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Ben Rice's bomb in 9th inning helps Yankees gain ground on Blue Jays, overcome Anthony Volpe's latest error
TORONTO — The New York Yankees didn’t play a sound game for the second straight night, but they did gain ground on the first-place Toronto Blue Jays with a 5-4 win on Tuesday.
Ben Rice became the hero in the series-tying victory, breaking a 4-4 tie in the ninth with a solo home run off Toronto closer Jeff Hoffman. The first-pitch blast was ...Read more

Francisco Alvarez's first HR since being recalled fuels Mets' win over Angels
NEW YORK — That month in the minors sure seems to be paying dividends for Francisco Alvarez.
In his second game since being recalled, the third-year catcher keyed the Mets’ 3-2 win over the Los Angeles Angels on Tuesday night with a crucial two-run home run.
The Mets were trailing, 2-0, with two outs in the fifth when Alvarez launched his ...Read more

Rich Hill's historic debut marred by Royals' troubles on defense -- and offense
CHICAGO — “Seven Nation Army” played in the Royals’ clubhouse before their game Tuesday against the Cubs at Wrigley Field, and the evening’s starting pitcher was enjoying it.
Rich Hill sat at his stall, tapping his toes — which were in socks and shower shoes — in rhythm to the classic White Stripes song. A tune that was released ...Read more

John Romano: Heckle Yandy? Instead, let's appreciate one of MLB's pure hitters.
TAMPA, Fla. — Comeuppance is such a great word. Really, just a wonderful concept.
Who doesn’t like the idea of a bully getting the bum’s rush? Or a loudmouth’s target getting the last laugh?
You might have seen it Monday night in an otherwise dreary Rays game when some fan was escorted out of the bleachers at Steinbrenner Field after ...Read more

Ex-Tiger Steven Moya after death of wife: 'Hug your family ... tell them you love them'
DETROIT — Steven Moya, a former Tigers prospect, is mourning the sudden death of wife Elizabeth, who died Friday night following a flight to Taiwan. She was traveling to see her husband play in an All-Star Game.
The cause of death is not known. According to multiple reports, Elizabeth experienced symptoms on the flight and care was ...Read more

Padres' ninth-inning rally falls short, Marlins even series
MIAMI — Stephen Kolek fared better Tuesday than he had in his previous start against the Miami Marlins. But he also did not fare as well.
Edward Cabrera allowed a run Tuesday, something he had not done in his first two career starts against the San Diego Padres. But he also got the win, something he had not done in either of those starts.
...Read more

Orioles can't solve lefties on either side of ball in 6-3 loss to Guardians
CLEVELAND — There’s been a thorn in the Orioles’ side all season. Their left side, to be precise.
Left-handed pitching is a hurdle the Orioles haven’t been able to figure out, and Tuesday night’s game against the Guardians proved no different. Joey Cantillo, a depth starter who spent most of the season in the bullpen, didn’t allow a...Read more

Cristopher Sánchez dazzles with complete-game performance in Phillies' 4-1 win over Red Sox
PHILADELPHIA — When the Phillies won on a catcher’s interference call in the 10th inning Monday night, it marked only the second known time that a major league game was decided by that rule.
Leave it to Bryce Harper to recreate the other one.
It wasn’t clear whether Harper, with his deep appreciation of baseball history, actually ...Read more

Pirates outslug Tigers, have PNC Park-record eight doubles
PITTSBURGH — If Tuesday night was his final appearance at PNC Park as a Pirate, Mitch Keller delivered one last quality start. Keller, as trade rumors swirl around him, completed six innings and allowed three runs on six hits and three walks. It wasn’t his finest performance, but when combined with a good offensive day, was enough for the ...Read more

Not the prettiest effort, but Rays survive White Sox
TAMPA, Fla. — If you kept your eye on the scoreboard, it was a glorious night for the Rays.
Otherwise, it was a fairly uninspiring few hours of baseball.
The Rays beat the White Sox, 4-3, Tuesday night to end a mini two-game losing streak, but there wasn’t much to cheer about other than the final result. Although, considering where the ...Read more
Giants snap losing streak as Devers makes debut at first base vs. Braves
ATLANTA — Perhaps all the San Francisco Giants needed was for Rafael Devers to do something he’s never done.
San Francisco (53-49) emphatically snapped its six-game losing streak with a 9-0 win over the Atlanta Braves on Tuesday night at Truist Park as Devers made his professional debut at first base, tied for the team’s largest margin of...Read more

