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Semien homers, Lowe’s RBI single in 10th lifts Rangers over Astros 2-1
Read full article: Semien homers, Lowe’s RBI single in 10th lifts Rangers over Astros 2-1Marcus Semien hit a leadoff homer and Nathaniel Lowe’s RBI single with two outs in the 10th inning lifted the Texas Rangers to a 2-1 win over the Houston Astros on Saturday.
Lorenzen pitches Rangers past Dodgers 3-1 for their 1st series win in Los Angeles since 1999
Read full article: Lorenzen pitches Rangers past Dodgers 3-1 for their 1st series win in Los Angeles since 1999Michael Lorenzen pitched seven strong innings, rookie Wyatt Langford had two RBI singles and the Texas Rangers defeated the Los Angeles Dodgers 3-1 to win a series at Dodger Stadium for the first time since 1999.
Seager hits 7th homer in 7 games as Rangers beat Diamondbacks 4-2 in World Series rematch
Read full article: Seager hits 7th homer in 7 games as Rangers beat Diamondbacks 4-2 in World Series rematchCorey Seager homered for the seventh time in as many games, putting the Texas Rangers ahead with his three-run shot in their 4-2 victory over the Arizona Diamondbacks.
World champion Rangers overcome disputed tip and beat Cubs 4-3 on Heim's 10th-inning single
Read full article: World champion Rangers overcome disputed tip and beat Cubs 4-3 on Heim's 10th-inning singleJonah Heim hit a game-ending RBI single with two outs in the 10th inning as the World Series champion Texas Rangers opened the season with a 4-3 win over the Chicago Cubs.
ALCS MVP Adolis García reaches $14M, 2-year deal with Rangers to avoid arbitration
Read full article: ALCS MVP Adolis García reaches $14M, 2-year deal with Rangers to avoid arbitrationAdolis García and the Texas Rangers have reached an agreement on a $14 million, two-year contract that with incentives could be worth as much as $20.25 million.
New York Mets hit with record luxury tax of nearly $101 million for season of fourth-place finish
Read full article: New York Mets hit with record luxury tax of nearly $101 million for season of fourth-place finishThe New York Mets must pay a record luxury tax of nearly $101 million after a fourth-place finish in their division, among an unprecedented eight teams that owe the penalty for the 2023 season.
Brewers acquire outfielder Mark Canha as Mets deal another veteran before trade deadline
Read full article: Brewers acquire outfielder Mark Canha as Mets deal another veteran before trade deadlineThe Milwaukee Brewers continued attempting to upgrade their lineup for their NL Central title quest on Monday as they acquired outfielder Mark Canha from the New York Mets for minor league pitcher Justin Jarvis.
Scherzer costs Texas $22.5M, with Mets to pay Rangers just over $35.5M through 2024
Read full article: Scherzer costs Texas $22.5M, with Mets to pay Rangers just over $35.5M through 2024The New York Mets are paying the Texas Rangers $35.51 million over the next 14 months as part of the Max Scherzer trade.
Alonso has a big night and Verlander pitches the Mets past the Yankees 9-3 in the Subway Series
Read full article: Alonso has a big night and Verlander pitches the Mets past the Yankees 9-3 in the Subway SeriesPete Alonso homered twice and drove in a season-high five runs, Justin Verlander pitched six shutout innings and the New York Mets beat the New York Yankees 9-3 in their Subway Series opener.
Astros' Peña, Tucker, Phillies' Realmuto win Gold Gloves
Read full article: Astros' Peña, Tucker, Phillies' Realmuto win Gold GlovesAstros rookie shortstop and AL Championship Series MVP Jeremy Peña won his first Gold Glove Award and Houston right fielder Kyle Tucker joined his teammate on the list announced before Game 3 of the World Series.
Astros McCullers OK after being cut by bottle in celebration
Read full article: Astros McCullers OK after being cut by bottle in celebrationHouston right-hander Lance McCullers Jr. sustained a small cut to his throwing elbow after being hit with a champagne bottle during the team’s celebration after winning the AL Division Series.
Robertson back on Phillies roster for NLCS vs. Padres
Read full article: Robertson back on Phillies roster for NLCS vs. PadresReliever David Robertson has been added to the Philadelphia Phillies’ 26-man roster ahead of the NL Championship Series opener against San Diego after missing the NLDS against Atlanta with a strained right calf.
Phillies' Robertson injured celebrating, off NLDS roster
Read full article: Phillies' Robertson injured celebrating, off NLDS rosterPhiladelphia Phillies reliever David Robertson will miss the NL Division Series after injuring his right calf jumping to celebrate Bryce Harper’s home run in their clinching wild-card victory at St. Louis.
Contreras salutes fans, helps Cubs win 6th in row, top Bucs
Read full article: Contreras salutes fans, helps Cubs win 6th in row, top BucsWillson Contreras drew a standing ovation in perhaps his last home game at Wrigley Field, then keyed an early burst as the Chicago Cubs beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 4-2 for their season-high sixth straight win.
Braves' 14-game win streak, Cubs' 10-game skid both end
Read full article: Braves' 14-game win streak, Cubs' 10-game skid both endThe Chicago Cubs became the first team in 23 years to stop a losing streak of 10 or more game while ending an opponent’s winning streak of at least 10 games, beating the Braves 1-0 to end the Braves’ 14-game run.
Rays win 9th in row; Red Sox star Bogaerts tests positive
Read full article: Rays win 9th in row; Red Sox star Bogaerts tests positiveRandy Arozarena, rookie Wander Franco and the Tampa Bay Rays won their ninth straight game, breaking away from Boston soon after Red Sox shortstop Xander Bogaerts was pulled because of a positive COVID-19 test.
Lester, Kluber, Hand boost free agent total to 175
Read full article: Lester, Kluber, Hand boost free agent total to 175Kluber gets a $1 million buyout, and the club has said it is interested in re-signing Kluber to a less expensive deal. Lester gets a $10 million buyout from the Chicago Cubs that completes a $155 million, six-year contract rather than a $25 million mutual option. Milwaukee turned down Gyorko and Sogard, a day after declining a $15 million option on 2011 NL MVP Ryan Braun. The White Sox declined a $12 million option for Encarnación and a $7 million option for González, who will receive a $500,000. Kluber gets a $1 million buyout, and the club has said it is interested in re-signing Kluber to a less expensive deal.
Phillies clear out 'pen, decline options on Neris, Phelps
Read full article: Phillies clear out 'pen, decline options on Neris, PhelpsPHILADELPHIA – The Philadelphia Phillies have declined options on relievers Héctor Neris, David Phelps and David Robertson, clearing out the bullpen after it posted the highest ERA in the majors. He had a 2.77 ERA in 12 games prior to the trade and a 12.91 ERA in 10 appearances after. Phelps' option was for $4.5 million and included a $250,000 buyout. His contract included a $12 million option for 2021 with a $2 million buyout. The 35-year-old Parker was one of the few bright spots in the bullpen with a 2.81 ERA in 14 games.
Fraud concerns over California's unemployment benefits
Read full article: Fraud concerns over California's unemployment benefitsThe California Employment Development Department has paid a staggering $76.9 billion in unemployment benefits since the start of the pandemic, processing more than 11.9 million claims, most the result of Gov. Congress authorized the program earlier this year to help people not normally eligible to receive unemployment benefits, including independent contractors. David Robertson said his son applied for unemployment benefits at the end of April. Amy Brooks said she was denied unemployment benefits months ago. We are now seeing what that waste, fraud and abuse looks like.Before this, the biggest concern about unemployment benefits in California was the backlog of more than 1 million people still waiting on benefits.