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Athletics score 4 times with 2 out in the 9th inning, rally to beat the Giants 9-6
19+ hour, 2+ min ago (208+ words) The A's had led 2-1 in the sixth before Jung Hoo Lee hit a go-ahead, three-run triple with two outs and Victor Bericoto followed with a two-run homer, his third, to put San Francisco ahead 6-2. Bericoto had hit a game-ending solo…...
Imai strikes out 10 as Astros beat Tigers 2-1 and extend winning streak to 3 games
13+ hour, 15+ min ago (236+ words) Imai (5-3) allowed two hits and a walk and threw 63 of his 96 pitches for strikes in the opener of the four-game series. AJ Blubaugh struck out three in two innings, and Enyel De Los Santos gave up Dillon Dingler's 19th home run…...
Chicago Cubs acquire left-hander David Peterson in a trade with the New York Mets
11+ hour, 26+ min ago (839+ words) The deal was announced before Thursday's series finale between the teams at Citi Field. "We're hopeful that we can get a starting pitcher that can kind of solidify some kind of needs for us and hopefully give him a fresh…...
A grittier Rockies emerging at the midway point, with young players fueling a new attitude
20+ hour, 41+ min ago (580+ words) That's the new grit, the new attitude, of a team still in last place but finding a path upward under the watchful gaze of a new front office. This isn't the same floundering Rockies from a year ago that flirted…...
Durbin homers to break tie in the Red Sox's 6-3 win over the Yankees
11+ hour, 30+ min ago (220+ words) Big Rapids Pioneer Red Sox closer Aroldis Chapman bounced back after two losses for his 15th save of the season Nate Eaton and Ceddanne Rafaela each drove in a run for Boston, which beat the Yankees at Fenway Park for the…...
Harper and Hill homers in the 9th help rally Phillies to a 10-5 victory over the Nationals
11+ hour, 31+ min ago (368+ words) The Phillies came from behind for a third straight game, winning the series by scoring 15 runs in the ninth inning against the majors' worst bullpen after dropping opener of the four-game series 4-1. Harper homered off Gus Varland (1-2), scoring pinch-runner Garrett…...
France homers, Sears wins season debut as Padres beat Braves 5-2 for 3-game sweep
1+ day, 11+ hour ago (288+ words) The Padres have won five of seven heading into a home weekend series against the NL-West leading Los Angeles Dodgers. The Padres lost two of three when the Dodgers visited in mid-May. The Dodgers lead the Padres by nine games....
Danby Swanson caps monster doubleheader as Cubs sweep Mets
1+ day, 12+ hour ago (249+ words) Swanson hit a three-run homer and a grand slam in the Cubs" 10-3 victory in the opener. The 11 RBIs in a doubleheader are a franchise record, breaking the mark of 10 set by Hall of Famer Ron Santo on July 6, 1970. Swanson also…...
Swanson's epic doubleheader gives him best 4-game series in Cubs history -- with game left
1+ day, 10+ hour ago (304+ words) Big Rapids Pioneer Swanson had a go-ahead RBI triple and four RBIs to cap the monster doubleheader and lead the Cubs to a sweep of the reeling New York Mets with a 10-5 win Swanson hit a three-run homer and a…...
Schlittler dominates Reds with 13 strikeouts, earns praise on social media from NBA champ Josh Hart
6+ day, 9+ hour ago (600+ words) Schlittler had the best regular-season outing of his brief career for the New York Yankees, striking out 13 in six overpowering innings and using three types of high-velocity fastballs in a 5-0 victory over the Cincinnati Reds. In his 30th major league start,…...