MLB: Yankees 2, Cubs 1
José Caballero lined a two-run homer, Gerrit Cole pitched into the sixth inning and the New York Yankees hung on to top the Chicago Cubs 2-1 on Sunday.
José Caballero lined a two-run homer, Gerrit Cole pitched into the sixth inning and the New York Yankees hung on to top the Chicago Cubs 2-1 on Sunday.
With the news that the Toronto Blue Jays have dealt Kevin Gausman to the Chicago Cubs, TSN MLB analyst Steve Phillips joins SportsCentre to discuss Gausman's Blue Jays tenure, his fit with the Cubs, what the Jays are getting in return in Brett Bateman and Ty Southisene, and what could come next with the deadline looming.
José Fermin hit a tiebreaking single in the ninth inning and the St. Louis Cardinals defeated the Toronto Blue Jays 5-1 on Sunday, avoiding a three-game sweep. Blue Jays right-hander Max Scherzer allowed one run and four hits in six innings.
The Blue Jays have reportedly dealt fan-favourite Kevin Gausman to the Chicago Cubs for OF Brett Bateman and INF Ty Southisene. Gausman spent five seasons with the Jays, posting an ERA of 3.62. The Blue Jays also acquired Canadian right-hander Jameson Taillon and cash from the Cubs in exchange for a player to be named later or cash considerations in a separate transaction, it was announced Sunday afternoon.
Blue Jays manager John Schneider spoke about how the looming trade deadline and how his team continues to compete despite all the speculation. Schneider also touched on RHP Jameson Taillon after he was acquired from the Cubs for a player to be named later or cash considerations.
ESPN's Jeff Passan
Following the trade that sent him to the Dodgers, Tarik Skubal spoke to reporters and fought back tears as he recounted his nine seasons in the Tigers organization.
Martín Pérez held Washington hitless until the seventh inning, Ronald Acuña Jr., Matt Olson and Dominic Smith hit home runs, and the Braves beat the Nationals on Saturday night, their third straight win in the series.
Randy Arozarena scored in the ninth inning on Cal Raleigh's groundout to first base, and the Mariners snapped a three-game losing streak with a victory over the Twins on Saturday.
ESPN baseball analyst Eduardo Perez shares his thoughts on the Los Angeles Dodgers' acquisition of pitcher Tarik Skubal from the Detroit Tigers.
The Dodgers have acquired two-time American League Cy Young Award winner Tarik Skubal from the Tigers, sources told ESPN's Jeff Passan. In return, Los Angeles is sending outfielder Zyhir Hope, right-hander River Ryan and right-hander Brady Smith to Detroit, sources told ESPN.
Geraldo Perdomo and Corbin Carroll homered during a seven-run seventh inning, and the Diamondbacks beat the Guardians on Saturday night for their fourth straight victory.
Andruw Monasterio hit a ground-rule double to lead off the eighth and scored the go-ahead run on Connor Wong's double-play grounder as the streaking Red Sox edged the Dodgers on Saturday night. Boston has won four straight, including the first two games of the series against Los Angeles.
Cristopher Sánchez struck out 11 in six innings, helping the Phillies snap their four-game losing streak with a win over the Orioles on Saturday night.
Drew Rasmussen pitched six innings, fanning 10 batters, and the Rays staff combined for 16 strikeouts in the game as they blanked the White Sox, and won on a Nick Fortes RBI single.
Kevin Gausman pitched 5 2/3 innings for his first win since May 22, in what could be his final start at Rogers Centre as a Blue Jay, George Springer had two hits and drove in a pair, and Toronto beat the Cardinals on Saturday.
Pete Crow-Armstrong drove in the go-ahead run with a seventh-inning triple and scored twice as the Cubs evened their series with the Yankees with a win on Saturday night.
With the Twins down a run into the seventh, a Royce Lewis kicked off the comeback with a solo home run to tie it, and a Luke Keaschall double brought home the winning run as the Twins bested the Mariners.
Ceddane Rafaela's go-ahead two-run homer highlighted a five-run seventh inning and the Boston Red Sox rallied after blowing an early lead to beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 9-4 on Friday night in the series opener.
Dylan Cease pitched six innings, allowing only one run over three hits, while fanning seven batters and a Luis Urias two-run single in the eighth inning proved to be the difference in this one, giving the Blue Jays the series-opening win over the Cardinals.
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