ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Shohei Ohtani retired the Oakland Athletics' first 19 batters and yielded one hit over seven shutout innings in his home pitching debut, leading the Los Angeles Angels to a 6-1 victory Sunday.Marcus Semien's clean one-out single to left broke up Ohtani's bid for a perfect game,Ohtani (2-0) struck out the side twice and finished with 12 strikeouts in all. He won his pitching debut in Oakland last weekend with six strong innings, then homered in three consecutive games in Anaheim between starts in his attempt to become the first regular two-way player in decades.Mike Trout and Ryan Schimpf homered, and Albert Pujols had an RBI double in the Angels' seventh win in nine games. Kendall Graveman (0-2) gave up five hits and four walks while failing to get out of the fourth inning for the A's, who have lost seven of 10.MARLINS 6, PHILLIES 3PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Jake Arrieta (0-1) lasted just four innings in his Philadelphia debut, allowing three runs — two earned — and three... [More]

ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Shohei Ohtani hit his first major league home run in his first Angel Stadium at-bat, helping the Los Angeles Angels beat the Cleveland Indians 13-2 on Tuesday night.Ohtani capped a six-run first inning with a three-run drive to center off Josh Tomlin (0-1). The Japanese two-way player got the silent treatment from teammates when he returned to the dugout, but not from the crowd. After players broke character and jumped around Ohtani to celebrate, Mike Trout pointed to the field and instructed Ohtani to take a curtain call.Trout, Justin Upton, Luis Valbuena and Rene Rivera also homered for the Angels, who broke a 12-game losing streak to the Indians. Garrett Richards (1-0) got the win.Jose Ramirez hit a two-run home run in the first for the Indians.BREWERS 5, CARDINALS 4MILWAUKEE (AP) — Christian Yelich and Ryan Braun hit consecutive homers off Dominic Leone with two out in the ninth, sending Milwaukee to the win.Leone (0-1) retired the first two batters, but then... [More]

Capsules of National League West teams, listed in order of finish last year:___Los Angeles Dodgers2017: 104-58, first place, lost to Houston in World Series.Manager: Dave Roberts (third season).He's Here: OF Matt Kemp, RHP Tom Koehler, LHP Scott Alexander, LHP Henry Owens.He's Outta Here: 1B Adrian Gonzalez, RHP Yu Darvish, RHP Brandon Morrow, RHP Brandon McCarthy, LHP Tony Watson, LHP Luis Avilan, LHP Scott Kazmir, LHP Adam Liberatore, OF Andre Ethier, INF Charlie Culberson, OF Curtis Granderson, LHP Grant Dayton, OF Franklin Gutierrez, RHP Josh Ravin.Projected Lineup: CF Chris Taylor (.288, 21 HRs, 72 RBIs, 17 SBs), SS Corey Seager (.295, 22, 77), 3B Justin Turner (.322, 21, 71, will start season on DL with broken left wrist), 1B Cody Bellinger (.267, 39, 97, 10 SBs), RF Yasiel Puig (.263, 28, 74), LF Matt Kemp (.276, 19, 64 in 115 games with Braves) or Joc Pederson (.212, 11, 35 in 102 games), C Austin Barnes (.289, 8, 38) or Yasmani Grandal (.247, 22, 58), 2B Logan Forsythe (.224, 6,... [More]

Capsules of National League West teams, listed in order of finish last year:___Los Angeles Dodgers2017: 104-58, first place, lost to Houston in World Series.Manager: Dave Roberts (third season).He's Here: OF Matt Kemp, RHP Tom Koehler, LHP Scott Alexander, LHP Henry Owens.He's Outta Here: 1B Adrian Gonzalez, RHP Yu Darvish, RHP Brandon Morrow, RHP Brandon McCarthy, LHP Tony Watson, LHP Luis Avilan, LHP Scott Kazmir, LHP Adam Liberatore, OF Andre Ethier, INF Charlie Culberson, OF Curtis Granderson, LHP Grant Dayton, OF Franklin Gutierrez, RHP Josh Ravin.Projected Lineup: CF Chris Taylor (.288, 21 HRs, 72 RBIs, 17 SBs), SS Corey Seager (.295, 22, 77), 3B Justin Turner (.322, 21, 71, will start season on DL with broken left wrist), 1B Cody Bellinger (.267, 39, 97, 10 SBs), RF Yasiel Puig (.263, 28, 74), LF Matt Kemp (.276, 19, 64 in 115 games with Braves) or Joc Pederson (.212, 11, 35 in 102 games), C Austin Barnes (.289, 8, 38) or Yasmani Grandal (.247, 22, 58), 2B Logan Forsythe (.224, 6,... [More]

