inside the foul pole and Milwaukee stopped the Mets' nine-game winning streak.Jett Bandy also went deep against Matt Harvey (0-1) on a windy Fireworks Night at Citi Field as the Brewers cooled off New York... [More]

HOUSTON (AP) — Charlie Morton pitched six scoreless innings, Marwin Gonzalez homered and the Houston Astros unveiled their World Series banner before defeating the Baltimore Orioles 6-1 on Monday night in their home opener.Morton (1-0) allowed three hits and struck out six. The right-hander picked up where he left off after getting the final 12 outs in Game 7 against the Dodgers to help secure Houston's first championship.Brad Peacock pitched a perfect seventh and Will Harris allowed one hit in the eighth before Collin McHugh took over. The starter-turned-reliever allowed a homer to Trey Mancini and a double to Colby Rasmus before retiring the last three batters.Baltimore has dropped three straight after winning its opener. Orioles starter Chris Tillman (0-1) was tagged for seven hits and four runs in four-plus innings.DIAMONDBACKS 8, DODGERS 7, 15 INNINGSPHOENIX (AP) — Chris Owings hit a three-run homer off All-Star closer Kenley Jansen with two outs in the bottom of the ninth to force... [More]

HOUSTON (AP) — Charlie Morton pitched six scoreless innings, Marwin Gonzalez homered and the Houston Astros unveiled their World Series banner before defeating the Baltimore Orioles 6-1 on Monday night in their home opener.Morton (1-0) allowed three hits and struck out six. The right-hander picked up where he left off after getting the final 12 outs in Game 7 against the Dodgers to help secure Houston's first championship.Brad Peacock pitched a perfect seventh and Will Harris allowed one hit in the eighth before Collin McHugh took over. The starter-turned-reliever allowed a homer to Trey Mancini and a double to Colby Rasmus before retiring the last three batters.Baltimore has dropped three straight after winning its opener. Orioles starter Chris Tillman (0-1) was tagged for seven hits and four runs in four-plus innings.RED SOX 7, MARLINS 3MIAMI (AP) — Brian Johnson gave the Red Sox their fifth solid start in five games, allowing one run in six innings.All five Boston starters have allowed... [More]

HOUSTON (AP) — Charlie Morton pitched six scoreless innings, Marwin Gonzalez homered and the Houston Astros unveiled their World Series banner before defeating the Baltimore Orioles 6-1 on Monday night in their home opener.Morton (1-0) allowed three hits and struck out six. The right-hander picked up where he left off after getting the final 12 outs in Game 7 against the Dodgers to help secure Houston's first championship.Brad Peacock pitched a perfect seventh and Will Harris allowed one hit in the eighth before Collin McHugh took over. The starter-turned-reliever allowed a homer to Trey Mancini and a double to Colby Rasmus before retiring the last three batters.Baltimore has dropped three straight after winning its opener. Orioles starter Chris Tillman (0-1) was tagged for seven hits and four runs in four-plus innings.RED SOX 7, MARLINS 3MIAMI (AP) — Brian Johnson gave the Red Sox their fifth solid start in five games, allowing one run in six innings.All five Boston starters have allowed... [More]

Capsules of American League West teams, listed in order of finish last year:___Houston Astros2017: 101-61, first place, won World Series.Manager: A.J. Hinch (fourth season).He's Here: RHP Gerrit Cole, RHP Joe Smith, RHP Hector Rondon.He's Outta Here: DH Carlos Beltran, RHP Luke Gregerson, RHP Joe Musgrove, RHP Mike Fiers, RHP Michael Feliz, INF Colin Moran.Projected Lineup: CF George Springer (.283, 34 HRs, 85 RBIs), 3B Alex Bregman (.284, 19, 71, 39 2Bs), 2B Jose Altuve (MLB-best .346, 24, 81, 39 2Bs, 32 SBs, AL MVP), SS Carlos Correa (.315, 24, 84), 1B Yuli Gurriel (.299, 18, 75, 43 2Bs), LF Marwin Gonzalez (.303, 23, 90, 34 2Bs), DH Evan Gattis (.263, 12, 55), RF Josh Reddick (.314, 13, 82, 34 2Bs), C Brian McCann (.241, 18, 62).Rotation: LH Dallas Keuchel (14-5, 2.90 ERA, 251 Ks), RH Justin Verlander (15-8, 3.36, 219 Ks with Tigers and Astros), RH Gerrit Cole (12-12, 4.26, 196 Ks with Pirates), RH Lance McCullers Jr. (7-4, 4.25), RH Charlie Morton (14-7, 3.62).Key Relievers: RH Ken... [More]

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Dallas Keuchel's new suit arrived not a moment too soon.Now the ace pitcher has the proper attire to wear when visiting the most famous residence in the country.Keuchel and his World Series champion Houston teammates will leave their spring training home Monday morning to visit the White House."I'm looking forward to it," Keuchel said. "I got a new suit. Also gained some pounds, so my old suits didn't fit."It's customary for the president of the United States to invite champions from many sports to visit the White House. Houston is taking advantage of an off-day in its Grapefruit League schedule to accept the invitation from President Donald Trump.The tentative schedule has the Astros leaving West Palm Beach early in the morning, arriving at the White House around noon and returning to South Florida later that evening."If you're going to spend an off-day doing something, other than relaxing, I think the White House is a pretty good gig," Keuchel said.Keuchel... [More]

RHP Will Harris was activated from the 10-day DL on Sunday. Harris has been sidelined since July 5 with right shoulder inflammation. He made two rehab appearances with Triple-A Fresno, most recently throwing an inning on Friday. He's 2-2 with a 2.86 ERA in 34 relief appearances with Houston covering 34 2/3 innings this season.

