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Mariners Mets Baseball New York Mets' Starling Marte slides to third base during the first inning of a baseball game against the Seattle Mariners, Saturday, May 14, 2022, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II) (Frank Franklin II)NEW YORK — (AP) — New York Mets outfielder Starling Marte was placed on the bereavement list following the death of his grandmother, which came nearly two years to the day after his wife died of a heart attack. Mets manager Buck Showalter said Tuesday that Marte's grandmother, Ponga Brigida, died unexpectedly. Marte was raised by his grandmother in the Dominican Republic after his mother died when he was 9. The 33-year-old Marte signed a $78 million, four-year deal with the Mets as a free agent last offseason.

New York Mets outfielder Starling Marte has been placed on the bereavement list following the death of his grandmother, which came nearly two years to the day after his wife died of a heart attack.

Chris Bassitt pitched six strong innings, and the New York Mets beat the St. Louis Cardinals 3-0 for their franchise-best sixth straight series win to start a season.

Max Scherzer pitched no-hit ball into the sixth inning of his anticipated home debut and the New York Mets rode their $130 million ace to a 3-1 victory over the San Francisco Giants for a doubleheader sweep.

Freddie Freeman faces the Braves in Los Angeles for the first time since leaving the World Series champions and signing a $162 million, six-year deal with the Dodgers last month.

Trea Turner launched a two-run homer and the Los Angeles Dodgers finally caught up to some record-setting heat from Cincinnati rookie Hunter Greene, beating the skidding Reds 5-2 for their fifth consecutive victory.

Tylor Megill delivered his second straight scoreless start for the Mets, Brandon Nimmo homered and New York beat the Philadelphia Phillies 2-0.

Detroit Tigers lefty Eduardo Rodríguez gets a look at his former teammates when he pitches against Boston at Comerica Park.

Max Scherzer says he is “good to go” for his New York Mets debut in Friday’s second game of the season against the Washington Nationals.

There's a lot to catch up on from a bizarre baseball offseason before the 2022 season officially begins with first pitch at Wrigley Field.

New York Mets ace Max Scherzer is dealing with a hamstring issue and isn’t sure when he’ll pitch next.

With opening day less than a week away, every team in Major League Baseball is hoping to finish spring training without any significant injuries.

New York Mets ace Jacob DeGrom will miss major time because of inflammation in his shoulder area, a huge blow to a team that heavily invested in making a deep run this season.

Patience is often rewarded for both free agents and general managers during most Major League Baseball offseasons.

New York Mets first baseman Pete Alonso said he wasn't hurt when his car flipped over in an accident in Tampa, Florida, on Sunday.

Right-hander Chris Bassitt, who made a remarkable recovery from a frightening line drive to the head last year, has been traded by the Oakland Athletics to the New York Mets for a pair of minor league right-handers.

Shohei Ohtani, Aaron Judge and the rest of baseball’s biggest stars are due at spring training Sunday for the first official day of preseason training following the end of Major League Baseball’s 99-day labor lockout.

The New York Mets and Max Scherzer have finalized a $130 million, three-year deal, a contract that shattered baseball’s record for highest average salary and forms a historically impressive 1-2 atop New York’s rotation with Jacob deGrom.

A person familiar with the negotiations tells The Associated Press that Max Scherzer has agreed to a $130 million, three-year contract with the New York Mets.

Luis Rojas has been let go as manager of the New York Mets after two losing seasons.

Aaron Judge tied it with his second homer of the game in the eighth inning, Mets infielder Javier Báez gave away the lead with an error a few at-bats later and the New York Yankees beat their crosstown rival 8-7 at Citi Field following a stirring ceremony on the 20th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks.

Derek Jeter, Larry Walker, Ted Simmons and the late Marvin Miller will be enshrined Wednesday at the Hall of Fame, a year after the induction ceremonies were called off because of the coronavirus pandemic.

Angels Tigers Baseball Los Angeles Angels pitcher Shohei Ohtani throws against the Detroit Tigers in the first inning of a baseball game in Detroit, Wednesday, Aug. 18, 2021. Ohtani, the Angels' two-way superstar, is coming off his best mound start of the season, an eight-inning, 90-pitch gem at Detroit last Wednesday. Bregman worked out Tuesday at Minute Maid Park after playing a rehab game Monday night for Triple-A Sugar Land. The 23-year-old Cabrera is 3-4 with a 2.93 ERA in 13 starts at three minor league levels this year. Gray, also 23, is set to make his sixth career start and seventh appearance.

Shohei Ohtani has won four straight pitching starts for the Los Angeles Angels and is 7-0 on the mound since his last loss May 28.