Rich Hill isn't finished yet. Former Dodgers and Angels player will pitch for his 14th MLB team.
20 seasons.
13 teams.
386 games.
248 starts.
And Rich Hill isn’t finished yet.
All of those numbers are going to increase by one Tuesday night when the 45-year-old pitcher takes the mound for the Kansas City Royals when they play the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field.
Royals manager Matt Quatraro confirmed Monday that Hill would be called up...Read more

Rafael Devers to play first base against Braves as Giants seek answers
ATLANTA — Rafael Devers will make his professional debut at first base on Tuesday evening at Truist Park against the Atlanta Braves, the first time he has played the position in either the majors or minors.
Devers expressed a willingness to play first base for the Giants upon being traded from the Boston Red Sox last month in exchange for ...Read more

Dylan Hernández: 'Still a threat.' Why Shohei Ohtani needs to remain a two-way player for Dodgers.
LOS ANGELES — The day after he pitches, Shohei Ohtani turns into Michael Conforto.
Ohtani has played four games on days following his starts, and he's taken a total of 15 at-bats in them.
He's collected just one hit.
He's struck out six times.
Ohtani pitched three innings in the Dodgers' 5-2 victory over the Minnesota Twins on Monday night...Read more

Diamondbacks star Ketel Marte lost $400K in All-Star Game burglary
NEW YORK — Arizona Diamondbacks star Ketel Marte said $400,000 worth of items were stolen during a home break in while he was out of town last week at the All-Star Game in Atlanta.
Marte missed three games over the weekend while dealing with the burglary before rejoining the team on Sunday and playing in Monday’s loss.
“Happy to be back ...Read more
Shohei Ohtani and Will Smith help restore some life to Dodgers' offense in win
It was quality over quantity for the Dodgers on Monday night. A bunch of empty at-bats, salvaged by a few emphatic drives that left the ballpark.
In six innings against struggling Minnesota Twins starter David Festa, the Dodgers’ slumping offense managed only four hits — doing little to quell the offensive concerns that have mounted during ...Read more
Mariners can't cool off red-hot Brewers, get blanked 6-0
For five innings, George Kirby was unhittable.
For five batters in the sixth inning, he was very hittable.
No-hitter, gone. Shutout, gone. A chance to beat the hottest team in baseball, gone.
What looked to be a sterling performance from Kirby flipped in a matter of a few pitches and a few batters on Monday night and ended with the Mariners ...Read more

Parched for runs in the desert, Cardinals find footing in win over Rockies
DENVER — Don’t let the elevation fool you: Few things can pump lots of air into a deflated team and its flat offense better than a visit to Coors Field.
Sparked first by a solo home run by Willson Contreras that jolted the lineup out of a stupor, the St. Louis Cardinals peppered Colorado with a 15 hits to rally and then run away with 6-2 ...Read more

A walk-off catcher's interference gives the Phillies a 3-2 win over Red Sox in extras
PHILADELPHIA — When the bullpen door swung open before the 10th inning Monday night, none of the usual suspects stepped out.
Orion Kerkering? Already pitched.
Matt Strahm? Same.
Jordan Romano? Not an option, apparently.
Instead, the Phillies went with Max Lazar. Mark down the name. Because he’s becoming a more central figure in the ...Read more

Yankees' crucial errors lead to ugly loss vs. Blue Jays, fall further back of AL East lead
TORONTO — With the trade deadline nearing, the New York Yankees need a third baseman, multiple relievers and rotation help.
You know what else they need, though? To clean up their act.
Yet another reminder of that came on Monday night, as sloppy play remained an issue for Aaron Boone’s Bombers in a 4-1 loss to the Toronto Blue Jays. The ...Read more
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