2:16 AM ET NEW YORK — Another ragged start against the New York Yankees has Boston Red Sox starter David Price contemplating a new approach for the next time he faces them. With the home runs and earned runs piling up in Sunday night’s 11-1 loss at Yankee Stadium, Price knew that the plan he
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6:50 PM ET Associated Press CHICAGO — Jon Lester hit a three-run homer that highlighted an eight-run burst in the second inning and wound up with his NL-leading 11th win as the Chicago Cubs held off the Minnesota Twins 11-10 on Sunday. Ian Happ also homered for the Cubs, who have scored at least 10
12:26 PM ET ESPN News Services CINCINNATI — The Milwaukee Brewers have optioned struggling shortstop Orlando Arcia to Triple-A Colorado Springs before Sunday’s series finale against the Reds. In a corresponding move, Milwaukee recalled right-hander Aaron Wilkerson from Colorado Springs. The 23-year-old Arcia hit .197 in 66 games, including 56 starts. He hit .277 in
1:27 AM ET NEW YORK — An embarrassed and disappointed Sonny Gray opened up Saturday night about his inconsistent starts in the New York Yankees‘ pitching rotation just after scuffling through one of his worst outings in pinstripes. “That was embarrassing for me and for everybody in here,” Gray said in the home clubhouse. It
8:20 PM ET Associated Press PHILADELPHIA — Philadelphia Phillies starter Vince Velasquez has left the game after being hit in the right forearm by a line drive. The Phillies said the right-hander had a bruise. He was struck Saturday night by a liner from Washington’s Adam Eaton in the second inning. After getting hit, Velasquez
9:17 AM ET Detroit Tigers manager Ron Gardenhire on Friday defended the decision to fire pitching coach Chris Bosio for what the team called insensitive comments toward a clubhouse attendant. “I think this has been a reality check for everybody that hey, we’re not going to stand for this anymore,” Gardenhire told reporters Friday. “We’ve
12:06 AM ET Associated Press LOS ANGELES — Rookie Walker Buehler, the Dodgers’ top prospect, has been optioned to the minor leagues after struggling in a relief appearance. The team says Buehler was sent to Class A Rancho Cucamonga before Friday night’s game against Colorado. The Dodgers made the move after Buehler had been activated
8:08 PM ET Associated Press BALTIMORE — The Baltimore Orioles paid tribute to The Capital Gazette shooting victims by placing five lilies at the press box seat reserved for the newspaper, and holding a moment of silence before their game Friday night against the Los Angeles Angels. Long-time sports writer John McNamara was among five
1:52 AM ET There has been some buzz around Tim Tebow of late. After a slow start, he went 2-for-4 on Thursday, raising his average for Double-A Binghamton to .318 in June and .261/.335/.398 with five home runs on the season. After shutting out the Yankees, Zach Eflin seems to have officially made the leap
1:09 AM ET Associated Press BOSTON — The Boston Red Sox acquired veteran first baseman/outfielder Steve Pearce in a trade with the Toronto Blue Jays on Thursday night. Dave Dombrowski, the Red Sox president of baseball operations, announced the deal after Boston’s 4-2 win over the Los Angeles Angels. Dombrowski said the Red Sox are