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Deadspin | MLB roundup: Paul Skenes’ pitching gem carries Pirates past Padres Apr 7, 2026; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Paul Skenes (30) pitches against the San Diego Padres during the fifth inning at PNC Park. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images Oneil Cruz and Nick Gonzales each had clutch two-run hits to back up a gem by Paul Skenes and propel the host Pittsburgh Pirates to a 7-1 victory over the San Diego Padres on Tuesday. Skenes (2-1) carried a no-hitter into the sixth inning before allowing a one-out single by Fernando Tatis Jr. Throwing 87 pitches, Skenes gave up one run — a Xander Bogaerts homer in the seventh — on two hits in 6 1/3 innings and struck out six. He walked two and hit a batter. Rookie Konnor Griffin, Ryan O’Hearn and Henry Davis each had two hits for the Pirate, who erupted for five runs in the eighth off Adrian Morejon to cement their sixth win in the past seven games. Miguel Andujar had the only other hit for San Diego, which had scored 13 runs over its previous two games. Nick Pivetta (1-2) gave up two runs over five innings. Red Sox 3, Brewers 2 Trevor Story snapped a scoreless tie with a bases-loaded double in the sixth inning, Garrett Crochet took a shutout into the seventh and Boston held on for a victory over visiting Milwaukee. The Red Sox, who managed just three hits, converted three consecutive walks into three runs in the sixth off Jacob Misiorowski (1-1) for a 3-0 lead. Crochet (2-1) allowed two runs on five hits in 6 1/3 innings. Aroldis Chapman finished with a scoreless ninth for his third save. In the seventh, the Brewers scored a pair when David Hamilton was plunked and pinch hitter Christian Yelich bounced into a run-scoring groundout. Misiorowski, who struck out the first five batters he faced and finished with 11 K’s, allowed three runs on two hits in 5 1/3 innings. Guardians 2, Royals 1 Brayan Rocchio delivered a tiebreaking RBI single with one out in the bottom of the ninth inning, sending host Cleveland to a victory over Kansas City. Rocchio was 0-for-3 until facing John Schreiber (0-1) with runners at first and second in the ninth, poking a single through the right side. Lane Thomas came up cleanly with Rocchio’s hit but could not throw out CJ Kayfus at the plate. Cade Smith (2-0) earned the victory, striking out two in a 1-2-3 ninth. Guardians pitchers limited the Royals to one hit, a solo home run by Carter Jensen in the second inning. Orioles 4, White Sox 2 Gunnar Henderson hit a tiebreaking two-run home run in the eighth inning as visiting Baltimore rallied past Chicago. Blaze Alexander and Taylor Ward hit back-to-back one-out doubles in the eighth as the Orioles tied the game off Jordan Hicks (0-1) before Henderson gave them their first lead with his fourth homer of the season. Trevor Rogers delivered six innings of two-run work for Baltimore, and Yennier Cano (1-1) recorded the win. Chase Meidroth drove in a run and had two hits for the White Sox, who saw Shane Smith last just 3 2/3 scoreless innings in his start, striking out eight but walking five. Mets 4, Diamondbacks 3 (10 innings) Ronny Mauricio delivered the game-winning single in his first plate appearance for host New York, which beat Arizona in 10 innings. Brett Baty and Jared Young each delivered a sacrifice fly and Francisco Alvarez scored on an error for the Mets, who extended their winning streak to four games. Luke Weaver (1-0) retired all three batters in the top of the 10th. Adrian Del Castillo (two-run single) and Nolan Arenado (double) had RBI hits in the fifth for the Diamondbacks, who lost for the third time in five games. Paul Sewald (0-2) recorded just one out in the 10th. Reds 6, Marlins 3 (10 innings) Cincinnati — scoreless against Sandy Alcantara until the ninth inning — rallied to defeat host Miami. The Reds tied the score in the ninth on a two-out wild pitch by Anthony Bender, and they took control in the 10th on Nathaniel Lowe’s go-ahead RBI single and Matt McLain’s two-run double. Alcantara allowed just three hits — two singles and one double — plus two walks and two runs in 8 1/3 innings, striking out six. Miami started the ninth with a 2-0 lead, and both runs were scored while Bender was on the mound. Marlins center fielder Jakob Marsee, who entered the game batting just .105, went 2-for-4 with one walk, two runs and a career-high four stolen bases. Cardinals 7, Nationals 6 (10 innings) Thomas Saggese and JJ Wetherholt hit run-scoring doubles in the 10th inning and visiting St. Louis beat Washington. Saggese led off with a double off Cole Henry (0-2) to score automatic runner Masyn Winn with the go-ahead run. With two outs, Wetherholt doubled to right, scoring Saggese to make it 7-5. Jordan Walker homered for the second straight night and Church also went deep for the Cardinals. Nolan Gorman had three hits. James Wood homered for the third straight game for Washington, and Curtis Mead had three hits, including a home run. Rangers 3, Mariners 2 Nathan Eovaldi pitched six quality innings and Kyle Higashioka hit a go-ahead home run, rallying Texas to a win over struggling Seattle in Arlington, Texas. Eovaldi, making his 300th career major league start, picked up his first win of the season after two losses, allowing two runs on six hits with seven strikeouts and a pair of walks. George Kirby (1-2) threw an eight-inning complete game for Seattle, which lost its fourth straight and its sixth in the past seven games. Cubs 9, Rays 2 Javier Assad threw 5 2/3 scoreless innings and Pete Crow-Armstrong and Moises Ballesteros hit late-inning home runs to seal Chicago’s win over Tampa Bay in St. Petersburg, Fla. Seven Cubs, including Crow-Armstrong and Ballesteros, had two or more hits as part of a 16-hit output. Nico Hoerner went 2-for-4 with two RBIs. Assad (1-0), making his season debut after beginning the year in Triple-A Iowa, allowed just one hit and two walks. Mason Englert (0-1) was a spot starter for Tampa Bay after Drew Rasmussen was a late scratch for personal reasons. Englert took the loss, giving up four runs (three earned) on seven hits in 3 2/3 innings. Yankees 5, Athletics 3 Amed Rosario gave New York the lead by hitting a three-run home run, his second of the game, in the eighth inning as the Yankees downed the visiting Athletics. Rosario also homered off A’s starter Aaron Civale in the second inning for New York’s first run. It was the veteran infielder’s third career multi-homer game. New York starter Cam Schlittler allowed his first three runs of the season, all in the third inning, scattering five hits over five innings. Nick Kurtz hit a two-run double and Tyler Soderstrom added an RBI double when the A’s had four hits in the third and took a 3-1 lead. Civale allowed two hits and one run over five innings before former Yankee Mark Leiter Jr. (0-1) took the loss. Rockies 5, Astros 1 Kyle Freeland pitched 6 1/3 strong innings, Willi Castro and Mickey Moniak homered and Colorado beat visiting Houston. Castro finished with three hits and three RBIs while TJ Rumfield singled twice for Colorado, which has won three in a row. Freeland (1-1) became the first Rockies starter to pitch into the seventh inning this season. He allowed one run on three hits. Antonio Senzatela threw 2 2/3 perfect innings to pick up his first career save. Christian Walker homered, one of just three hits for the Astros, who have lost three in a row. Mike Burrows (1-2) permitted three runs on eight hits in 5 1/3 innings. Dodgers 4, Blue Jays 1 Yoshinobu Yamamoto pitched an effective six-plus innings and visiting Los Angeles defeated Toronto. Yamamoto (2-1) allowed one run, five hits and one walk with six strikeouts in his first appearance back in the stadium where he was named World Series MVP last year after closing out Game 7. Alex Freeland had three hits for the Dodgers, who have won five in a row while the Blue Jays have lost six straight. Los Angeles took a 2-0 lead in the third against Kevin Gausman (0-1), who opposed Yamamoto in Games 2 and 6 of the World Series. Gausman yielded three runs on five hits in 5 1/3 innings. Twins 4, Tigers 2 Ryan Jeffers doubled and drove in a pair of runs as Minnesota held on for a win over Detroit in Minneapolis. Luke Keaschall and Josh Bell added one RBI apiece for the Twins. Taj Bradley (2-0) continued his red-hot start to the season, limiting the Tigers to one run on six hits in 6 1/3 innings, Detroit’s Tarik Skubal (1-2) unraveled after four scoreless innings. He exited after giving up four runs on eight hits in 4 2/3 innings. Kevin McGonigle went 2-for-5 with a double and two RBIs. –Field Level Media #Deadspin #MLB #roundup #Paul #Skenes #pitching #gem #carries #Pirates #Padres

