MLB.comMichael Conforto's two-run homer
Michael Conforto gets the Mets on the board with a two-run homer to right field in the bottom of the 2nd inning
The Associated PressTigers hit 4 homers in 1st inning, drill Pirates 11-5
Niko Goodrum, Miguel Cabrera, C.J. Cron and Jeimer Candelario all hit home runs in the first inning against Pittsburgh's Derek Holland as the Detroit Tigers drilled the Pirates 11-5 on Saturday. Detroit sent four of Holland's first 11 pitches over the fence at PNC Park to propel the Tigers to another big offensive outburst against reeling Pittsburgh.
NBC Sports BostonRed Sox' Alex Verdugo bristles at notion of 'replacing' Mookie Betts
Alex Verdugo has some big shoes to fill after trading places with Mookie Betts. Just don't tell that to Alex Verdugo.
NBC Sports BayAreaA's takeaways: What you might've missed in complete 3-1 win vs. Astros
The A's extended their winning streak to an MLB-best eight games on Saturday. Here are the takeaways.
The Associated PressSemien delivers again vs Astros; A's win 8th in row
Fresh off a game-finishing hit, Marcus Semien gave the Oakland Athletics a fast start. Semien homered in the first after hitting a walkoff single to end a 13-inning win 15 hours earlier, and the A's beat the Houston Astros 3-1 on Saturday for their eighth straight victory. The pitching's been very consistent, it's almost surprising when we give up runs,'' Semien said.
MLB.comJay Bruce's three-run home run
Jay Bruce launches a three-run home run over the right-center-field wall, increasing the Phillies' lead to 4-0 in the bottom of the 4th
MLB.comEugenio Suárez's 3-run home run
Eugenio Suárez launches a ball over the left-field wall for a three-run home run to put the Reds in front of the Brewers 3-0 in the 1st
NBC Sports WashingtonWATCH: Juan Soto goes opposite field for his first home run of 2020
Juan Soto took Orioles pitcher Tom Eshelman deep for his first home run of 2020.
NBC Sports ChicagoAL Central race: For White Sox, solving Indians pitching a tall task but a must
The Cleveland Indians have the best starting rotation in baseball. And those starters have dominated everyone, including the White Sox. If the South Siders want to live up to their own high expectations, they'll have to figure out a way to solve them.
NBC Sports BayAreaGiants put Jeff Samardzija on injured list after bad start vs. Dodgers
Jeff Samardzija was placed on the 10-day IL on Saturday, and it's possible he has thrown his last pitch as a Giant.
MLB.comJuan Soto's solo home run
Juan Soto drives a solo home run to left field, giving the Nationals a 1-0 lead in the 2nd inning
NBC Sports PhiladelphiaWhat makes Spencer Howard such an exciting piece of Phillies' future?
Spencer Howard is coming. Here's what makes him such an exciting pitching prospect with ace-like potential for the Phillies. By Corey Seidman
The Associated PressPlesac, Reyes, Luplow power Indians over White Sox 7-1
Zach Plesac tossed six strong innings and the Cleveland Indians snapped a scoring drought with a six-run fourth in a 7-1 victory over the Chicago White Sox on Saturday. The Indians had been blanked for 13 innings before Franmil Reyes and Jordan Luplow each hit a two-run homer in the fourth. Luplow was 0 for 21 with a walk this season before homering.
LA TimesAngels lineup vs. Texas Rangers: Patrick Sandoval takes the mound, Jo Adell returns
The starting lineup for the Los Angeles Angels against the Texas Rangers on Aug. 8.
MLB.comCG: NYY@TB - 8/8/20
Condensed Game: Mike Ford, Giancarlo Stanton and Aaron Judge homered, while Gerrit Cole struck out 10 in the Yankees' 8-4 win over the Rays
NBC SportsCubs-Cardinals series postponed after more positive tests
The entire three-game series between Chicago and St. Louis at Busch Stadium was postponed after two more Cardinals players and a staff member tested positive for COVID-19.
The Associated PressCole just misses 20th reg-season win in row, Yanks beat Rays
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) -- Gerrit Cole came within one strike of earning his 20th straight regular-season win before getting pulled, and the New York Yankees beat the Tampa Bay Rays 8-4 Saturday in the opener of a seven-inning doubleheader.
The Associated PressGiants place Samardjiza on IL due to shoulder impingement
LOS ANGELES (AP) -- Jeff Samardjiza has been placed on the 10-day injured list by the San Francisco Giants due to right shoulder impingement.
NBC Sports BayAreaGiants' Farhan Zaidi explains coronavirus impact on MLB player evaluation
The process of evaluating MLB players has been severely impacted by the coronavirus pandemic.
NBC Sports WashingtonKeegan Akin called up by Orioles, ready for major league debut
Keegan Akin could get used at some point, he just doesn't know when.
NBC Sports PhiladelphiaPhillies bullpen: 'Second layer' of relievers crucial with so many doubleheaders
Pitching coach Bryan Price discussed the importance of the Phillies' "second layer" of relievers stepping up, especially with so many doubleheaders on tap. By Corey Seidman
NBC Sports ChicagoCubs' 'super frightening' close call in St. Louis shows how fragile season is
With 16 players and staff positive for COVID-19, the Cardinals' season hangs by a thread. The Cubs might have sidestepped direct exposure by a matter of a few hours, a few reliable tests, and luck. Which means by extension, if not by definition, the league's season also hangs by a thread.
MLB.comYoán Moncada's solo home run
Yoán Moncada puts the White Sox on the board in the bottom of the 8th as he lifts a solo home run over the wall in right
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| AL East | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 4 | .714 | 0.0 | |
| 6 | 7 | .462 | 3.5 | |
| 6 | 8 | .429 | 4.0 | |
| 5 | 8 | .385 | 4.5 | |
| 4 | 7 | .364 | 4.5 |
| AL Central | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 4 | .714 | 0.0 | |
| 7 | 5 | .583 | 2.0 | |
| 9 | 7 | .563 | 2.0 | |
| 8 | 7 | .533 | 2.5 | |
| 5 | 10 | .333 | 5.5 |