New York Mets owner Steven Cohen has criticized his team following its season-worst fifth straight loss, showing a side much like that of late Yankees owner George Steinbrenner.

Imagine Olympic swimming without the world’s top 100.

Major League Baseball will open the 2022 season on March 31 and will try for the fourth time to have every team play its first game on the same day for the first time since 1968.

Reds Mets Baseball Cincinnati Reds' Joey Votto (19), Eugenio Suarez, second from left, Kyle Farmer, second from right, and Jonathan India (6) celebrate after defeating the New York Mets in a baseball game, Friday, July 30, 2021, in New York. (AP Photo/Mary Altaffer) (Mary Altaffer)NEW YORK — (AP) — Joey Votto homered for the seventh straight game, one shy of a major league record, and the Cincinnati Reds beat the New York Mets 6-2 on Friday night. Aristides Aquino lofted a pinch-hit sacrifice fly in the eighth before India followed with his second homer, a two-run shot. It’s the second straight month in which he’s reached base at least 50 times. Mets: Lindor (right oblique) took grounders for a second straight day.

Brewers Mets Baseball New York Mets' Jacob deGrom delivers a pitch during the first inning of the first baseball game of a doubleheader against the Milwaukee Brewers Wednesday, July 7, 2021, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II) (Frank Franklin II)NEW YORK — (AP) — Mets ace Jacob deGrom is being shut down for two more weeks because of inflammation in his pitching elbow, making it unlikely he'll rejoin the NL East leaders before September. New York manager Luis Rojas said deGrom was clocked in the high 90s (mph) near the end of his session. DeGrom exited consecutive starts in May with a sore right flexor and a sore shoulder. ___More AP baseball: https://apnews.com/hub/MLB and https://twitter.com/AP_SportsCopyright 2021 The Associated Press.

Joey Votto homered for the seventh straight game, one shy of a major league record, and the Cincinnati Reds beat the New York Mets 6-2.

Mets ace Jacob deGrom is being shut down for two more weeks because of inflammation in his pitching elbow, making it unlikely he’ll rejoin the NL East leaders before September.

Jeff McNeil laced his second go-ahead hit in two days Monday night, when his RBI double in the fifth inning sent the New York Mets to a 1-0 victory over the Atlanta Braves and a doubleheader split.

Angels Twins Baseball Los Angeles Angels' Shohei Ohtani (17) waits on deck to bat against the Minnesota Twins in the eighth inning where he drew an intentional walk. Shohei Ohtani has done it all this season, from leading the majors in home runs to throwing 100 mph heat while starting the All-Star Game. Ohtani (4-1, 3.21 ERA) will be starting with an extra day of rest when Los Angeles hosts Colorado. Ohtani hit his 35th home run Sunday in a win at Minnesota. He’s coming off a sharp start in which he pitched six shutout innings of three-hit ball, striking out eight at Oakland.

Shohei Ohtani has done it all this season, from leading the majors in home runs to throwing 100 mph heat while starting the All-Star Game.

The Chicago White Sox and Brewers close a weekend full of impressive pitching matchups in Milwaukee with arguably the best of the bunch Sunday night.

After more than 100 years, the Cleveland Indians are getting a new name — the team will be called the Guardians next season.

Michael Conforto hit a two-run homer in the ninth inning to complete a huge comeback and the New York Mets overcame an embarrassing gaffe by All-Star pitcher Taijuan Walker to beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 7-6.

Brewers Mets Baseball New York Mets' Jacob deGrom delivers a pitch during the first inning of the first baseball game of a doubleheader against the Milwaukee Brewers Wednesday, July 7, 2021, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II) (Frank Franklin II)PITTSBURGH — (AP) — The New York Mets will place right-handed pitcher Jacob deGrom on the 10-day injured list with right forearm tightness, manager Luis Rojas announced on Sunday. The Mets ace first experienced the tightness before the All-Star Game and determined on Friday that he would be unable to make his scheduled start on Sunday. DeGrom underwent an MRI on Friday that confirmed the issue is in his forearm and that there is no structural damage to his elbow. Rojas said the injury is not related to the forearm flexor injury that deGrom had earlier this season.

The New York Mets will place right-handed pitcher Jacob deGrom on the 10-day injured list with right forearm tightness.

The San Diego Padres and Washington will resume their game after it was suspended because of a shooting outside Nationals Park.