Deadspin | MLB roundup: Paul Skenes’ pitching gem carries Pirates past Padres
Deadspin | MLB roundup: Paul Skenes’ pitching gem carries Pirates past Padres Apr 7, 2026; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Paul Skenes (30) pitches against the San Diego Padres during the fifth inning at PNC Park. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images Oneil Cruz and Nick Gonzales each had clutch two-run hits to back up a gem by Paul Skenes and propel the host Pittsburgh Pirates to a 7-1 victory over the San Diego Padres on Tuesday. Skenes (2-1) carried a no-hitter into the sixth inning before allowing a one-out single by Fernando Tatis Jr. Throwing 87 pitches, Skenes gave up one run — a Xander Bogaerts homer in the seventh — on two hits in 6 1/3 innings and struck out six. He walked two and hit a batter. Rookie Konnor Griffin, Ryan O’Hearn and Henry Davis each had two hits for the Pirate, who erupted for five runs in the eighth off Adrian Morejon to cement their sixth win in the past seven games. Miguel Andujar had the only other hit for San Diego, which had scored 13 runs over its previous two games. Nick Pivetta (1-2) gave up two runs over five innings. Red Sox 3, Brewers 2 Trevor Story snapped a scoreless tie with a bases-loaded double in the sixth inning, Garrett Crochet took a shutout into the seventh and Boston held on for a victory over visiting Milwaukee. The Red Sox, who managed just three hits, converted three consecutive walks into three runs in the sixth off Jacob Misiorowski (1-1) for a 3-0 lead. Crochet (2-1) allowed two runs on five hits in 6 1/3 innings. Aroldis Chapman finished with a scoreless ninth for his third save. In the seventh, the Brewers scored a pair when David Hamilton was plunked and pinch hitter Christian Yelich bounced into a run-scoring groundout. Misiorowski, who struck out the first five batters he faced and finished with 11 K’s, allowed three runs on two hits in 5 1/3 innings. Guardians 2, Royals 1 Brayan Rocchio delivered a tiebreaking RBI single with one out in the bottom of the ninth inning, sending host Cleveland to a victory over Kansas City. Rocchio was 0-for-3 until facing John Schreiber (0-1) with runners at first and second in the ninth, poking a single through the right side. Lane Thomas came up cleanly with Rocchio’s hit but could not throw out CJ Kayfus at the plate. Cade Smith (2-0) earned the victory, striking out two in a 1-2-3 ninth. Guardians pitchers limited the Royals to one hit, a solo home run by Carter Jensen in the second inning. Orioles 4, White Sox 2 Gunnar Henderson hit a tiebreaking two-run home run in the eighth inning as visiting Baltimore rallied past Chicago. Blaze Alexander and Taylor Ward hit back-to-back one-out doubles in the eighth as the Orioles tied the game off Jordan Hicks (0-1) before Henderson gave them their first lead with his fourth homer of the season. Trevor Rogers delivered six innings of two-run work for Baltimore, and Yennier Cano (1-1) recorded the win. Chase Meidroth drove in a run and had two hits for the White Sox, who saw Shane Smith last just 3 2/3 scoreless innings in his start, striking out eight but walking five. Mets 4, Diamondbacks 3 (10 innings) Ronny Mauricio delivered the game-winning single in his first plate appearance for host New York, which beat Arizona in 10 innings. Brett Baty and Jared Young each delivered a sacrifice fly and Francisco Alvarez scored on an error for the Mets, who extended their winning streak to four games. Luke Weaver (1-0) retired all three batters in the top of the 10th. Adrian Del Castillo (two-run single) and Nolan Arenado (double) had RBI hits in the fifth for the Diamondbacks, who lost for the third time in five games. Paul Sewald (0-2) recorded just one out in the 10th. Reds 6, Marlins 3 (10 innings) Cincinnati — scoreless against Sandy Alcantara until the ninth inning — rallied to defeat host Miami. The Reds tied the score in the ninth on a two-out wild pitch by Anthony Bender, and they took control in the 10th on Nathaniel Lowe’s go-ahead RBI single and Matt McLain’s two-run double. Alcantara allowed just three hits — two singles and one double — plus two walks and two runs in 8 1/3 innings, striking out six. Miami started the ninth with a 2-0 lead, and both runs were scored while Bender was on the mound. Marlins center fielder Jakob Marsee, who entered the game batting just .105, went 2-for-4 with one walk, two runs and a career-high four stolen bases. Cardinals 7, Nationals 6 (10 