At this point, Red Sox fans have become well accustomed to Mookie Betts’ dazzling theatrics in center field. And in Monday night’s 8-2 loss to the Indians, the 22-year-old provided yet another memorable moment at Fenway Park.
D-backs strike early to defeat Pirates
The D-backs tagged ace Gerrit Cole for four early runs and defused a bases-loaded, one-out jam in the seventh inning as they beat the Pirates, 4-1, on Monday night at PNC Park.
Correa invited to Texans camp, Hinch’s office
Astros rookie shortstop Carlos Correa, whose takedown of teammate Jose Altuve during the celebration in the outfield following Sunday’s walk-off win over the Tigers, earned an invitation to Texans camp, as well as a summons into manager A.J. Hinch’s office on Monday.
Healthy Utley showing why he still has trade value
Chase Utley suffered through three disappointing months before he finally took time off to rest an ailing ankle. Since returning, all he’s done is hit .500, showing why he’s a valuable trade asset this August.
Rehabbing Stanton in ‘hitting progression’
Marlins right fielder Giancarlo Stanton began hitting off a pitching machine and against live pitching on Monday, manager Dan Jennings said. Stanton has been on the disabled list since June 27 with a fracture of the hamate bone in his left hand.
Orioles welcome girl for poignant first pitch
All eyes were on 5-year-old Hailey Dawson before the Orioles-Athletics game Monday as Dawson — using an Orioles-themed robotic hand — threw the ceremonial first pitch to her favorite player, All-Star Manny Machado, several feet in front of home plate.
2015 Postseason Schedule
The 2015 postseason schedule will begin on Oct. 6, with the 111th Fall Classic to open on Oct. 27 in an American League ballpark, thanks to the AL’s 6-3 victory in last month’s All-Star Game presented by T-Mobile.
Mark the calendar: Postseason schedule set
Major League Baseball on Monday announced a 2015 postseason schedule that begins on Oct. 6, with the 111th Fall Classic to open on Oct. 27 in an American League ballpark, thanks to the AL’s 6-3 victory in last month’s All-Star Game.
Astros trip up Tigers in 9th for walk-off win
Jose Altuve laced Alex Wilson’s first pitch for a walk-off ninth-inning single to give the Astros a 6-5 win over Detroit on Sunday and clinch the series.
Greinke goes back-to-back, adds signature flip
Moments after Joc Pederson tied the game at 1 on Sunday, Reds starter Anthony DeSclafani tried to sneak a get-me-over fastball past fellow pitcher Zack Greinke.
Murphy ejected after balk call is reversed
The Padres were having a terribly difficult time scoring runs in Sunday’s 5-0 loss against Rockies’ starting pitcher Chris Rusin, though for a moment in the sixth inning, it looked like they would get one.
Blue Jays on Yanks’ heels after taking finale
Drew Hutchison tossed a quality start backed by a three-run third from the Blue Jays’ bats in a 3-1 victory over the Yankees in the series finale at Rogers Centre on Sunday afternoon. With the win, Toronto narrowed New York’s lead in the American League East to a half-game.
Margin for error slim for Carrasco, Tribe arms
The Indians’ impressive rotation has been hung with a lot of no-decisions and hard-luck defeats over the past five months, and Sunday’s 4-1 loss in Minnesota proved no different.
Braun ties Brewers home run record with slam
Ryan Braun tied Robin Yount for the Brewers’ all-time franchise lead in home runs in grand style in Sunday’s 6-1 victory over the Phillies at Miller Park. Facing Aaron Harang with two outs in the fifth and the bases loaded, Braun crushed his 251st homer.
Sale strikes out 15, ends Cubs’ winning streak
Braun’s slam supports Jungmann to top Phils
Ryan Braun backed rookie starter Taylor Jungmann by crushing a grand slam to tie Robin Yount for the Brewers’ all-time franchise record for home runs, as Milwaukee completed a series and season sweep of the Phillies with a 6-1 win on Sunday at Miller Park.
MadBum shuts out Nats, fans 14 and homers
Left-hander Madison Bumgarner dominated on the mound and blanked the Nationals, 5-0, at AT&T Park on Sunday afternoon.