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Guardians give manager Terry Francona perfect send-off in his final home game, 4-3 win over Reds

Shane Bieber shut down Cincinnati for six innings and the Cleveland Guardians sent manager Terry Francona off with a victory in his final home game, 4-3 over the Reds, whose playoff hopes are hanging by a thread.

Yarbrough returns from facial fractures, pitches Royals past Guardians 4-1 to snap 6-game skid

Ryan Yarbrough won his return to the mound for Kansas City after being hit in the face by a line drive two months ago and the Royals beat Shane Bieber for the first time, snapping a six-game losing streak with a 4-1 win over the Cleveland Guardians.

Fry's hit in 10th ends Braves' winning streak; Cleveland beats Atlanta 6-5

David Fry had a game-ending hit and the Cleveland Guardians stopped the Atlanta Bravesโ€™ nine-game winning streak with a 6-5 victory in 10 innings Tuesday night.

MLB lefty batting average up, game time down 28 minutes

Batting average for left-handed hitters was up 13 percentage points through the first full month of the season, an impact of baseballโ€™s new rule changes.

33 players left in arbitration as 170 reach agreements

A total of 170 major league players agreed to contracts in the hours before Friday nightโ€™s arbitration deadline to exchange proposed salaries with teams, and just one reached a multiyear deal: Minnesota right-hander Chris Paddack.

Astros' Peรฑa, Tucker, Phillies' Realmuto win Gold Gloves

Astros rookie shortstop and AL Championship Series MVP Jeremy Peรฑa won his first Gold Glove Award and Houston right fielder Kyle Tucker joined his teammate on the list announced before Game 3 of the World Series.

Civale tagged, baby Guardians go home in latest October exit

In the end, the Cleveland Guardians ran out of comebacks.

Stanton, Judge HR, Yankees beat Guards, into ALCS vs Astros

Giancarlo Stanton and Aaron Judge staggered Cleveland with early homers, and the New York Yankees rocked past the Guardians 5-1 in the decisive Game 5 of their AL Division Series to set up another rematch with Houston for the pennant.

Guardians-Yankees rained out, to play ALDS Game 5 on Tuesday

The decisive Game 5 of the AL Division Series between the Cleveland Guardians and New York Yankees has been postponed by rain after a 2 1/2-hour delay and rescheduled for Tuesday at 4:07 p.m. Both teams took batting practice ahead of the scheduled 7:07 p.m. start.

Guardians rally past Yankees 4-2 in 10 innings, tie ALDS 1-1

Oscar Gonzalez singled in the go-ahead run with Clevelandโ€™s second straight bloop hit in the 10th inning, and the Guardians overcame a two-run deficit to beat the New York Yankees 4-2 and even their best-of-five AL Division Series at one game apiece.

Guardians-Yankees ALDS Game 2 rained out, makeup Friday

The second game of the American League Division Series between the Cleveland Guardians and New York Yankees has been postponed because of steady rain in the forecast.

Concentrating on contact, not power, Guardians an anomaly

Clevelandโ€™s 1,122 strikeouts were the fewest by far in the major leagues and its.

Cole cruises, Bader, Rizzo bash, Yanks beat Guardians 4-1

Gerrit Cole cruised for most of the night, Harrison Bader and Anthony Rizzo homered and the New York Yankees beat the Cleveland Guardians 4-1 in their AL Division Series opener.

Guardians take WC opener as Ramรญrez homers, Bieber dominates

Josรฉ Ramรญrez connected for a two-run homer, Shane Bieber dominated Tampa Bay for 7 2/3 innings and the young Cleveland Guardians played with poise in their postseason debut, beating the Tampa Bay Rays 2-1 in their wild-card opener.

Just call them champions, young Guardians win AL Central

Just call them champions, young Guardians win AL Central

The young Cleveland Guardians finished what they started.

Rays draw 2 bases-loaded walks in 9th, beat Tigers 7-0

Yu Chang and Yandy Diaz drew bases-loaded walks in a seven-run ninth inning to help the Tampa Bay Rays beat the Detroit Tigers 7-0.

LEADING OFF: Verlander goes for 14, Alcantara vs Mets again

Houston ace Justin Verlander, who leads the major leagues in wins, takes a 13-3 record and 1.86 ERA into his start Friday against visiting Seattle.