innings) Thomas Saggese and JJ Wetherholt hit run-scoring doubles in the 10th inning and visiting St. Louis beat Washington. Saggese led off with a double off Cole Henry (0-2) to score automatic runner Masyn Winn with the go-ahead run. With two outs, Wetherholt doubled to right, scoring Saggese to make it 7-5. Jordan Walker homered for the second straight night and Church also went deep for the Cardinals. Nolan Gorman had three hits. James Wood homered for the third straight game for Washington, and Curtis Mead had three hits, including a home run. Rangers 3, Mariners 2 Nathan Eovaldi pitched six quality innings and Kyle Higashioka hit a go-ahead home run, rallying Texas to a win over struggling Seattle in Arlington, Texas. Eovaldi, making his 300th career major league start, picked up his first win of the season after two losses, allowing two runs on six hits with seven strikeouts and a pair of walks. George Kirby (1-2) threw an eight-inning complete game for Seattle, which lost its fourth straight and its sixth in the past seven games. Cubs 9, Rays 2 Javier Assad threw 5 2/3 scoreless innings and Pete Crow-Armstrong and Moises Ballesteros hit late-inning home runs to seal Chicago’s win over Tampa Bay in St. Petersburg, Fla. Seven Cubs, including Crow-Armstrong and Ballesteros, had two or more hits as part of a 16-hit output. Nico Hoerner went 2-for-4 with two RBIs. Assad (1-0), making his season debut after beginning the year in Triple-A Iowa, allowed just one hit and two walks. Mason Englert (0-1) was a spot starter for Tampa Bay after Drew Rasmussen was a late scratch for personal reasons. Englert took the loss, giving up four runs (three earned) on seven hits in 3 2/3 innings. Yankees 5, Athletics 3 Amed Rosario gave New York the lead by hitting a three-run home run, his second of the game, in the eighth inning as the Yankees downed the visiting Athletics. Rosario also homered off A’s starter Aaron Civale in the second inning for New York’s first run. It was the veteran infielder’s third career multi-homer game. New York starter Cam Schlittler allowed his first three runs of the season, all in the third inning, scattering five hits over five innings. Nick Kurtz hit a two-run double and Tyler Soderstrom added an RBI double when the A’s had four hits in the third and took a 3-1 lead. Civale allowed two hits and one run over five innings before former Yankee Mark Leiter Jr. (0-1) took the loss. Rockies 5, Astros 1 Kyle Freeland pitched 6 1/3 strong innings, Willi Castro and Mickey Moniak homered and Colorado beat visiting Houston. Castro finished with three hits and three RBIs while TJ Rumfield singled twice for Colorado, which has won three in a row. Freeland (1-1) became the first Rockies starter to pitch into the seventh inning this season. He allowed one run on three hits. Antonio Senzatela threw 2 2/3 perfect innings to pick up his first career save. Christian Walker homered, one of just three hits for the Astros, who have lost three in a row. Mike Burrows (1-2) permitted three runs on eight hits in 5 1/3 innings. Dodgers 4, Blue Jays 1 Yoshinobu Yamamoto pitched an effective six-plus innings and visiting Los Angeles defeated Toronto. Yamamoto (2-1) allowed one run, five hits and one walk with six strikeouts in his first appearance back in the stadium where he was named World Series MVP last year after closing out Game 7. Alex Freeland had three hits for the Dodgers, who have won five in a row while the Blue Jays have lost six straight. Los Angeles took a 2-0 lead in the third against Kevin Gausman (0-1), who opposed Yamamoto in Games 2 and 6 of the World Series. Gausman yielded three runs on five hits in 5 1/3 innings. Twins 4, Tigers 2 Ryan Jeffers doubled and drove in a pair of runs as Minnesota held on for a win over Detroit in Minneapolis. Luke Keaschall and Josh Bell added one RBI apiece for the Twins. Taj Bradley (2-0) continued his red-hot start to the season, limiting the Tigers to one run on six hits in 6 1/3 innings, Detroit’s Tarik Skubal (1-2) unraveled after four scoreless innings. He exited after giving up four runs on eight hits in 4 2/3 innings. Kevin McGonigle went 2-for-5 with a double and two RBIs. –Field Level Media #Deadspin #MLB #roundup #Paul #Skenes #pitching #gem #carries #Pirates #PadresApr 7, 2026; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Paul Skenes (30) pitches against the San Diego Padres during the fifth inning at PNC Park. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images

