Saturday, April 30, 2016

Hernandez ties Mariners win record; beat Royals 1-0 (Yahoo Sports)

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Seattle Mariners center fielder Leonys Martin loses his cap but holds on to the ball as he collides with the outfield wall after he caught a fly ball hit by Kansas City Royals' Salvador Perez for the final out of a baseball game, Friday, April 29, 2016, in Seattle. The Mariners won 1-0. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)

Felix Hernandez tied Jamie Moyer for the most wins in Seattle Mariners history, accomplishing it with just one hit of support in a 1-0 victory over the Kansas City Royals on Friday night. Seth Smith provided the lone run - and the only hit for the Mariners - leading off the sixth inning with a home run to right off Royals starter Kris Medlen (1-2). Hernandez (2-2), in his 11th season with the Mariners, matched Moyer with 145 victories.


 

Jets head into draft's third day looking to fill more needs (Yahoo Sports)

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New York Jets first-round pick Darron Lee, of Ohio State, poses for photographs Friday, April 29, 2016, in Florham Park, N.J. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)

The New York Jets head into the third day of the NFL draft with three more picks and plenty of needs to fill. After going with Ohio State linebacker Darron Lee as the team's first-round selection with the 20th overall pick Thursday night, the Jets surprised some by drafting Penn State quarterback Christian Hackenberg in the second round Friday night. It appeared New York might try to add a pass rusher at that spot, which they did in the third round with Georgia's Jordan Jenkins.


 

Story ties rookie mark with 10th HR in April; Rockies roll (Yahoo Sports)

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Colorado Rockies' Trevor Story points skyward as he arrives at home plate after hitting a home run against the Arizona Diamondbacks during the fifth inning of a baseball game Friday, April 29, 2016, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

Trevor Story tied a rookie record with his 10th homer of April, a two-run shot, and the Colorado Rockies hit four home runs in a 9-0 victory over the Arizona Diamondbacks on Friday night. Story, the Rockies' shortstop, tied Jose Abreu of the White Sox, who hit 10 in April 2014. Story and teammate Nolan Arenado, who also homered, are tied for the major league lead in home runs.


 

Conley pulled in 8th with no-hit bid, Miami hangs on (Yahoo Sports)

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Milwaukee Brewers' Jonathan Lucroy hits a single during the ninth inning of a baseball game against the Miami Marlins Friday, April 29, 2016, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)

Miami Marlins manager Don Mattingly said it was an easy decision to pull Adam Conley after 116 pitches despite the lefty having not allowed a hit for 7 2/3 innings. Conley exited with a no-hit bid intact, drawing boos from the crowd at Miller Park, and Miami's bullpen might have given up the first hit but it wound up holding off the Milwaukee Brewers 6-3 on Friday night. Jonathan Lucroy blooped a single with one out in the ninth off reliever Jose Urena to break up the combo no-hit bid.


 

Jets take Hackenberg in second round, Jenkins in third (Yahoo Sports)

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Former Walter Payton Men of the Year Kevin Mawae announces that the New York Jets selects Georgias Jordan Jenkins as the 83rd pick in the third round of the 2016 NFL football draft, Friday, April 29, 2016, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)

The New York Jets have a new quarterback on their roster - whether or not Ryan Fitzpatrick returns. With Fitzpatrick still unsigned and in a contract stalemate, the Jets selected Penn State star Christian Hackenberg with their second-round pick in the NFL draft Friday night. The 6-foot-4, 223-pound Hackenberg threw 16 touchdowns with six interceptions last season for the Nittany Lions.


 

Former Ohio St star Braxton Miller drafted at WR by Texans (Yahoo Sports)

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Former Walter Payton Men of the Year Chester Pitts announces that the Houston Texans selects Ohio States Braxton Miller as the 85th pick in the third round of the 2016 NFL football draft, Friday, April 29, 2016, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)

Braxton Miller spent just one year at receiver after two celebrated seasons as Ohio State's quarterback. ''He's into it,'' general manager Rick Smith said. Houston also drafted a receiver in the first round when they traded up one slot to take Notre Dame's Will Fuller with the 21st overall pick.