PEORIA, Ariz. (AP) — There's some living history in the San Diego Padres' clubhouse this spring.Chris Young is back with the Padres and trying to earn a spot on the staff, whether it's in the rotation or in the bullpen."Archaic, maybe, but I don't know about historic," the 38-year-old said with a laugh.Actually, he is historic. Young is the last Padres pitcher to win a playoff game. On Oct. 7, 2006, the 6-foot-10 right-hander threw 6 2-3 scoreless innings of four-hit ball in the Padres' 3-1 victory at St. Louis in Game 3 of their NL Division Series."I don't know if that's known throughout the clubhouse," Young said. "We'll see who figures it out."That's how long it's been since the Padres won a playoff game.The guy who got the save that day, Trevor Hoffman, is going into the Hall of Fame this summer. The Padres' catcher in that game, Mike Piazza, went into the Hall of Fame in 2016. The left fielder, Dave Roberts, is going into his third season as manager of the rival Los Angeles Dodgers... [More]

PEORIA, Ariz. (AP) — There's some living history in the San Diego Padres' clubhouse this spring.Chris Young is back with the Padres and trying to earn a spot on the staff, whether it's in the rotation or in the bullpen."Archaic, maybe, but I don't know about historic," the 38-year-old said with a laugh.Actually, he is historic. Young is the last Padres pitcher to win a playoff game. On Oct. 7, 2006, the 6-foot-10 right-hander threw 6 2-3 scoreless innings of four-hit ball in the Padres' 3-1 victory at St. Louis in Game 3 of their NL division series."I don't know if that's known throughout the clubhouse," Young said. "We'll see who figures it out."That's how long it's been since the Padres won a playoff game.The guy who got the save that day, Trevor Hoffman, is going into the Hall of Fame this summer. The Padres' catcher in that game, Mike Piazza, went into the Hall of Fame in 2016. The left fielder, Dave Roberts, is going into his third season as manager of the rival Los Angeles Dodgers... [More]

RHP Tyson Ross was released. Ross, who signed a one-year deal in the offseason, started the season on the disabled list and made only 12 appearances (10 starts) for Texas. He was removed from the rotation last month and finished the season 3-3 with a 7.71 ERA.

RHP Tyson Ross was released by the Texas Rangers on Tuesday. Ross struggled in 12 games -- 10 starts -- with Texas, going 3-3 with a 7.71 ERA.

RHP Tyson Ross was replaced in the rotation Friday by RHP Nick Martinez, who was called up from Triple-A Round Rock and started against Oakland. Ross, who is 3-3 with a 7.04 ERS in 10 starts for the Rangers this season, was moved to the bullpen. He missed the first 65 games of the season this year while recovering from thoracic outlet surgery. He also had a stint on the disabled list for a blister on his right index finger. In his last start on Tuesday, he gave up three runs and seven hits in 3 2/3 innings in a 10-1 loss to the Angels. Tyson had been scheduled to make his next start on Sunday against Oakland. A.J. Griffin, who had been slated to start Friday, was pushed back to Sunday.

RHP Tyson Ross was moved to the bullpen on Thursday. Ross (3-3, 7.04 ERA) made his most recent start in a 10-1 loss to the Los Angeles Angels on Tuesday, giving up three earned runs and seven hits in 3 2/3 innings, the seventh consecutive outing he failed to last at least six innings.

