Major League Baseball

Nats' Wiemer ties mark before on-base streak ends

Seven Washington batters had at least two hits, including Joey Wiemer, who tied a major league record for most consecutive plate appearances to reach base to start a season and the Nationals defeated the Philadelphia Phillies 13-2 on Monday night.

Yanks go 5-for-5 on ABS challenges; Boone irked

The Yankees won all five of their challenges utilizing the automated ball-strike system during Monday night's game against the Mariners.

Diamondbacks spoil Verlander's return to Tigers

The Diamondbacks roughed up three-time Cy Young Award winner Justin Verlander in his return to the Tigers during a 9-6 victory Monday night.

'Electric' Cabrera silences Angels in Cubs debut

In his Cubs debut, Edward Cabrera pitched six crisp innings in Monday night's 7-2 victory over the Angels. The right-hander struck out five while throwing 80 pitches in the opener of a three-game series, 49 for strikes.

Reports: Brewers sign Pratt for $50M before debut

Brewers shortstop prospect Cooper Pratt agreed to terms on an eight-year, $50.75 million contract, according to multiple reports.

Soroka throws immaculate 5th in debut for D-backs

Diamondbacks right-hander Michael Soroka threw an immaculate fifth inning on Monday night against the Tigers, becoming the fourth pitcher in franchise history to strike out three straight batters on nine pitches.

RHP Ponce carted off early in Blue Jays debut

Cody Ponce, who signed a three-year, $30 million contract with Toronto, appeared to injure his knee while trying to make a play on a ground ball.

Ex-Yankee Clay, on '77-78 title teams, dies at 71

Ken Clay, who won World Series championships with the New York Yankees in 1977-78 to highlight his five-year major league career, has died at the age of 71.

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