BOSTON (AP) — Xander Bogaerts hit a game-ending grand slam with one out in the 10th inning, and J.D. Martinez hit his major league-leading 29th homer to carry the Boston Red Sox to a 6-2 victory over the Toronto Blue Jays on Saturday.Martinez increased his major league-leading RBI total to 80 with a solo shot and red-hot Mookie Betts extended his hitting streak to 12 games with three singles to raise his majors' best average to .362 for Boston.The AL East-leading Red Sox had their 10-game winning streak halted Friday. They haven't lost two straight since June 19 and 20.Betts reached on error against Chris Rowley (0-1) when shortstop Gurriel, who moved there in the top of the inning, had his grounder go right through his legs. Brock Holt had a hit-and-run single and Martinez was intentionally walked before Bogaerts hit his shot to left-center.Craig Kimbrel (2-1) pitched a hitless 10th for the victory.ANGELS 5, DODGERS 4, 10 INNINGSLOS ANGELES (AP) — Kole Calhoun homered on his first pitch... [More]

CLEVELAND (AP) — Indians catcher Yan Gomes walked to the plate Saturday night and found out he was an All-Star.Gomes will replace Tampa Bay's Wilson Ramos in Tuesday's game in Washington D.C., giving Cleveland six All-Stars.Gomes said he wrestled with emotions when he came up in the ninth to face New York Yankees closer Aroldis Chapman and saw on the giant scoreboard in left field that he had made the AL squad. Gomes struck out but described it as "the happiest strikeout." New York beat Cleveland 5-4."I don't think I've ever been that emotional in an at-bat before," he said. "I'm not going to lie, it was kind of hard to get back in the box. I tried to focus in there, but it didn't quite work out."The 30-year-old said in the eighth inning manager Terry Francona told him he would have a special at-bat, but Gomes didn't know what he meant.Gomes is batting .247 with 10 homers and 31 RBIs.___More AP baseball: https://apnews.com/tag/MLBbaseball

A look at what's happening around the majors Sunday:STAR-STUDDED SLIDEDespite boasting an NL-best four All-Stars, the Braves are freefalling going into the midsummer break. Atlanta has lost 8 of 10, including the first two games of its series against Arizona, to drop out of first place in the NL East. Julio Teheran (6-6, 4.26) tries to get the Braves a victory to close out the unofficial first half against the Diamondbacks' Patrick Corbin (6-3, 3.09).AILING ALL-STARRays catcher Wilson Ramos said he's "probably" going to the DL after experiencing left hamstring tightness Saturday and will miss next week's All-Star Game as well. Ramos was voted the AL's starting catcher, his second All-Star nod overall, and has hit .297 with 14 home runs and 53 RBIs this season. "I worked really hard to make that team," a disappointed Ramos said. Cleveland catcher Yan Gomes was named to the AL team in Ramos' place.KRAKEN SIGHTINGYankees catcher Gary Sanchez is expected to begin a rehab stint with Triple-A... [More]

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Tampa Bay catcher Wilson Ramos will miss next week's All-Star Game after leaving Saturday's game against the Minnesota Twins with left hamstring tightness.Named the American League's starting catcher, Ramos said he's "probably" going to face a stint on the disabled list. He injured the hamstring running to first base in the sixth inning of Tampa Bay's 19-6 win. Indians catcher Yan Gomes was named to the AL roster in Ramos' place.Ramos, who was named an All-Star for the second time and first time as a starter, has hit .297 with 14 home runs and 53 RBIs this season for the Rays."I was very excited to participate in that game," Ramos said. "Now, it's very sad because I will be out of the lineup. I worked really hard to make that team."Ramos said he will still attend the All-Star game before returning to Tampa to rehab. Tampa Bay did not officially announce a roster move after the game.