Oneil Cruz and Nick Gonzales each had clutch two-run hits to back up a gem by Paul Skenes and propel the host Pittsburgh Pirates to a 7-1 victory over the San Diego Padres on Tuesday.

Skenes (2-1) carried a no-hitter into the sixth inning before allowing a one-out single by Fernando Tatis Jr. Throwing 87 pitches, Skenes gave up one run — a Xander Bogaerts homer in the seventh — on two hits in 6 1/3 innings and struck out six. He walked two and hit a batter.

Rookie Konnor Griffin, Ryan O’Hearn and Henry Davis each had two hits for the Pirate, who erupted for five runs in the eighth off Adrian Morejon to cement their sixth win in the past seven games.

Miguel Andujar had the only other hit for San Diego, which had scored 13 runs over its previous two games. Nick Pivetta (1-2) gave up two runs over five innings.

Red Sox 3, Brewers 2

Trevor Story snapped a scoreless tie with a bases-loaded double in the sixth inning, Garrett Crochet took a shutout into the seventh and Boston held on for a victory over visiting Milwaukee.

The Red Sox, who managed just three hits, converted three consecutive walks into three runs in the sixth off Jacob Misiorowski (1-1) for a 3-0 lead. Crochet (2-1) allowed two runs on five hits in 6 1/3 innings. Aroldis Chapman finished with a scoreless ninth for his third save.

In the seventh, the Brewers scored a pair when David Hamilton was plunked and pinch hitter Christian Yelich bounced into a run-scoring groundout. Misiorowski, who struck out the first five batters he faced and finished with 11 K’s, allowed three runs on two hits in 5 1/3 innings.

Guardians 2, Royals 1

Brayan Rocchio delivered a tiebreaking RBI single with one out in the bottom of the ninth inning, sending host Cleveland to a victory over Kansas City.

Rocchio was 0-for-3 until facing John Schreiber (0-1) with runners at first and second in the ninth, poking a single through the right side. Lane Thomas came up cleanly with Rocchio’s hit but could not throw out CJ Kayfus at the plate.

Cade Smith (2-0) earned the victory, striking out two in a 1-2-3 ninth. Guardians pitchers limited the Royals to one hit, a solo home run by Carter Jensen in the second inning.

Orioles 4, White Sox 2

Gunnar Henderson hit a tiebreaking two-run home run in the eighth inning as visiting Baltimore rallied past Chicago.

Blaze Alexander and Taylor Ward hit back-to-back one-out doubles in the eighth as the Orioles tied the game off Jordan Hicks (0-1) before Henderson gave them their first lead with his fourth homer of the season. Trevor Rogers delivered six innings of two-run work for Baltimore, and Yennier Cano (1-1) recorded the win.

Chase Meidroth drove in a run and had two hits for the White Sox, who saw Shane Smith last just 3 2/3 scoreless innings in his start, striking out eight but walking five.

Mets 4, Diamondbacks 3 (10 innings)

Ronny Mauricio delivered the game-winning single in his first plate appearance for host New York, which beat Arizona in 10 innings.

Brett Baty and Jared Young each delivered a sacrifice fly and Francisco Alvarez scored on an error for the Mets, who extended their winning streak to four games. Luke Weaver (1-0) retired all three batters in the top of the 10th.

Adrian Del Castillo (two-run single) and Nolan Arenado (double) had RBI hits in the fifth for the Diamondbacks, who lost for the third time in five games. Paul Sewald (0-2) recorded just one out in the 10th.

Reds 6, Marlins 3 (10 innings)

Cincinnati — scoreless against Sandy Alcantara until the ninth inning — rallied to defeat host Miami. The Reds tied the score in the ninth on a two-out wild pitch by Anthony Bender, and they took control in the 10th on Nathaniel Lowe’s go-ahead RBI single and Matt McLain’s two-run double.

Alcantara allowed just three hits — two singles and one double — plus two walks and two runs in 8 1/3 innings, striking out six. Miami started the ninth with a 2-0 lead, and both runs were scored while Bender was on the mound.

Marlins center fielder Jakob Marsee, who entered the game batting just .105, went 2-for-4 with one walk, two runs and a career-high four stolen bases.

Cardinals 7, Nationals 6 (10 innings)

Thomas Saggese and JJ Wetherholt hit run-scoring doubles in the 10th inning and visiting St. Louis beat Washington.


Saggese led off with a double off Cole Henry (0-2) to score automatic runner Masyn Winn with the go-ahead run. With two outs, Wetherholt doubled to right, scoring Saggese to make it 7-5. Jordan Walker homered for the second straight night and Church also went deep for the Cardinals. Nolan Gorman had three hits.

James Wood homered for the third straight game for Washington, and Curtis Mead had three hits, including a home run.

Rangers 3, Mariners 2

Nathan Eovaldi pitched six quality innings and Kyle Higashioka hit a go-ahead home run, rallying Texas to a win over struggling Seattle in Arlington, Texas.

Eovaldi, making his 300th career major league start, picked up his first win of the season after two losses, allowing two runs on six hits with seven strikeouts and a pair of walks.

George Kirby (1-2) threw an eight-inning complete game for Seattle, which lost its fourth straight and its sixth in the past seven games.

Cubs 9, Rays 2

Javier Assad threw 5 2/3 scoreless innings and Pete Crow-Armstrong and Moises Ballesteros hit late-inning home runs to seal Chicago’s win over Tampa Bay in St. Petersburg, Fla.

Seven Cubs, including Crow-Armstrong and Ballesteros, had two or more hits as part of a 16-hit output. Nico Hoerner went 2-for-4 with two RBIs. Assad (1-0), making his season debut after beginning the year in Triple-A Iowa, allowed just one hit and two walks.

Mason Englert (0-1) was a spot starter for Tampa Bay after Drew Rasmussen was a late scratch for personal reasons. Englert took the loss, giving up four runs (three earned) on seven hits in 3 2/3 innings.

Yankees 5, Athletics 3

Amed Rosario gave New York the lead by hitting a three-run home run, his second of the game, in the eighth inning as the Yankees downed the visiting Athletics.

Rosario also homered off A’s starter Aaron Civale in the second inning for New York’s first run. It was the veteran infielder’s third career multi-homer game. New York starter Cam Schlittler allowed his first three runs of the season, all in the third inning, scattering five hits over five innings.

Nick Kurtz hit a two-run double and Tyler Soderstrom added an RBI double when the A’s had four hits in the third and took a 3-1 lead. Civale allowed two hits and one run over five innings before former Yankee Mark Leiter Jr. (0-1) took the loss.

Rockies 5, Astros 1

Kyle Freeland pitched 6 1/3 strong innings, Willi Castro and Mickey Moniak homered and Colorado beat visiting Houston. Castro finished with three hits and three RBIs while TJ Rumfield singled twice for Colorado, which has won three in a row.

Freeland (1-1) became the first Rockies starter to pitch into the seventh inning this season. He allowed one run on three hits. Antonio Senzatela threw 2 2/3 perfect innings to pick up his first career save.

Christian Walker homered, one of just three hits for the Astros, who have lost three in a row. Mike Burrows (1-2) permitted three runs on eight hits in 5 1/3 innings.

