CHICAGO (AP) — Cubs third baseman Kris Bryant got an injection Tuesday for his ailing left wrist, sidelining the slugger for at least two days.Manager David Ross said Bryant also saw a specialist for the injury. The Cubs are off Thursday, so the earliest the 2016 NL MVP could return to the lineup is Friday against the crosstown White Sox.“The hope is that he would be back Friday, but there's no way of knowing that until we have those conversations and he picks up a bat and swings and tests it and all those things,” Ross said.The Cubs also placed outfielder Steven Souza Jr. on the 10-day injured list with a right hamstring strain. Infielder Hernán Pérez was promoted from the team's alternate training site in South Bend, Indiana, and left-hander Brad Wieck was transferred to the 45-day IL.Bryant tweaked his wrist on a diving attempt on César Hernández's flare to left field in the fifth inning of a 7-2 victory at Cleveland last week. He stayed in the game and homered in the sixth, but he sat... [More]

CHICAGO (AP) — The Chicago White Sox tied a major league record with four consecutive home runs, all against Roel Ramirez in his major league debut, and went on to beat the St. Louis Cardinals 7-2 on Sunday. Ramirez is the first pitcher to allow four straight homers in his debut. Yoán Moncada, Yasmani Grandal, José Abreu and Eloy Jiménez connected during a six-run fifth inning.It was the 10th time in major league history a team hit four straight homers. The only other time the White Sox did it was on Aug. 14, 2008, against Kansas City, when Jim Thome, Paul Konerko, Alexei Ramirez and Juan Uribe connected.The White Sox got another solid start from Dallas Keuchel (3-2) and won for just the third time in 11 home games.St. Louis right-hander Dakota Hudson (0-2) allowed one run in four innings in his first start since July 26.INDIANS 8, TIGERS 5DETROIT (AP) — Franmil Reyes homered twice, and the Indians beat the Tigers for the 20th straight time, nearing the major league record for most consecutive... [More]

CHICAGO (AP) — The Chicago White Sox tied a major league record with four consecutive home runs, all against Roel Ramirez in his major league debut, and went on to beat the St. Louis Cardinals 7-2 on Sunday. Ramirez is the first pitcher to allow four straight homers in his debut. Yoán Moncada, Yasmani Grandal, José Abreu and Eloy Jiménez connected during a six-run fifth inning.It was the 10th time in major league history a team hit four straight homers. The only other time the White Sox did it was on Aug. 14, 2008, against Kansas City, when Jim Thome, Paul Konerko, Alexei Ramirez and Juan Uribe connected.The White Sox got another solid start from Dallas Keuchel (3-2) and won for just the third time in 11 home games.St. Louis right-hander Dakota Hudson (0-2) allowed one run in four innings in his first start since July 26.INDIANS 8, TIGERS 5DETROIT (AP) — Franmil Reyes homered twice, and the Indians beat the Tigers for the 20th straight time, nearing the major league record for most consecutive... [More]

Cubs first. Kris Bryant pops out to first base to Jedd Gyorko. Anthony Rizzo walks. Willson Contreras walks. Anthony Rizzo to second. Kyle Schwarber singles to right center field. Willson Contreras to third. Anthony Rizzo scores. Steven Souza Jr. doubles. Kyle Schwarber scores. Willson Contreras scores. Ian Happ strikes out swinging. David Bote grounds out to shallow center field, Orlando Arcia to Jedd Gyorko.3 runs, 2 hits, 0 errors, 1 left on. Cubs 3, Brewers 0.Brewers third. Manny Pina lines out to deep right field to Steven Souza Jr.. Luis Urias singles to right field. Orlando Arcia singles to shallow infield. Luis Urias to second. Ryan Braun strikes out swinging. Keston Hiura homers to center field. Orlando Arcia scores. Luis Urias scores. Christian Yelich singles to center field. Jedd Gyorko grounds out to shallow infield, Jason Kipnis to Anthony Rizzo.3 runs, 4 hits, 0 errors, 1 left on. Brewers 3, Cubs 3.Brewers fifth. Luis Urias triples. Orlando Arcia homers to left field. Luis... [More]

