Major League Baseball

Braves' Smith hits walk-off days after mom's death

Making his Braves debut, Dominic Smith said he "got choked up" thinking about his late mother as he celebrated his walk-off grand slam in Saturday's 6-2 win over the Royals.

Easily out, Dodgers' Freeman tagged out with hug

With nowhere to run on the basepaths, the Dodgers' Freddie Freeman walked toward a smiling Ketel Marte, who tagged him out with a hug to end the second inning of Saturday night's game.

Robert Jr. impresses with walk-off HR for Mets

Luis Robert Jr. hit a walk-off three-run homer in the bottom of the 11th inning Saturday, rallying the Mets to a 4-2 win over the Pirates.

Jays P Fluharty hit by 2 batted balls, leaves game

Blue Jays lefty Mason Fluharty left Saturday's game against the Athletics in the seventh inning after being struck on the right leg by consecutive infield singles.

Rangers' deGrom (neck) scratched vs. Phillies

The Rangers scratched pitcher Jacob deGrom from his scheduled start against the Phillies because of neck stiffness.

Yanks take advantage of 'obsessive' ABS prep

Thanks to "obsessive" preparation by manager Aaron Boone, the Yankees have had some early success with the new Automated Ball-Strike System.

O's fortify rotation, agree to 5-year deal with Baz

Right-hander Shane Baz and the Orioles have agreed to a five-year deal, fortifying the team's starting rotation long-term with a high-upside arm acquired in a trade over the winter.

Nats acquire Mead from White Sox for C Smith

The Washington Nationals acquired utility player Curtis Mead from the Chicago White Sox on Saturday in exchange for catcher Boston Smith.

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