Realmuto will take over for injured San Francisco catcher Buster Posey as the National League's starter in Tuesday's All-Star Game at Coors Field. Molina said later Saturday that he will also skip the All-Star Game to rest. Kansas City second baseman Whit Merrifield and Chicago White Sox shortstop Tim Anderson also earned selections from the players' ballot, replacing Houston second baseman José Altuve and shortstop Carlos Correa. New York Mets pitcher Jacob deGrom also said he was withdrawing from the All-Star Game, wanting to rest for the second half. MLB also added Dodgers third baseman Justin Turner to the NL roster, and Oakland pitcher Chris Bassitt and Tampa Bay second baseman Joey Wendle to the AL roster.

Debates about right and left at the All-Star Game used to deal with pitchers or perhaps batting orders.

Realmuto will take over from injured San Francisco catcher Buster Posey as the National League's starter in Tuesday's All-Star Game at Coors Field. St. Louis catcher Yadier Molina earned his 10th All-Star selection, among 10 replacements announced Saturday by Major League Baseball. Kansas City second baseman Whit Merrifield and Chicago White Sox shortstop Tim Anderson also earned selections from the players' ballot, replacing Houston second baseman José Altuve and shortstop Carlos Correa. New York Mets pitcher Jacob deGrom also said he was withdrawing from the All-Star Game, wanting to rest for the second half. MLB also added Dodgers third baseman Justin Turner to the NL roster, and Oakland pitcher Chris Bassitt and Tampa Bay second baseman Joey Wendle to the AL roster.

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The Houston Astros have planned a weekend of giveaway items at Minute Maid Park that’s sure to pique the interest of the visiting New York Yankees.

The right-hander struggled in his last outing, allowing seven runs in 2/3 of an inning at Yankee Stadium. CITI BREW ON TAPMets ace Jacob deGrom (7-2) looks to lower his major league-best 0.95 ERA when New York hosts Milwaukee in a matchup of NL division leaders. The 22-year-old from the Dominican Republic and top prospect in the Marlins’ system made seven starts last season and finished 3-2 with a 3.46 ERA. Hale was an infielder for four seasons at Arizona and is still the all-time leader in several categories, including games, hits and total bases. Hale replaces Jay Johnson, who left last week to become the coach at LSU after leading the Wildcats to the 2021 College World Series.

Angels two-way phenom Shohei Ohtani takes the mound for the first time since being named an All-Star on both sides of the ball.

Shohei Ohtani achieved a first in the near century history of baseball’s All-Star Game: selection as both a hitter and a pitcher.

HOBBLED HULKBig-hitting Kyle Schwarber is expected to be out of Washington’s lineup for a while with a significant hamstring strain. The Nationals put Schwarber on the 10-day injured list after he hurt himself running out a hit Friday night. Freddy Peralta (7-2, 2.17 ERA) starts next for the Brewers at PNC Park. Rays lefty Ryan Yarbrough (4-3, 4.48 ERA) starts the series finale in Buffalo. TIMELY CATCHTwo-time Gold Glove catcher Roberto Pérez is expected to return to the starting lineup for Cleveland in the series finale against Houston.

Mets ace Jacob deGrom, Milwaukee’s Brandon Woodruff, Texas’ Kyle Gibson and the Yankees’ Gerrit Cole are among those likely to picked as All-Stars when pitchers and reserves are announced Sunday.

The Yankees are in an unusual position entering their weekend Subway Series against the crosstown Mets: struggling underdog.

Arenado is hitting .267 with 16 homers and an .833 OPS in his first season away from the Mile High City. The Rockies have floundered without him, falling well below .500 and hitting just .196 as a team when away from their hitter-friendly ballpark. BACK IN THE SWINGShohei Ohtani is expected back in the batter's box after flopping on the mound Wednesday at Yankee Stadium. Turner went 4 for 4, scored four runs and stole two bases in a 15-6 win over Tampa Bay. He left for a pinch-hitter in the seventh and was listed as day to day.

Arenado is hitting .267 with 16 homers and an .833 OPS in his first season away from the Mile High City. The Rockies have floundered without him, falling well below .500 and hitting just .196 as a team when away from their hitter-friendly ballpark. BACK IN THE SWINGShohei Ohtani is expected back in the batter's box after flopping on the mound Wednesday at Yankee Stadium. His ERA still the lowest by any pitcher through 13 starts since earned runs became a statistic in 1913. He left for a pinch-hitter in the seventh and was listed as day to day.

Nolan Arenado will return to Coors Field for the first time since the Colorado Rockies traded the disgruntled third baseman to St. Louis over the offseason.

Wander Franco got off to a smashing start this week, hitting a home run and double in his major league debut for Tampa Bay.