LEADING OFF: Big Papi takes center stage at Hall inductions

David Ortiz will certainly hear loud chants of โ€œBig Papi!โ€.

Gimรฉnez homer in 9th gives Guardians 5-3 win over Twins

Andrรฉs Gimรฉnez hit a two-run homer in the ninth inning and the Cleveland Guardians beat the Minnesota Twins 5-3 for their second straight walk-off win against their AL Central rivals.

LEADING OFF: Yankees-Astros play 1-game series in Houston

The New York Yankees and Houston Astros will meet Thursday in a one-game series between AL division leaders at Minute Maid Park.

LEADING OFF: Juneteenth around MLB and Father's Day

The nationโ€™s newest federal holiday of Juneteenth is being celebrated in many ways this weekend at Major League Baseball parks.

LEADING OFF: MLB does rain dance, Rays rolling on road

A day after six major league games were rained out, the weather could still cause scheduling problems in some places this weekend.

To the showers! 6 MLB rainouts, most in a day since 2018

All-Star aces Max Scherzer, Shane Bieber and Gerrit Cole all got early showers.

LEADING OFF: Correa's finger not broken, 6 MLB rainouts

The Minnesota Twins avoided a daunting injury when it was determined star shortstop Carlos Correaโ€™s right middle finger is not broken as was initially feared after he was hit by a pitch this week.

LEADING OFF: Scherzer back home in St. Louis, Houck out

Mets ace Max Scherzer is pitching back in his hometown, starting a three-game series at St. Louis.

Cole, Yanks sweep Guardians in series blighted by fan issues

Gerrit Cole bounced back from the shortest start of his career, Anthony Rizzo powered an early offensive barrage and the New York Yankees pounded the Cleveland Guardians 10-2 to complete a three-game sweep in a series marred by fan misbehavior.

Ramรญrez slam in 9-run 2nd, Guardians top White Sox in Game 1

Josรฉ Ramรญrez hit his second grand slam of the season, connecting during a nine-run second inning as the Cleveland Guardians roughed up Dallas Keuchel and routed the sloppy Chicago White Sox 11-1 in the opener of a doubleheader.

LEADING OFF: Ohtani on mound, White Sox and Guardians play 2

Shohei Ohtani is scheduled to pitch Wednesday night for the Los Angeles Angels in Houston, and the two-way superstar is off to a much better start at the plate than on the mound this season.

LEADING OFF: Freeman vs Braves, Hill's special Patriots' Day

Freddie Freeman faces the Braves in Los Angeles for the first time since leaving the World Series champions for a $162 million, six-year deal with the Dodgers last month.

Estrada, Wood power Giants to 8-1 win, sweep of Guardians

Thairo Estrada drove in four runs, Alex Wood continued San Franciscoโ€™s superb starting pitching and the Giants completed a three-game sweep with an 8-1 win over the Cleveland Guardians in football-like weather.

Ramirez slam, 6 RBIs; Kwan, Guardians nick Reds' home opener

Josรฉ Ramรญrez hit a grand slam and drove in six runs, remarkable rookie Steven Kwan reached base three more times and the Cleveland Guardians spoiled Cincinnatiโ€™s home opener by beating the Reds 10-5.

LEADING OFF: Kwan delivers again, Rogers twins together

Guardians newcomer Steven Kwan has quickly become the biggest story in baseball after a sensational start in a season-opening series at Kansas City.

Remarkable rookie Kwan delivers again, Guardians beat Royals

Steven Kwan kept up an historic start to his big league career with a bases-loaded triple, Oscar Mercado added a two-run homer and the Cleveland Guardians beat Kansas City 10-7 to split their season-opening series.

Greene wins major league debut, Reds beat Braves 6-3

Hunter Greene won his major league debut, Kyle Farmer hit a two-run single in a five-run third inning and the Cincinnati Reds beat the Atlanta Braves 6-3.

Opening Day in MLB: New No. 21 patches, NL DHs and Guardians

It's opening day in Major League Baseball and a new season has brought a new look.

Witt a debut! Royals rookie stars in 3-1 win over Guardians

Bobby Witt Jr. capped his highly anticipated big league debut with his first hit, a go-ahead double with two outs in the eighth inning, sending the Kansas City Royals to a 3-1 victory over the rechristened Cleveland Guardians.