Dodgers 4, Blue Jays 1

Yoshinobu Yamamoto pitched an effective six-plus innings and visiting Los Angeles defeated Toronto. Yamamoto (2-1) allowed one run, five hits and one walk with six strikeouts in his first appearance back in the stadium where he was named World Series MVP last year after closing out Game 7.

Alex Freeland had three hits for the Dodgers, who have won five in a row while the Blue Jays have lost six straight.

Los Angeles took a 2-0 lead in the third against Kevin Gausman (0-1), who opposed Yamamoto in Games 2 and 6 of the World Series. Gausman yielded three runs on five hits in 5 1/3 innings.

Twins 4, Tigers 2

Ryan Jeffers doubled and drove in a pair of runs as Minnesota held on for a win over Detroit in Minneapolis.

Luke Keaschall and Josh Bell added one RBI apiece for the Twins. Taj Bradley (2-0) continued his red-hot start to the season, limiting the Tigers to one run on six hits in 6 1/3 innings,

Detroit’s Tarik Skubal (1-2) unraveled after four scoreless innings. He exited after giving up four runs on eight hits in 4 2/3 innings. Kevin McGonigle went 2-for-5 with a double and two RBIs.

–Field Level Media

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Apr 7, 2026; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Paul Skenes (30) pitches against the San Diego Padres during the fifth inning at PNC Park. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images

Oneil Cruz and Nick Gonzales each had clutch two-run hits to back up a gem by Paul Skenes and propel the host Pittsburgh Pirates to a 7-1 victory over the San Diego Padres on Tuesday.

Skenes (2-1) carried a no-hitter into the sixth inning before allowing a one-out single by Fernando Tatis Jr. Throwing 87 pitches, Skenes gave up one run — a Xander Bogaerts homer in the seventh — on two hits in 6 1/3 innings and struck out six. He walked two and hit a batter.

Rookie Konnor Griffin, Ryan O’Hearn and Henry Davis each had two hits for the Pirate, who erupted for five runs in the eighth off Adrian Morejon to cement their sixth win in the past seven games.

Miguel Andujar had the only other hit for San Diego, which had scored 13 runs over its previous two games. Nick Pivetta (1-2) gave up two runs over five innings.

Red Sox 3, Brewers 2

Trevor Story snapped a scoreless tie with a bases-loaded double in the sixth inning, Garrett Crochet took a shutout into the seventh and Boston held on for a victory over visiting Milwaukee.

The Red Sox, who managed just three hits, converted three consecutive walks into three runs in the sixth off Jacob Misiorowski (1-1) for a 3-0 lead. Crochet (2-1) allowed two runs on five hits in 6 1/3 innings. Aroldis Chapman finished with a scoreless ninth for his third save.

In the seventh, the Brewers scored a pair when David Hamilton was plunked and pinch hitter Christian Yelich bounced into a run-scoring groundout. Misiorowski, who struck out the first five batters he faced and finished with 11 K’s, allowed three runs on two hits in 5 1/3 innings.

Guardians 2, Royals 1

Brayan Rocchio delivered a tiebreaking RBI single with one out in the bottom of the ninth inning, sending host Cleveland to a victory over Kansas City.

Rocchio was 0-for-3 until facing John Schreiber (0-1) with runners at first and second in the ninth, poking a single through the right side. Lane Thomas came up cleanly with Rocchio’s hit but could not throw out CJ Kayfus at the plate.

Cade Smith (2-0) earned the victory, striking out two in a 1-2-3 ninth. Guardians pitchers limited the Royals to one hit, a solo home run by Carter Jensen in the second inning.

Orioles 4, White Sox 2

Gunnar Henderson hit a tiebreaking two-run home run in the eighth inning as visiting Baltimore rallied past Chicago.

Blaze Alexander and Taylor Ward hit back-to-back one-out doubles in the eighth as the Orioles tied the game off Jordan Hicks (0-1) before Henderson gave them their first lead with his fourth homer of the season. Trevor Rogers delivered six innings of two-run work for Baltimore, and Yennier Cano (1-1) recorded the win.

Chase Meidroth drove in a run and had two hits for the White Sox, who saw Shane Smith last just 3 2/3 scoreless innings in his start, striking out eight but walking five.

Mets 4, Diamondbacks 3 (10 innings)

Ronny Mauricio delivered the game-winning single in his first plate appearance for host New York, which beat Arizona in 10 innings.

Brett Baty and Jared Young each delivered a sacrifice fly and Francisco Alvarez scored on an error for the Mets, who extended their winning streak to four games. Luke Weaver (1-0) retired all three batters in the top of the 10th.

Adrian Del Castillo (two-run single) and Nolan Arenado (double) had RBI hits in the fifth for the Diamondbacks, who lost for the third time in five games. Paul Sewald (0-2) recorded just one out in the 10th.

Reds 6, Marlins 3 (10 innings)

Cincinnati — scoreless against Sandy Alcantara until the ninth inning — rallied to defeat host Miami. The Reds tied the score in the ninth on a two-out wild pitch by Anthony Bender, and they took control in the 10th on Nathaniel Lowe’s go-ahead RBI single and Matt McLain’s two-run double.

Alcantara allowed just three hits — two singles and one double — plus two walks and two runs in 8 1/3 innings, striking out six. Miami started the ninth with a 2-0 lead, and both runs were scored while Bender was on the mound.

Marlins center fielder Jakob Marsee, who entered the game batting just .105, went 2-for-4 with one walk, two runs and a career-high four stolen bases.

Cardinals 7, Nationals 6 (10 innings)

Thomas Saggese and JJ Wetherholt hit run-scoring doubles in the 10th inning and visiting St. Louis beat Washington.

Saggese led off with a double off Cole Henry (0-2) to score automatic runner Masyn Winn with the go-ahead run. With two outs, Wetherholt doubled to right, scoring Saggese to make it 7-5. Jordan Walker homered for the second straight night and Church also went deep for the Cardinals. Nolan Gorman had three hits.

James Wood homered for the third straight game for Washington, and Curtis Mead had three hits, including a home run.

Rangers 3, Mariners 2

Nathan Eovaldi pitched six quality innings and Kyle Higashioka hit a go-ahead home run, rallying Texas to a win over struggling Seattle in Arlington, Texas.

