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Mets starter Sean Manaea took no-hitter into 6th, even after Texas scored in 1st
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — New York Mets starter Sean Manaea took a no-hitter into the sixth inning against Texas on Wednesday night, even after the Rangers scored off him in the first inning. The no-hit bid ended in the sixth, when the Rangers tied it and quickly knocked Manaea out...
Leody Taveras hits go-ahead HR for Rangers in 5-3 win over Mets, who had won 7 in a row
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Texas Rangers manager Bruce Bochy told Leody Taveras to be ready even though the slumping center fielder wasn't in the starting lineup. Taveras entered the game on defense in the seventh and then hit a tiebreaking two-run homer in the bottom of the inning...
Cubs sign veteran catcher Tomás Nido, designate Yan Gomes for assignment
CHICAGO (AP) — The Chicago Cubs signed veteran catcher Tomás Nido and designated Yan Gomes for assignment on Wednesday. The 30-year-old Nido was designated for assignment by the New York Mets last week. He was hitting .229 with three home runs and eight RBIs. Nido...
Willie Mays, the Giants’ electrifying ‘Say Hey Kid,’ dies at 93
Willie Mays, the electrifying “Say Hey Kid” whose singular combination of talent, drive and exuberance made him one of baseball’s greatest and most beloved players, has died. He was 93. Mays' family and the San Francisco Giants jointly announced Tuesday night he had died...
Mets rally for 7-6 victory at Texas and extend winning streak to season-best 7 games
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Brandon Nimmo loves the way the New York Mets are playing right now as they just keep winning games. Pete Alonso hit a tiebreaking double in the ninth inning and the Mets, a night after their 22-hit outburst in a lopsided victory, extended their winning...
Timeline of Willie Mays’ career
A timeline of Willie Mays’ career: 1931 (May 6) — Born in Westfield, Alabama. 1948 — Joins Birmingham Black Barons of Negro leagues. 1950 — Signs with New York Giants for $4,000. 1951 (May 25) — Major league debut. ...
Mets get 22 hits and their 6th win in a row, 14-2 over reigning World Series champ Rangers
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — DJ Stewart hit a three-run homer and Brandon Nimmo also went deep around a bunch of singles as the New York Mets extended their winning streak to six games with a 14-2 victory over the Texas Rangers on Monday night. The Mets' 22 hits, five for extra bases,...
Schwarber homers twice, Turner gets 2 hits in return from IL to lead Phillies past Padres 9-2
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Kyle Schwarber homered twice, Trea Turner had two hits in his return to the lineup and the Philadelphia Phillies defeated the San Diego Padres 9-2 on Monday night. Alec Bohm added a three-run homer and two singles, and Rafael Marchán had four hits and an RBI...
Rangers' deGrom on mound for first time since surgery and Scherzer close to Texas season debut
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Two-time Cy Young Award winner Jacob deGrom threw off a mound Monday for the first time since reconstructive right elbow surgery just over a year ago, while the next start for Max Scherzer could be his season debut for the Texas Rangers. DeGrom threw 15...
Padres' Manny Machado and manager Mike Shildt ejected during game against Mets
NEW YORK (AP) — San Diego's Manny Machado and manager Mike Schildt were ejected in the sixth inning of Sunday's game at New York Mets after the All-Star took a called third strike. With San Diego trailing 7-2, Machado was called out by plate umpire Adam Beck on a full-count sinker...
