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Machado's slam caps 5-run 9th as Padres top Nationals 7-2

Machado's slam caps 5-run 9th as Padres top Nationals 7-2

WASHINGTON (AP) — Manny Machado’s grand slam capped a five-run ninth inning, and the San Diego Padres beat the Washington Nationals 7-2 on Friday night.
Bassitt lifts Blue Jays to 4-0 win over Giants in return from all-star break

Bassitt lifts Blue Jays to 4-0 win over Giants in return from all-star break

TORONTO — Bolstered by a four-run second, Chris Bassitt pitched 6 1/3 shutout innings to lift the Toronto Blue Jays to a series-opening 4-0 win against the San Francisco Giants on Friday.
Rodríguez hits 1st MLB home run, Cecconi has career night in Guardians' win over Athletics

Rodríguez hits 1st MLB home run, Cecconi has career night in Guardians' win over Athletics

CLEVELAND (AP) — Johnathan Rodríguez hit his first home run in the majors, Slade Cecconi went a career-long 8 1/3 innings and the Cleveland Guardians beat the Athletics 8-6 on Friday night.
Ward's go-ahead homer leads Angels past Phillies 6-5

Ward's go-ahead homer leads Angels past Phillies 6-5

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Taylor Ward hit a go-ahead two-run homer, Jo Adell and Jorge Soler also went deep, and the Los Angeles Angels beat the Philadelphia Phillies 6-5 on Friday night.
Shohei Ohtani co-writes children's book starring his dog Decoy

Shohei Ohtani co-writes children's book starring his dog Decoy

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Shohei Ohtani is adding author to his list of accomplishments. The Los Angeles Dodgers two-way superstar has co-written a children's book starring his beloved dog, Decoy.
White Sox crush Pirates 10-1 behind homers by Luis Robert Jr. and Edgar Quero

White Sox crush Pirates 10-1 behind homers by Luis Robert Jr. and Edgar Quero

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Luis Robert Jr. homered and drove in two runs, Michael A. Taylor added a bases-clearing double and the Chicago White Sox breezed past the reeling Pittsburgh Pirates 10-1 on Friday night.
Diamondbacks All-Star second baseman Ketel Marte placed on restricted list following burglary

Diamondbacks All-Star second baseman Ketel Marte placed on restricted list following burglary

PHOENIX (AP) — Arizona Diamondbacks All-Star second baseman Ketel Marte was placed on the restricted list Friday after his home was burglarized during the All-Star break. Marte was not in the lineup Friday night gainst St.
Gold Glove shortstop Ezequiel Tovar back in Rockies' lineup after oblique injury

Gold Glove shortstop Ezequiel Tovar back in Rockies' lineup after oblique injury

DENVER (AP) — The Colorado Rockies reinstated Gold Glove shortstop Ezequiel Tovar from the 10-day injured list on Friday. Tovar was hitting .
Shohei Ohtani to make next start Monday as Dodgers aim for longer outings from two-way superstar

Shohei Ohtani to make next start Monday as Dodgers aim for longer outings from two-way superstar

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Shohei Ohtani will make his next start on the mound on Monday as the Los Angeles Dodgers' two-way superstar progresses toward longer outings after elbow surgery.
Orioles righty Grayson Rodriguez's rehab shut down due to sore elbow

Orioles righty Grayson Rodriguez's rehab shut down due to sore elbow

TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Baltimore right-hander Grayson Rodriguez had a setback in his comeback from an elbow injury and the Orioles have shut him down indefinitely.