Phillies Mets Baseball New York Mets starting pitcher Jacob deGrom throws against the Philadelphia Phillies during a baseball game Saturday, June 26, 2021, in New York. DeGrom's bid to set the Mets record for the longest scoreless-inning streak fell just short. His run ended at 31 innings on rookie Nick Maton's RBI single in the second — R.A. Dickey set the team shutout mark of 32 2/3 innings in 2012. McCutchen hit a single that deflected off deGrom’s back and into center field, stole second and scored when Maton’s single to right dropped in front of Conforto. TRAINER’S ROOMPhillies: SS Didi Gregorius (right elbow impingement) is to play five innings in a rehab game for Triple-A Lehigh Valley and seven innings Sunday.

Mets ace Jacob deGrom gave up two runs for the first time this season and New York rallied after he exited, beating the Philadelphia Phillies 4-3 on Michael Conforto’s sacrifice fly in the ninth inning.

Mets ace Jacob deGrom can set the team record for scoreless innings when he starts against the Phillies at Citi Field. DeGrom has a 30-inning shutout streak, nearing the club mark of 32 2/3 innings by R.A. Dickey in 2012. DeGrom owns an amazing 0.50 ERA through 12 starts, going 7-2. His 12 home runs in his last 12 games are the most from a leadoff hitter ever in that span. Houston won 12 straight in 1999, 2004 and 2018.

Mets ace Jacob deGrom can set the team record for scoreless innings when he starts against the Phillies at Citi Field on Saturday.

Kansas City manager Mike Matheny warned opponents that if they act like Philadelphia’s Joe Girardi and ask umpires to check Royals pitchers for sticky substances, it would provoke his team.

(AP Photo/Kathy Willens) (Kathy Willens)ARLINGTON, Texas — (AP) — The search is on by major league umpires for sticky stuff that pitchers might use to doctor baseballs. Jacob deGrom was the first pitcher inspected under the new directive in the opener of the New York Mets’ doubleheader against Atlanta. Kulpa looked them over and handed them back, then asked deGrom to undo his belt buckle and checked for goop there, too. Cleared by Kulpa, deGrom walked on to the dugout, laughing with catcher Tomás Nido about the exchange as the fans cheered. Braves starter Kyle Muller, who was making his first big league start, was similarly stopped and inspected after the bottom of the first.

Major League Baseball has started its crackdown on sticky stuff and foreign substances.

Pitchers will be ejected and suspended for 10 games for using illegal foreign substances to doctor baseballs in a crackdown by Major League Baseball that will start June 21. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill, File) (Mark J. Terrill)A look at what's happening around the majors on Monday:STUCK UPMajor League Baseball begins its crackdown against pitchers using sticky substances when umpires start making regular, random mound checks. “I think I’m in the same boat as everyone else, just waiting for this to play out,” he said. Pitchers will be ejected and suspended for 10 games if caught using foreign substances to doctor baseballs. Kansas City lost 19 straight in 2005, the longest drought since baseball began having wild-card playoff teams in 1995.

Major League Baseball will begin its crackdown against pitchers using sticky substances, with umpires making regular, random mound checks starting on Monday.

Jon Lester pitched shutout ball into the seventh inning to gain his first win for Washington, Kyle Schwarber backed him with four RBIs on a pair of home runs and the Nationals beat the New York Mets 6-2 to split a day-night doubleheader.

Major League Baseball has taken another big step in relaxing coronavirus regulations, allowing fully vaccinated players and staff to stop wearing masks in dugouts, bullpens and clubhouses, according to a memo sent by the league and players’ association.

Cubs Mets Baseball New York Mets starting pitcher Jacob deGrom reacts during the first inning of a baseball game against the Chicago Cubs Wednesday, June 16, 2021, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II) (Frank Franklin II)NEW YORK — (AP) — Mets ace Jacob deGrom's shoulder showed no abnormalities, but New York was not yet ready to commit to him taking his next turn in the rotation on Sunday against Washington. DeGrom left his second straight start with an arm injury, coming out after three perfect innings against the Chicago Cubs on Wednesday night with right shoulder soreness. He had an MRI on Thursday at the Hospital for Special Surgery that was reviewed by Mets medical director David Altchek and an outside expert. DeGrom has thrown 65 pitches of 100 mph in first innings since the start of the 2020 season, according to MLB Statcast.

Cubs Mets Baseball New York Mets starting pitcher Jacob deGrom walks on the field before a baseball game against the Chicago Cubs Wednesday, June 16, 2021, in New York. “Felt good warming up, felt really good in the first and second inning, then there in the third my shoulder was sore,” deGrom said. DeGrom said initial tests ruled out a serious issue, but he planned to get imaging and more observation Thursday. Sean Reid-Foley (2-0) relieved deGrom and earned the win after allowing one run over two innings. In the first inning, Villar stole second but was hit on the left ear by a throw from Cubs catcher Jose Lobaton.

