Rubby De La Rosa pitched eight-plus shutout innings, Chris Owings smacked a two-run double in the sixth and the Arizona Diamondbacks completed a sweep of the San Francisco Giants with a 4-0 victory Sunday afternoon.
Hamels continues string of stellar outings
In an 11-inning 1-0 loss to the Pirates on Sunday afternoon at PNC Park, Hamels was spectacular, but didn’t receive any run support. The 31-year-old southpaw recorded a season-high 12 strikeouts and yielded just four hits in seven innings.
Sale’s 12 K’s not enough as Rays sweep White Sox
Chris Sale struck out 12 on Sunday, giving him double-digit strikeouts for the fifth consecutive game. Unfortunately for the White Sox ace, Asdrubal Cabrera managed to connect for a two-run homer in the seventh to give the Rays (35-29) a 2-1 win over the White Sox (28-33) on Sunday afternoon at Tropicana Field.
Bucs sweep Phils on Harrison’s walk-off in the 11th
Right-hander A.J. Burnett threw nine scoreless innings on Sunday afternoon at PNC Park and Josh Harrison hit a walk-off single in the 11th, leading the Bucs to a 1-0 win over the Phillies. Phillies starter Cole Hamels struck out 12 over seven innings in picking up a no-decision.
Sale blames himself for loss after 12-strikeout game
White Sox bench coach and interim manager Mark Parent and Minor League hitting coordinator and interim bench coach Vance Law were talking after the White Sox 2-1 loss to the Rays at Tropicana Field concerning how an opposing scout would evaluate the seven-start run of sheer dominance produced by Chris Sale, which included 12 strikeouts Sunday.
Mets flip script in stirring seven-run turnaround
Given the limitations of the Mets’ 25th-ranked offense over their first 63 games, a five-run deficit in the fourth inning Sunday seemed all but insurmountable. The Mets had yet to climb out of anything deeper than a three-run hole this season.
Nats get Turner to complete December deal
The Nationals officially acquired shortstop Trea Turner from the San Diego Padres on Sunday. The announcement, made by Nats president of baseball operations and general manager Mike Rizzo, completes the three-team trade in which Washington received right-hander Joe Ross and a player to be named from the Padres on Dec. 18, 2014. The Nationals sent outfielder Steven Souza Jr. and Minor League left-hander Travis Ott to the Tampa Bay Rays as a part of the trade.
Cabrera comes up big with game-winning homer
Asdrubal Cabrera picked a fine time to come through with an extra-base hit as his two-run homer provided all the offense the Rays needed in a 2-1 win over the White Sox Sunday afternoon at Tropicana Field.
‘Incaviglia Rule’ delays Turner’s Nats arrival
Last December, the Padres, Rays and Nationals were able to work out the details of a three-team, 11-player trade. The centerpiece of the deal was outfielder Wil Myers, who went from Tampa Bay to San Diego. All the contracts were duly transferred to the proper teams, except for one. On Sunday, it was announced that Washington would be receiving Trea Turner — San Diego’s first-round draft choice, the 13th player selected overall.
Mattingly clarifies crowded third-base situation
It’s been pretty much assumed since the trade of Juan Uribe, but manager Don Mattingly reiterated on Sunday that Justin Turner is the Dodgers starting third baseman, even though Alberto Callaspo started there against the Padres on Sunday.
What to expect from Nola in Major Leagues
When the Philadelphia Phillies took Aaron Nola with the seventh pick of the 2014 Draft, they were hopeful he’d be the type of college starting pitcher who made it quickly to the Major Leagues. The right-hander, who is ranked No. 28 on MLB.com’s Top 100 Prospects list, is poised to make his debut in Philadelphia vs. the Rays on Tuesday, so it turns out they were right.
What to expect from Lindor in Majors
Everyone in baseball knew it was a question of when, not if, Francisco Lindor would get called up to the big leagues in 2015. When shortstop Jose Ramirez was optioned to Triple-A on Monday, it became clear the “when” might be soon. It officially became “when” on Sunday, when the Indians called up the No. 3 prospect on MLB.com’s Top 100 Prospects list for Sunday’s game against the Tigers.
Harper out of Sunday’s lineup after HBP
Nationals right fielder Bryce Harper was not in the starting lineup for Sunday’s series finale against the Brewers. Harper was hit by a Michael Blazek fastball on the left quad just above his knee in the ninth inning of Saturday’s 7-2 win and exited the game.
Strained hamstring keeps Altuve out of lineup
Astros second baseman Jose Altuve was not in the lineup for a second straight day, still rehabbing a strained right hamstring sustained Friday.
Fernandez to join Cosart at Triple-A rehab
Jose Fernandez is jumping up two levels in his Minor League rehab progression. The Marlins right-hander is next scheduled to pitch for Triple-A New Orleans on Wednesday at Round Rock.
Buxton, Lindor join Correa in Majors
For prospect fans, it doesn’t get any better than this week, when the three most talented players in the Minors got the call to the Majors. After shortstop Carlos Correa joined the Astros on Monday, outfielder Byron Buxton and shortstop Francisco Lindor will make their debuts with the Twins and Indians on Sunday.
Upton’s homer in 8th lifts Padres over Dodgers
Justin Upton hit a go-ahead home run off Zack Greinke in the eighth inning, powering the Padres to a 2-1 victory over the Dodgers at Petco Park on Saturday night.