Eovaldi, making his 300th career major league start, picked up his first win of the season after two losses, allowing two runs on six hits with seven strikeouts and a pair of walks.

George Kirby (1-2) threw an eight-inning complete game for Seattle, which lost its fourth straight and its sixth in the past seven games.

Cubs 9, Rays 2

Javier Assad threw 5 2/3 scoreless innings and Pete Crow-Armstrong and Moises Ballesteros hit late-inning home runs to seal Chicago’s win over Tampa Bay in St. Petersburg, Fla.

Seven Cubs, including Crow-Armstrong and Ballesteros, had two or more hits as part of a 16-hit output. Nico Hoerner went 2-for-4 with two RBIs. Assad (1-0), making his season debut after beginning the year in Triple-A Iowa, allowed just one hit and two walks.

Mason Englert (0-1) was a spot starter for Tampa Bay after Drew Rasmussen was a late scratch for personal reasons. Englert took the loss, giving up four runs (three earned) on seven hits in 3 2/3 innings.

Yankees 5, Athletics 3

Amed Rosario gave New York the lead by hitting a three-run home run, his second of the game, in the eighth inning as the Yankees downed the visiting Athletics.

Rosario also homered off A’s starter Aaron Civale in the second inning for New York’s first run. It was the veteran infielder’s third career multi-homer game. New York starter Cam Schlittler allowed his first three runs of the season, all in the third inning, scattering five hits over five innings.

Nick Kurtz hit a two-run double and Tyler Soderstrom added an RBI double when the A’s had four hits in the third and took a 3-1 lead. Civale allowed two hits and one run over five innings before former Yankee Mark Leiter Jr. (0-1) took the loss.

Rockies 5, Astros 1

Kyle Freeland pitched 6 1/3 strong innings, Willi Castro and Mickey Moniak homered and Colorado beat visiting Houston. Castro finished with three hits and three RBIs while TJ Rumfield singled twice for Colorado, which has won three in a row.

Freeland (1-1) became the first Rockies starter to pitch into the seventh inning this season. He allowed one run on three hits. Antonio Senzatela threw 2 2/3 perfect innings to pick up his first career save.

Christian Walker homered, one of just three hits for the Astros, who have lost three in a row. Mike Burrows (1-2) permitted three runs on eight hits in 5 1/3 innings.

Dodgers 4, Blue Jays 1

Yoshinobu Yamamoto pitched an effective six-plus innings and visiting Los Angeles defeated Toronto. Yamamoto (2-1) allowed one run, five hits and one walk with six strikeouts in his first appearance back in the stadium where he was named World Series MVP last year after closing out Game 7.

Alex Freeland had three hits for the Dodgers, who have won five in a row while the Blue Jays have lost six straight.

Los Angeles took a 2-0 lead in the third against Kevin Gausman (0-1), who opposed Yamamoto in Games 2 and 6 of the World Series. Gausman yielded three runs on five hits in 5 1/3 innings.

Twins 4, Tigers 2

Ryan Jeffers doubled and drove in a pair of runs as Minnesota held on for a win over Detroit in Minneapolis.

Luke Keaschall and Josh Bell added one RBI apiece for the Twins. Taj Bradley (2-0) continued his red-hot start to the season, limiting the Tigers to one run on six hits in 6 1/3 innings,

Detroit’s Tarik Skubal (1-2) unraveled after four scoreless innings. He exited after giving up four runs on eight hits in 4 2/3 innings. Kevin McGonigle went 2-for-5 with a double and two RBIs.

–Field Level Media

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Deadspin | Fire transfer high-scoring Hugo Cuypers to CF Monterrey Apr 18, 2026; Cincinnati, Ohio, USA; Chicago Fire FC forward Hugo Cuypers (9) (center) dribbles forward during the second half of an MLS match against FC Cincinnati at TQL Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kareem Elgazzar-Imagn Images The Chicago Fire sent star striker Hugo Cuypers to CF Monterrey of Liga MX for a multimillion-dollar transfer fee, the MLS club announced Thursday. Cuypers, 29, departed for a .5 million transfer fee plus 0,000 in add-ons, according to The Athletic. The Belgian’s exit opens a designated player roster spot. “My time in Chicago is one that I will always treasure,” Cuypers said in a statement released by the team. “Since arriving here in 2024, the city has become a second home for me and my family. “I would like to thank the club and staff and especially the fans for their unwavering support. I look forward to cheering the team from afar and wish my teammates nothing but the best.” Named to the 2026 MLS All-Star Game, Cuypers has scored 13 goals this season, tied for the league lead with Petar Musa of FC Dallas. He established a Fire record this campaign by scoring in 10 consecutive matches in which he played. Cuypers amassed 40 goals in 75 matches for the Fire since being acquired for a reported million fee from Belgian first division side K.A.A. Gent in February 2024. Chicago signed Polish free agent striker Robert Lewandowski in late June. The former star for Borussia Dortmund, Bayern Munich and FC Barcelona made his Fire debut on Wednesday. “We are incredibly grateful to Hugo for everything he has given this club, both on and off the field,” Chicago director of football and head coach Gregg Berhalter said in the team’s news release. “He is an outstanding professional, a valued teammate and someone who has made a lasting impact on our group. We wish Hugo and his family nothing but success in this next chapter. “While these decisions are never easy, this was the right move for both Hugo and the club,” Berhalter continued. “With his contract nearing its end, we felt this was the right moment to maximize the opportunity, create greater roster flexibility and continue investing in the squad to build a competitive roster now and in the years ahead.” –Field Level Media #Deadspin #Fire #transfer #highscoring #Hugo #Cuypers #MonterreyApr 18, 2026; Cincinnati, Ohio, USA; Chicago Fire FC forward Hugo Cuypers (9) (center) dribbles forward during the second half of an MLS match against FC Cincinnati at TQL Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kareem Elgazzar-Imagn Images

The Chicago Fire sent star striker Hugo Cuypers to CF Monterrey of Liga MX for a multimillion-dollar transfer fee, the MLS club announced Thursday.

Cuypers, 29, departed for a $7.5 million transfer fee plus $500,000 in add-ons, according to The Athletic. The Belgian’s exit opens a designated player roster spot.

