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Twins ace Pablo López left game against Royals in 5th inning with right hamstring tightness

Twins ace Pablo López left game against Royals in 5th inning with right hamstring tightness

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Pablo López left Tuesday’s start against the Kansas City Royals in the bottom of the fifth inning due to right hamstring tightness, according to the Minnesota Twins medical staff.
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Swanson hits tiebreaking single in 4-run eighth as the Cubs beat the Rangers 10-6

Swanson hits tiebreaking single in 4-run eighth as the Cubs beat the Rangers 10-6

CHICAGO (AP) — Dansby Swanson lined a tiebreaking two-run single in Chicago's four-run eighth inning, and the Cubs beat the Texas Rangers 10-6 on Tuesday on another frigid night.
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Nationals' James Wood hits 2 home runs in first game as a DH

Nationals' James Wood hits 2 home runs in first game as a DH

WASHINGTON (AP) — Washington Nationals manager Dave Martinez wanted to get James Wood off his feet on a chilly night Tuesday, so he plugged the 22-year-old into the designated hitter spot for the first time in his 90-game career.
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Paul Skenes doesn't plan to lose any sleep after a rare shaky start in a loss to St. Louis

Paul Skenes doesn't plan to lose any sleep after a rare shaky start in a loss to St. Louis

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Paul Skenes might still be relatively new in the major leagues. The Pittsburgh Pirates star isn't new to baseball. The 22-year-old has been pitching for a while.
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Murphy homers in his return from a rib injury as the Braves beat the Phillies 7-5

Murphy homers in his return from a rib injury as the Braves beat the Phillies 7-5

ATLANTA (AP) — Sean Murphy homered and drove in four runs in his return from a rib injury, and the Atlanta Braves beat the Philadelphia Phillies 7-5 on Tuesday night.
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Red Sox OF Jarren Duran says he opened up about suicide attempt to 'reach those who feel alone'

Red Sox OF Jarren Duran says he opened up about suicide attempt to 'reach those who feel alone'

BOSTON (AP) — For more than a year, Red Sox outfielder Jarren Duran has written the same reminder on his right wrist when he tapes up before games: “Still alive.” It wasn't until this week that the meaning of that message became clear.
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George Springer homers, Easton Lucas keeps perfect ERA as Toronto beats Boston 6-1 in frigid Fenway

George Springer homers, Easton Lucas keeps perfect ERA as Toronto beats Boston 6-1 in frigid Fenway

BOSTON (AP) — George Springer homered through a cold and gusting wind, and Easton Lucas pitched another 5 1/3 scoreless innings to maintain a perfect 0.00 ERA and lead the Toronto Blue Jays to a 6-1 victory over the Boston Red Sox on Tuesday night.
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George Springer homers, Easton Lucas keeps perfect ERA as Toronto beats Boston 6-1 in frigid Fenway

George Springer homers, Easton Lucas keeps perfect ERA as Toronto beats Boston 6-1 in frigid Fenway

BOSTON (AP) — George Springer homered through a cold and gusting wind, and Easton Lucas pitched another 5 1/3 scoreless innings to maintain a perfect 0.00 ERA and lead the Toronto Blue Jays to a 6-1 victory over the Boston Red Sox on Tuesday night.
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Diamondbacks Ketel Marte to miss several weeks with left hamstring strain

Diamondbacks Ketel Marte to miss several weeks with left hamstring strain

PHOENIX (AP) — Arizona Diamondbacks second baseman Ketel Marte is expected to miss several weeks with a Grade 1 left hamstring strain. Marte was injured on Friday while rounding the bases against Washington .
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Wood has 2 homers, 5 RBIs as Nats win 8-2 for first home series victory over Dodgers since 2014

Wood has 2 homers, 5 RBIs as Nats win 8-2 for first home series victory over Dodgers since 2014

WASHINGTON (AP) — James Wood homered twice and matched a career high with five RBIs, leading the Washington Nationals over the Dodgers 8-2 on Tuesday night for their fourth consecutive victory and their first home series win over Los Angeles since 20
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