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PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Mookie Betts homered, doubled and singled, knocked in three runs, threw out the potential go-ahead run at the plate and sparked the Los Angeles Dodgers to a 7-4 win over the Philadelphia Phillies on Saturday night. Betts, the five-time All-Star and 2018 AL MVP, about did it all with his arm and at the plate to help the Dodgers rally from a 4-1 hole. He also … [Read more...] about Betts Falls Triple Shy Of Cycle, Leads Dodgers Past Phillies

Photo by Tim Nwachukwu/Getty Images My 8U team is playing at the same time. We might be more exciting Celebrate, for our MVP makes his triumphant return! Here are the lineups. For the Phillies: It’s a beautiful day for baseball!☀️ #RingTheBell : @NBCSPhilly : @SportsRadioWIP : https://t.co/HhDxScbmEV // https://t.co/vgbMhIMsON pic.twitter.com/Y9bmx9tAzq— Philadelphia … [Read more...] about Gamethread 5/21: Dodgers at Phillies

Yankees right-hander Luis Gil exited his most recent minor league appearance when he grabbed his right arm and called for the trainer, and the ominous nature of that scene was reflected today when skipper Aaron Boone addressed the media. Boone told reporters that team physician Chris Ahmad had examined Gil, and while additional opinions were being sought, the injury looks to be … [Read more...] about Boone: Luis Gil Dealing With “Significant” Arm Injury

The Angels are nearing a deal with free-agent lefty Grant Dayton, reports Robert Murray of FanSided (Twitter link). Dayton, a client of KVA Sports, opted out a minor league deal with the Marlins last weekend. Dayton, 34, has appeared in parts of five big league seasons — two with the Dodgers and three with the Braves. He carries a 3.43 ERA with a 27.6% strikeout rate against a … [Read more...] about Angels, Grant Dayton Nearing Deal

Under second-year owner Steve Cohen, the Mets had the spending spree many fans originally envisioned and are now reaping the benefits with one of the game’s most formidable rosters. Major League Signings Max Scherzer, RHP: Three years, $130MM Starling Marte, OF: Four years, $78MM Mark Canha, OF: Two years, $26.5MM Eduardo Escobar, INF: Two years, $20MM Adam Ottavino, RHP: One … [Read more...] about Offseason In Review: New York Mets

The Orioles announced that they have selected the contract of top prospect Adley Rutschman. Anthony Bemboom has been designated for assignment in a corresponding move. Of course, this is a day that baseball fans in Baltimore and elsewhere have been looking forward to for quite some time. Even before he was a member of the Orioles organization, Rutschman was tantalizing the … [Read more...] about Orioles To Promote Adley Rutschman

The Yankees announced today that right-handed reliever Chad Green has been placed on the 15-day injured list with a right elbow strain. Fellow righty Ron Marinaccio has been recalled in a corresponding move. Green’s move to the IL is hardly surprising, given the events of recent days. He was removed from Friday’s game after a meeting on the mound with the team’s training staff, … [Read more...] about Yankees Place Chad Green On IL With Elbow Strain

Yankees manager Aaron Boone announced to reporters, including Lindsey Adler of The Athletic, that right-hander Luis Gil will undergo Tommy John surgery. The procedure is set to take place this Tuesday, per Bryan Hoch of MLB.com. This is obviously very disappointing news for both Gil and the team. For Gil personally, the 23-year-old was starting to make his way into the Yankees’ … [Read more...] about Luis Gil To Undergo Tommy John Surgery

The Rockies announced that they have reinstated Kris Bryant from the injured list. Ashton Goudeau, who was optioned after Thursday’s game without a corresponding move, has been recalled to serve as the 27th man for today’s doubleheader. Signed to a massive seven-year, $182MM contract in the offseason, Bryant immediately became the face of the franchise in Denver. His tenure in … [Read more...] about Rockies Reinstate Kris Bryant