MLB

deGrom pitches six strong innings, Rangers hit four homers in win over Guardians

Jacob deGrom allowed only three singles over six innings, Justin Foscue hit the first of Texas’ four home runs and the Rangers beat Cleveland 10-0 on Sunday, giving them three consecutive series wins for the first time this season.

Royals shortstop Witt Jr. leaves game early with right knee soreness

Kansas City shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. left the Royals’ game with the Minnesota Twins on Sunday with what the team described as right knee soreness.

Denver native Freeland becomes Rockies’ all-time innings leader against Brewers

Kyle Freeland, the left-handed pitcher who grew up close to Coors Field, became the Colorado Rockies’ all-time leader in innings pitched Sunday against Milwaukee.

Bellinger and Chisholm hit 8th-inning homers that lead the Yankees over the Red Sox 6-1

Cody Bellinger’s tiebreaking homer sparked a five-run eighth inning capped by Jazz Chisholm Jr.’s three-run drive, and the banged-up New York Yankees beat the Boston Red Sox 6-1 on Sunday.

Blue Jays use five-run sixth inning to take rubber match against Orioles

Yohendrick Pinango led off the sixth with a solo homer to ignite a five-run inning, and Louis Varland continued his dominance with a four-out save as the Toronto Blue Jays beat the Baltimore Orioles 6-4 on Sunday.

Pinch-hitter Harris II delivers 3-run double to rally Braves past Pirates 3-2 for sweep

Michael Harris II hit a three-run double in the seventh inning and the Atlanta Braves beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 3-2 to complete a three-game sweep Sunday.

Angels place Kochanowicz on the 15-day IL with right elbow inflammation

The Los Angeles Angels put pitcher Jack Kochanowicz on the 15-day injured list with right elbow inflammation Sunday.

Sandy Alcantara allows one run over 7 innings as the Marlins beat the Rays 4-1

Tigers’ Skubal works five scoreless innings in first rehab appearance

Detroit Tigers ace Tarik Skubal pitched five scoreless innings Sunday in the two-time Cy Young Award winner’s first minor league rehabilitation appearance since undergoing elbow surgery last month.

Blue Jays’ Varsho out of starting lineup for second straight game

Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Daulton Varsho is not starting for the second straight game after leaving Friday’s game with wrist discomfort.

Mets halt Polanco’s minor league rehab assignment, send him back to New York for tests

Jorge Polanco’s minor league rehabilitation assignment was halted Saturday because of ankle soreness and the Mets first baseman will return to New York for further evaluation.

Fermin’s first homer of season helps Padres halt six-game slide with win over Mets

Light-hitting catcher Freddy Fermin launched his first homer this season to lift the San Diego Padres over the New York Mets 3-2 on Saturday night, snapping a six-game losing streak.

Dodgers erupt for nine-run first as Yamamoto dominates over eight innings in rout of Angels

Yoshinobu Yamamoto retired 22 consecutive batters over eight dominant innings, Andy Pages and Shohei Ohtani homered to highlight a nine-run first and the Los Angeles Dodgers routed the Los Angeles Angels 9-2 on Saturday night.

Misiorowski sets record for heat, Turang homers twice as Brewers beat Rockies

Jacob Misiorowski threw a record-setting 103.7 mph pitch and Brice Turang hit two of Milwaukee’s five solo home runs as the Brewers beat the Colorado Rockies 7-1 on Saturday night.

Misiorowski throws 103.7 mph pitch, fastest by a starter since tracking began in 2008

Milwaukee Brewers ace Jacob Misiorowski threw a 103.7 mph pitch Saturday night against the Colorado Rockies, the fastest by a starter since tracking began in 2008.

Braves beat Pirates behind Smith’s two-run homer

Dominic Smith hit a two-run homer, Spencer Strider allowed three runs in five innings and the Atlanta Braves recovered after losing an early three-run lead to beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 6-3 on Saturday and clinch another series win.

Bibee gets first win of season as Guardians blank Rangers

Tanner Bibee got his first win of the season in his 14th start, allowing three hits over eight innings to lead the Cleveland Guardians over the Texas Rangers 6-0 on Saturday.

Nootbaar’s 8th inning HR lifts Cardinals over Reds

Lars Nootbaar hit a go-ahead two-run homer in the eighth inning and Jordan Walker also homered as the St. Louis Cardinals beat the Cincinnati Reds 6-5 on Saturday.

Smith blasts a 2-run homer as Braves improve the majors’ best record by beating Pirates

Dominic Smith hit a two-run homer, Spencer Strider allowed three runs in five innings and the Atlanta Braves recovered after losing an early three-run lead to beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 6-3 on Saturday and clinch another series win.

Dodgers pitcher Glasnow moved to 60-day IL with back injury

Los Angeles Dodgers starter Tyler Glasnow was transferred to the 60-day injured list Saturday, another sign that his balky back is hindering his rehab progression.