Ohtani is AL starting pitcher, bats leadoff in All-Star Game
DENVER — Shohei Ohtani will be the American League’s starting pitcher in Tuesday’s night’s All-Star Game and will bat leadoff, too, as the designated...
Mariners reinstate Kikuchi from IL in time for All-Star Game
SEATTLE — The Seattle Mariners reinstated left-hander Yusei Kikuchi from the injured list Monday, making him eligible to participate in the All-Star Game.
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NY pitcher becomes 1st known drafted practicing Orthodox Jew
Jacob Steinmetz's blazing fastball helped make him a baseball draft trailblazer.
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LEADING OFF: Braves await tests on Acuña, MLB draft starts
A look at what's happening around the majors on Sunday:
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Marlins’ López Ks MLB-mark 9 in a row at start, tops Braves
MIAMI — Marlins right-hander Pablo López set a major league record by striking out the first nine batters to start a game, pitching Miami...
Flexen flexes again at home, Mariners beat Angels 2-0
SEATTLE — Chris Flexen pitched three-hit ball for seven innings in another home win, Luis Torrens added an RBI triple and the Seattle Mariners...
Gray, Owings lead Rockies to 3-1 win over punchless Padres
SAN DIEGO — Pinch-hitter Chris Owings hit a go-ahead home run in the seventh inning, Jon Gray had another strong start and the Colorado...
Phillies’ Nola, 3 teammates go on COVID-19 injured list
BOSTON — Phillies pitcher Aaron Nola was scratched from his start Sunday at Boston and placed on the COVID-19 injured list along with three...
Yankees’ Cole demands ball, completes 3-hit gem vs Astros
HOUSTON — Yankees ace Gerrit Cole demanded on the mound that manager Aaron Boone let him get the final out, then struck out Yordan...
Difo hit in 9th caps 5-run comeback as Pirates edge Mets 6-5
NEW YORK — Wilmer Difo’s tiebreaking single in the ninth inning capped Pittsburgh's biggest comeback of the season, and the Pirates rallied from an...
