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MLB notebook: Another Twins game postponed due to COVID-19 problems Minnesota will not play Monday, the third straight game postponed, after at least four positive coronavirus tests in the past week. Associated Press Share OAKLAND, Calif. — The game between Minnesota and the Oakland Athletics scheduled for Monday night at the Coliseum has been postponed because of the Twins’ continued COVID-19 problems. Major League Baseball made the announcement Sunday and said the delay will allow for c...

By Syndicated Content Apr 15, 2021 3:07 AM Left-hander Carlos Rodon pitched the 20th no-hitter in Chicago White Sox franchise history on Wednesday, striking out seven and allowing one hit batsman to defeat the visiting Cleveland Indians 8-0. Rodon (2-0) retired 27 of the 28 batters he faced, including the first 25. He lost his bid for the fourth perfect game in franchise history with one out in the ninth, hitting Clevelands Roberto Perez on the foot with a 1-2 slider. The next batter, Y...

Flores sacrifice fly holds up, Giants beat Reds Wilmer Flores tiebreaking sacrifice fly in the seventh held up in a strange, back-and-forth game that featured four two-run homers in the first inning alone, and the San Francisco Giants beat the Cincinnati Reds 7-6 on Tuesday night. The Canadian Press Wilmer Flores, right, is congratulated by Donovan Solano , The Canadian Press SAN FRANCISCO — Down by four runs after a half-inning a day after being sh...

MLB: Miami Marlins at Atlanta Braves Miami left fielder Adam Duvall had two home runs and matched a club record with seven RBIs to help lead the visiting Miami Marlins to a 14-8 win over the Atlanta Braves on Tuesday. Duvall was 4-for-5, hit his third and fourth home runs, and added a double to lift his batting average from .160 to .267. Miami came up with season highs with the 14 runs and hits (17), and seven of its starting position players got at least one hit. Third baseman Brian Anderson w...

By Syndicated Content Apr 14, 2021 2:42 AM Miami left fielder Adam Duvall had two home runs and matched a club record with seven RBIs to help lead the visiting Miami Marlins to a 14-8 win over the Atlanta Braves on Tuesday. Duvall was 4-for-5, hit his third and fourth home runs, and added a double to lift his batting average from .160 to .267. Miami came up with season highs with the 14 runs and hits (17), and seven of its starting position players got at least one hit. Third baseman Br...

SAN FRANCISCO -- It hasn’t taken left-hander Jake McGee long to make a strong impression on his new Giants teammates. The Giants’ unofficial closer has been spotless in his first six regular-season appearances, tossing 5 1/3 hitless innings while racking up four saves, the second-most in the Majors behind the

April 12, 2021 Notable Workloads: Primary closers or valuable members of a closer committee who have been deemed unavailable or likely unavailable for the current day due to recent workload. Injury News Outlier Saves: Explanation for a non-closer earning a save during the previous day. Committee Clarity: Notes on a closer committee that clarify a pitcher’s standing in the group. Losing A Grip: Struggling closers who could be on the hot seat. The “RosterResource” link will take you to the...

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Brandon Crawford has a bit of a cult following on his own team: that hair, others envy it. His swing is coveted, too. Crawford delivered the decisive hit for a second straight day, connecting for a three-run homer in the sixth inning as the San Francisco Giants beat the Colorado Rockies 4-3 on Saturday. Crawford also came through with a bases-loaded, two-run double in the seventh of a 3-1 win in Friday’s home opener. Starting pitcher Logan Webb used to try to grow out ...

April 11, 2021 The 2021 version of Bullpen Report includes five different sections, as well as the closer chart, which can be found at the bottom of the page. Notable Workloads: Primary closers or valuable members of a closer committee who have been deemed unavailable or likely unavailable for the current day due to recent workload. Injury News  Outlier Saves: Explanation for a non-closer earning a save during the previous day. Committee Clarity: Notes on a closer committee that clarify a pitc...

Johnny Cueto pitches Giants past Rockies 3-1 in home opener By JANIE McCAULEYApril 10, 2021 GMT And oh how the baseball-starved San Francisco fans loved every moment of it. “I like to perform and pump up the crowd,” Cueto said with a smile. Cueto got within an out of a complete game, Brandon Crawford broke a scoreless tie with a bases-loaded, two-run double in the seventh inning, and the Giants won their home opener 3-1 against the Colorado Rockies on Friday. Cueto (1-0) struck out seven, w...