MIAMI (AP) — Adam Duvall hit a tiebreaking home run off the foul pole with one out in the ninth inning, and the Atlanta Braves broke a four-game losing streak by beating the first-place Miami Marlins 2-1 Saturday.Atlanta’s Max Fried pitched 6 1/3 shutout innings and was in line for his fourth victory until Monte Harrison hit his first major league homer leading off the eighth against Will Smith for a 1-all tie.The Braves regained the lead when Duvall lunged at an outside pitch from Brandon Kintzler (1-1) and pulled it down the left field line.Marcell Ozuna produced the game’s first run when he led off the seventh with his fifth homer off Daniel Castano, making only his second major league start.Fried allowed four hits, struck out seven and lowered his ERA to 1.24, but he remained winless in five career starts against Miami.Smith (1-0) worked the eighth. Mark Melancon pitched around a two-out single in the ninth for his fourth save to complete a six-hitter.INDIANS 3, TIGERS 1DETROIT (AP)... [More]

MIAMI (AP) — Adam Duvall hit a tiebreaking home run off the foul pole with one out in the ninth inning, and the Atlanta Braves broke a four-game losing streak by beating the first-place Miami Marlins 2-1 Saturday.Atlanta’s Max Fried pitched 6 1/3 shutout innings and was in line for his fourth victory until Monte Harrison hit his first major league homer leading off the eighth against Will Smith for a 1-all tie.The Braves regained the lead when Duvall lunged at an outside pitch from Brandon Kintzler (1-1) and pulled it down the left field line.Marcell Ozuna produced the game’s first run when he led off the seventh with his fifth homer off Daniel Castano, making only his second major league start.Fried allowed four hits, struck out seven and lowered his ERA to 1.24, but he remained winless in five career starts against Miami.Smith (1-0) worked the eighth. Mark Melancon pitched around a two-out single in the ninth for his fourth save to complete a six-hitter.INDIANS 3, TIGERS 1DETROIT (AP)... [More]

MIAMI (AP) — Adam Duvall hit a tiebreaking home run off the foul pole with one out in the ninth inning, and the Atlanta Braves broke a four-game losing streak by beating the first-place Miami Marlins 2-1 Saturday.Atlanta’s Max Fried pitched 6 1/3 shutout innings and was in line for his fourth victory until Monte Harrison hit his first major league homer leading off the eighth against Will Smith for a 1-all tie.The Braves regained the lead when Duvall lunged at an outside pitch from Brandon Kintzler (1-1) and pulled it down the left field line.Marcell Ozuna produced the game’s first run when he led off the seventh with his fifth homer off Daniel Castano, making only his second major league start.Fried allowed four hits, struck out seven and lowered his ERA to 1.24, but he remained winless in five career starts against Miami.Smith (1-0) worked the eighth. Mark Melancon pitched around a two-out single in the ninth for his fourth save to complete a six-hitter.INDIANS 3, TIGERS 1DETROIT (AP)... [More]

MIAMI (AP) — Adam Duvall hit a tiebreaking home run off the foul pole with one out in the ninth inning, and the Atlanta Braves broke a four-game losing streak by beating the first-place Miami Marlins 2-1 Saturday.Atlanta’s Max Fried pitched 6 1/3 shutout innings and was in line for his fourth victory until Monte Harrison hit his first major league homer leading off the eighth against Will Smith for a 1-all tie.The Braves regained the lead when Duvall lunged at an outside pitch from Brandon Kintzler (1-1) and pulled it down the left field line.Marcell Ozuna produced the game’s first run when he led off the seventh with his fifth homer off Daniel Castano, making only his second major league start.Fried allowed four hits, struck out seven and lowered his ERA to 1.24, but he remained winless in five career starts against Miami.Smith (1-0) worked the eighth. Mark Melancon pitched around a two-out single in the ninth for his fourth save to complete a six-hitter.INDIANS 3, TIGERS 1DETROIT (AP)... [More]