A look at what's happening around the majors Sunday:STAR-STUDDED SLIDEDespite boasting an NL-best four All-Stars, the Braves are freefalling going into the midsummer break. Atlanta has lost 8 of 10, including the first two games of its series against Arizona, to drop out of first place in the NL East. Julio Teheran (6-6, 4.26) tries to get the Braves a victory to close out the unofficial first half against the Diamondbacks' Patrick Corbin (6-3, 3.09).AILING ALL-STARRays catcher Wilson Ramos said he's "probably" going to the DL after experiencing left hamstring tightness Saturday and will miss next week's All-Star Game as well. Ramos was voted the AL's starting catcher, his second All-Star nod overall, and has hit .297 with 14 home runs and 53 RBIs this season. "I worked really hard to make that team," a disappointed Ramos said. Major League Baseball had not yet named a replacement for Ramos as of Saturday night.KRAKEN SIGHTINGYankees catcher Gary Sanchez is expected to begin a rehab stint... [More]

BOSTON (AP) — Xander Bogaerts hit a game-ending grand slam with one out in the 10th inning, and J.D. Martinez hit his major league-leading 29th homer to carry the Boston Red Sox to a 6-2 victory over the Toronto Blue Jays on Saturday.Martinez increased his major league-leading RBI total to 80 with a solo shot and red-hot Mookie Betts extended his hitting streak to 12 games with three singles to raise his majors' best average to .362 for Boston.The AL East-leading Red Sox had their 10-game winning streak halted Friday. They haven't lost two straight since June 19 and 20.Betts reached on error against Chris Rowley (0-1) when shortstop Gurriel, who moved there in the top of the inning, had his grounder go right through his legs. Brock Holt had a hit-and-run single and Martinez was intentionally walked before Bogaerts hit his shot to left-center.Craig Kimbrel (2-1) pitched a hitless 10th for the victory.ROYALS 5, WHITE SOX 0CHICAGO (AP) — Jorge Bonifacio homered for the first time since he... [More]

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Tampa Bay catcher Wilson Ramos is likely to miss next week's All-Star game after leaving Saturday's game against the Minnesota Twins with left hamstring tightness.Named the American League's starting catcher, Ramos said he's "probably" going to face a stint on the disabled list. He injured the hamstring running to first base in the sixth inning of Tampa Bay's 19-6 win.Ramos, who was named an All-Star for the second time and first time as a starter, has hit .297 with 14 home runs and 53 RBIs this season for the Rays."I was very excited to participate in that game," Ramos said. "Now, it's very sad because I will be out of the lineup. I worked really hard to make that team."Ramos said he will still attend the All-Star game before returning to Tampa to rehab. Tampa Bay did not officially announce a roster move after the game.

LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Dodgers have sent prized pitching prospect Walker Buehler back to the minors.The 23-year-old right-hander was optioned to Triple-A Oklahoma City on Saturday, hours after allowing two runs on a pair of solo homers and six hits in a no-decision against the Angels. He struck out five and walked one in five innings of his 10th start.Manager Dave Roberts said Buehler would likely throw a simulated game next week in Oklahoma City.Buehler is 4-2 with a 3.45 ERA with the Dodgers this season. He's limited the opposition to a .228 average while striking out 59 and walking 13 in 11 games.The Dodgers are closely monitoring Buehler's workload, although they have not announced a limit for him.He tossed just five innings in 2016 after Tommy John surgery. Last year, he pitched 98 innings. He's worked 73 1-3 innings so far this season.Buehler has racked up travel miles this season, having been optioned to Oklahoma City twice previously and to Class-A Rancho Cucamonga. He's also been on the disabled list with a microfracture to his rib.The Dodgers activated left-hander Zac Rosscup, who was claimed off waivers from the Colorado Rockies earlier in the week.___More AP baseball: https://apnews.com/tag/MLBbaseball

HOUSTON (AP) — Houston third baseman Alex Bregman is a first time All-Star, will appear in his first Home Run Derby next week and has tried his hand at modeling to help promote a new art, fashion and music event during All-Star week called MLB Assembly.The Astros' rising star is embracing all these new experiences and can't wait to soak up everything as the festivities near."It's going to be sweet," Bregman said. "It's going to be fun definitely. I never would have dreamed about being in the derby and I especially never dreamed of being all over this fashion as well."Bregman did the shoot for MLB Assembly in May and his images are featured as part of the first-time event at District Pier at the Wharf in Washington which began Friday and runs through Monday. It's highlighted by MLB-themed collaborations from fashion designers including Fear of God, Billionaire Boys Club, Public School and Mitchell & Ness and includes musical performances by artist such as Wale, TJ Mizell and Blocboy... [More]