 

Marlins' Conley pulled in 8th with no-hit bid, Brewers rally (Yahoo Sports)

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Miami Marlins' Derek Dietrich lays on the ground after not being able to catch a ball hit by Milwaukee Brewers' Jonathan Lucroy during the ninth inning of a baseball game Friday, April 29, 2016, in Milwaukee. The hit was the first of the game for the Brewers. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)

Marlins lefty Adam Conley threw no-hit ball for 7 2/3 innings before being pulled by manager Don Mattingly after 116 pitches, and Miami's bullpen wound up holding off the Milwaukee Brewers 6-3 Friday night. Jonathan Lucroy blooped a single with one out in the ninth off reliever Jose Urena to break up the combo no-hit bid. Dietrich was playing in place of speedy Gold Glove winner Dee Gordon, who was suspended by Major League Baseball on Thursday night after a positive test for performance-enhancing substances.


 

Nicasio goes 7 scoreless innings as Pirates beat Reds 4-1 (Yahoo Sports)

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Pittsburgh Pirates' Gregory Polanco, right, and Jordy Mercer (10) celebrate the team's 4-1 win over the Cincinnati Reds in a baseball game in Pittsburgh, Friday, April 29, 2016. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

It had been nearly a year since Josh Harrison hit a home run. Nicasio (3-2) allowed three hits and one walk in sending the Reds to their fifth straight loss. Signed as a free agent in the offseason, Nicasio has won all three home starts with a 1.89 ERA while losing both road starts with a 6.75 ERA.


 

Cespedes has 6 RBIs during Mets' record 12-run inning vs SF (Yahoo Sports)

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New York Mets' Yoenis Cespedes (52) is greeted in the dugout after hitting a grand slam against the San Francisco Giants during the third inning of a baseball game, Friday, April 29, 2016, in, New York. (AP Photo/Julie Jacobson)

Yoenis Cespedes and the New York Mets broke loose for a team-record 12 runs in the third inning Friday night, rolling to their seventh straight victory with a 13-1 blowout of the San Francisco Giants. Cespedes set a club mark with six RBIs in the inning, connecting for a two-run single off starter Jake Peavy (1-2) and a grand slam off reliever Mike Broadway that capped the outburst. The early barrage made it an easy night for Steven Matz (3-1) in the opener of a three-game series between the last two NL champions.


 

Reimold powers Orioles past White Sox 6-3 (Yahoo Sports)

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This time, it was Nolan Reimold's turn to be the hero in the Baltimore Orioles' deep and powerful lineup. Reimold hit a tiebreaking three-run homer in the seventh inning, leading the Orioles to a 6-3 victory over the Chicago White Sox on Friday night. ''It feels good,'' said Reimold, who has dealt with injuries throughout his 8-year career.

 

Nicasio goes 7 scoreless innings as Pirates beat Reds 4-1 (Yahoo Sports)

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Pittsburgh Pirates' Matt Joyce, center, celebrates his two-run home run off Cincinnati Reds relief pitcher J.J. Hoover with teammates Jordy Mercer, rear, and John Jaso (28), next to Cincinnati Reds catcher Tucker Barnhart during the seventh inning of a baseball game in Pittsburgh, Friday, April 29, 2016. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

Juan Nicasio struck out eight in seven scoreless innings, Josh Harrison hit his first home run in nearly a year and Matt Joyce connected as a pinch-hitter to lead the Pirates to a 4-1 victory over the Cincinnati Reds on Friday night, extending Pittsburgh's winning streak to five games. Nicasio (3-2) allowed three hits and one walk in sending the Reds to their fifth straight loss. Signed as a free agent in the offseason, Nicasio has won all three home starts with a 1.89 ERA while losing both road starts with a 6.75 ERA.


 

Howard's 11th-inning homer leads Phillies past Indians 4-3 (Yahoo Sports)

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Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Adam Morgan throws during the third inning of a baseball game against the Cleveland Indians, Friday, April 29, 2016, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Derik Hamilton)

Ryan Howard led off the 11th inning with a home run, leading the Philadelphia Phillies to a 4-3 victory over the Cleveland Indians on Friday night. David Hernandez (1-1) struck out four in two innings of relief for the win. Philadelphia's bullpen pitched six scoreless innings and struck out 11.


