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Yelich homers twice and the Brewers hold off the Pirates 8-5 after a long rain delay

Yelich homers twice and the Brewers hold off the Pirates 8-5 after a long rain delay

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Christian Yelich homered twice and the Milwaukee Brewers breezed past the Pittsburgh Pirates 8-5 in a game interrupted by rain Thursday night.
Nationals catcher Keibert Ruiz hits an RBI double in his 1st MLB game in front of his parents

Nationals catcher Keibert Ruiz hits an RBI double in his 1st MLB game in front of his parents

WASHINGTON (AP) — Keibert Ruiz gave his parents something to cheer about the first time they got to see their son play a game in the majors.
Rosario's pinch-hit single in 10th lifts Nationals to 8-7 win over Braves

Rosario's pinch-hit single in 10th lifts Nationals to 8-7 win over Braves

WASHINGTON (AP) — Pinch-hitter Amed Rosario singled home the winning run in the 10th inning and the Washington Nationals topped the Atlanta Braves 8-7 on Thursday night for their fifth straight victory.
Santana's 2-run double, Bibee's 7 scoreless innings help Guardians beat Tigers 7-0 in ALDS rematch

Santana's 2-run double, Bibee's 7 scoreless innings help Guardians beat Tigers 7-0 in ALDS rematch

DETROIT (AP) — Carlos Santana had a two-run double in the fourth inning, Angel Martínez hit a solo homer in the fifth and Tanner Bibee threw seven scoreless innings to lead the Cleveland Guardians in a 7-0 win over the Detroit Tigers on Thursday nigh
Rodón, Yankees blank Rangers 1-0 to sweep 3-game series

Rodón, Yankees blank Rangers 1-0 to sweep 3-game series

NEW YORK (AP) — Carlos Rodón pitched six innings of two-hit ball for his fifth straight win, and the surging New York Yankees beat the Texas Rangers 1-0 on Thursday to complete a three-game sweep.
Ward hits another grand slam as Angels rally past sinking A's 10-5 for 7th straight win

Ward hits another grand slam as Angels rally past sinking A's 10-5 for 7th straight win

WEST SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Taylor Ward hit a go-ahead grand slam, Logan O’Hoppe also homered in a five-run seventh inning and the Los Angeles Angels rallied past the skidding Athletics 10-5 on Thursday for their seventh consecutive victory.
A's third baseman Gio Urshela will head to the injured list with a strained hamstring

A's third baseman Gio Urshela will head to the injured list with a strained hamstring

WEST SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Athletics third baseman Gio Urshela will head to the injured list after straining his left hamstring in a loss to the Los Angeles Angels on Thursday.

Brewers activate pitcher Aaron Civale off injured list and DFA reliever Joel Payamps

PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Milwaukee Brewers activated pitcher Aaron Civale off the 15-day injured list Thursday, clearing the way for him to start the opener of a four-game series against Pittsburgh.
Astros' Ronel Blanco placed on injured list with elbow inflammation

Astros' Ronel Blanco placed on injured list with elbow inflammation

HOUSTON (AP) — The Houston Astros placed right-hander Ronel Blanco on the 15-day injured list Thursday with inflammation in his right elbow. The move, which is retroactive to Tuesday, comes as the starter seeks a second opinion on his injury.
Jays feeling confident in close games after two extra-inning comebacks against Padres

Jays feeling confident in close games after two extra-inning comebacks against Padres

TORONTO — Before the season began the Toronto Blue Jays got together as a team and had a long conversation about talking things over in the dugout and playing for each other more. That approach has been paying dividends in the month of May.