MIAMI (AP) — Adam Duvall hit a tiebreaking home run off the foul pole with one out in the ninth inning, and the Atlanta Braves broke a four-game losing streak by beating the first-place Miami Marlins 2-1 Saturday.Atlanta’s Max Fried pitched 6 1/3 shutout innings and was in line for his fourth victory until Monte Harrison hit his first major league homer leading off the eighth against Will Smith for a 1-all tie.The Braves regained the lead when Duvall lunged at an outside pitch from Brandon Kintzler (1-1) and pulled it down the left field line.Marcell Ozuna produced the game’s first run when he led off the seventh with his fifth homer off Daniel Castano, making only his second major league start.Fried allowed four hits, struck out seven and lowered his ERA to 1.24, but he remained winless in five career starts against Miami.Smith (1-0) worked the eighth. Mark Melancon pitched around a two-out single in the ninth for his fourth save to complete a six-hitter.TWINS 4, ROYALS 1, Game 1ROYALS... [More]

Cubs first. Kris Bryant strikes out swinging. Anthony Rizzo homers to left field. Javier Baez strikes out swinging. Kyle Schwarber walks. Willson Contreras walks. Kyle Schwarber to second. Ian Happ doubles to left field. Willson Contreras to third. Kyle Schwarber scores. Jason Heyward walks. Victor Caratini grounds out to shortstop, Eric Sogard to Justin Smoak.2 runs, 2 hits, 0 errors, 3 left on. Cubs 2, Brewers 0.Cubs second. Jason Kipnis singles to shallow infield. Kris Bryant lines out to deep right center field to Ryan Braun. Anthony Rizzo doubles to center field. Jason Kipnis scores. Javier Baez grounds out to shallow infield, Eric Sogard to Justin Smoak. Kyle Schwarber strikes out swinging.1 run, 2 hits, 0 errors, 1 left on. Cubs 3, Brewers 0.Brewers fourth. Keston Hiura pops out to Anthony Rizzo. Christian Yelich singles to left field. Avisail Garcia singles to shallow center field. Christian Yelich to third. Justin Smoak doubles to left center field. Avisail Garcia scores. Christian... [More]

Cubs first. Nico Hoerner doubles to left field. Anthony Rizzo grounds out to second base, Orlando Arcia to Justin Smoak. Nico Hoerner to third. Javier Baez grounds out to third base, Brock Holt to Justin Smoak. Nico Hoerner scores. Willson Contreras called out on strikes.1 run, 1 hit, 0 errors, 0 left on. Cubs 1, Brewers 0.Cubs second. Kyle Schwarber homers to center field. Ian Happ singles to left center field. David Bote grounds out to shortstop. Ian Happ out at second. Steven Souza Jr. singles to shallow infield. Victor Caratini singles to center field. Steven Souza Jr. to second. Nico Hoerner grounds out to second base, Eric Sogard to Justin Smoak.1 run, 4 hits, 0 errors, 2 left on. Cubs 2, Brewers 0.Cubs sixth. Willson Contreras walks. Kyle Schwarber lines out to deep right field to Ben Gamel. Ian Happ doubles to deep center field, advances to 3rd. Willson Contreras scores. David Bote singles to left field. Ian Happ scores. Jason Heyward pinch-hitting for Steven Souza Jr.. Jason Heyward... [More]

CHICAGO (AP) — Yu Darvish's bid for a no-hitter ended when Justin Smoak homered off the Chicago Cubs pitcher with one out in the seventh inning to put the Milwaukee Brewers on the scoreboard Thursday night at Wrigley Field. Smoak connected on Darvish's 98th pitch, sending a shot to right field that trimmed Chicago's lead to 4-1.The Cubs entered with a 12-3 record, best in the majors. Darvish, who had 11 strikeouts, allowed three baserunners and threw 92 pitches over the first six innings in his third straight dominant start. The 33-year-old right-hander from Japan walked Ben Gamel in the second and Orlando Arcia in the fifth, and hit Christian Yelich with a low pitch in the first. Yelich smacked a hard liner, but straight to right fielder Steven Souza, Jr., to start the fourth.Darvish signed a $126 million, six-year contract with the Cubs as a free agent in February 2018, but has been hampered by elbow and triceps injuries since coming to Chicago.Darvish has twice come within one out of a no-hitter, both times with the Texas Rangers.___More AP MLB: https://apnews.com/MLB and https://twitter.com/AP_Sports

