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Astros' Lance McCullers Jr. returns to mound after online threats that followed his previous start

Astros' Lance McCullers Jr. returns to mound after online threats that followed his previous start

ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Houston Astros pitcher Lance McCullers Jr.
Yankees' Loáisiga pitches scoreless inning in return, 13 months after reconstructive elbow surgery

Yankees' Loáisiga pitches scoreless inning in return, 13 months after reconstructive elbow surgery

NEW YORK (AP) — Yankees right-hander Jonathan Loáisiga made his first major league appearance in 13 months, pitching a scoreless inning against the New York Mets on Friday night in his return from reconstructive elbow surgery.
Eric Wagaman, Connor Norby spark Marlins to 9-4 victory over Rays

Eric Wagaman, Connor Norby spark Marlins to 9-4 victory over Rays

MIAMI (AP) — Eric Wagaman had three hits and two RBIs, Connor Norby added a three-run double, and the Miami Marlins beat the Tampa Bay Rays 9-4 on Friday night. Norby's two-bagger gave the Marlins a 5-1 lead in the fourth inning.
Joe Ryan pitches Twins to 12th straight win, 3-0 over Brewers

Joe Ryan pitches Twins to 12th straight win, 3-0 over Brewers

MILWAUKEE (AP) — Joe Ryan allowed two hits and struck out nine in six innings, and the Minnesota Twins extended their streak of holding opponents scoreless to 24 innings while winning their 12th straight game, 3-0 over the Milwaukee Brewers on Friday
Juan Soto greeted with standing jeer in Yankee Stadium return, then touches heart with helmet

Juan Soto greeted with standing jeer in Yankee Stadium return, then touches heart with helmet

NEW YORK (AP) — Greeted by a rare standing jeer in his return to Yankee Stadium, Juan Soto stepped out of the batter's box, took off his helmet, tipped it to the crowd and touched it against his heart.
Bryce Harper reaches 1,000 RBIs in the Phillies' 8-4 victory over the Pirates

Bryce Harper reaches 1,000 RBIs in the Phillies' 8-4 victory over the Pirates

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Bryce Harper reached 1,000 RBIs and was part of a wild seventh inning rally in which the Philadelphia Phillies scored four runs on just one hit in an 8-4 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Friday night.
Struggling slugger Anthony Santander stays on Blue Jays' bench in close 5-4 loss

Struggling slugger Anthony Santander stays on Blue Jays' bench in close 5-4 loss

TORONTO — Toronto Blue Jays manager John Schneider resisted the temptation to employ Anthony Santander as a ninth-inning pinch-hitter on Friday.
Herrera drives in 4, Pallante works 7 strong innings as Cardinals beat Royals 10-3

Herrera drives in 4, Pallante works 7 strong innings as Cardinals beat Royals 10-3

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Iván Herrera had three hits and four RBIs, Andre Pallante allowed two runs in seven innings, and the St. Louis Cardinals beat the Kansas City Royals 10-3 on Friday night.
Christian Walker homer caps 6-run 7th for Astros in 6-3 win that ends Rangers' 6-game winning streak

Christian Walker homer caps 6-run 7th for Astros in 6-3 win that ends Rangers' 6-game winning streak

ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Christian Walker hit a three-run homer to cap a six-run seventh inning for the Houston Astros on Friday night in their 6-3 win over Texas that ended the Rangers' six-game winning streak.
Lowe and Wood hit HRs before Tena scores in 9th to lead Nationals past Orioles 4-3

Lowe and Wood hit HRs before Tena scores in 9th to lead Nationals past Orioles 4-3

BALTIMORE (AP) — José Tena came around from second base to score the tiebreaking run on an infield hit by Nasim Nuñez in the ninth inning, and the Washington Nationals got home runs from Nathaniel Lowe and James Wood in a 4-3 victory over the Baltimo