LOS ANGELES — Dalton Rushing had been frustrated for much of the game, a fact he hadn’t hidden on his trips back to the dugout. But when it mattered the most, he came up clutch.

Down to his last strike in the bottom of the ninth inning, Rushing lined a single into right field to drive in Alex Call for the tying run. Then, an errant throw by...Read more

SEATTLE — Finding a specific reason or aspect to blame for any loss can be complicated in baseball. The variables for potential success or failure are numerous. And so often they coincide with each other or have causal effects, giving merit to the oft-used philosophy that one player or one play didn’t decide the outcome of a baseball game. ...Read more

PHOENIX – As well as the Minnesota Twins played during their four-game winning streak, they showed all the ways they can beat themselves in their series opener against the Arizona Diamondbacks on Friday night.

In a 9-5 loss at Chase Field, the Twins were undone by their infield defense, an issue that has surfaced throughout the year.

Count ...Read more

ARLINGTON, Texas — What Ty France did against Jacob deGrom was not enough to overcome what Randy Vásquez had done to him by the Rangers, as a very good first inning by the Padres devolved into a very bad 9-7 loss.

France had the most productive game of his career and by one measure the biggest night anyone has ever had against deGrom in one ...Read more

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Royals passed their first test without Bobby Witt Jr. in the lineup.

A four-run fourth-inning opened the door to a 6-5 victory over the St. Louis Cardinals at Kauffman Stadium, as the Royals took the second game of the series and won their third straight game.

Friday marked the first game without Witt, the star ...Read more

DENVER — The Pirates’ woes against lefties continued on Friday, potentially reaching a new low.

Veteran left-hander Kyle Freeland dominated the Pirates for seven innings, then a Pirates comeback was spoiled by yet another blown save in a 4-3 loss to the Colorado Rockies on Friday night at Coors Field.

The Pirates trailed 2-0 after seven ...Read more

For the fifth time this season, the Giants have had an opportunity to extend a winning streak to four games.

For the fifth time this season, the Giants have failed to extend a winning streak to four games.

Left-handed reliever Sam Hentges couldn’t preserve San Francisco’s late one-run lead, allowing two runs in the bottom of the seventh ...Read more

TAMPA, Fla. — Friday afternoon was filled with hugs and handshakes as a group of Washington Nationals players and staff who used to be with the Tampa Bay Rays returned to Tropicana Field, several for the first time with the visiting team.

But the Rays were much more excited about the high-fives afterward, as they celebrated a win for the ...Read more

DETROIT — The energy was back at Comerica Park Friday night.

It was a packed house (41,353) on a gorgeous night with ace lefty Tarik Skubal back on the home mound for the first time since April 23, pitching against the Central Division-leading White Sox, who swept the Tigers in Chicago at the beginning of the month.

The game did not ...Read more

DETROIT — He's not going to quit. It doesn't matter that he's 43, that he's won every major award available and is ticketed for Cooperstown. As he stood before the media Friday, announcing he sustained another injury and would not be making his return to Comerica Park on Sunday as planned, Justin Verlander vowed to keep trying to get back this...Read more

SEATTLE — A contingent of Orioles ushers has met with organizers from the local chapter of the United Food and Commercial Workers International Union in an effort to secure higher wages and gain a larger voice in workplace matters, according to a news release distributed by UFCW Local 27.

Ushers contacted the organizers over the offseason and...Read more

LOS ANGELES — Amid the first days of grief after Alex Vesia and his wife lost their newborn daughter last fall, Vesia noticed something as he watched the World Series on television. He paused the broadcast, then checked the video, then texted another player to make sure.

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Los Angeles Dodgers teammates wore his number on their caps. So did...Read more

The San Francisco Giants’ Pride Night controversy has sparked an investigation by President Donald Trump’s Department of Justice.

In a letter addressed to MLB commissioner Rob Manfred released Thursday afternoon, Assistant Attorney General Harmeet Dhillon argued that the league’s warning to players not to write on their hats violated the ...Read more

ANAHEIM, Calif. — Civic pride, sure. But what is it really worth to the city of Anaheim to have its name on the hometown baseball team?

Hundreds of millions of dollars, the city has said. As the Angels' stadium lease approaches its end, and as Anaheim prepares for negotiations either with Arte Moreno or a potential new owner, it's worth ...Read more

NEW YORK — Jazz Chisholm Jr. reminded young ballplayers that it’s important to wear a cup on Thursday, as the second baseman had to exit the Yankees’ game against the White Sox after a self-inflicted shot to his nether region.

Chisholm was removed from the series finale, a 5-1 loss for the Yankees, in the fourth inning after fouling off a...Read more

PHILADELPHIA — While Jose Alvarado, the basketball player, was presumably shirtless, lighting up New York with his key to the city Thursday night, Jose Alvarado, the baseball player, was getting lit up by the Mets down in Philadelphia.

The Mets opened a series against the Phillies with a 6-4 win at Citizens Bank Park, using a three-run rally ...Read more

Rain strikes again.

The Giants’ series finale against the Atlanta Braves on Thursday evening at Truist Park has been postponed until Aug. 31 due to rain.

San Francisco originally had an off day on Aug. 31 before beginning a road trip against the Pittsburgh Pirates (Sept. 1-3) and New York Mets (Sept. 4-6). Due to the postponement, the Giants...Read more