Sports By The Associated Press | Tuesday, May 15, 2018, 12:05 a.m. Share this story Oakland Athletics' Khris Davis watches his home run against the Boston Red Sox during the eighth inning of a baseball game at Fenway Park in Boston Monday, May 14, 2018. (AP Photo/Winslow Townson) BOSTON — Sean Manaea beat the Boston Red Sox again in his first outing against them since pitching a no-hitter, and Khris Davis hit one of three solo homers by the Oakland Athletics in a 6-5 victory Monday night. Matt Joyce and Matt Olson also went deep for the A’s, who had lost five of six to the Astros and Yankees. Davis connected for his team-leading 12th home run as Oakland handed Rick Porcello his first loss of the season. ADVERTISING J.D. Martinez and Rafael Devers each hit a solo shot for the Red Sox. Manaea (5-4) allowed four runs — three earned — and eight hits in six-plus innings, snapping his two-game skid. He threw the seventh no-hitter in … [Read more...] about A’s hit 3 solo homers as Manaea beats Red Sox again, 6-5
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How Aaron Boone could have cost Yankees a win by pulling a Joe Girardi
ANAHEIM, Calif. -- Yankees manager Aaron Boone goofed Friday night. He admits it. His mistake was similar to one that his predecessor made last October in Game 2 of the American League Division Series. WATCH: Ohtani hits BP homers into waterfalls and over hedges Like Joe Girardi then, Boone's error was not asking for a replay challenge that probably would have corrected a umpire mistake. Unlike last fall, the mistake didn't cost the Yankees a game. This time, the Yankees pulled out a 4-3 win over the Los Angeles Angels in 10 innings. Boone's mistake came just after Angels right fielder Kole Calhoun reached over the right-field wall at Angel Stadium to rob Neil Walker of a three-run, sixth-inning homer with the score tied 1-1. After Calhoun's great catch, Didi Gregorius tagged up from third to score a tie-breaking run just before Giancarlo Stanton was doubled off second base for the third out. Stanton, however, did tag up and wrongly was called out, television replays … [Read more...] about How Aaron Boone could have cost Yankees a win by pulling a Joe Girardi
Cubs’ Kris Bryant hit in head by pitch, passes initial concussion tests
DENVER — Cubs third baseman Kris Bryant was hit on the front of the helmet by a pitch from German Marquez and left the game in the first inning Sunday against the Colorado Rockies at Coors Field. The Cubs said Bryant was examined for possible concussion and so far “passed all tests” and will continue to be evaluated. He suffered a small cut near his left eye, caused by his sunglasses. “He has shown no signs of a concussion,” the Cubs said, emphasizing continued monitoring. Bryant remained on his feet after being hit but seemed unsteady, and eventually left slowly with the help of staff.David Bote replaced Bryant as a pinch runner at first base and in the field at third. The Cubs have a scheduled day off Monday in Cleveland. After Bryant was hit, both hitting coach Chili Davis and assistant hitting coach Andy Haines were ejected by home plate umpire Cory Blaser for their reactions in the dugout. … [Read more...] about Cubs’ Kris Bryant hit in head by pitch, passes initial concussion tests
Cubs’ Kris Bryant hit on helmet by pitch, leaves game
DENVER (AP) — Chicago Cubs star Kris Bryant was hit on the head with a 96 mph pitch from Colorado's German Marquez on Sunday but appeared to have escaped serious injury.Cubs spokesman Peter Chase said Bryant passed tests and had no sign of a concussion. Chase said Bryant had a cut above his left eye and will be on the team charter flight to Cleveland."As good as can be expected," manager Joe Maddon said after Chicago's 9-7 win. "I haven't heard the word concussion yet, so hopefully good."Bryant appeared stunned as manager Maddon and the Cubs' training staff attended to him. Bryant walked off the field very slowly, with one arm around head athletic trainer PJ Mainville and the other around assistant athletic trainer Matt Johnson."Matty was asking him questions, and he was answering them correctly," Maddon said. "That's just a bad moment. I didn't know where KB was at when I got there, but I just knew he needed to be held onto."You get hit in the head, you get wobbly. You get … [Read more...] about Cubs’ Kris Bryant hit on helmet by pitch, leaves game
Yankees, Red Sox brawl after Tyler Austin is hit with pitch
BOSTON — It’s less than two weeks into the 2018 season and already the sparks are flying between the Yankees and Red Sox. Benches and bullpens cleared twice and blows were exchanged the second time as the ancient rivals played Wednesday at Fenway Park, just the second game between them this season. Yankees designated hitter Tyler Austin was in the middle of both faceoffs. Things began to simmer when players spilled onto the field in the third inning around second base after Boston shortstop Brock Holt took exception with Austin’s slide on a force play. Then, with one out in the seventh, Red Sox reliever Joe Kelly drilled Austin in the back with a 98 mph fastball. That’s when things spilled over. Austin screamed, slammed hit bat down and began to stride toward the pitcher’s mound. Kelly motioned at him with both hands as if to say “bring it on” and it was on. Austin didn’t seem to land a punch on Kelly before he was dragged down and Kelly … [Read more...] about Yankees, Red Sox brawl after Tyler Austin is hit with pitch