Cubs Mets Baseball New York Mets starting pitcher Jacob deGrom reacts during the first inning of a baseball game against the Chicago Cubs Wednesday, June 16, 2021, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II) (Frank Franklin II)NEW YORK — (AP) — Mets ace Jacob deGrom left his start Wednesday night with right shoulder soreness after three perfect innings, yet another injury scare for the two-time NL Cy Young Award winner amid a historic start to this season. One start after being pulled from a gem against San Diego with right flexor tendinitis, deGrom went directly down the clubhouse tunnel after finishing the third against the Chicago Cubs. DeGrom pitched one-hit ball over six scoreless innings against the Padres on Friday night before leaving with the flexor issue. DeGrom was replaced by right-hander Sean Reid-Foley, who allowed a one-out homer to Anthony Rizzo in the fourth.

Padres Mets Baseball New York Mets' Jacob deGrom delivers a pitch during the third inning of a baseball game against the San Diego Padres, Friday, June 11, 2021, in New York. RIGHT ON SCHEDULEJacob deGrom (6-2) is set to take his regular turn for the New York Mets against the Chicago Cubs after leaving Friday’s outing with right flexor tendinitis. Glasnow is 5-2 with a 2.66 ERA in 14 starts, tied for the most in the majors. “Just don’t throw for a while, but they also said no surgery,” Glasnow said. Center fielder Luis Robert is out with torn right hip flexor and also could be back late in the season.

Padres Mets Baseball New York Mets' Jacob deGrom delivers a pitch during the first inning of a baseball game against the San Diego Padres, Friday, June 11, 2021, in New York. DeGrom played catch and threw a bullpen session Saturday afternoon, a day after he exited after six scoreless innings against San Diego because of right flexor tendinitis. SEVY’S SETBACKYankees right-hander Luis Severino is slated for an MRI a day after being removed from a minor league rehab start with a right groin injury. Severino was making his second rehab appearance following Tommy John surgery in February of 2020, pitching for High-A Hudson Valley against Brooklyn. Orioles lefty Bruce Zimmermann takes his three-game winning streak into his start at Tropicana Field against Rays lefty Josh Fleming.

Padres Mets Baseball New York Mets' Jacob deGrom delivers a pitch during the third inning of a baseball game against the San Diego Padres, Friday, June 11, 2021, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II) (Frank Franklin II)NEW YORK — (AP) — Two-time National League Cy Young Award winner Jacob deGrom is expected to make his next scheduled start for the New York Mets despite having to leave his most recent outing because of an elbow ailment. Manager Luis Rojas said his ace should be ready to face the Chicago Cubs on Wednesday. “It’s something that we want to take day by day so today it’s just play catch,” Rojas said. The elbow began to tighten up in the sixth inning Friday, said deGrom, who extended his streak of scoreless innings to 22.

Padres Mets Baseball New York Mets' Jacob deGrom delivers a pitch during the third inning of a baseball game against the San Diego Padres, Friday, June 11, 2021, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II) (Frank Franklin II)NEW YORK — (AP) — Two-time National League Cy Young Award winner Jacob deGrom is expected to make his next scheduled start for the New York Mets despite having to leave Friday's game after six innings with flexor tendinitis. Manager Luis Rojas said his ace should be ready to face the Chicago Cubs on Wednesday. The elbow began to tighten up in the sixth inning Friday, said deGrom, who extended his streak of scoreless innings to 22. Myers was caught stealing and was the only runner to reach base on deGrom, who struck out 10.

Padres Mets Baseball New York Mets starting pitcher Jacob deGrom (48) leaves the field during the fifth inning of a baseball game against the San Diego Padres, Friday, June 11, 2021, in New York. DeGrom pitched six shutout innings of one-hit ball and struck out 10 in a 3-2 win over San Diego. AILING ACEThe Nationals will see how Max Scherzer is feeling, a day after he exited a start against San Francisco in which he threw just 12 pitches. Scherzer got Giants leadoff hitter LaMonte Wade Jr. to fly out for the first out of the game. Scherzer got down and squatted, then stretched from side to side before throwing one pitch in front of Martinez and Lessard.

Padres Mets Baseball New York Mets starting pitcher Jacob deGrom (48) leaves the field during the fifth inning of a baseball game against the San Diego Padres, Friday, June 11, 2021, in New York. DeGrom pitched six shutout innings of one-hit ball and struck out 10 in a 3-2 win over San Diego. AILING ACEThe Nationals will see how Max Scherzer is feeling, a day after he exited a start against San Francisco in which he threw just 12 pitches. Scherzer got Giants leadoff hitter LaMonte Wade Jr. to fly out for the first out of the game. Scherzer got down and squatted, then stretched from side to side before throwing one pitch in front of Martinez and Lessard.