Locked in: MLB set for delayed openers after a long winter

There's a lot to catch up on from a bizarre baseball offseason before the 2022 season officially begins with first pitch at Wrigley Field.

LEADING OFF: Opening day! Guardians debut, Ohtani and Braves

Cubs veteran Kyle Hendricks is set to deliver the first pitch of the season against Corbin Burnes and Milwaukee at Wrigley Field just past 2:20 p.m. EDT, the first of seven games still on the calendar amid rainy forecasts across the country.

AP source: Ramรญrez, Guardians agree on 5-year, $124M deal

A person familiar with the deal tells AP that All-Star third baseman Josรฉ Ramรญrez and the Cleveland Guardians have reached agreement on a five-year, $124 million contract.

Arozarena, รlvarez, Bichette among 16 whose deals renewed

Rookie of the Year winners Randy Arozarena and Yordan รlvarez and All-Star shortstop Bo Bichette were among 16 players whose contracts were renewed by their teams rather than reach negotiated agreements.

Wander, Iowa again, Scherzer in NYC mark baseball schedule

There are no more bargaining sessions on the calendar.

Chicago Cubs hire Carter Hawkins as general manager

Chicago Cubs hire Carter Hawkins as general manager

The Chicago Cubs have hired Carter Hawkins as general manager, dipping into Clevelandโ€™s front office in an effort to bolster their own player development system.

Indians beat Royals in last home game before name change

Indians beat Royals in last home game before name change

The Cleveland Indians won their last home game before they become the Guardians, beating the Kansas City Royals 8-3 to close a run that started in 1915 and will continue in 2022 with a new identity.

White Sox clinch AL Central with victory over Indians

White Sox clinch AL Central with victory over Indians

The Chicago White Sox clinched their first AL Central title since 2008 with a 7-2 win over the Cleveland Indians behind two home runs by Tim Anderson in the opener of a doubleheader spit.

Perez breaks Bench's home run record; Royals sweep Indians

Perez breaks Bench's home run record; Royals sweep Indians

Salvador Perez hit his 46th home run, breaking Johnny Benchโ€™s record for most by a catcher in a season to highlight the opener, then the Kansas City Royals completed a doubleheader sweep by beating the Cleveland Indians 4-2.

LEADING OFF: Greinke back, Vladdy & daddy, Brewers pitch in

LEADING OFF: Greinke back, Vladdy & daddy, Brewers pitch in

Houston Astros right-hander Zack Greinke makes his first start Tuesday night since testing positive for COVID-19 last month.

Moreland 2 HRs, Bassitt AL-high 12th W, A's bop Indians 17-0

Moreland 2 HRs, Bassitt AL-high 12th W, A's bop Indians 17-0

Mitch Moreland homered twice, Chris Bassitt posted his AL-leading 12th win and the Oakland Athletics routed the Cleveland Indians 17-0 for their seventh straight victory.

Reyes 2 HRs, drive almost hits bicyclist, Indians top Cards

Reyes 2 HRs, drive almost hits bicyclist, Indians top Cards

Franmil Reyes homered twice, including a second-inning blast that bounced out of Progressive Field and almost dinged a bicyclist pedaling past on the street, and the Cleveland Indians beat the St. Louis Cardinals 7-2.

LEADING OFF: Bosox-Yanks open 2nd half; trade deadline looms

LEADING OFF: Bosox-Yanks open 2nd half; trade deadline looms

The second half of the major league baseball season begins with one game Thursday night when Xander Bogaerts, Rafael Devers and the AL East-leading Red Sox visit Yankee Stadium.

MLB All-Star Game uniforms not drawing All-Star reviews

MLB All-Star Game uniforms not drawing All-Star reviews

Fashion forward.

Realmuto to start at C for NL, Merrifield and Anderson added

Realmuto to start at C for NL, Merrifield and Anderson added

Philadelphiaโ€™s J.

Ohtani 1st All-Star picked as pitcher, position player

Ohtani 1st All-Star picked as pitcher, position player

Shohei Ohtani achieved a first in the near century history of baseballโ€™s All-Star Game: selection as both a hitter and a pitcher.

LEADING OFF: All-Star pitchers, Schwarber sidelined

LEADING OFF: All-Star pitchers, Schwarber sidelined

Mets ace Jacob deGrom, Milwaukeeโ€™s Brandon Woodruff, Texasโ€™ Kyle Gibson and the Yankeesโ€™ Gerrit Cole are among those likely to picked as All-Stars when pitchers and reserves are announced Sunday.