Dodgers veteran Chase Utley a shoo-in for the Hall of Pain as he awaits 200th pitch to hit him
His old rivals have almost all drifted into retirement, so Tim Hudson perked up when he saw Chase Utley on his television screen a couple of years ago. Utley wore Dodger blue and his hair had gone gray, but his backbone looked the same. When a fastball veered toward Utley’s body, Hudson could guarantee the outcome from his couch in Alabama.No active player has been hit more than Utley, and no pitcher hit him more often than Hudson, who spent the majority of his 17-year career in Atlanta. On his television, Hudson witnessed a scenario he had experienced seven times himself. The pitcher threw low and inside, in the vicinity of Utley’s feet. Utley absorbed the blow and trotted to first base. Hudson could only smile.“He’s at the age where osteoporosis might be setting in a little bit,” said Hudson, who at 42 is three years older than Utley. “Those bones might be a little more fragile than they used to be. I wouldn’t quite be so eager to stick my … [Read more...] about Dodgers veteran Chase Utley a shoo-in for the Hall of Pain as he awaits 200th pitch to hit him
Plate umpire leaves game in Detroit, hit in mask by pitch
DETROIT (AP) — Plate umpire Mike Everitt has left a game between the Detroit Tigers and Pittsburgh Pirates after being hit in the mask by a pitch.The game on Friday was delayed a few minutes in the eighth inning because of the injury.Pirates reliever George Kontos threw a pitch that sailed past catcher Francisco Cervelli and caught Everitt. The crew chief stayed on his feet, with Cervelli helping steady him, and rolled his neck around a bit. Everitt eventually left the field.Tony Randazzo, who had been umpiring second base, took over behind the plate after Everitt's departure and the game continued with three umps.___More AP baseball: https://apnews.com/tag/MLBbaseballCopyright 2017 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. Sign up for BREAKING NEWS Emails privacy policy Thanks for subscribing! Tags: newswires associated press sports newswires … [Read more...] about Plate umpire leaves game in Detroit, hit in mask by pitch
Phillies/MLB 5 ejected in Tigers-Phillies game as 3 batters hit
CLEARWATER, Fla. — Three pitchers were ejected along with Philadelphia manager Gabe Kapler and bench coach Rob Thomson as three batters were hit by pitches during the Phillies’ 6-2 exhibition loss to Detroit on Thursday.Detroit starter Matthew Boyd and Philadelphia relievers Parker Frazier and Pedro Beato also were tossed by plate umpire Tom Hallion.Boyd was ejected in the fifth inning following a two-pitch sequence to Odubel Herrera.“The first one that went over his head, I looked up as I was making the delivery and he was bailing out of the box,” Boyd said. “It was like he wasn’t ready or something, and it slipped. The next one, I was just throwing a two-seamer in, and it really wasn’t that in. Wasn’t trying to hit him. You don’t want to harm somebody.”Herrera appeared to get out of the way of the second pitch. Hallion determined the ball hit him on the hand.“It was crazy,” Tigers manager Ron Gardenhire said. … [Read more...] about Phillies/MLB 5 ejected in Tigers-Phillies game as 3 batters hit
Braves win wild one, 2-1 over Nationals, as Harper homers, gets hit by pitch, jaws at Teheran
WASHINGTON — Atlanta pitcher Julio Teheran insisted he didn't mean to plunk Washington's Bryce Harper with a pitch two innings after the 2012 NL Rookie of the Year homered. Braves manager Fredi Gonzalez said after his club's 2-1 victory over the Nationals on Tuesday night that "it definitely wasn't on purpose." Harper — and everyone else connected to the Nationals — was sure it was. "It's part of the game and it's something, I guess, he's got to do," Harper said, his hands on his hips. Then, asked whether he was surprised Teheran hit him, Harper offered this nugget: "Uh, I hit that ball pretty far off him. So no, not really." And Washington manager Davey Johnson observed: "You file it for future reference." All in all, the sort of stuff rivalries and high-drama playoff chases are made of. Except, in this particular case, Evan Gattis' two-run single in the fifth, and the six innings thrown by Teheran (9-5) while allowing one run, combined to produce Atlanta's … [Read more...] about Braves win wild one, 2-1 over Nationals, as Harper homers, gets hit by pitch, jaws at Teheran
Chart: Detailed replay guidelines released by MLB
Major League Baseball released detailed guidelines Thursday for greatly expanding instant replay. Here are the policies that have been approved: PLAY TYPES The following play types will be subject to review: • Home run • Ground-rule double • Fan interference • Stadium boundary calls (e.g., fielder into stands, ball into stands triggering dead ball) • Force play (except the fielder's touching of second base on a double play) • Tag play (including steals and pickoffs) • Fair/foul in outfield only • Trap play in outfield only • Batter hit by pitch • Timing play (whether a runner scores before a third out) • Touching a base (requires appeal) • Passing runners • Record keeping (Ball-strike count to a batter, outs, score, and substitutions) All other plays will not be reviewable; however, the umpires may still convene on the field at any time to discuss the play. INITIATION OF INSTANT REPLAY • Field managers … [Read more...] about Chart: Detailed replay guidelines released by MLB