Padres Mets Baseball New York Mets' Jacob deGrom delivers a pitch during the third inning of a baseball game against the San Diego Padres, Friday, June 11, 2021, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II) (Frank Franklin II)NEW YORK — (AP) — New York Mets ace Jacob deGrom was pulled after six scoreless innings Friday night with right flexor tendonitis, a troubling diagnosis for the two-time NL Cy Young Award winner amid a historically dominant season. DeGrom faced the minimum against the San Diego Padres and had thrown just 80 pitches before being lifted. Over the past two starts — both against the star-studded Padres — deGrom has thrown 13 scoreless innings, allowing four hits and a walk with 21 strikeouts. He entered the game with 121 pitches this season thrown 100 mph or harder, and he topped that mark seven more times.

Mets Padres Baseball New York Mets starting pitcher Jacob deGrom delivers a pitch in the first inning of the team's baseball game against the San Diego Padres on Saturday, June 5, 2021, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Derrick Tuskan) (Derrick Tuskan)SAN DIEGO — (AP) — Jacob deGrom kept up his dominance of major league hitters, striking out 11 over seven innings and pitching the New York Mets past the high-powered San Diego Padres 4-0 Saturday night. The Mets ended San Diego's team-record 12-game home winning streak that began a month ago on May 5. “It's impressive, I have never seen anything like it,” Mets manager Luis Rojas said of deGrom's run this season. “You know you are watching something special.”The Padres had a prime opportunity for a big inning against deGrom in the fourth but couldn’t cash in.

Kevin Gausman (5-0, 1.53 ERA) starts for the San Francisco Giants against Los Angeles lefty Clayton Kershaw (7-3, 2.94). On Monday, the Indians will host the Chicago White Sox for a pair of seven-inning games. The teams were washed out Friday night, and the forecast again calls for rain all day in New York. SPUTTERING AT THE PLATELast in the AL Central, the Detroit Tigers try for a surprising three-game sweep of the visiting New York Yankees. Lucas Giolito (4-4, 4.04 ERA) starts for Chicago.

Reds Cardinals Baseball Cincinnati Reds manager David Bell, left, argues after being ejected by umpire Joe West, right, during the sixth inning of a baseball game Sunday, April 25, 2021, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson) (Jeff Roberson)A look at what's happening around the majors today:GO WESTJoe West is set to break the record for most games as a major league umpire with No. West will break the mark set by Bill Klem, who worked from 1905-41 and was known for his complete control in making running games. A college quarterback who led Elon to the NAIA championship game in 1973, West became the best-known ump in the bigs for all sorts of reasons. Never shy about speaking his mind -- or singing, earning the nicknames of “Cowboy Joe” and “Country Joe” for his music -- West has drawn plenty of praise and criticism over the decades.

Reds Cardinals Baseball Cincinnati Reds manager David Bell, left, argues after being ejected by umpire Joe West, right, during the sixth inning of a baseball game Sunday, April 25, 2021, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson) (Jeff Roberson)A look at what's happening around the majors on Tuesday:GO WESTJoe West is set to break the record for most games as a major league umpire with No. West will break the mark set by Bill Klem, who worked from 1905-41 and was known for his complete control in making running games. A college quarterback who led Elon to the NAIA championship game in 1973, West became the best-known ump in the bigs for all sorts of reasons. Never shy about speaking his mind -- or singing, earning the nicknames of “Cowboy Joe” and “Country Joe” for his music -- West has drawn plenty of praise and criticism over the decades.

Diamondbacks Mets Baseball New York Mets starting pitcher Jacob deGrom tosses the ball during the fifth inning of a baseball game against the Arizona Diamondbacks, Sunday, May 9, 2021, in New York. deGrom left the game in the sixth inning after throwing only two warmup pitches. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens) (Kathy Willens)MIAMI — (AP) — New York Mets ace Jacob deGrom is on track to start Tuesday at home against the Colorado Rockies after being sidelined since May 9 with tightness in his right side. DeGrom threw a side session Sunday. “Everything looked good,” Mets manager Luis Rojas said before his team's game in Miami.