LEADING OFF: Acuรฑa has balky back, Cameron back in HOU

LEADING OFF: Acuรฑa has balky back, Cameron back in HOU

The Braves are monitoring star outfielder Ronald Acuรฑa Jr. after he was scratched from Atlantaโ€™s lineup Wednesday due to lower back tightness.

Indians' Civale to miss at least month with finger sprain

Indians' Civale to miss at least month with finger sprain

Indians pitcher Aaron Civale will miss more than one month with a sprained right finger, the latest blow to Clevelandโ€™s injury-ravaged rotation.

LEADING OFF: Ohtani back on mound, Franco's smashing start

LEADING OFF: Ohtani back on mound, Franco's smashing start

Two-way star Shohei Ohtani is back on the mound, taking on Kevin Gausman and the Giants at Angel Stadium.

Indians expect MLB wins leader Civale to be out with injury

Indians expect MLB wins leader Civale to be out with injury

Cleveland Indians right-hander Aaron Civale appears headed to the injured list because of soreness in the middle finger on his pitching hand, another major hit for a banged-up staff.

LEADING OFF: 3 aces ailing, D'backs and O's lost on road

LEADING OFF: 3 aces ailing, D'backs and O's lost on road

Three of baseballโ€™s best pitchers are hurting.

Indians shake off Bieber injury; O's 16th straight road loss

Indians shake off Bieber injury; O's 16th straight road loss

Josรฉ Ramรญrez picked up a pair of RBIs made possible by Baltimore blunders in the field and the Cleveland Indians extended the Oriolesโ€™ road losing streak to 16 straight games with a 4-3 win.

LEADING OFF: Bieber ailing, Braves rookie Davidson excels

LEADING OFF: Bieber ailing, Braves rookie Davidson excels

Reigning AL Cy Young Award winner Shane Bieber wonโ€™t throw for at least two weeks because of a right shoulder strain, an injury that will further test Clevelandโ€™s pitching depth.

Indians ace Bieber shut down 2 weeks with shoulder strain

Indians ace Bieber shut down 2 weeks with shoulder strain

Indians ace Shane Bieber, the reigning AL Cy Young winner, has a strained right shoulder and will not pitch for at least two weeks.

Trio of walkoffs helps Phillies move above .500

Trio of walkoffs helps Phillies move above .500

On the surface, not much has changed in Philadelphia.

LEADING OFF: Yankees, Cards slumping, all eyes on Philly net

LEADING OFF: Yankees, Cards slumping, all eyes on Philly net

Slumping DJ LeMahieu and the skidding Yankees hope to get back on target when they start a set at Target Field against the Twins on Tuesday night.

Indians' Bieber has no-hitter through 6 against Tigers

Indians' Bieber has no-hitter through 6 against Tigers

Clevelandโ€™s Shane Bieber has a no-hitter through six innings against the Detroit Tigers.

LEADING OFF: Mikolas back with Cards, Cole vs Abreu, Chisox

LEADING OFF: Mikolas back with Cards, Cole vs Abreu, Chisox

Miles Mikolas is set to return to the majors for the first time since starting the opener of the 2019 NL Championship Series for St. Louis.

Bieber's strikeout streak ends, Mariners chase Indians ace

Bieber's strikeout streak ends, Mariners chase Indians ace

Shane Bieberโ€™s record strikeout streak ended when the Seattle Mariners sent the Cleveland ace to an early exit.

LEADING OFF: Pujols joins Dodgers, Bieber faces Kelenic, M's

LEADING OFF: Pujols joins Dodgers, Bieber faces Kelenic, M's

Albert Pujols didnโ€™t have to travel far to find a new opportunity.

Bieber extends own MLB strikeout record, Indians beat Cubs

Bieber extends own MLB strikeout record, Indians beat Cubs

Shane Bieber pitched out of some early trouble before extending his strikeout record and Cรฉsar Hernรกndez hit a two-run homer, sending the Cleveland Indians to a 3-2 win over the Chicago Cubs.

LEADING OFF: Means back after no-no, Voit returns to Yanks

LEADING OFF: Means back after no-no, Voit returns to Yanks

Orioles ace John Means got five days of rest following his no-hitter last week against Seattle, and now heโ€™ll try to match Johnny Vander Meerโ€™s record with a second straight no-no against the streaking Mets.

