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MLB Salary Arbitration Eligibles List

Nov. 18, 2024 13:41 PM EST

NEW YORK (AP) — The 238 players eligible for salary arbitration. Contracts must be tendered by 8 p.m. EST on Nov. 22 and proposed salaries will be exchanged Jan. 9: ...

Zach Neto has 2 homers, 6 RBIs to lead Angels to 9-8 win over Astros

Sep. 22, 2024 18:58 PM EDT

HOUSTON (AP) — Zach Neto hit two home runs and drove in six, and the Los Angeles Angels came from behind twice to beat the Houston Astros 9-8 on Sunday. “At the end of the game there, his last three at-bats he took the game over,” Angels manager Ron Washington said. “He has...

Jon Singleton's two-run double in eighth lifts Astros to 3-1 win over Angels

Sep. 20, 2024 00:48 AM EDT

HOUSTON (AP) — Jon Singleton’s tiebreaking two-run double with two outs in the eighth inning lifted the Houston Astros to a 3-1 win over the Los Angeles Angels on Thursday night. The game was tied 1-1 when Ryan Miller (0-1) walked Yordan Alvarez and Kyle Tucker to start the...

Bowden Francis rolling along nicely for the Toronto Blue Jays

Sep. 17, 2024 20:56 PM EDT

ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — When the Toronto Blue Jays traded Yusei Kikuchi to Houston, it created an opening for Bowden Francis. The right-hander certainly has made the most of the opportunity. Francis is 4-1 with a 1.50 ERA in his last seven starts. He has allowed just...

Blanco throws 6 shutout innings, Heyward goes deep as Astros beat Angels 6-4 to finish sweep

Sep. 15, 2024 20:10 PM EDT

ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Ronel Blanco threw six scoreless innings, Jason Heyward had a home run among his three hits and the Houston Astros finished off a three-game sweep of the Los Angeles Angels with a 6-4 victory on Sunday. Jeremy Peña had two hits and two runs scored as the...

Wallner homers, Lee breaks 0-for-19 skid to lead Twins over Angels 6-4

Sep. 11, 2024 23:18 PM EDT

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Matt Wallner homered for the second straight game, Brooks Lee snapped an 0-for-19 stretch with a go-ahead, two-run double and the Minnesota Twins beat the Los Angeles Angels 6-4 on Wednesday night. Royce Lewis nearly had his sixth career grand slam for Minnesota...

Lindor's leadoff HR in 9th ends Francis' no-hit bid and Mets rally for 6-2 win over Blue Jays

Sep. 11, 2024 21:15 PM EDT

TORONTO (AP) — Francisco Lindor broke up Bowden Francis’ no-hit bid with a tying homer leading off the ninth inning, Francisco Alvarez added a three-run shot and the New York Mets scored six times in their last at-bat to beat the Toronto Blue Jays 6-2 on Wednesday. “It felt...

Blue Jays pitcher Bowden Francis again loses no-hit bid on leadoff homer in 9th

Sep. 11, 2024 17:25 PM EDT

TORONTO (AP) — Blue Jays right-hander Bowden Francis has lost a no-hit bid on a leadoff homer in the ninth inning for the second time in four starts. Francisco Lindor connected on an 0-2 fastball Wednesday, sending a no-doubt drive over the right-field wall to give the New York...

Rangers rally from a pair of 2-run deficits to beat the Angels 6-4

Sep. 07, 2024 23:21 PM EDT

ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Josh Smith put Texas ahead for the first time with a two-run single in the seventh inning and the Rangers overcame a pair of two-run deficits to beat the Los Angeles Angels 6-4 on Saturday night. Smith's sharp liner to right field capped a three-run...

Bradford's strong start, García's 3-run homer lead Rangers past Angels 3-1

Sep. 05, 2024 23:22 PM EDT

ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Cody Bradford allowed one run in six innings and Adolis García hit a three-run home run in the first as the Texas Rangers beat the Los Angeles Angels 3-1 on Thursday night. Bradford (5-2) made his fifth consecutive quality start and allowed just two hits,...