Mets Marlins Baseball New York Mets' Francisco Lindor runs past third base to score on a throwing error by Miami Marlins center fielder Magneuris Sierra during the first inning of a baseball game, Friday, May 21, 2021, in Miami. Jake Hager’s leadoff single in the Mets 12th off Adam Cimber (0-1) advanced the automatic runner to third. After Lee’s hit, Johneshwy Fargas hit a two-run triple but was thrown out trying to stretch his hit into an inside-the-park homer. The Marlins debuted uniforms with bright red pinstripe jerseys honoring the Cuban Sugar Kings, who won the Triple-A championship in 1959. Marlins: RHP Jordan Holloway (right groin) left the game after pitching a perfect second inning.

Diamondbacks Mets Baseball New York Mets starting pitcher Jacob deGrom (48) leaves the mound during the sixth inning of a baseball game against the Arizona Diamondbacks, Sunday, May 9, 2021, in New York. Mets manager Luis Rojas said the team was unsure how the issue arose for deGrom, who is 3-2 with a major league-best 0.68 ERA along with 65 strikeouts in 40 innings. DeGrom will also get massages and other treatments on his side — the tightness is centered near his lower-right back — prior to playing catch. You can lose your arm angle, and it can expose some things.”The Mets will have deGrom loosen and throw daily until he's ready for a bullpen session. Both are eligible to return from the 10-day injured list this week, but the Mets haven't decided if they're ready.

Diamondbacks Mets Baseball New York Mets starting pitcher Jacob deGrom tosses the ball during the fifth inning of a baseball game against the Arizona Diamondbacks, Sunday, May 9, 2021, in New York. deGrom left the game in the sixth inning after throwing only two warmup pitches. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens) (Kathy Willens)NEW YORK — (AP) — Jacob deGrom will be placed on the injured list by the New York Mets with tightness in his right side, a move that will keep the ace from taking the mound until May 20 at the earliest. The Mets said an MRI on Sunday night was “clean of any issues.” The team said it will place deGrom on the injured list before Tuesday's series opener against Baltimore, a move that will be retroactive to Monday. He left one inning in that game, his return from the injured list.

Reeling from a 10-game road trip that saw them lose eight times, the Dodgers have lost their grip on the top spot in USA TODAY's MLB Power Rankings.

Diamondbacks Mets Baseball New York Mets starting pitcher Jacob deGrom tosses the ball during the fifth inning of a baseball game against the Arizona Diamondbacks, Sunday, May 9, 2021, in New York. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens) (Kathy Willens)A look at what's happening around the majors today:___HOLDING THEIR BREATHThe streaking New York Mets anticipate an injury update on Jacob deGrom after the ace pitcher was scheduled for an MRI. The bullpen closed out a 4-2 victory over Arizona to give the Mets their first five-game winning streak since August 2019. RED SOX ROMPRafael Devers gets another chance to tear up Camden Yards as Boston closes its series against the Orioles. “There isn’t a quick fix other than maybe a day off and fight again on Tuesday.”After that day off Monday, the Royals start a seven-game road trip in Detroit.

Diamondbacks Mets Baseball New York Mets starting pitcher Jacob deGrom tosses the ball during the fifth inning of a baseball game against the Arizona Diamondbacks, Sunday, May 9, 2021, in New York. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens) (Kathy Willens)A look at what's happening around the majors on Monday:___HOLDING THEIR BREATHThe streaking New York Mets anticipate an injury update on Jacob deGrom after the ace pitcher was scheduled for an MRI. The bullpen closed out a 4-2 victory over Arizona to give the Mets their first five-game winning streak since August 2019. RED SOX ROMPRafael Devers gets another chance to tear up Camden Yards as Boston closes its series against the Orioles. “There isn’t a quick fix other than maybe a day off and fight again on Tuesday.”After that day off Monday, the Royals start a seven-game road trip in Detroit.

Diamondbacks Mets Baseball New York Mets starting pitcher Jacob deGrom (48) leaves the mound during the sixth inning of a baseball game against the Arizona Diamondbacks, Sunday, May 9, 2021, in New York. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens) (Kathy Willens)NEW YORK — (AP) — Winners of five straight, the New York Mets have a big test brewing:Jacob deGrom is getting an MRI. DeGrom walked three during a 29-pitch fifth inning, just the second time in his career he’s done that. DeGrom walked Eduardo Escobar to load the bases with no outs and fell behind Ahmed before inducing a 4-3 double play that cut New York's lead to 2-1. Mets: RHP Drew Smith was recalled from Triple-A Syracuse, and RHP Trevor Hildenberger was optioned.

