Dylan Cease throws second no-hitter in San Diego Padres history, 3-0 win over Washington Nationals
Dylan Cease pitched the second no-hitter in San Diego Padres history, a 3-0 win over the Washington Nationals that completed a three-game sweep.
Padres acquire RHP Dylan Cease in multiplayer trade with White Sox
The San Diego Padres have acquired right-hander Dylan Cease in a trade with the Chicago White Sox for reliever Steven Wilson and three prospects: right-handers Drew Thorpe and Jairo Iriarte, and outfielder Samuel Zavala.
Moncada scores on wild pitch that strikes ump, White Sox beat Tigers 2-1
Yoรกn Moncada scampered home on a 10th-inning wild pitch that knocked down umpire Cory Blaser, sending the Chicago White Sox to a 2-1 victory over the Detroit Tigers.
33 players left in arbitration as 170 reach agreements
A total of 170 major league players agreed to contracts in the hours before Friday nightโs arbitration deadline to exchange proposed salaries with teams, and just one reached a multiyear deal: Minnesota right-hander Chris Paddack.
LEADING OFF: O's get 1st pick in draft, M's win 13 in row
The Baltimore Orioles have the first pick in the amateur draft for the second time in four years -- and theyโll be looking for someone who can join 2019 top pick Adley Rutschman in the core of their next contender.
LEADING OFF: Verlander, Gonsolin go for 11th; Cole at Fenway
Justin Verlander looks to become the first 11-game winner in the majors when Houston hosts the last-place Royals in the finale of a four-game series Thursday afternoon.
LEADING OFF: Cy Young matchup in SD, Story powers Sox vs Sox
A pair of Cy Young Award winners are on the mound when Corbin Burnes and the Milwaukee Brewers visit Blake Snell and the San Diego Padres in a matchup between two of the National League's top teams Tuesday night.
Anderson's HR hushes Yankees, lifts Chisox to twinbill sweep
Tim Anderson hit a three-run homer and then put a finger to his lips to silence the booing fans, capping a tumultuous weekend at Yankee Stadium and helping the Chicago White Sox beat New York 5-0 for a doubleheader sweep.
Stanton homers twice as Yankees beat White Sox 15-7
Giancarlo Stanton homered twice and drove in six runs, and the New York Yankees used a seven-run eighth inning to beat the Chicago White Sox 15-7 for their fourth straight victory.
Gleyber day: Torres' 5 RBIs lead surging Yanks over Jays 5-3
Gleyber Torres drove in all New Yorkโs runs with a go-ahead, three-run homer off Josรฉ Berrรญos in the fourth inning and a two-run single, leading the surging Yankees over the Toronto Blue Jays 5-3 for their 15th win in 17 games.
LEADING OFF: Correa's finger not broken, 6 MLB rainouts
The Minnesota Twins avoided a daunting injury when it was determined star shortstop Carlos Correaโs right middle finger is not broken as was initially feared after he was hit by a pitch this week.
Cease, White Sox shut down Trout, Angels; Ohtani pinch hits
Dylan Cease struck out 11 to match a career best and gave up just one hit in seven sparkling innings, propelling the Chicago White Sox to a 3-0 win over the Los Angeles Angels.
Trout HR, Lorenzen, Angels hold off Chisox; DH Ohtani exits
Mike Trout homered, doubled and scored three runs, Michael Lorenzen pitched into the ninth inning and the Los Angeles Angels held off the Chicago White Sox 6-5 for their seventh win in eight games.
Irvin pitches into 7th, A's take 3 of 4 from Rays, 6-3
Cole Irvin pitched into the seventh inning,and the Oakland Athletics beat Tampa Bay 6-3 to take three of four from the Rays, Irvin allowed three runs and five hits in 6 1/3 innings as the rebuilding Aโs under new manager Mark Kotsay improved to 4-3.
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Garcรญa, Grandal star as White Sox beat Astros 12-6 in ALDS
Leury Garcรญa and Yasmani Grandal homered, and Grandalโs borderline baserunning helped the Chicago White Sox top the Houston Astros 12-6 to stay alive in their AL Division Series.
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White Sox clinch AL Central with victory over Indians
The Chicago White Sox clinched their first AL Central title since 2008 with a 7-2 win over the Cleveland Indians behind two home runs by Tim Anderson in the opener of a doubleheader spit.
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LEADING OFF: Padres try new pitch, Reds-Brewers, O's skid
One day after firing pitching coach Larry Rothschild, the slumping San Diego Padres begin a three-game series Tuesday night against the NL West rival Los Angeles Dodgers.
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Gallo homers twice, Judge goes deep again, Yanks top ChiSox
Joey Gallo hit a two-run shot in the 10th inning for his second homer of the game, Aaron Judge went deep again and had four RBIs, and the New York Yankees outlasted the Chicago White Sox 7-5 in another back-and-forth thriller.
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LEADING OFF: Braves star Acuรฑa out for year, MLB draft opens
Braves star outfielder Ronald Acuรฑa Jr. is out for the season, headed for surgery after suffering a complete tear of the ACL in his right knee during a game in Miami.
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Giolito fires back at Donaldson, White Sox beat Twins 7-6
Lucas Giolito lobbed an expletive-laced response in Josh Donaldsonโs direction after the slugger appeared to yell โNot sticky anymore,โ after a first-inning homer, overshadowing Gavin Sheetsโ successful debut for the White Sox in a 7-6 victory over the Twins.