LEADING OFF: DeGrom down for bit, Soto eases back, Ohtani up

LEADING OFF: DeGrom down for bit, Soto eases back, Ohtani up

The Mets will see how ace Jacob deGrom fares this week after being scratched from his scheduled start at St. Louis when he had trouble getting loose during a pregame stretch.

LEADING OFF: Mets check deGrom, Soto eases back with Nats

LEADING OFF: Mets check deGrom, Soto eases back with Nats

The New York Mets will see how ace Jacob deGrom is feeling, a day after he was scratched from his start at St. Louis when he had trouble getting loose during a pregame stretch.

Bieber strikes out 11, sets K record as Indians beat Chisox

Bieber strikes out 11, sets K record as Indians beat Chisox

Shane Bieber struck out 11, setting a major league record in the process and pitching the Cleveland Indians past the Chicago White Sox 5-3.

LEADING OFF: Bumgarner back on mound; Bieber-Keuchel matchup

LEADING OFF: Bumgarner back on mound; Bieber-Keuchel matchup

Arizona LHP Madison Bumgarner starts against Colorado in his first appearance since pitching a seven-inning no-hitter against Atlanta last Sunday, a game that Major League Baseball does not consider to be a no-hitter.

Cole outduels Bieber in ace matchup, Yankees edge Indians

Cole outduels Bieber in ace matchup, Yankees edge Indians

Gerrit Cole was one pitch better than Shane Bieber in a heavyweight matchup of aces as Rougned Odor and Aaron Hicks homered off Clevelandโ€™s Cy Young winner in the fifth inning, giving the New York Yankees a 2-1 win over the Indians.

Stanton homers twice, powering Yankees past Indians 5-3

Stanton homers twice, powering Yankees past Indians 5-3

Giancarlo Stanton busted out of his slump with two rocketed home runs โ€” one with the highest exit velocity this season โ€” and New York connected four times, sending the Yankees to a 5-3 win over the Cleveland Indians.

DeGrom's 15 strikeouts, 2-hitter lead Mets over Nats 6-0

DeGrom's 15 strikeouts, 2-hitter lead Mets over Nats 6-0

Jacob deGrom struck out a career-high 15, pitched a two-hitter and boosted the Mets' sagging offense with a go-ahead double from the No. 8 spot in the batting order, leading New York over the Washington Nationals 6-0.

LEADING OFF: Cole vs Bieber, A's aim for 13th straight win

LEADING OFF: Cole vs Bieber, A's aim for 13th straight win

As pitching matchups go, this one is aces.

Bieber sets K record, fans 13 as Indians beat Reds 6-3

Bieber sets K record, fans 13 as Indians beat Reds 6-3

Shane Bieber kept up his record strikeout run, fanning 13 and pitching the Cleveland Indians past the Cincinnati Reds 6-3.

Naylor hits into triple play, makes key E, Reds edge Indians

Naylor hits into triple play, makes key E, Reds edge Indians

Josh Naylor lined into a triple play in the eighth inning, then let a routine grounder roll through his legs at first base with two outs in the ninth that led to Cincinnatiโ€™s tying run as the Reds beat the Cleveland Indians 3-2 in 10 innings.

LEADING OFF: Red Sox-Twins delayed opener; Phils-Mets play 2

LEADING OFF: Red Sox-Twins delayed opener; Phils-Mets play 2

The Red Sox and Twins are scheduled to begin their series in Minnesota a day late.

LEADING OFF: Hinch back in Houston, Mets in weather mess

LEADING OFF: Hinch back in Houston, Mets in weather mess

First-year Tigers manager A.

LEADING OFF: Hinch back in Houston, Mets in weather mess

LEADING OFF: Hinch back in Houston, Mets in weather mess

First-year Tigers manager A.

Cabrera homers off Bieber in snow, Tigers beat Indians 3-2

Cabrera homers off Bieber in snow, Tigers beat Indians 3-2

Miguel Cabrera homered through the snow in his first at-bat of the season, then added a sparkling play at first base to lift the Detroit Tigers to a 3-2 victory over the Cleveland Indians.

