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Pavin Smith, Josh Naylor homer and Diamondbacks beat Marlins 6-4 for fifth straight win

Pavin Smith, Josh Naylor homer and Diamondbacks beat Marlins 6-4 for fifth straight win

MIAMI (AP) — Pavin Smith and Josh Naylor hit solo homers and the Arizona Diamondbacks beat the Miami Marlins 6-4 on Thursday for their fifth straight win. Smith drove in two runs as did Geraldo Perdomo.
Oneil Cruz homers for 2nd consecutive game as Pirates blank Nationals 1-0

Oneil Cruz homers for 2nd consecutive game as Pirates blank Nationals 1-0

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Oneil Cruz hit a leadoff home run, Andrew Heaney pitched 7 1/3 scoreless innings and the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the Washington Nationals 1-0 on Thursday. Cruz's homer was his fourth of the season and second in consecutive games.
Blue Jays option utility player Davis Schneider to Triple-A Buffalo

Blue Jays option utility player Davis Schneider to Triple-A Buffalo

TORONTO — The Toronto Blue Jays have optioned utility player Davis Schneider to Triple-A Buffalo, the team announced Thursday. The 26-year-old has a .067 batting average in 10 games and 15 at-bats for the Blue Jays this season.
Nats pitcher Jorge López suspended 3 games for throwing at Pittsburgh's Andrew McCutchen's head

Nats pitcher Jorge López suspended 3 games for throwing at Pittsburgh's Andrew McCutchen's head

Washington Nationals pitcher Jorge López has been suspended three games and fined for throwing at Pittsburgh's Andrew McCutchen, Major League Baseball announced Thursday.
Reds place 1B Christian Encarnacion-Strand on 10-day injured list

Reds place 1B Christian Encarnacion-Strand on 10-day injured list

CINCINNATI (AP) — The Cincinnati Reds placed first baseman Christian Encarnacion-Strand on the 10-day injured list Thursday with low back inflammation and recalled infielder Noelvi Marte from Triple-A Louisville.

Mets open 4-game series with the Cardinals

St. Louis Cardinals (9-9, fourth in the NL Central) vs. New York Mets (11-7, first in the NL East) New York; Thursday, 7:10 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Cardinals: Andre Pallante (2-0, 2.20 ERA, 1.

Giants bring 2-1 series lead over Phillies into game 4

San Francisco Giants (13-5, second in the NL West) vs. Philadelphia Phillies (10-8, second in the NL East) Philadelphia; Thursday, 4:05 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Giants: Jordan Hicks (1-1, 5.87 ERA, 1.

Reds take on the Mariners with series tied 1-1

Seattle Mariners (9-9, third in the AL West) vs. Cincinnati Reds (9-9, third in the NL Central) Cincinnati; Thursday, 12:40 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Mariners: Emerson Hancock (0-0); Reds: Brady Singer (3-0, 3.18 ERA, 1.

Royals head into matchup against the Tigers on losing streak

Kansas City Royals (8-11, third in the AL Central) vs. Detroit Tigers (10-8, first in the AL Central) Detroit; Thursday, 6:40 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Royals: Michael Lorenzen (1-2, 3.71 ERA, 1.

Diamondbacks take win streak into matchup with the Marlins

Arizona Diamondbacks (11-7, fourth in the NL West) vs. Miami Marlins (8-9, third in the NL East) Miami; Thursday, 12:10 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Diamondbacks: Eduardo Rodriguez (0-2, 4.86 ERA, 1.