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La Russa passes McGraw on wins list as White Sox beat Tigers
Tony La Russa moved into sole possession of second on baseballโs career manager wins list, snapping a tie with John McGraw by directing the Chicago White Sox to a 3-0 victory over the Detroit Tigers.
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Will wonders never Cease? Chisox pitcher's bat, arm top Reds
Dylan Cease pitched one-hit ball for six innings, struck out 11 and amazingly got three hits in his first pro plate appearances as the Chicago White Sox routed the Cincinnati Reds 9-0.
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Ohtani's 2-way play, Walsh's HRs lead Angels past ChiSox 7-4
Shohei Ohtani hit a 451-foot homer and pitched two-hit ball into the fifth inning in a historic two-way performance, and Jared Walsh hit a walkoff homer in the Los Angeles Angelsโ 7-4 victory over the Chicago White Sox.
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Betts hits 2 HRs in final spring training game of the year
In the final spring training game of the year, Betts hit two home runs Tuesday night and the World Series champion Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Los Angeles Angels 6-4. GOOD SIGNOn the final day of spring training, former All-Star pitcher Mike Soroka took a big step toward getting back on a regular-season mound. AdโIt was a perfect way to end a really good spring training on a positive note,โ manager Brian Snitker said. Kolten Wong hit a two-run homer and Christian Yelich singled to finish spring training with a .393 batting average. AdDIAMONDBACKS 3, INDIANS 2At Phoenix, Diamondbacks starter Taylor Widener struck out seven over 5 2/3 innings, allowing four hits.
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Chisox star Jimรฉnez out 5-6 months, Rays' Anderson ailing
Sixto Sรกnchez made his third start, yielding a run on three hits and a walk in 3 1/3 innings. Austin Gomber gave up five runs on eight hits, four of them home runs, 5 1/3 innings. Arizona starter Luke Weaver struck out eight over 5 1/3 innings. Right-hander Adbert Alzolay continued to struggle for Chicago, allowing two runs in 3 1/3 innings. BREWERS 2, GIANTS 2Brett Anderson pitched two-run ball over 5 2/3 innings, allowing five hits and striking out three for Milwaukee.
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Yanks star Stanton off to strong start after smashing finish
Trevor Williams went five innings in his fourth start, allowing a run on three hits. Austin Gomber made his fourth start for Colorado, allowing two runs on three hits, striking out four in 4 1/3 innings. Dylan Cease made his second start, allowing three hits and three walks in 3 2/3 scoreless innings. Matthew Boyd made his fourth start, allowing one run on four hits and a walk in four innings, striking out five. Tyler Anderson went five innings in his fourth start for Pittsburgh, giving up one run on two hits.
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White Sox P Cordero suspended 3 games for hitting Contreras
CHICAGO โ Major League Baseball suspended Chicago White Sox reliever Jimmy Cordero for three games Saturday and fined him an undisclosed amount for hitting the Cubs' Willson Contreras with a pitch. Manager Rick Renteria was suspended for one game, and he and pitching coach Don Cooper were also fined. Contreras hit a three-run shot off Dylan Cease in the third, then exited the batterโs box with sky-high bat flip. He also greeted White Sox utilityman Yolmer Sanchez, who pitched the ninth, with a solo shot for his eighth career multihomer game. The playoff-bound White Sox had lost six straight and were tied with Cleveland for second place in the NL Central behind Minnesota entering Saturday's game.
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LEADING OFF: NL playoff race wide open, AL nearly locked in
The Marlins, Phillies, Cardinals, Reds, Brewers and Giants are the top teams still in contention -- and theyโre packed tightly with slots available for one team from the NL East, another from the NL Central and then two wild cards. The Mets (26-31) and Rockies (25-31) are mathematically eligible but need to win out just to have a shot. AL-MOST OVEROnly one playoff spot remains open in the AL, and Michael Brantley and the Astros are on the verge of clinching it. The Twins are trying to seal the AL Central. The Chisox have lost five in a row, dropping them out of the AL Central lead and one game behind Minnesota.
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Kuhl goes 7 sharp innings, Pirates beat slumping Cubs 7-0
(AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)PITTSBURGH โ Chad Kuhl pitched seven sharp innings and Colin Moran and Bryan Reynolds each homered in three-hit games in the Pittsburgh Piratesโ 7-0 victory over the slumping Chicago Cubs on Thursday. Chicagoโs magic number for clinching the NL Central remained two with three days left in the regular season. Chicago concludes its regular season this weekend with a three-game series at the crosstown White Sox, which begins Friday night. UP NEXTCubs: Visit the crosstown White Sox on Friday night to open a three-game series to end the regular season. Pirates: Start a three-game series against the Indians at Cleveland.
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LEADING OFF: Padres host Dodgers; Twins in Chicago all week
Los Angeles ace Clayton Kershaw (5-1, 1.98) faces emerging Padres right-hander Dinelson Lamet (2-1, 2.24) in the first of three games at Petco Park. WINDY WEEKThe Minnesota Twins begin a weeklong stay in Chicago, taking on a pair of first-place teams. Josรฉ Berrรญos (4-3, 4.40 ERA) starts the opener of a four-game series at Guaranteed Rate Field, trailing the White Sox by one game in the AL Central. The White Sox have won four in a row. After finishing on the South Side, the Twins will move to Wrigley Field next weekend to play the NL Central-leading Cubs.