When Miami Marlins right-hander Sandy Alcantara faces the visiting Pittsburgh Pirates on Sunday, he hopes to continue a positive trend.Entering Saturday, Marlins starting pitchers ranked fourth in
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MLB roundup: Yanks snap skid, add slugger Encarnacion
Gleyber Torres hit a two-run homer, and Nestor Cortes Jr. pitched five-plus effective innings of relief for his first career win as the New York Yankees snapped a three-game losing streak with an 8-4
Rizzo homers off Jansen, Cubs stun Dodgers
Anthony Rizzo hit a two-run home run in the top of the ninth inning as the visiting Chicago Cubs rallied for a 2-1 victory Saturday night over the Los Angeles Dodgers and closer Kenley Jansen.Three
Semien, Profar lead Athletics’ thrashing of Mariners
Marcus Semien and Jurickson Profar each went 3 for 4, with Semien hitting a home run and Profar driving in four runs, as the Oakland Athletics defeated the visiting Seattle Mariners 11-2 Saturday nigh
Blackmon, Desmond lead Rockies’ rout of Padres
Charlie Blackmon had four hits for the third straight game, Ian Desmond hit a grand slam and the Colorado Rockies beat the San Diego Padres 14-8 in Denver on Saturday night.Blackmon became the firs
Blackmon, Desmond lead Rockies’ rout of Padres
Charlie Blackmon had four hits for the third straight game, Ian Desmond hit a grand slam and the Colorado Rockies beat the San Diego Padres 14-8 in Denver on Saturday night.Blackmon became the firs
MLB notebook: Yanks add slugger Encarnacion from Mariners
The New York Yankees acquired designated hitter Edwin Encarnacion in a trade with the Seattle Mariners on Saturday, according to multiple reports.Multiple outlets report the Mariners and Yankees wi
Role reversal as Phils rally past Braves in 9th inning
Cesar Hernandez poked a single into left field in the ninth inning to drive in two runs and help the visiting Philadelphia Phillies turn the tables on the Atlanta Braves and take a 6-5 come-from-behin
Braves’ Newcomb exits after liner off head
Atlanta Braves left-hander Sean Newcomb exited his start against the Philadelphia Phillies on Saturday after getting hit in the back of the head with a line drive.Newcomb was pitching in the third
Alonso, Davis homer early, Mets hold off Cardinals
Pete Alonso’s mammoth three-run homer fueled a five-run first inning Saturday night for the New York Mets, who hung on for an eventful 8-7 win over the visiting St. Louis Cardinals.The Mets snapped
