Andrew Cashner said hello to a new club and goodbye to his beard on Sunday.
O’s regain first with 12-inning win in Toronto
The Orioles rallied to salvage the finale of their three-game series, and took back sole possession of first place in the American League East with a 6-2, 12-inning win over the Blue Jays on Sunday at Rogers Centre.
Yanks’ haul makes farm arguably MLB’s best
The Yankees have learned the hard way that their financial might alone can’t carry them to October glory. With one of the oldest teams in baseball, their 2017 and 2018 didn’t look any brighter. So they’ve changed course this summer, trading coveted relievers for blue-chip prospects as they look more toward the future and present.
Miscommunication costs Cards on final play
Neither player called it, and, ultimately, neither player caught it, allowing a ball that pinch-hitter Derek Dietrich lined to left-center in the ninth inning of Sunday’s game to roll toward the wall as the Marlins scored the game-winning run in a 5-4 walk-off victory over the Cardinals.
Cespedes doesn’t play due to tight quad
For the seventh time in the past 18 games, Mets manager Terry Collins penciled in a starting lineup without Yoenis Cespedes for Sunday’s 6-4 win over the Rockies at Citi Field.
Diaz exits with bruised right hand after HBP
Cardinals shortstop Aledmys Diaz, who took a 95-mph pitch off his right hand in his first at-bat in Sunday’s 5-4 loss to the Marlins, will remain in Miami to undergo a series of additional tests on Monday.
Walker sparks Mets, sinks Rox with big HR
Neil Walker launched a go-ahead three-run homer off Boone Logan in the seventh inning, leading the Mets to a 6-4 win over the Rockies to snap their four-game losing streak, bust Colorado’s five-game winning run and avoid a sweep at home Sunday at Citi Field.
Cardinals get lefty Duke from White Sox
In exploring the market for bullpen help, the Cardinals found a willing trade partner in the White Sox, who flipped left-hander Zach Duke to St. Louis on Sunday for Minor League outfielder Charlie Tilson. The move came a little more than 24 hours ahead of the non-waiver Trade Deadline.
Marlins place newly acquired Rea on DL
The Marlins on Sunday placed starting pitcher Colin Rea on the 15-day disabled list with a right elbow sprain and recalled right-hander Nefi Ogando from Triple-A New Orleans.
Today’s starting lineups: July 31
Every lineup, every day, as they are made public by the clubs.
Volquez, Kendrys with Royals near Deadline
As the Royals lounged in the visiting clubhouse on Sunday morning prior to the series finale against the Rangers, right-hander Edinson Volquez eyed a reporter, smiled and said with a chuckle, “I’m still here.”
Bruce out of lineup prior to Trade Deadline
If Sunday is in fact right fielder Jay Bruce’s last game with the Reds before Monday’s non-waiver Trade Deadline, he spent it out of the starting lineup. After initially penciling Bruce in the order, manager Bryan Price decided to scratch him against the Padres.
Hellickson feeling better after bruising hand
For those contenders out there in need of starting pitching, Phillies right-hander Jeremy Hellickson said his right hand felt better Sunday morning.
Braves’ offseason moves could involve OF
To acquire Hector Olivera before last year’s non-waiver Trade Deadline, the Braves parted ways with their top prospect, weakened their rotation and depleted their already-thin bullpen. Consequently, they experienced long stretches of futility over the season’s final two months.
Tito: Miller, Allen will be used interchangeably
This is a dream scenario for Indians manager Terry Francona. Whether he is constructing a lineup or mapping out a pitching staff, Francona craves balance and versatility. He wants as many options in place to plan for every possible situation. Now, Francona has an elite bullpen duo in lefty Andrew Miller and righty Cody Allen.
Oh my, Ohio: Tribe gets Miller, but not Lucroy
The Indians have been staring at a chance to seize the moment. Cleveland did precisely that on Sunday with the acquisition of elite reliever Andrew Miller, shaking off the perception that clinging to prospects takes priority over going all in, and showing that a World Series trophy is the clear focus now.
Napoli, Tribe excited to have Miller on board
The fear at the Trade Deadline is that an acquisition can disrupt team chemistry, particularly for a club like the American League Central-leading Indians. But when newly-acquired reliever Andrew Miller walks though the clubhouse doors, he will have at least one player with whom he is used to sharing a clubhouse.