Quick flurry: Cabrera 1st HR of MLB season in snowy Detroit

Quick flurry: Cabrera 1st HR of MLB season in snowy Detroit

Patty and Steve Smith watch the baseball game between the Detroit Tigers and the Cleveland Indians as snow falls, Thursday, April 1, 2021, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)DETROIT โ€“ Miguel Cabrera hit the first home run of the new Major League Baseball season, a drive through the snow in Detroit's chilly opener against Cleveland on Thursday. It wasn't easy to see through the ball through the snow, and Cabrera slid into second base, unsure if he'd cleared the wall. The 37-year-old Cabrera is five homers shy of tying Lou Gehrig and Fred McGriff for 28th on the career list. The new season began at Yankee Stadium, where Gerrit Cole threw the first pitch of the year, a ball to Toronto's Marcus Semien.

LEADING OFF: Crowds back on opening day, Cole starts season

LEADING OFF: Crowds back on opening day, Cole starts season

EARLY TESTSThe Washington Nationals will be short-handed due to a positive coronavirus test for the second straight season opener. General manager Mike Rizzo did not reveal who the five players were, and the only certainty as of Wednesday night was that opening day starter Max Scherzer wasn't one of them. The Nationals did not have any players test positive during spring training prior to that. But in a what-are-the-odds moment, all three are set to start on opening day. To be pitching the same day as those guys is pretty cool.โ€MITTS AND MITTENSNolan Arenado, Kris Bryant and Miguel Cabrera will be wearing gloves on opening day.

LEADING OFF: Crowds back on opening day, Cole starts season

LEADING OFF: Crowds back on opening day, Cole starts season

All 30 teams are scheduled to be in action, with Gerrit Cole set to throw the first pitch of the season against Toronto at Yankee Stadium. A year after no fans were allowed during the virus-shortened 60-game season, every stadium is open, in varying degrees as teams adhere to coronavirus protocols. But in a what-are-the-odds moment, all three are set to start on opening day. To be pitching the same day as those guys is pretty cool.โ€AdMITTS AND MITTENSNolan Arenado, Kris Bryant and Miguel Cabrera will be wearing gloves on opening day. Rain is in the forecast along the East Coast, which could affect games at Fenway Park, Yankee Stadium, Citizens Bank Park and Nationals Park.

Scherzer faces deGrom in spring game, rematch on opening day

Scherzer faces deGrom in spring game, rematch on opening day

Scherzer will make his Nationals-record sixth opening day start April 1, facing the New York Mets in Washington. The original lineup released by Washington before the game featured a designated hitter; that was revised to include Scherzer batting for himself. DeGrom struck him out, part of his 4 2/3 scoreless innings with three hits and five Ks. YANKEES 8, BLUE JAYS 3Gerritt Cole struck out eight in five innings, allowing one run in his fourth spring start for New York. BRAVES 11, RAYS 1Atlanta starter Max Fried gave up three hits and struck out five over six innings.

Lindor, Mets talk about new deal; Rosario struggles in CF

Lindor, Mets talk about new deal; Rosario struggles in CF

โ€œWeโ€™re just talking.โ€The Mets obtained Lindor from Cleveland in January, and he's signed for this season at $22.3 million. Canning now has 13 strikeouts in 7 2/3 innings. The two-time Cy Young Award winner has permitted three hits in 8 2/3 innings with 16 strikeouts and a walk. Nola has given up 15 hits in 8 2/3 innings, seeing his ERA rise to 10.38. Kyle Wright made his fourth start, giving up two runs on three hits and two walks in 2 2/3 innings.

Bieber, Alonso, Lewis among 8 whose contracts renewed

Bieber, Alonso, Lewis among 8 whose contracts renewed

Bieber will receive a $679,700 salary while in the major leagues and $311,600 in the unlikely event he is optioned to the minors. Bieber was an All-Star in 2019 and led the major leagues during last year's shortened season in wins (eight), ERA (1.63) and strikeouts (122). Those renewed include New York Mets first baseman Pete Alonso, the 2019 NL Rookie of the Year, who gets a salary of $676,775 in the major leagues and $326,261 in the minors. Another top young Mets player, left-hander David Peterson, agreed to a one-year contract with a salary of $585,750 in the major leagues. Seattle outfielder Kyle Lewis, the reigning AL Rookie of the Year, was renewed for $625,000 in the majors and $282,750 in the minors.