CHICAGO (AP) — Yu Darvish of the Chicago Cubs is pitching a no-hitter through six innings against the Milwaukee Brewers at Wrigley Field.Chicago, which entered with a major league-best 12-3 record, leads 2-0 on Thursday night.Darvish has struck out nine, allowed three baserunners and thrown 92 pitches in his third straight dominant start. The 33-year-old right-hander from Japan walked Ben Gamel in the second and Orlando Arcia in the fifth, and hit Christian Yelich with a low pitch in the first. Yelich smacked a hard liner, but straight to right fielder Steven Souza, Jr., to start the fourth.Darvish signed a $126 million, six-year contract with the Cubs as a free agent in February 2018, but has been hampered by elbow and triceps injuries since coming to Chicago.Darvish has twice come within one out of a no-hitter, both times with the Texas Rangers.___More AP MLB: https://apnews.com/MLB and https://twitter.com/AP_Sports

Royals second. Salvador Perez doubles to left field. Ryan McBroom singles to shortstop. Salvador Perez to third. Adalberto Mondesi singles to shallow left field. Ryan McBroom to second. Salvador Perez scores. Alex Gordon flies out to deep left field to Steven Souza Jr.. Maikel Franco grounds out to first base to Anthony Rizzo. Adalberto Mondesi to second. Ryan McBroom to third. Bubba Starling pops out to shortstop to Javier Baez.1 run, 3 hits, 0 errors, 2 left on. Royals 1, Cubs 0.Cubs second. Willson Contreras singles to shallow left field. Jason Heyward homers to right field. Willson Contreras scores. Steven Souza Jr. called out on strikes. Jason Kipnis walks. Ian Happ walks. Jason Kipnis to second. Kris Bryant grounds out to third base. Jason Kipnis out at third.2 runs, 2 hits, 0 errors, 1 left on. Cubs 2, Royals 1.Cubs fourth. Willson Contreras grounds out to second base, Whit Merrifield to Ryan O'Hearn. Jason Heyward singles to right field. Steven Souza Jr. pops out to shallow infield... [More]

Pirates first. Adam Frazier grounds out to shallow infield, David Bote to Anthony Rizzo. Kevin Newman homers to left field. Jose Osuna walks. Colin Moran called out on strikes. Phillip Evans singles to center field. Cole Tucker reaches on a fielder's choice to shortstop. Phillip Evans out at second.1 run, 2 hits, 0 errors, 3 left on. Pirates 1, Cubs 0.Cubs fifth. Willson Contreras doubles to deep left field. Kyle Schwarber doubles to deep center field. Willson Contreras scores. Steven Souza Jr. grounds out to shallow left field, Erik Gonzalez to Jose Osuna. Ian Happ pinch-hitting for Josh Phegley. Ian Happ walks. Nico Hoerner reaches on a fielder's choice to shallow infield. Ian Happ out at second. Kyle Schwarber to third. Albert Almora Jr. grounds out to third base, Erik Gonzalez to Jose Osuna.1 run, 2 hits, 0 errors, 2 left on. Pirates 1, Cubs 1.Cubs eleventh. Anthony Rizzo flies out to deep right field to Cole Tucker. David Bote to third. Javier Baez singles to shallow center field. David Bote scores.1 run, 1 hit, 0 errors, 1 left on. Cubs 2, Pirates 1.

A look at what’s happening around the majors today:WHO’S PLAYING?The Cardinals will see if they can begin their series at Milwaukee after St. Louis became the latest team to get shut down by the coronavirus.The Brewers’ home opener was postponed Friday because two Cardinals players tested positive for COVID-19.“TV Show suggestions please,” tweeted Cardinals pitcher Jack Flaherty, who had been scheduled to start.Six clubs were off Friday because of the virus and its effects — Miami and Philadelphia had positive tests in their organizations, leaving Washington and Toronto with no games this weekend.Commissioner Rob Manfred talked to union leader Tony Clark about the importance of players following the sport’s virus protocols in hopes of finishing the shortened, 60-game season.“Every player in this league better take a hard look at what you’re doing off the field, because what you do affects, more than just you and your team,” Chicago Cubs outfielder Steven Souza Jr. tweeted. “Your decisions... [More]

