All-Star second baseman Jose Altuve appears likely to return to the Astros lineup Monday in Anaheim after going through more agility drills to test his right hamstring Sunday. Altuve said he doesn’t feel any discomfort in his hamstring.
MLB is awash with prolific young hitters
Yes, you could see it coming. Kris Bryant was the best hitter in Arizona. The Astros’ collection of young talent was the talk of Florida.
Scherzer signs Bucs’ lineup cards as gesture
Pirates manager Clint Hurdle tried to do something nice for Max Scherzer. Instead, Saturday’s no-hit pitcher did something even nicer for Hurdle.
Dawson expects Stanton to dominate Derby
If asked, Giancarlo Stanton says he would gladly accept an invitation to participate in the Home Run Derby at Great American Ball Park on July 13, the night before the All-Star Game. With that scenario expected to happen, Hall of Famer Andre Dawson says the baseball world should expect a great display of pure power from the Marlins’ two-time All-Star right fielder.
Today’s starting lineups: June 20
Every lineup, every day, as they are made public by the clubs.
Roster of Yankees greats set for Old-Timers’ Day
The Yankees announced the roster of former players who will take part in the 69th annual Old-Timers’ Day at Yankee Stadium, which will take place on June 20. This is the seventh edition of Old-Timers’ Day at the new stadium, and the game will honor a great Yankee of recent vintage.
De La Rosa, D-backs hand Shields 1st loss
D-backs starter Rubby De La Rosa had his second straight solid outing while Padres starter James Shields suffered his first loss of the season in the D-backs’ 4-2 win over the Padres on Friday night at Chase Field.
Sale ties mark with 12-plus K’s in 5th straight
Chris Sale struck out 12 or more for the fifth straight start in Friday night’s 2-1 loss to the Rangers, joining Pedro Martinez (1999) and Randy Johnson (1998) as the only pitchers in Major League history to achieve the feat.
Slam continues Pujols’ resurgence
Albert Pujols’ seventh inning line drive grand slam barely cleared the fence in left, but he got just enough on it to catapult his team in front. The home run, highlighting an eight-run frame, gave the Angels a lead they wouldn’t relinquish in a 12-7 win over the A’s at the Coliseum on Friday.
Posey tallies rare slam-steal combo
Buster Posey on Friday night became the first Giants catcher in 112 years to hit a grand slam and steal a base in the same game.
‘Grind day’ doesn’t go Shields’ way
The Diamondbacks got to the Padres’ James Shields for four home runs earlier this season, but the ace right-hander still managed to beat them. The D-backs on Friday finished the deal.
Buster’s slam has Giants on Dodgers’ heels
Buster Posey belted a grand slam and singled to contribute to a four-run outburst in the seventh inning as the San Francisco Giants subdued the Los Angeles Dodgers, 9-5, despite a three-hit effort from Justin Turner on Friday night at Dodger Stadium.
DraftKings picks: Keuchel could toss another gem
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Mariners snap Astros’ streak behind Elias
Roenis Elias threw seven-plus innings of two-run ball as the Mariners topped Houston, 5-2, on Friday night at Safeco Field to snap the Astros’ five-game winning streak.
Mondesi, Bonifacio among 10 top prospect performers Friday
Two pairs of top prospects flashed their power on Friday, as Double-A Northwest Arkansas (Royals) and Springfield (Cardinals) squared off in a doubleheader.
Pujols slams Angels past A’s in 8-run seventh
Albert Pujols’ grand slam highlighted an eight-run seventh inning that allowed the Angels to overcome a five-run deficit in Friday’s series-opening 12-7 victory over the A’s at the Coliseum.
Joc be nimble: Rookie does it again
Lost in the shuffle of another loss to the Giants on Friday, a 9-5 defeat that gave San Francisco an 8-2 lead in the season series, Dodgers center fielder Joc Pederson continues to play stellar defense.