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Twins claim reliever Tonkin off waivers from Yankees; veteran has switched teams 5 times in 9 months
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Minnesota Twins claimed well-traveled relief pitcher Michael Tonkin off waivers from the New York Yankees on Tuesday, attempting to boost a taxed bullpen by bringing back the 34-year-old for a second stint this season. Tonkin was drafted by the Twins and made...
Ian Happ and Michael Busch homers power Cubs past Twins 8-2
CHICAGO (AP) — Ian Happ and Michael Busch homered and five Chicago pitchers combined for a six-hitter as the Cubs beat the Minnesota Twins 8-2 on Wednesday. Javier Assad worked the first four innings and Jorge López (2-2) worked two innings and earned the victory. The Cubs took...
Twins starter Joe Ryan leaves game against Cubs in third inning with right triceps tightness
CHICAGO (AP) — Minnesota Twins starter Joe Ryan left during the third inning of Wednesday afternoon’s game against the Cubs with right triceps tightness. The right-hander was four pitches into facing leadoff hitter Pete Crow-Armstrong when he stepped off the rubber. He left the...
Dodgers add starter Jack Flaherty, Padres get closer Tanner Scott at busy trade deadline
PHOENIX (AP) — The Los Angeles Dodgers acquired starting pitcher Jack Flaherty, San Diego added All-Star closer Tanner Scott, and Arizona, Baltimore and Pittsburgh made significant deals for the stretch run ahead of Tuesday's trade deadline. Many top stars mentioned as trade...
Twins add bullpen help with right-hander Trevor Richards in deadline trade with Blue Jays
NEW YORK (AP) — The Minnesota Twins acquired right-handed pitcher Trevor Richards from the Toronto Blue Jays on Tuesday before the major league non-waiver trade deadline, a boost for the bullpen in their quest to catch Cleveland and defend their AL Central title. The Twins sent...
Jake Rogers hits third career grand slam as Tigers beat Blue Jays 7-3 for 10th win in 12 games
TORONTO (AP) — Jake Rogers hit his third career grand slam during a six-run sixth inning, and the Detroit Tigers beat the Toronto Blue Jays 7-3 on Saturday for their 10th win in 12 games. Andy Ibáñez had two hits and two RBIs for the Tigers. Rogers hit his seventh home run off...
Blue Jays blow 7-run lead, but recover to beat Diamondbacks 8-7 after Guerrero's solo homer
PHOENIX (AP) — Vladimir Guerrero Jr. hit a go-ahead solo homer, Kevin Kiermaier added a grand slam and the Toronto Blue Jays recovered from blowing a seven-run lead to beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 8-7 on Sunday. Guerrero's homer in the seventh came off reliever Kevin Ginkel (6-2),...
Geraldo Perdomo drives in run with sac fly in 9th to lift the Diamondbacks past the Blue Jays, 5-4
PHOENIX (AP) — Geraldo Perdomo brought home Corbin Carroll with a sacrifice fly in the ninth inning, and the Arizona Diamondbacks rallied to beat the Toronto Blue Jays 5-4 on Friday night. The Diamondbacks jumped above .500 for the first time since a win on April 3, improving to...
Wisely singles to tie it, Fitzgerald scores winning run on a wild pitch as Giants beat Blue Jays 4-3
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Brett Wisely hit a tying RBI single with two outs in the ninth inning and Tyler Fitzgerald scored the winning run moments later on a wild pitch by Trevor Richards, rallying the San Francisco Giants past the Toronto Blue Jays 4-3 on Tuesday night. Richards (1-1)...
Yariel Rodríguez gets 1st win, Alejandro Kirk drives in pair to help Blue Jays beat Mariners 5-4
SEATTLE (AP) — Yariel Rodríguez allowed one hit over six shutout innings for his first victory, Alejandro Kirk had three hits and drove in two runs and the Toronto Blue Jays held off the Seattle Mariners 5-4 on Saturday. Rodríguez (1-3) had arguably the best start of his brief...
