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Bรกez to Detroit, MLB teams race to finish biz before lockout
Read full article: Bรกez to Detroit, MLB teams race to finish biz before lockoutJavier Bรกez agreed to bring his high motor to the Motor City, while other teams around the majors raced to finish up business before Tuesdayโs deadline to tender contracts and a likely roster freeze coming when baseball's collective bargaining agreement expires Wednesday.
Haniger hits 2 HRs, M's beat A's to gain in wild-card race
Read full article: Haniger hits 2 HRs, M's beat A's to gain in wild-card raceMitch Haniger hit two identical three-run homers and the Seattle Mariners gained precious ground in the AL wild-card race with a 13-4 win over the Oakland Athletics.
Oakland's 13-game winning streak ends, Orioles romp 8-1
Read full article: Oakland's 13-game winning streak ends, Orioles romp 8-1Oaklandโs 13-game winning streak ended as Austin Hays hit a pair of home runs, starter John Means had another stellar performance and the Baltimore Orioles beat the Athletics 8-1.
A's extend winning streak to 11, helped by 2 errors in 10th
Read full article: A's extend winning streak to 11, helped by 2 errors in 10thThe Oakland Athletics extended their winning streak to 11, rallying from a two-run deficit to beat the Twins 13-12 when Luis Arraez threw away Ramรณn Laureanoโs grounder for Minnesotaโs second error of the 10th inning.
Phillies return from layoff, lose to Cole and Yankees 6-3
Read full article: Phillies return from layoff, lose to Cole and Yankees 6-3Cole (3-0) allowed one run and five hits, struck out four and walked one on 91 pitches. The major league-best Yankees have won seven straight the equivalent of a 19-game spurt over a 162-game season. Because of Tuesdays postponement, the Phillies planned to return home after the game without having checked into their hotel. ... Closer Aroldis Chapman is to throw a bullpen in Scranton on Tuesday or Wednesday in his return from COVID-19. Happ (0-0) had been scheduled to start for the Yankees on Tuesday and RHP Aaron Nola (0-1) for the Phillies.