 

Buccaneers select DE Noah Spence in 2nd round of NFL draft (Yahoo Sports)

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Tampa Bay's perpetual search for a dynamic pass rusher has turned to Noah Spence. The Buccaneers selected the Eastern Kentucky defensive end in the second round of the NFL draft Friday night, hoping he's put the off-field issues that kept him from being a first-rounder behind him. Spence began his college career at Ohio State, where he was an All-Big Ten selection and dominant pass rusher before multiple failed drug tests led to his departure from the Buckeyes.


 

Mets set record with 12-run inning; Cespedes drives in 6 (Yahoo Sports)

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New York Mets' Yoenis Cespedes is greeted in the dugout after scoring against the San Francisco Giants during the third inning of a baseball game, Friday, April 29, 2016, in, New York. (AP Photo/Julie Jacobson)

Yoenis Cespedes and the New York Mets broke a franchise record by scoring 12 runs in one inning Friday night. Cespedes set a club mark with six RBIs in the third against the San Francisco Giants, connecting for a two-run single off starter Jake Peavy and a grand slam off reliever Mike Broadway that capped the outburst. Michael Conforto had an RBI double and a run-scoring single in the inning, which lasted 39 minutes, 47 seconds.


 

Buccaneers select Spence in second round (Yahoo Sports)

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The Bucs selected the explosive defensive end/outside linebacker from Eastern Kentucky at No. 39 overall Friday night during the second of the three-day draft in Chicago. The 6-foot-2, 251-pound Spence, who entered the draft after his junior season, was considered by some to be a first-round talent, but with the baggage of drug problems at his first school, Ohio State. "The thing I love about Noah is he practices hard every day," said his former Ohio State coach, Urban Meyer.


 

Jaguars trade up to draft UCLA standout Jack in 2nd round (Yahoo Sports)

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The Jacksonville Jaguars have selected UCLA linebacker Myles Jack with the 36th overall pick in the NFL draft, landing a speedy player with huge upside who is recovering from a serious knee injury. If Jack returns to form, the Jaguars could have the steal of the draft. Jacksonville traded up two spots to get Jack, who had been widely projected to go early in the first round.

 

Jared Goff arrives in Los Angeles to begin work with Rams (Yahoo Sports)

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California's Jared Goff, center, is escorted by security staff as arrives for a news conference after being selected by the Los Angeles Rams as the first pick in the first round of the 2016 NFL football draft in Los Angeles, Friday, April 29, 2016. (AP Photo/Damian Dovarganes)

After three hours of sleep and a cross-country flight, Jared Goff arrived in Los Angeles eager to get to work with the Rams. The team welcomed Goff on Friday after selecting him with the first overall pick in the NFL draft. Wearing a bright blue suit during a news conference at a downtown hotel, Goff displayed his No. 16 jersey and shook hands with coach Jeff Fisher and general manager Les Snead, whose fates might be tied to Goff's success as their new franchise quarterback.


 

Cespedes returns from bruised thigh, back in Mets' lineup (Yahoo Sports)

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New York Mets Yoenis Cespedes, center, celebrates with teammates in the dugout after hitting a seventh-inning home run in a baseball game against the Cincinnati Reds, Tuesday, April 26, 2016, in New York. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)

Yoenis Cespedes is back in the New York Mets' lineup after missing five starts with a bruised right thigh. The slugger was set to bat cleanup and play center field Friday night against San Francisco in the opener of a three-game series. Cespedes initially got hurt jumping into the stands in pursuit of a foul ball.


 

Rangers' Yu Darvish ready to make first rehab start Sunday (Yahoo Sports)

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Texas Rangers right-hander Yu Darvish has a simple goal in his first rehab start on Sunday after last year's Tommy John surgery. ''To get the first guy out,'' Darvish said through an interpreter Friday before the Rangers' scheduled game against the Los Angeles Angels. The three-time All-Star, who led the American League in strikeouts in 2013, is scheduled to throw two innings or about 30 pitches for Double-A Frisco against Corpus Christi.

