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Mets undercut 1st-inning rally by batting out of order

CINCINNATI (AP) The Mets batted out of order in the first inning against the Reds on Wednesday, undercutting a rally.

Nationals seek sweep against Padres' lackluster bats (May 09, 2018)

SAN DIEGO — Gio Gonzalez makes his eighth start of the season Wednesday night at Petco Park as the resurgent Washington Nationals seek to complete a three-game series sweep of the Padres.

Astros go for sweep over A's, grief-stricken Piscotty (May 09, 2018)

OAKLAND, Calif. — Two pitchers who figure to get an unusually large amount of support from the other team’s fans are set to duel Wednesday afternoon when the Houston Astros and Oakland Athletics wrap up a three-game series.

Red-hot Rockies host Angels (May 09, 2018)

DENVER — Left-hander Tyler Anderson will try to continue a record run by the Colorado starters Wednesday when the Rockies seek to sweep their two-game interleague series with the Los Angeles Angels.

Reliever Knebel returns for Brewers in time to face Indians (May 09, 2018)

MILWAUKEE — A little more than a month after he strained his hamstring working a meaningless inning of mop-up duty at the tail end of an 8-0 rout by the Chicago Cubs, Corey Knebel will return to the Milwaukee Brewers’ bullpen Wednesday morning when they wrap up a two-game interleague set with the Cleveland Indians at Miller Park.

Springer gets 2 more hits, Astros beat A's 4-2 (May 09, 2018)

OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) George Springer kept up his hitting surge with two hits and two RBIs, Alex Bregman homered and the Houston Astros beat the Oakland Athletics 4-2 on Tuesday night.

Cubs seek sweep of Marlins (May 09, 2018)

CHICAGO — The Chicago Cubs are trying to get rolling, but will need their depth in order to do so for the time being.

Mariners go for series clincher vs. Blue Jays after no-hitter (May 09, 2018)

The Seattle Mariners cannot expect to top their Tuesday game, when Canadian left-hander James Paxton pitched a no-hitter.

Palmeiro says he has agreed with independent team at age 53

DALLAS (AP) Rafael Palmeiro says he has agreed to play with his son for the independent Cleburne Railroaders at age 53.

Gray's 7 shutout innings lead Rockies past Angels, 4-2 (May 08, 2018)

DENVER (AP) Jon Gray continued Colorado’s strong stretch of starts with seven scoreless innings, and the Rockies beat the Los Angeles Angels 4-2 on Tuesday night for their sixth straight win.

Tigers spoil Adrian Beltre's 3-hit return, beat Rangers 7-4 (May 08, 2018)

ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) Victor Martinez and Jeimer Candelario homered in the first inning and the Detroit Tigers held off the Texas Rangers 7-4 Tuesday night, spoiling Adrian Beltre’s three-hit game in his return from an injury.

Mets, Reds close series after Harvey trade (May 08, 2018)

The New York Mets hope to depart Cincinnati on Wednesday with a much-needed series victory, but even if they do, they’ll be leaving behind a bit of franchise history.

Royals blitz Bundy, Orioles with 10-run 1st in 15-7 win (May 08, 2018)

BALTIMORE (AP) Dylan Bundy set a dubious modern-day record, yielding four homers and leaving without getting an out, part of a 10-run first inning that propelled the Kansas City Royals past the hapless Baltimore Orioles 15-7 Tuesday night.

No-Canada! Mariners' Paxton pitches no-hitter in Toronto (May 08, 2018)

TORONTO (AP) James Paxton of the Seattle Mariners became the first Canadian to pitch a no-hitter in his home country, shutting down the Blue Jays 5-0 Tuesday night.

Seattle Mariners' James Paxton no-hits Toronto Blue Jays to become first Canadian to accomplish the feat in home country

TORONTO (AP) Seattle Mariners’ James Paxton no-hits Toronto Blue Jays to become first Canadian to accomplish the feat in home country.

Brewers starter Wade Miley injured, leaves in 1st inning

MILWAUKEE (AP) Milwaukee Brewers starter Wade Miley has left a game against the Cleveland Indians with one out in the first inning due to strained right oblique.

Rockies reinstate DJ LeMahieu, option Pat Valaika

DENVER (AP) The Colorado Rockies have reinstated second baseman DJ LeMahieu from the 10-day disabled list and optioned infielder Pat Valaika to Triple-A Albuquerque.

Mets trade former ace Matt Harvey to Reds C Devin Mesoraco

CINCINNATI (AP) The New York Mets have traded former ace Matt Harvey to the Cincinnati Reds for catcher Devin Mesoraco in a swap of former All-Stars with careers sidetracked by injuries.

Odorizzi, Escobar lead Twins past Cardinals, 7-1 (May 08, 2018)

ST. LOUIS (AP) Jake Odorizzi pitched five strong innings and Eduardo Escobar had a two-run home run as the Minnesota Twins won their season-high fifth straight game with a 7-1 victory over the St. Louis Cardinals on Tuesday.

Jays closer Robert Osuna charged with assault in Toronto

TORONTO (AP) Toronto Blue Jays closer Roberto Osuna has been charged with assault.

Yankees and Red Sox to play in London in 2019

LONDON (AP) The New York Yankees and Boston Red Sox will face each other in two regular-season games at the Olympic Stadium in London next year.

Boston Red Sox and New York Yankees to meet in regular-season baseball games in London in June 2019

LONDON (AP) Boston Red Sox and New York Yankees to meet in regular-season baseball games in London in June 2019.

Big Bartolo still have fun, getting batters out for Rangers

ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) When Bartolo Colon took the mound for the Texas Rangers in his last start, the big right-hander had pitched against Boston coaches more than twice as much as the current Red Sox players.

Richard hopes to give Padres pitching hope vs. Nationals (May 08, 2018)

SAN DIEGO — The San Diego Padres’ starting pitching has been a mess.

Athletics' Manaea faces Astros' McCullers in key matchup (May 08, 2018)

OAKLAND, Calif. — Lance McCullers Jr. and Sean Manaea are set for a rematch of one of the most unusual games of the 2017 season when the Houston Astros and Oakland Athletics duel for the second time in a three-game series Tuesday night.

Adams, Turner, Strasburg lead Nationals over Padres, 8-5 (May 08, 2018)

SAN DIEGO (AP) Matt Adams homered in consecutive innings, Trea Turner went deep in his first at-bat at Petco Park and Stephen Strasburg beat his hometown team again, leading the Washington Nationals to an 8-5 victory against the San Diego Padres on Monday night.

Springer goes 6 for 6, ties Astros mark in 16-2 rout of A's (May 08, 2018)

OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) George Springer went 6 for 6 with a home run to match a Houston record as the Astros routed the Oakland Athletics 16-2 on Monday night.

Cubs hope bats remain alive vs. Marlins (May 08, 2018)

CHICAGO — When the Chicago Cubs struggled to find their footing in April, team president Theo Epstein cited the earliness of the season.

Tigers try again against Rangers after losing series opener (May 08, 2018)

The Detroit Tigers are beset by injuries and illness, adapting on the fly and trying to piece together a lineup that can do some damage as they battle the Texas Rangers on Tuesday in the second game of a three-game series at Globe Life Park in Arlington, Texas.

Nola, Phillies host Giants (May 07, 2018)

Aaron Nola has spent the first five weeks of the 2018 season establishing himself as one of the best starters in the National League.