Sigh and Cy: Bieber tagged, Bauer sharp in Dodgers debut

Sigh and Cy: Bieber tagged, Bauer sharp in Dodgers debut

Bieber bounced back with a pair of strikeouts, but Nick Heath hit a single to put the Royals up 3-0. DODGERS 10, ROCKIES 0 (6 INNINGS)Trevor Bauer, pitching for the first time since signing a $102 million, three-year contract, debuted in Dodger blue with two scoreless innings. Jameson Taillon followed with a scoreless inning. CUBS 1, PADRES 0 (7)Chicago starter Kyle Hendricks struck out two in two scoreless innings. BREWERS 7, DIAMONDBACKS 1 (8)Corbin Burnes and Freddy Peralta each threw a scoreless inning for Milwaukee before Jordan Zimmermann gave up a run.

Bieber in camp with Indians after COVID-19 quarantine

Bieber in camp with Indians after COVID-19 quarantine

FILE - In this Sept. 17, 2020, file photo, Cleveland Indians pitcher Shane Bieber smiles as he walks to the dugout in the fourth inning of a baseball game against the Detroit Tigers in Detroit. Bieber has reported to training camp with the Cleveland Indians after recovering from COVID-19. The right-hander took part in drills on Saturday, Feb. 20, 2021, a day before the Indians hold their first full-squad workout in Goodyear, Ariz. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya, File)CLEVELAND โ€“ Cy Young winner Shane Bieber reported to training camp on Saturday with the Indians after the right-hander was quarantined with COVID-19. Bieber, who was baseball's best pitcher in 2020, was medically cleared and joined Cleveland's other pitchers and catchers in Goodyear, Arizona. Cleveland has one of the AL's best starting staffs, led by Bieber, who is 34-14 in three major league seasons.

NL Cy Young winner Bauer joins World Series champion Dodgers

NL Cy Young winner Bauer joins World Series champion Dodgers

Trevor Bauer is coming home to pitch for the World Series champion Los Angeles Dodgers. The reigning NL Cy Young Award winner announced his decision on Friday, Feb. 5, 2021, in a two-minute video posted to his Twitter account. (AP Photo/Aaron Doster, File)LOS ANGELES โ€“ Trevor Bauer is coming home to pitch for the World Series champion Los Angeles Dodgers. The reigning NL Cy Young Award winner announced his decision on Friday in a two-minute video posted to his Twitter account. He gives the club a third Cy Young winner, joining three-time winner Clayton Kershaw and 2012 winner Price.

Freeman among trio of Braves on All-MLB first team

Freeman among trio of Braves on All-MLB first team

Freeman easily won the NL MVP award Thursday, Nov. 12, topping off a trying year that saw him become so ill with COVID-19 he prayed please dont take me. (AP Photo/Eric Gay, File)NEW YORK โ€“ National League MVP Freddie Freeman was one of three Atlanta Braves selected to the All-MLB first team on Wednesday night. San Diego had two players on the top team: shortstop Fernando Tatis Jr. and third baseman Manny Machado. AL MVP Josรฉ Abreu of the Chicago White Sox was the first baseman on the second team, which also included Philadelphia catcher J.T. Realmuto, Rays second baseman Brandon Lowe, Dodgers shortstop Corey Seager and Indians third baseman Josรฉ Ramรญrez.

Braves' Freeman wins NL MVP, White Sox slugger Abreu gets AL

Braves' Freeman wins NL MVP, White Sox slugger Abreu gets AL

Freeman easily won the NL MVP award Thursday, Nov. 12, topping off a trying year that saw him become so ill with COVID-19 he prayed please dont take me. Betts was bidding to join Frank Robinson as the only players to win the MVP award in both leagues. Cleveland third baseman Josรฉ Ramรญrez finished second in the AL MVP voting and Yankees infielder DJ LeMahieu was third. He became the fourth different White Sox player to win the AL MVP, joining Frank Thomas (1993-94), Dick Allen (1972) and Nellie Fox (1959). A three-time AL MVP, Trout had finished in the top four every season since he was AL Rookie of the Year in 2012.

Cleveland's Bieber, Cincinnati's Bauer win Cy Young Awards

Cleveland's Bieber, Cincinnati's Bauer win Cy Young Awards

Bieber won the AL Cy Young Award on Wednesday night, Nov. 11, 2020. The right-handers had the same Las Vegas odds for the Cy Young Award. They are the third pair of former teammates to win Cy Young Awards in the same season, according to the Elias Sports Bureau. New York Mets ace Jacob deGrom was third, falling short in his bid for a third consecutive Cy Young Award. Bieber gave Cleveland its fifth Cy Young Award since CC Sabathia won in 2007.

