Schwarber keeps slugging and Phils snag tight win to open D-Backs series

SummaryDuring a rain delay, Kansas City Royals first baseman Vinnie Pasquantino decided to shave his beard in hopes of improving his performance at the plate, joking about "mustache May." Despite some mishaps, including cutting himself, he successfully hit a 422-foot home run off Baltimore Orioles reliever Seranthony Dominguez, contributing to a 4-0 win for the Royals. Prior to this game, Pasquantino struggled with a 3-for-18 record on the road trip, but had still managed to...

BOSTON (AP) — Kody Clemens hit a two-run homer in his Fenway Park debut, leading the Minnesota Twins to a 4-3 victory over the Boston Red Sox, with his father, former Red Sox ace Roger Clemens, in attendance. The Twins scored three runs in the sixth inning, with Bailey Ober pitching six innings and allowing only one run. Despite a late rally from the Red Sox, highlighted by Jarren Duran's RBI triple, Jhoan Duran secured...

Boston Red Sox first baseman Triston Casas is out for the season after rupturing his left patellar tendon during a game against the Minnesota Twins. The 25-year-old was carted off the field and is currently hospitalized, awaiting surgery, while the team acknowledges the significant impact of his absence due to his struggles and potential. Manager Alex Cora and chief baseball officer Craig Breslow expressed their concern for Casas' well-being and indicated plans to explore both...

The Angels have selected the contract of right-hander Touki Toussaint and recalled right-hander Michael Darrell-Hicks, while optioning lefty Jake Eder to Triple-A and placing Garrett McDaniels on the injured list. Toussaint, a former top prospect, has struggled throughout his career with a 5.55 ERA and a 13.8% walk rate, but he will be tasked with bolstering the Angels' underperforming bullpen. Darrell-Hicks, who has a 6.75 ERA in the majors this year, aims to improve after...

Max Kepler has emerged as a key contributor for the Phillies, hitting a two-run homer in a 7-2 victory over the Diamondbacks, marking his third consecutive game with a home run in lopsided wins. Aaron Nola also excelled, throwing six scoreless innings and showcasing improved velocity, while the offense provided much-needed support, scoring seven runs compared to just six in his previous six starts. With the win, the Phillies improved to 19-14, matching a season-high...