Three of the Astros’ top picks from the 2016 MLB Draft told MLB.com on Sunday that they had reached deals with the team and were set to sign contracts, including second-round pick Ronnie Dawson (outfielder from Ohio State) and third-round pick Jake Rogers (catcher from Tulane).
No gloves, no problem for O’s duo on D
Gloves are overrated.
Bogaerts helps BTS leader reach 45 mark
The active Beat the Streak leader is sticking with Boston’s Xander Bogaerts, which appears to be a pretty smart strategy. Bogaerts, who entered Sunday’s action with consecutive four-hit games, singled in the top of the fourth inning against the Twins to extend user “peterose4477” to 45 straight correct picks. “peterose4477” also picked Bogaerts on Saturday.
Waino wants in on HR Derby action
Three’s a trend.
Matsui’s birthday gift: Old-Timers’ Day HR
Hideki Matsui celebrated his 42nd birthday with a big blast, belting a two-run homer off David Cone that landed in the second deck in right field, highlighting the 70th Old-Timers’ Day festivities on Sunday at Yankee Stadium.
’96 champs reflect at Yanks’ Old-Timers’ Day
It has been 20 years since the championship that kicked off the Yankees’ most recent dynasty, and the excitement of that run to a 23rd World Series title in franchise history was still fresh in the minds and hearts of those participating in the 70th Old-Timers’ Day festivities on Sunday at Yankee Stadium.
Correa resting, aiming for Tuesday return
Astros shortstop Carlos Correa remained out of the lineup for the third consecutive game Sunday after sustaining a sprained left ankle last Thursday. Still, manager A.J. Hinch is optimistic that the 2015 American League Rookie of the Year will be ready when Houston opens a two-game series against St. Louis at Busch Stadium on Tuesday.
5 clubs with most promising Draft haul
Here are the five clubs who hauled in the most talent, factoring in expected signability:
Darvish scratched from next start
Yu Darvish has been scratched from his Monday start due to shoulder and neck tightness.
5 father-son duos who shaped the game
Scouting’s all in the genes, apparently.
Yunel’d it! Angels walk off to stun Tribe
Matt Shoemaker’s record-setting hot streak continued on Saturday night, but it took a walk-off single by Yunel Escobar for the Angels to secure a 4-3 win over the Indians and snap their five-game losing streak.
Bochy: Casilla still ‘best option’ as Giants closer
Santiago Casilla remains in the closer role for the Giants, but manager Bruce Bochy won’t hesitate to shorten the leash if ninth innings continue to go awry.
Home runs rescue Rangers against Mariners
Prince Fielder tied the game with a home run in the ninth inning and Rougned Odor won it in the 11th with another home run.
Posey notches walk-off hit in 10th to beat LA
There would be no deja vu Saturday at AT&T Park, as Giants catcher Buster Posey hit a walk-off RBI single to beat the Dodgers, 5-4, capping a frenetic 10th-inning comeback in what has turned out to be a thrilling series.
D-backs’ 4-run rally ends Fernandez’s perfecto bid
The D-backs could do nothing against Marlins ace Jose Fernandez on Saturday night. And then, everything quickly changed. After Fernandez retired the game’s first 17 batters, Arizona struck for four runs in the sixth inning and held on for a 5-3 win over Miami at Chase Field.
Martinez, Holliday secure Cards’ 4th straight W
Cardinals starter Carlos Martinez nearly went the distance in the Cardinals’ 5-1 win over the Pirates at PNC Park on Saturday. He gave up five hits, struck out five and walked three in 8 1/3 innings, surrendering the lone run on a sacrifice fly in the seventh.
JV tops Tanaka, Kinsler has 5 RBIs in win
One day after the Yankees knocked the Tigers back to .500, the Tigers returned the favor.