CLEVELAND (AP) — Francisco Mejia's name keeps popping up in trade rumors. On Saturday, it was in Cleveland's lineup.The Indians recalled their top prospect from Triple-A Columbus amid speculation about him being part of potential deals before the July 31 trading deadline. Mejia will bat sixth and serve as Cleveland's designated hitter for Saturday's game against the New York Yankees.A catcher for most of his career, Mejia has been playing some outfield in the minors and it's possible he could be there for the Indians later this season — as long as they don't ship him anywhere for bullpen help.For at least for the next two games, the 22-year-old switch-hitter can help with his bat.To make room for Mejia, the Indians sent starter Shane Bieber to Columbus. The right-hander improved to 5-1 on Friday night with a win over New York. Indians manager Terry Francona said Meija will go back to the minors on Sunday, and he will not play in the All-Star Futures Game in Washington D.C.With a need for... [More]

CLEVELAND (AP) — New York Yankees catcher Gary Sanchez will begin a rehab stint on Sunday at Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre as he recovers from a groin strain.Sanchez has been sidelined since June 25, but has steadily improved in recent days and is ready to return to the field.Yankees manager Aaron Boone said Saturday that as long as Sanchez continues to progress, the plan is for him to start behind the plate in the club's first game after the All-Star break — July 20 against the New York Mets.Sanchez is batting .190 with 14 homers and 41 RBIs in 63 games.While Sanchez has been out, Austin Romine has handled the bulk of New York's catching duties.Boone said the Yankees miss Sanchez most because he's a "dynamic hitter" who gives New York's lineup more length.Sanchez hit 33 homers and drove in 90 runs last season, his first full campaign in the majors.___More AP baseball: https://apnews.com/tag/MLBbaseball

BOSTON (AP) — Teammates have long stopped laughing at J.D. Martinez and his iPad.Boston's All-Star slugger is serious about every swing he takes, even in batting practice, and he has the tape to prove it. Get to the park early enough for Red Sox BP, and you'll see a pair of iPads attached to tripods, one on each side of the batting cage. When the 30-year-old Martinez steps up, video coordinator Billy Broadbent will point a third iPad at the batter's box — Martinez's personal device, which he's used to record his practice cuts since 2015.After batting practice, Martinez retreats to the clubhouse to review the footage, making sure every piece of his carefully crafted swing is in the right place."It makes me who I am," Martinez told The Associated Press. "I always tell everybody that I'm not a natural hitter. I'm a trained hitter."His meticulous preparation amazes even the hardest-working major leaguers, and it's paid off. He signed a $110 million, five-year deal with the Red Sox in the offseason,... [More]

HOUSTON (AP) — Supermodel Kate Upton and Houston Astros pitcher Justin Verlander are expecting their first child.Upton announced the pregnancy on Instagram on Saturday in a post with the hashtag "pregnant in Miami." The picture of her in a red, high-waisted suit and white top revealed a slight baby bump.Verlander, who was selected to his seventh All-Star game on Sunday, reposted her post later Saturday with the caption: "You're going to be the most amazing Mom!! I can't wait to start this new journey with you! You're the most thoughtful, loving, caring, and strong woman I've ever met! I'm so proud that our little one is going to be raised in this world by a woman like you! I love you so much."Upton is 26 and Verlander 35. They married in November in Italy, just after Verlander helped the Astros win their first World Series.___More AP baseball: https://apnews.com/tag/MLBbaseball

CHICAGO (AP) — White Sox second baseman Yoan Moncada has left their game against Kansas City with a bruised right knee.Moncada got hurt while going to catch a pickoff attempt at second in the fifth inning. It looked as if he banged knees with the Royals' Paulo Orlando.The 23-year-old Moncada went down right after the play and was helped off the field Saturday. Daniel Palka came in to play left, Ryan LaMarre shifted from left to right and Leury Garcia moved to second.X-rays were negative, and the team says Moncada is day to day.___More AP baseball: https://apnews.com/tag/MLBbaseball

ATLANTA (AP) — The Atlanta Braves have placed closer Arodys Vizcaino on the 10-day disabled list with right shoulder inflammation.It is Vizcaino's second stint on the DL with the shoulder problem in four weeks. He was activated on July 3 after missing eight games.Vizcaino has 15 saves in 17 chances, but has been unavailable at times because of soreness in the shoulder. He has thrown three scoreless innings since coming off the DL.A.J. Minter, who has four saves in a more prominent role this season, could be the primary replacement for Vizcaino.Right-hander Peter Moylan was reinstated from the 10-day DL before Saturday's game against Arizona.___More AP baseball: https://apnews.com/tag/MLBbaseball

