WASHINGTON (AP) — Alex Call had a lengthy batting cage session, an unusual practice before a day game, in an effort to lock in his timing on fastballs. The Nationals' leadoff batter saw promising results when he lined out to third base twice in his first three at-bats against the Cubs. ...
CHICAGO (AP) — Eric Hosmer and Nelson Velázquez hit back-to-back homers and Dansby Swanson added his first of the season to help the Chicago Cubs top the San Diego Padres 5-2 on Thursday. Manny Machado homered for the Padres, who had won five of seven. Hayden...
CHICAGO (AP) — James Outman and Max Muncy each homered twice as the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Chicago Cubs 9-4 on Saturday. Muncy hit a two-run homer in the seventh against Mark Leiter Jr. and a solo drive in the ninth off Brad Boxberger, tying the New York Mets’ Pete Alonso...
Capsules of National League Central teams, listed in order of finish last year: ___ ST. LOUIS CARDINALS 2022: 93-69, first place, lost to Philadelphia in wild-card round. Manager: Oliver Marmol (second season). Opening Day:...