Sizzling Phillies finish homestand 8-2 with sweeps of White Sox, Rockies
By DAN GELSTON AP Sports Writer PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Yes, the Phillies spent the last two seasons piling up wins late in the year and ended each of the last two seasons with deep runs in the postseason.But those cold April and Mays gnawed at the team. How could a team...
Justin Steele returns from hamstring injury as Cubs lose to Padres
By JAY COHEN AP Baseball Writer CHICAGO (AP) — When Justin Steele got hurt on opening day, the big question for the Chicago Cubs centered on the state of their rotation without their ace left-hander.That concern faded away over time.Steele returned to one of...
Nimmo, Manaea and Díaz lead the Mets to a 4-3 victory over the Cardinals
By WARREN MAYES Associated Press ST. LOUIS (AP) — Brandon Nimmo hit a tiebreaking homer in the seventh inning that sent the New York Mets to a 4-3 victory over the St. Louis Cardinals on Monday night.”Honestly, the home run I hit was a good pitch,” Nimmo...
Javier Assad pitches 6 innings as Cubs blank Brewers 5-0
By JAY COHEN AP Baseball Writer CHICAGO (AP) — Javier Assad pitched six sparkling innings, and the Chicago Cubs beat Freddy Peralta and the Milwaukee Brewers 5-0 on Sunday in the rubber game of their weekend set.Assad (3-0) allowed four hits, struck out four and...