RHP Will Harris rejoined the Astros on Saturday and is expected to be re-activated as early as Sunday. Harris, who has been sidelined since July 5 with right shoulder inflammation, made his second rehab appearance with Triple-A Fresno on Friday and needed 32 pitches to get through an inning. He's 2-2 with a 2.86 ERA in 34 relief appearances with Houston covering 34 2/3 innings this season.

RHP Will Harris was sent on a rehab assignment with Triple-A Fresno. Harris landed on the 10-day disabled list on July 11 with right shoulder inflammation. He made an appearance with Double-A Corpus Christi on Tuesday night but Hurricane Harvey forced Harris to relocate to Fresno for his next outing.

RHP Will Harris was sent on a rehab assignment to the Double-A Corpus Christi Hooks. Harris (right shoulder inflammation) has been on the disabled list since July 11.

RHP Will Harris threw a bullpen Wednesday and is scheduled to face hitters later this week, perhaps as early as Friday. That would be the next step in Harris' rehab for right shoulder inflammation. Harris has been on the disabled list since July 11.

RHP Will Harris (right shoulder inflammation) threw a bullpen session Monday and is scheduled to throw another on Wednesday. Harris is 2-2 with a 2.86 ERA in 34 games this season, but has been sidelined since July 28.

RHP Will Harris threw a bullpen session prior to Sunday's game, the first one he's had since going on the disabled list with right shoulder discomfort. Astros manager A.J. Hinch told MLB.com that Harris would require 'two, maybe three' bullpen sessions before a rehab assignment.

RHP Will Harris (bone bruise, right shoulder inflammation) threw off flat ground on Friday before the game. He was activated off the disabled list in July for two days but didn't pitch and was placed on it again. In his absence, the Astros' bullpen has a 4.89 ERA. "I feel good," Harris told MLB.com. "I feel much better this time around. Everything seems to be moving along how we want it. The inflammation seems to be out of there. It's just a matter of building myself up."

RHP Will Harris (bone bruise and right shoulder inflammation) threw off of flat ground on Friday before the game. He was activated off the disabled list in July for two days, but he didn't pitch and was placed on it again. In his absence, the Astros' bullpen has a 4.89 ERA. "I feel good," Harris told MLB.com. "I feel much better this time around. Everything seems to be moving along how we want it. The inflammation seems to be out of there. It's just a matter of building myself up."

RHP Will Harris (bone bruise, right shoulder inflammation) threw off flat ground on Friday before the game. He was activated off the disabled list in July for two days but didn't pitch and was placed on it again. In his absence, the Astros' bullpen has a 4.89 ERA. "I feel good," Harris told MLB.com. "I feel much better this time around. Everything seems to be moving along how we want it. The inflammation seems to be out of there. It's just a matter of building myself up."

RHP Will Harris was returned to the disabled list Sunday without having pitched in a game since being activated on Friday. Harris, who has a sore right shoulder, was originally placed on the disabled list July 11 after having worked just twice in the month. He pitched just one inning in a rehab game before being restored to the roster Friday. "It's unfortunate," manager A.J. Hinch said. "We felt like he felt good. And he came out of his rehab assignment really good. The timeline worked perfectly for us to activate him. And then when we got here to Detroit he played catch and didn't feel right again. We didn't really have much of a choice but to put him back on the DL, because of recurring symptoms that we thought had resolved themselves through a rehab assignment, but apparently not." Harris is 2-2 with a 2.86 ERA in 34 games this year.

RHP Will Harris was activated off the 10-day disabled list Friday, where had been since July 5 due to right shoulder inflammation. "I'll probably ease him into it," manager A.J. Hinch said. "I can't map it out perfectly. The goal would be for maybe his first outing not to be like bases loaded, Miguel Cabrera up. I can't promise it, but it's my goal." Harris threw a 15-pitch perfect inning Wednesday in his only rehab outing. He is 2-2 with a 2.86 ERA this season.--RHP Brad Peacock, who had little trouble holding down Detroit when he made his first start of the season May 22, has been sent to the bullpen for the time being with the return of LHP Dallas Keuchel to the roster. "He's going to be in the bullpen for the weekend. I've met with him and let him know that we haven't given up the notion that he might start," manager A.J. Hinch said. Peacock would have remained in the rotation had Keuchel not returned, and he pitched in relief when the left-hander's start was cut after three innings... [More]

RHP Will Harris (right shoulder bruise) was sent on a rehab assignment to Class A Buies Creek. He pitched one inning and struck out two Wednesday. Harris is 2-2 with a 2.86 in 34 appearances this season.