2+ hour, 10+ min ago  (771+ words) NEW YORK " Ping-pong and shuffleboard have been removed from the New York Mets clubhouse this season, replaced by a chessboard and cribbage table. Recreational activities have changed, but the spiral from contender to cellar remains unchecked. New York has lost…...

8+ hour, 31+ min ago  (184+ words) ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. " Yandy Diaz homered as part of a four-run third inning and the Tampa Bay Rays beat the Minnesota Twins 4-2 on Sunday to complete a three-game series sweep. Tampa Bay has won four straight and is five games…...

6+ hour, 36+ min ago  (35+ words) Justin Wrobleski tossed six scoreless innings to become the first Dodgers pitcher since 2009 to win his first four starts, and Los Angeles defeated the Chicago Cubs 6-0 on Sunday in the series finale....

8+ hour, 31+ min ago  (329+ words) CINCINNATI " Pinch hitter Hao-Yu Lee hit his first MLB home run and Spencer Torkelson homered for the fifth straight game as the Detroit Tigers avoided a series sweep with an 8-3 win over the Cincinnati Reds on Sunday. Torkelson tied a…...

11+ hour, 59+ min ago  (66+ words) Sportsnet The Blue Jays Way: George Bell's legendary Opening Day in 1988 On this edition of "The Blue Jays Way," George Bell's legendary three- home run Opening Day performance in 1988 is revisited, looking at how the reigning AL MVP's move to…...

8+ hour, 58+ min ago  (297+ words) BALTIMORE " Willson Contreras hit his sixth home run of the season and second in as many games, and the Boston Red Sox responded to'the firing of manager Alex Cora'with a 5-3 victory over the Baltimore Orioles on Sunday. Connelly Early (2-1) allowed…...

10+ hour, 52+ min ago  (121+ words) Jordan Romano's time in Los Angeles could be coming to a quick close. The Angels designated the Canadian reliever for assignment, the team announced on Sunday. There are now seven days for the Angels to trade, release or waive Romano....

12+ hour, 46+ min ago  (342+ words) Jos" Berr'os is nearing a return to a major-league mound. The Toronto Blue Jays starter is scheduled to throw 70-75 pitches for triple-A Buffalo on Tuesday and could then be slated for a return to the MLB if the outing goes…...

13+ hour, 13+ min ago  (744+ words) BALTIMORE " Less than 24 hours after the Boston Red Sox'shockingly fired manager Alex Cora'and five members of his coaching staff, infielder Trevor Story said the club's path forward feels unclear. "I mean obviously, it's kind of up in the air what…...

14+ hour, 55+ min ago  (175+ words) Yohendrick Pinango will get his first taste of the show. The Toronto Blue Jays rookie outfielder is set to make his MLB debut on Sunday against the Cleveland Guardians. Pinango will bat seventh and play left field as the Blue…...