 

Szczur hits grand slam, Lester fans 10 as Cubs beat Braves (Yahoo Sports)

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Chicago Cubs' Matt Szczur watches his grand slam during the eighth inning a baseball game against the Atlanta Braves, Friday, April 29, 2016, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Paul Beaty)

Matt Szczur hit his first career grand slam during a five-run eighth inning and the Chicago Cubs broke away from the Atlanta Braves 6-1 Friday. Jon Lester struck out 10 over seven innings as the Cubs improved to 17-5, their top 22-game start since the 1907 team was 18-4. In a matchup of the clubs with the best and worst records in the majors, the Braves fell to 5-18.


 

Across Arizona, parents name children after Pat Tillman (Yahoo Sports)

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This April 20, 2016 photo provided by Jeff Okrepkie shows Tillman Bruce Okrepkie at home in Santa Rosa, Calif. Pat Tillman became an inspiration when he walked away from a lucrative NFL career to fight for his country after the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks, a decision that ultimately cost the football star turned soldier his life. Now Tillman's legacy lives on through the parents who have named their children after him. (Jeff Okrepkie via AP)

Doctors told Jeff Okrepkie and Stephanie Ottolini not to expect children. During one contentious round of name swapping, Stephanie became irritated and suggested, in jest, to her fiance that they name him Sparky, after Arizona State's mascot. ''If that's the case, we could name him Patrick Tillman Okrepkie,'' Jeff responded.


 

Friday, April 29, 2016

Marlins 2B Dee Gordon suspended 80 games for PEDs (Yahoo Sports)

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Miami Marlins' Dee Gordon celebrates as he goes into the dugout after scoring on a balk by Los Angeles Dodgers relief pitcher Pedro Baez during the seventh inning of a baseball game, Thursday, April 28, 2016, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Dee Gordon has been suspended 80 games by Major League Baseball after the Miami Marlins second baseman tested positive for a performance-enhancing drug. Gordon tested positive for exogenous Testosterone and Clostebol, MLB said in a release after the Marlins' 5-3 victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers on Thursday night. The fleet-footed Gordon won the National League batting title by hitting .333 last season and signed a $50 million, 5-year deal with Miami in January.


 

Mattingly's Marlins complete 4-game sweep of Dodgers (Yahoo Sports)

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Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Kenta Maeda, of Japan, throws to the plate during the fourth inning of a baseball game against the Miami Marlins, Thursday, April 28, 2016, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Dee Gordon and Martin Prado drove in the tying and go-ahead runs with consecutive two-out singles in the seventh inning, and the Miami Marlins got home runs from Giancarlo Stanton and J.T. Realmuto to beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 5-3 on Thursday night to complete a four-game sweep. After the game, Major League Baseball announced that Gordon, the reigning NL batting champion, has been suspended for 80 games after testing positive for performance-enhancing substances. Jose Fernandez (2-2) allowed two runs and five hits in six innings, striking out eight and walking three.


 

De La Rosa strikes out 10, Diamondbacks beat Cardinals 3-0 (Yahoo Sports)

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Arizona Diamondbacks relief pitcher Brad Ziegler, right, greets catcher Chris Herrmann after a baseball game against the St. Louis Cardinals, Thursday, April 28, 2016, in Phoenix. The Diamondbacks won 3-0. (AP Photo/Matt York)

Rubby De La Rosa struck out a career-high 10 and pitched two-hit ball through seven innings, Chris Herrmann and Brandon Drury homered and the Arizona Diamondbacks beat the St. Louis Cardinals 3-0 on Thursday night. The Diamondbacks forced a split in the four-game series. De La Rosa (3-3) had been shaky this year and was demoted to the bullpen for a time but turned in his second straight strong start.


 

Braves end 8-game slide, beat Red Sox 5-3 behind Markakis (Yahoo Sports)

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Atlanta Braves relief pitcher Arodys Vizcaino, right, is congratulated by catcher Tyler Flowers after earning a save during a baseball game against the Boston Red Sox at Fenway Park in Boston, Thursday, April 28, 2016. The Braves defeated the Red Sox 5-3. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

The Atlanta Braves ended an eight-game losing streak, beating the Boston Red Sox 5-3 Thursday night as Nick Markakis had three singles, a double and three RBIs. Mallex Smith doubled twice and had an RBI single for the Braves, a big league-worst 5-17. Atlanta won for the first time since April 19 and avoided being swept by the Red Sox in the interleague series, which included two games in each city.