Mookie Betts, Jacob deGrom in the mix for historic NL awards

Mookie Betts, Jacob deGrom in the mix for historic NL awards

(AP Photo/Eric Gay)Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Mookie Betts could become the second player to win the MVP award in each league, and New York Mets ace Jacob deGrom is in the running for his third consecutive NL Cy Young Award. Betts, Freddie Freeman and Manny Machado are the top finishers for NL MVP in balloting by the Baseball Writersโ€™ Association of America. DeGrom, Trevor Bauer and Yu Darvish are the finalists in the NL Cy Young race. Betts, who won the 2018 AL MVP award with Boston, helped the Dodgers win the World Series last week for the first time since 1988. Frank Robinson is the only player to win the MVP award in both leagues, accomplishing the feat in 1961 with Cincinnati and 1966 for Baltimore.

LEADING OFF: Cubs' Darvish tries to save season vs Marlins

LEADING OFF: Cubs' Darvish tries to save season vs Marlins

A look at what's happening around the majors Friday:___TRY AGAINThe Cubs and Marlins resume their series a day after poor weather caused a postponement at Wrigley Field. He wasnโ€™t in the starting lineup for Thursdayโ€™s postponed game, but manager Don Mattingly had not ruled out using him. The ace right-hander was a steady presence for the Cubs throughout the pandemic-shortened season, joining the NL Cy Young Award conversation. The Marlins will counter with 22-year-old Sixto Sรกnchez, who debuted Aug. 22 and posted a 3.46 ERA in seven starts. โ€œThatโ€™s the thing.โ€The Braves wonโ€™t play again until Tuesday, when theyโ€™ll open an NL Division Series against either the Cubs or Marlins in Houston.

Yanks sweep Indians 10-9 in draining game, meet Rays in ALDS

Yanks sweep Indians 10-9 in draining game, meet Rays in ALDS

New York Yankees' Gio Urshela (29) and Mike Ford celebrate after the Yankees defeated the Cleveland Indians 10-9 in Game 2 of an American League wild-card baseball series, early Thursday, Oct. 1, 2020, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/David Dermer)CLEVELAND โ€“ It took the New York Yankees nearly five hours on the field, carried them from Wednesday to Thursday and September into October to complete the sweep. "They werenโ€™t going to lose.โ€At 4 hours, 50 minutes โ€” even without two rain delays totaling another 76 minutes โ€” it was draining. New York went 2-8 during a testy season series with top-seeded Tampa Bay, which won the AL East by seven games over the second-place Yankees. RECORD STOREIndians pitchers walked 12, tied for the most in any postseason game.

No debate: Judge, Yankees pound Bieber, Indians in opener

No debate: Judge, Yankees pound Bieber, Indians in opener

(AP Photo/David Dermer)CLEVELAND โ€“ On a night for debates, Aaron Judge, Gerrit Cole and the New York Yankees made quite an opening statement. "I wish I would have been with my off-speed stuff in the zone, and challenged those guys a little more. Staked to an early lead on Judge's homer, Cole showed why the Yankees shelled out $324 million for him in the offseason. Cole's strikeouts were the second-most by a New York pitcher in postseason history. Judge's first homer since coming off the injured list on Sept. 16 โ€” and the first allowed by Bieber at home this season โ€” gave the Yankees a stunning 2-0 lead.

LEADING OFF: Playoffs begin, Bieber vs Cole in prime matchup

LEADING OFF: Playoffs begin, Bieber vs Cole in prime matchup

Gerrit Cole delivered for the Yankees in his first season since signing a $324 million, nine-year contract, going 7-3 with a 2.84 ERA. โ€œWe think this is a good matchup.โ€For all Bieber and Cole have accomplished in the shortened regular season, it will mean little if they donโ€™t perform well to start the best-of-three series. For instance, Yankees catcher Kyle Higashioka has only played 72 regular season games, including just two against wild-card foe Cleveland. Both were injured Friday, sat out the final two regular season games as a precaution, then participated in a workout at Target Field on Monday. They open a wild-card series in Oakland hoping ace Lucas Giolito can play stopper.

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