A look at what’s happening around the majors on Saturday:WHO’S PLAYING?The Cardinals will see if they can begin their series at Milwaukee after St. Louis became the latest team to get shut down by the coronavirus.The Brewers’ home opener was postponed Friday because two Cardinals players tested positive for COVID-19.“TV Show suggestions please,” tweeted Cardinals pitcher Jack Flaherty, who had been scheduled to start.Six clubs were off Friday because of the virus and its effects — Miami and Philadelphia had positive tests in their organizations, leaving Washington and Toronto with no games this weekend.Commissioner Rob Manfred talked to union leader Tony Clark about the importance of players following the sport’s virus protocols in hopes of finishing the shortened, 60-game season.“Every player in this league better take a hard look at what you’re doing off the field, because what you do affects, more than just you and your team,” Chicago Cubs outfielder Steven Souza Jr. tweeted. “Your decisions... [More]

MIAMI (AP) — With six teams idled Friday by the COVID-19 pandemic, Major League Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred spoke to union leader Tony Clark about the importance of players following the sport's coronavirus protocols.Manfred and Clark talked about what needs to be done to finish the season, a person familiar with the conversation said. The person who spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because of the sensitivity of the situation.“Every player in this league better take a hard look at what you’re doing off the field, because what you do affects, more than just you and your team,” Chicago Cubs outfielder Steven Souza Jr. tweeted, hours after the St. Louis-Milwaukee game was called off. “Your decisions off the field will put all of our seasons in jeopardy this year.”The conversation between Manfred and Clark, first reported by ESPN, comes amid growing evidence that the spread of infection threatens to overtake efforts to play ball. “Some things aren’t looking too... [More]

Reds fourth. Eugenio Suarez walks. Mike Moustakas homers to right field. Eugenio Suarez scores. Nick Castellanos lines out to shallow left field to Kris Bryant. Jesse Winker lines out to deep left field to Kyle Schwarber. Nick Senzel grounds out to third base, Kris Bryant to Anthony Rizzo.2 runs, 1 hit, 0 errors, 0 left on. Reds 2, Cubs 0.Reds fifth. Freddy Galvis singles to deep right field. Tucker Barnhart called out on strikes. Shogo Akiyama doubles to deep center field. Freddy Galvis to third. Joey Votto is intentionally walked. Eugenio Suarez singles to center field. Joey Votto to second. Shogo Akiyama scores. Freddy Galvis scores. Mike Moustakas walks. Eugenio Suarez to second. Joey Votto to third. Nick Castellanos homers to left field. Mike Moustakas scores. Eugenio Suarez scores. Joey Votto scores. Jesse Winker strikes out swinging. Nick Senzel homers to left field. Freddy Galvis strikes out swinging.7 runs, 5 hits, 0 errors, 0 left on. Reds 9, Cubs 0.Cubs seventh. Steven Souza... [More]

Cubs first. Kris Bryant hit by pitch. Anthony Rizzo walks. Kris Bryant to second. Javier Baez flies out to right field to Nick Castellanos. Kyle Schwarber lines out to right field to Nick Castellanos. Willson Contreras doubles to deep left field. Anthony Rizzo to third. Kris Bryant scores. Steven Souza Jr. doubles to left field. Willson Contreras scores. Anthony Rizzo scores. David Bote singles to right field. Steven Souza Jr. scores. Nico Hoerner strikes out swinging.4 runs, 3 hits, 0 errors, 1 left on. Cubs 4, Reds 0.Cubs second. Albert Almora Jr. strikes out swinging. Kris Bryant walks. Anthony Rizzo hit by pitch. Kris Bryant to second. Javier Baez doubles to deep left field. Anthony Rizzo to third. Kris Bryant scores. Kyle Schwarber strikes out swinging. Willson Contreras hit by pitch. Steven Souza Jr. flies out to deep center field to Phillip Ervin.2 runs, 1 hit, 0 errors, 2 left on. Cubs 6, Reds 0.Cubs sixth. Albert Almora Jr. grounds out to shortstop, Freddy Galvis to Joey Votto.... [More]