“My time in Chicago is one that I will always treasure,” Cuypers said in a statement released by the team. “Since arriving here in 2024, the city has become a second home for me and my family.

“I would like to thank the club and staff and especially the fans for their unwavering support. I look forward to cheering the team from afar and wish my teammates nothing but the best.”


Named to the 2026 MLS All-Star Game, Cuypers has scored 13 goals this season, tied for the league lead with Petar Musa of FC Dallas. He established a Fire record this campaign by scoring in 10 consecutive matches in which he played.

Cuypers amassed 40 goals in 75 matches for the Fire since being acquired for a reported $12 million fee from Belgian first division side K.A.A. Gent in February 2024.

Chicago signed Polish free agent striker Robert Lewandowski in late June. The former star for Borussia Dortmund, Bayern Munich and FC Barcelona made his Fire debut on Wednesday.

“We are incredibly grateful to Hugo for everything he has given this club, both on and off the field,” Chicago director of football and head coach Gregg Berhalter said in the team’s news release. “He is an outstanding professional, a valued teammate and someone who has made a lasting impact on our group. We wish Hugo and his family nothing but success in this next chapter.

“While these decisions are never easy, this was the right move for both Hugo and the club,” Berhalter continued. “With his contract nearing its end, we felt this was the right moment to maximize the opportunity, create greater roster flexibility and continue investing in the squad to build a competitive roster now and in the years ahead.”


–Field Level Media

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Kayla McBride is a top 10 scorer in the WNBA, averaging 18.2 points and shooting 39.8% from beyond the arc. She’s the second-leading scorer on the best team in the league — the Minnesota Lynx — and she’s a strong defender, too.

So, it comes as a surprise that she wasn’t selected as an All-Star reserve this season, especially when the league had the chance to appoint her as an injury reserve on Wednesday.

McBride has been named an All-Star five times in her career, including the last two seasons with the Lynx. But this year, the Lynx are represented by Natasha Howard, Olivia Miles, and Courtney Williams in the All-Star game, and McBride is the odd one out. All three players have deserving cases — and Howard and Miles were selected as starters — but it seems wrong that the 34-year-old was snubbed.

Part of why McBride was named an All-Star is because her scoring rampage is more recent — she was the Lynx’s leading scorer for eight straight games between July 3rd and July 20th, and was named Western Conference Player of the Week last week. So, her best stretch of basketball came after All-Star fan and media voting had closed, and even before coaches selected All-Star reserves.

The full list of All-Star starters includes Caitlin Clark (IND), Paige Bueckers (DAL), A’ja Wilson (LVA), Breanna Stewart (NYL), Olivia Miles (MIN), Kelsey Mitchell (IND), Aliyah Boston (IND), Natasha Howard (MIN), Jessica Shepard (DAL), and Gabby Williams (GSV).

The full list of All-Star reserves includes Rhyne Howard (ATL), Angel Reese (ATL), Allisha Gray (ATL), Marina Mabrey (TOR), Jonquel Jones (NYL), Dominique Malonga (SEA), Courtney Williams (MIN), Kelsey Plum (LAS), Kiki Iriafen (WAS), Jackie Young (LVA), Nneka Ogwumike (LAS), and Sonia Citron (WAS).

But the league had another chance to reward McBride with an All-Star selection, and they whiffed.

Kayla McBride probably should have been picked over Kahleah Copper for the All-Star replacement

Los Angeles Sparks guard Kelsey Plum is sidelined with a leg injury, and the WNBA announced Wednesday night that Phoenix Mercury guard Kahleah Copper is the injury replacement.

Copper has had a good season; she’s the 7th-leading scorer in the WNBA, averaging 20.5 points per game, and her efficiency has increased after a sluggish start to the year. But she’s still shooting 42.8% from the field and 27.5% from three, marks that are far lower than McBride’s (who is shooting 45.8% from the field and 39.8% from three).

Most importantly, Copper headlines a Mercury squad that is 10-18 and out of the playoff race. (In comparison, the Lynx are 22-6 with a league-best +8.7 point differential). Therefore, it’s hard to make the case that Copper earned the selection over McBride, both when you look at the two players’ counting stats and their impact on winning.

McBride isn’t the only player who has an All-Star case but wasn’t ultimately selected: Carla Leite, Natisha Hiedeman, Shakira Austin, and Alyssa Thomas have all had strong seasons too, among others.

“Mac has really put us on her back,” Napheesa Collier said Wednesday. “This tear that she’s on has been so clutch … Also, she’s a huge reason I wanted to get back on the court, too. Like, ‘Mac looks like she’s having so much fun. I want to get out there.’”

If there’s one more injury replacement selection, McBride should be the no-brainer pick. If not, she’ll enjoy a much-deserved break after an elite first half of the season.

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The past and the present converged in a dazzling celebration of culture even as team spirit and the joy of sportsmanship came alive at the Commonwealth Games Opening Ceremony at the Hydro here on Thursday.

It was an unforgettable evening as Scotland’s rich traditions blended seamlessly with a top-class, cutting-edge spectacle, offering a visual and musical treat to a packed audience. 

Against a backdrop of native folk/modern melodies and vibrant performances by a range of artists, history and modernity shook hands in a riveting theatre, underlining why Glasgow remains one of the finest hosts and keeps building on the success of the 2014 Commonwealth edition.

The Ceremony began with a journey through Scotland’s heritage. Track cyclist Sir Chris Hoy, regarded as the nation’s greatest sporting icon, and Scottish actor Greg McHugh appeared magically from the LED screen to the stage through the TARDIS box, accompanied by King Charles and Queen Camilla.

ALSO READ: How boxer Lovlina Borgohain confirmed India’s first medal at CWG Glasgow 2026 before opening ceremony

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Singer Nina Nesbitt produced a stirring performance of the 1988 Scottish classic ‘I’m Gonna Be (500 Miles)’, transporting those gathered to that period. 

Donald Rukare, President of Commonwealth Sport, and George Black, Chair of Glasgow 2026, explained how the Games belonged to the people.

King Charles officially declared the Games open. 