 

Jaguars select FSU star Ramsey with 5th pick in NFL draft (Yahoo Sports)

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FILE - In this Feb. 29, 2016, file photo, Florida State defensive back Jalen Ramsey runs a drill at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis. With the Rams and Eagles having traded up to secure the top two spots, where they have said they will take quarterbacks, it's San Diego that likely will determine the flow on Thursday night. What direction for the Chargers with the third selection? Perhaps Ramsey, considered one of the best athletes and most NFL-ready players available. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy, File)

The Jacksonville Jaguars believe they got the best defensive player in college football. The Jaguars selected former Florida State star cornerback Jalen Ramsey with the fifth overall pick in the NFL draft Thursday night, adding another piece to the team's defensive makeover. Picking in the top 10 for the ninth consecutive year, the Jaguars wasted little time selecting the 6-foot-1, 209-pound defender who was a three-year starter for the Seminoles and also ran track.


 

Cowboys take Ohio State RB Elliott with 4th overall pick (Yahoo Sports)

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Ohio States Ezekiel Elliott poses for photos after being selected by Dallas Cowboys as the fourth pick in the first round of the 2016 NFL football draft, Thursday, April 28, 2016, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)

The Dallas Cowboys chose Ohio State running back Ezekiel Elliott with the No. 4 overall pick in the NFL draft Thursday night. It's the highest Dallas has drafted a running back since taking Hall of Famer Tony Dorsett second overall in 1977. All-time NFL rushing leader Emmitt Smith went 17th to the Cowboys in 1990.


 

Video on Tunsil's Twitter account seems to hurt draft stock (Yahoo Sports)

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FILE - In this Feb. 24, 2016 file photo, Mississippi offensive lineman Laremy Tunsil speaks during a press conference at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis. Former Mississippi left tackle Laremy Tunsil had a good chance to be the NFL draft's No. 1 overall pick less than two weeks ago when the Tennessee Titans had the pick. Then the Los Angeles Rams traded up for the No. 1 pick in search of a quarterback. Now Tunsil's future is much more uncertain. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy, File)

A bizarre video that was posted on Laremy Tunsil's Twitter account minutes before the start of the NFL draft showed a person smoking from a mask equipped with a bong. The approximately 30-second video was posted to Tunsil's verified Twitter account before quickly being deleted. The entire account was deactivated about 30 minutes later but the video added to the perception that Tunsil has off-the-field problems.


 

L.A. Story: QB Goff goes to Los Angeles Rams with No. 1 pick (Yahoo Sports)

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Californias Jared Goff waves as after being selected by the Los Angeles Rams as 1st pick in the first round of the 2016 NFL football draft, Thursday, April 28, 2016, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)

The Los Angeles Rams have selected California quarterback Jared Goff with the No. 1 pick in the NFL draft, and the No. 2 selection for the Philadelphia Eagles is North Dakota State quarterback Carson Wentz. The 6-foot-4 Goff started every game during his three seasons at California and set school records with 977 completions, 12,220 yards passing and 96 touchdown passes.


 

Tebowmanics holding out hope of a Denver reunion (Yahoo Sports)

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The Denver Broncos entered the NFL draft still searching for a quarterback. Tim Tebow is out of an NFL job. An online petition asking the Broncos to reunite with Tebow started on Change.org just before Peyton Manning retired and Brock Osweiler bolted to Houston, had more than 5,500 supporters early Thursday, a boost of more than 2,000 after ESPN ran a short item on the bid.

 

Anthony Gose doubles, homers to lead Tigers over A's 7-3 (Yahoo Sports)

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Detroit Tigers relief pitcher Francisco Rodriguez (57) congratulates Anthony Gose after beating the Oakland Athletics 7-3 in a baseball game in Detroit, Thursday, April 28, 2016. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)

Anthony Gose doubled and homered, Anibal Sanchez pitched through a wild outing and the Detroit Tigers beat Oakland 7-3 Thursday to take three of four in the series against the Athletics. Sanchez allowed two runs and three hits while striking out nine, but walked seven - one shy of his big league high. Sanchez was the first Tigers starter to walk seven and strike out nine in the same start since Jack Morris against Texas on April 14, 1988.


 

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