NEW YORK (AP) — Washington Nationals manager Dave Martinez met with star Bryce Harper on Saturday a day after the outfielder failed to run out a ground ball in the fifth inning of Washington's 4-2 loss to the New York Mets."I've spoken to Bryce and that's a conversation that will stay between Bryce and I," Martinez said.Harper came up to the plate in the fifth against hard-throwing Noah Syndergaard with one out and two runners on after singles by Adam Eaton and Anthony Rendon. Syndergaard threw the 25-year old slugger a 96 mph slider and Harper hit the ball sharply, but right at Mets shortstop Amed Rosario for an inning-ending double play.Martinez dismissed the notion that there would be any lingering issues from having a talk with his star player."I forgot about it, I really have," the first-year manager said. "We have a ballgame to win today and he's been a big part of that."Although Harper is tied for second in the National League with 23 home runs, he's hitting a career-low .214 and... [More]

BOSTON (AP) — Red Sox starter Eduardo Rodriguez had to leave Saturday's game in the sixth inning with a sprained right ankle after tumbling over Toronto's Lourdes Gurriel Jr. attempting to cover first on a grounder.Rodriguez, off to his third straight scoreless start, got to the bag at nearly the same time as Gurriel with one out in the inning and fell after his left leg hit the player's helmet as he was diving in headfirst when first baseman Blake Swihart's throw sailed wildly past the bag.Both players stayed on the ground for a bit. Gurriel got up and stayed in the game. Rodriguez walked slowly to the mound, flexed his left leg and foot before walking off with a trainer after one warm-up pitch.The club announced the injury an inning later and said X-Rays were negative.Heath Hembree came in to pitch. The Red Sox lead 1-0.

BOSTON (AP) — Red Sox starter Eduardo Rodriguez had to leave Saturday's game in the sixth inning after tumbling over Toronto's Lourdes Gurriel Jr. attempting to cover first on a grounder.Rodriguez, off to his third straight scoreless start, got to the bag at nearly the same time as Gurriel with one out in the inning and fell after his left leg hit the player's helmet as he was diving in headfirst when first baseman Blake Swihart's throw sailed wildly past the bag.There was no update yet on the injury.Both players stayed on the ground for a bit. Gurriel got up and stayed in the game. Rodriguez walked slowly to the mound, flexed his left leg and foot before walking off with a trainer after one warm-up pitch.Heath Hembree came in to pitch. The Red Sox lead 1-0.

BOSTON (AP) — Teammates have long stopped laughing at J.D. Martinez and his iPad.Boston's All-Star slugger is serious about every swing he takes, even in batting practice, and he has the tape to prove it. Get to the park early enough for Red Sox BP, and you'll see a pair of iPads attached to tripods, one on each side of the batting cage. When the 30-year-old Martinez steps up, video coordinator Billy Broadbent will point a third iPad at the batter's box — Martinez's personal device, which he's used to record his practice cuts since 2015.After batting practice, Martinez retreats to the clubhouse to review the footage, making sure every piece of his carefully crafted swing is in the right place."It makes me who I am," Martinez told The Associated Press. "I always tell everybody that I'm not a natural hitter. I'm a trained hitter."His meticulous preparation amazes even the hardest-working major leaguers, and it's paid off. He signed a $110 million, five-year deal with the Red Sox in the offseason,... [More]

HOUSTON (AP) — Supermodel Kate Upton and Houston Astros pitcher Justin Verlander are expecting their first child.Upton announced the pregnancy on Instagram on Saturday in a post with the hashtag "pregnant in Miami" where she tagged Verlander. The picture of her in a red, high-waisted suit and white top revealed a slight baby bump.Verlander, who was selected to his seventh All-Star game on Sunday, reposted her post later Saturday with the caption: "You're going to be the most amazing Mom!! I can't wait to start this new journey with you! You're the most thoughtful, loving, caring, and strong woman I've ever met! I'm so proud that our little one is going to be raised in this world by a woman like you! I love you so much."The 26-year-old Upton and 35-year-old Verlander were married on Nov. 4 in Italy, just after Verlander helped the Astros to their first World Series championship.___More AP baseball: https://apnews.com/tag/MLBbaseball