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#CWG #Opening #Ceremony #Glasgow #glows #celebration #present #future">CWG 2026 Opening Ceremony: Glasgow glows in celebration of past, present and future The past and the present converged in a dazzling celebration of culture even as team spirit and the joy of sportsmanship came alive at the Commonwealth Games Opening Ceremony at the Hydro here on Thursday.It was an unforgettable evening as Scotland’s rich traditions blended seamlessly with a top-class, cutting-edge spectacle, offering a visual and musical treat to a packed audience. Against a backdrop of native folk/modern melodies and vibrant performances by a range of artists, history and modernity shook hands in a riveting theatre, underlining why Glasgow remains one of the finest hosts and keeps building on the success of the 2014 Commonwealth edition.The Ceremony began with a journey through Scotland’s heritage. Track cyclist Sir Chris Hoy, regarded as the nation’s greatest sporting icon, and Scottish actor Greg McHugh appeared magically from the LED screen to the stage through the TARDIS box, accompanied by King Charles and Queen Camilla.ALSO READ: How boxer Lovlina Borgohain confirmed India’s first medal at CWG Glasgow 2026 before opening ceremonyThe TARDIS, a tribute to the legendary British science-fiction series Doctor Who, became a storytelling device for the memorable occasion.But the moment that truly captured the spirit of the Commonwealth Games was the athletes’ parade. For the parade, the classic-modern soundtrack, created by Scottish electronic folk Valtos was spectacular; the duo collaborating with artists from Scotland and across the Commonwealth.As the 74 Commonwealth Games associations marched into the arena, each one of them received an introduction on the LED screen. The Commonwealth baton was brought alive through colourful animations inspired by Scotland’s native flora, creating a connection between the host nation and the visiting sportspersons. Team Scotland, the tail of the pack, earned the biggest roar from the rapturous crowd.From the mythical Loch Ness Monster, the legendary creature of Scottish freshwater folklore, to the “Voice of Time” symbolised by the Glasgow clock; from Nathan Evans’ sizzling show to the eye-catching dance of Glaswegians at Glasgow Central; from showcasing the city’s historic prowess in shipbuilding, textiles, locomotives and steam engines to singer Callum Beattie’s remarkable rendition of ‘Yes Sir, I Can Boogie’, the Opening Ceremony had it all.Singer Nina Nesbitt produced a stirring performance of the 1988 Scottish classic ‘I’m Gonna Be (500 Miles)’, transporting those gathered to that period. Donald Rukare, President of Commonwealth Sport, and George Black, Chair of Glasgow 2026, explained how the Games belonged to the people.King Charles officially declared the Games open. Published on Jul 24, 2026 #CWG #Opening #Ceremony #Glasgow #glows #celebration #present #future

How boxer Lovlina Borgohain confirmed India’s first medal at CWG Glasgow 2026 before opening ceremony

The TARDIS, a tribute to the legendary British science-fiction series Doctor Who, became a storytelling device for the memorable occasion.

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As the 74 Commonwealth Games associations marched into the arena, each one of them received an introduction on the LED screen. The Commonwealth baton was brought alive through colourful animations inspired by Scotland’s native flora, creating a connection between the host nation and the visiting sportspersons. Team Scotland, the tail of the pack, earned the biggest roar from the rapturous crowd.

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Singer Nina Nesbitt produced a stirring performance of the 1988 Scottish classic ‘I’m Gonna Be (500 Miles)’, transporting those gathered to that period. 

Donald Rukare, President of Commonwealth Sport, and George Black, Chair of Glasgow 2026, explained how the Games belonged to the people.

King Charles officially declared the Games open. 

Published on Jul 24, 2026

#CWG #Opening #Ceremony #Glasgow #glows #celebration #present #future">CWG 2026 Opening Ceremony: Glasgow glows in celebration of past, present and future

The past and the present converged in a dazzling celebration of culture even as team spirit and the joy of sportsmanship came alive at the Commonwealth Games Opening Ceremony at the Hydro here on Thursday.

It was an unforgettable evening as Scotland’s rich traditions blended seamlessly with a top-class, cutting-edge spectacle, offering a visual and musical treat to a packed audience. 

Against a backdrop of native folk/modern melodies and vibrant performances by a range of artists, history and modernity shook hands in a riveting theatre, underlining why Glasgow remains one of the finest hosts and keeps building on the success of the 2014 Commonwealth edition.

The Ceremony began with a journey through Scotland’s heritage. Track cyclist Sir Chris Hoy, regarded as the nation’s greatest sporting icon, and Scottish actor Greg McHugh appeared magically from the LED screen to the stage through the TARDIS box, accompanied by King Charles and Queen Camilla.

ALSO READ: How boxer Lovlina Borgohain confirmed India’s first medal at CWG Glasgow 2026 before opening ceremony

The TARDIS, a tribute to the legendary British science-fiction series Doctor Who, became a storytelling device for the memorable occasion.

But the moment that truly captured the spirit of the Commonwealth Games was the athletes’ parade. For the parade, the classic-modern soundtrack, created by Scottish electronic folk Valtos was spectacular; the duo collaborating with artists from Scotland and across the Commonwealth.

As the 74 Commonwealth Games associations marched into the arena, each one of them received an introduction on the LED screen. The Commonwealth baton was brought alive through colourful animations inspired by Scotland’s native flora, creating a connection between the host nation and the visiting sportspersons. Team Scotland, the tail of the pack, earned the biggest roar from the rapturous crowd.

From the mythical Loch Ness Monster, the legendary creature of Scottish freshwater folklore, to the “Voice of Time” symbolised by the Glasgow clock; from Nathan Evans’ sizzling show to the eye-catching dance of Glaswegians at Glasgow Central; from showcasing the city’s historic prowess in shipbuilding, textiles, locomotives and steam engines to singer Callum Beattie’s remarkable rendition of ‘Yes Sir, I Can Boogie’, the Opening Ceremony had it all.

Singer Nina Nesbitt produced a stirring performance of the 1988 Scottish classic ‘I’m Gonna Be (500 Miles)’, transporting those gathered to that period. 

Donald Rukare, President of Commonwealth Sport, and George Black, Chair of Glasgow 2026, explained how the Games belonged to the people.

King Charles officially declared the Games open. 

Published on Jul 24, 2026

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