Rosenthal: Cubs’ Marcus Stroman, with opt-out looming, doesn’t want to be traded

Rosenthal: Cubs’ Marcus Stroman, with opt-out looming, doesn’t want to be traded

CHICAGO — Marcus Stroman knows the drill. He has already been traded once at the deadline, in 2019 when the Mets acquired him from the Blue Jays. If his current team, the Cubs, doesn’t turn around his season, he could be on the move again. Stroman doesn’t want that to happen. “At this point in … Read more

Isiah Kiner-Falefa ends rally with hit against Padres

Isiah Kiner-Falefa ends rally with hit against Padres

NEW YORK — Isiah Kiner-Falefa said he “felt like a little kid running out there” after hitting a sharp single in the 10th inning on Saturday afternoon, celebrating his first striped hit. That happy spark was just what the Yankees needed. Continuing to shine in his new role as a super-sub, Kiner-Falefa’s game-breaking hit clinched … Read more

The Pirates hit 7 homers in a win over the Mariners

The Pirates hit 7 homers in a win over the Mariners

On a night defined by the matchball symphony of bats, the Pirates tied their franchise record of seven home runs, beating the Mariners emphatically, 11-6, at T-Mobile Park in a certified classic performance. “It was a great day, for everyone to come out and play the way they did,” said Suwinski fresh off his third … Read more

Giants beat Brewers, above .500 for first time in 2023

Giants beat Brewers, above .500 for first time in 2023

MILWAUKEE — After a disappointing start to the season, the Giants finally seem to be finding their groove. With a blowout 15-1 victory over the Brewers at American Family Field on Friday night, the Giants (26-25) earned their ninth victory in their last 11 games and climbed above .500 for the first time. in 2023. … Read more

Yandy Díaz, Jose Siri homer as Rays rout Dodgers

Yandy Díaz, Jose Siri homer as Rays rout Dodgers

ST. PETERSBURG — The last time the Rays and Dodgers shared the same field, Los Angeles was celebrating its first World Series championship since 1988 at Globe Life Field in Arlington. They have been the two best-performing clubs in baseball since the start of this shortened season, with the Dodgers going 291-145 over the past … Read more

Hunter Greene earns 1st win after six no-hitter innings

Hunter Greene earns 1st win after six no-hitter innings

CHICAGO — There may come a time when the Reds’ young starting pitcher, Hunter Greene, can go the distance and complete his own no-hitter. Friday wasn’t that day, but her flirtation with him happened again. For the second time in his big league career, Greene kept a no-hitter opponent as he pitched six innings and … Read more