RHP Tyson Ross, who gave up three runs on seven hits and four walks while making 98 pitches in just 3 2/3 innings on Tuesday, is in danger of losing his spot in the starting rotation. Ross has failed to last six innings in any of his past seven starts. For now, Ross is still scheduled to start Sunday in Oakland, but Rangers manager Jeff Banister said RHP Nick Martinez (currently at Triple-A Round Rock) and RHP Austin Bibens-Dirkx also are candidates.

RHP Tyson Ross will start Tuesday against the Angels. Ross has had an erratic season since being activated in June, coming off surgery for thoracic outlet syndrome. He has a winning record at 3-2, but his ERA is an ugly 7.02. One of Ross' three wins this year came against the Angels on July 8 when he allowed one run and four hits in 5 2/3 innings. He's done well against the Angels in his career, going 2-1 with a 1.93 ERA in 10 games, including six starts. He's also been able to keep the Angels' big bats quiet, holding Albert Pujols to one hit in 13 at-bats and Mike Trout to one hit in seven at-bats.

RHP Tyson Ross set a season high by walking six in 4 1/3 innings. Ross struggled with his command throughout the outing, walking at least one in four of the five innings he pitched. The six walks are one shy of his career high. He walked seven on June 16, 2014, when he was pitching for San Diego.

RHP Tyson Ross allowed five walks, four hits and three runs in 5 2/3 innings against the Astros. It was his first start since July 23 after going on the disabled list with a blister on his right index finger.

RHP Tyson Ross was activated from the 10-day disabled list by the Texas Rangers on Saturday to make a start against the visiting Houston Astros. Ross (2-2, 7.52) was placed on the disabled list on July 24 with a blister on his right index finger. He made two rehab starts for Double-A Frisco, going 1-1 with a 2.31 ERA. He last pitched for the Rangers on July 23, when he threw 3 2/3 innings and allowed five runs on four hits but didn't factor into the decision in a win over Tampa Bay.

RHP Tyson Ross (2-2, 7.52) is slated to start the second game of this series on Saturday. He's been on the disabled list since July 24 with a blister on his right index finger, but he made a pair of rehab starts with Double-A Frisco and is ready to rejoin his team in the rotation. He last pitched for the Rangers on July 23, when he threw 3 2/3 innings and allowed five runs on four hits but didn't factor into the decision in a win over Tampa Bay. Ross has one career start against the Astros, a loss in 2015 when he was pitching with the Padres. He is 2-1 with a 6.28 ERA in three starts at Globe Life Park this year.

RHP Tyson Ross (2-2, 7.52) is slated to start the second game of the series against the Astros on Saturday. He has been on the disabled list since July 24 with a blister on his right index finger, but he made two rehab starts with Double-A Frisco and is ready to rejoin his team in the rotation. He last pitched for the Rangers on July 23 when he threw 3 2/3 innings and allowed five runs and four hits but didn't factor into the decision in a win over Tampa Bay. Ross has one career start against the Astros, a loss in 2015 when he was pitching with the Padres. He is 2-1 with a 6.28 ERA in three starts at Globe Life Park this year.

RHP Tyson Ross (right index finger blister) appears ready to come off the disabled list this weekend. Manager Jeff Banister said the Rangers are "comfortable" with the idea of activating Ross, who has been on the 10-day DL since July 24. Ross has made two rehab starts at Triple-A Round Rock and allowed one run over seven innings in his most recent appearance Friday. The Rangers have not listed a scheduled starter for Saturday or Sunday, an indication they are confident Ross and RHP Andrew Cashner (stiff neck) will be ready by then. Ross is 2-2 with a 7.52 ERA in seven starts for the Rangers this season.

RHP Tyson Ross (right index finger blister) will make his second rehab start on Saturday at Double-A Frisco. Ross has been out since July 24. The right-hander is 2-2 in seven starts this season after recovering from thoracic outlet syndrome. He has a 7.52 ERA and 27 strikeouts in 32 1/3 innings.

RHP Tyson Ross began a rehab assignment with Double-A Frisco on Monday, allowing four runs (two earned) on seven hits in 4 2/3 innings. He is on the disabled list due to a blister on his right index finger.