Diamondbacks Mets Baseball New York Mets starting pitcher Jacob deGrom (48) leaves the mound during the sixth inning of a baseball game against the Arizona Diamondbacks, Sunday, May 9, 2021, in New York. DeGrom walked three during a 29-pitch fifth inning, just the second time in his career he’s done that. DeGrom walked Eduardo Escobar to load the bases with no outs and fell behind Ahmed before inducing a 4-3 double play that cut New York's lead to 2-1. Mets: RHP Drew Smith was recalled from Triple-A Syracuse, and RHP Trevor Hildenberger was optioned. New York RHP Marcus Stroman (3-3, 2.12) faces Orioles LHP John Means (4-0, 1.37), who will be pitching on five days' rest following his no-hitter against Seattle last week.

Diamondbacks Mets Baseball New York Mets starting pitcher Jacob deGrom delivers during the first inning of a baseball game against the Arizona Diamondbacks, Sunday, May 9, 2021, in New York. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens) (Kathy Willens)NEW YORK — (AP) — Mets ace Jacob deGrom pulled himself from a start Sunday after throwing two warm-up pitches before the sixth inning. DeGrom was pitching for the first time since skipping a start due to discomfort in his right lat. The right-hander walked three in the inning, just the second time in his career he's done that. New York led 2-1 when he exited Sunday, with deGrom scoring the second run after reaching on a perfectly placed bunt single in the third inning.

DeGrom (2-2, 0.51) entered Saturday leading the NL with 59 strikeouts in 35 innings, against just four walks. HELPING HIMSELFAtlanta pitcher Huascar Ynoa is doing his best Shohei Ohtani impression lately, delivering on the mound and at the plate. He’s 3-1 with a 2.36 ERA going into this Sunday night start against the Phillies at Truist Park. Acuña is day to day with a contusion. Pearson, among the game’s top pitching prospects, injured his groin in spring training and aggravated it during his first rehab stint.

DeGrom (2-2, 0.51) entered Saturday leading the NL with 59 strikeouts in 35 innings, against just four walks. He’s 3-1 with a 2.36 ERA going into this Sunday night start against the Phillies at Truist Park. The 35-year-old righty is 2-0 with a 1.80 ERA in three starts this season. WELCOME TO 2021Hard-throwing Blue Jays right-hander Nate Pearson is set for his season debut against Houston. The 24-year-old pitched in five games last year, posting a 6.00 ERA in 18 innings.

The team said deGrom had inflammation in his right lat and wouldn't throw for the next few days. TAKE IT EASYNL batting champion Juan Soto will be limited to pinch-hitting duty for now with Washington after coming off the injured list. Soto missed 10 games with a strained left shoulder and wasn’t in the starting lineup Tuesday night against Atlanta. Manager Dave Martinez said the injury no longer bothers Soto while hitting, but he is not yet ready to play the outfield. The reigning AL Cy Young Award winner has fanned at least eight batters in a major league-record 18 straight starts.

The team said Tuesday that deGrom had inflammation in his right lat and wouldn't throw for the next few days. TAKE IT EASYNL batting champion Juan Soto will be limited to pinch-hitting duty for now with Washington after coming off the injured list. Soto missed 10 games with a strained left shoulder and wasn’t in the starting lineup Tuesday night against Atlanta. Manager Dave Martinez said the injury no longer bothers Soto while hitting, but he is not yet ready to play the outfield. The reigning AL CY Young Award winner has fanned at least eight batters in a major league record 18 straight starts.

Red Sox Mets Baseball New York Mets' Jacob deGrom delivers a pitch during the fourth inning of a baseball game against the Boston Red Sox Wednesday, April 28, 2021, in New York. “He let us know earlier today that he had some tightness on his right side,” Mets manager Luis Rojas said. TAKE IT EASYNL batting champion Juan Soto will be limited to pinch-hitting duty for now with Washington after coming off the injured list. Soto missed 10 games with a strained left shoulder and wasn’t in the starting lineup Tuesday night against Atlanta. Manager Dave Martinez said the injury no longer bothers Soto while hitting, but he is not yet ready to play the outfield.

Red Sox Mets Baseball New York Mets' Jacob deGrom delivers a pitch during the first inning of a baseball game against the Boston Red Sox Wednesday, April 28, 2021, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II) (Frank Franklin II)ST. LOUIS — (AP) — New York Mets ace Jacob deGrom was scratched from Tuesday night's start against St. Louis because he was having trouble getting loose as he started to stretch ahead of his outing. “He let us know earlier today that he had some tightness on his right side," Mets manager Luis Rojas said about three hours before game time. “I saw him before coming to the field and he was stretching, trying to feel his right side a little bit, and that's when we started discussing whether he's going to start or not. And then we got to the point where he's not, and he's getting further tests right now and then we're waiting to see some results," h said.

Minor league teams across the country are set to open their seasons Tuesday, May 4, 2021, returning baseball to communities denied the old national pastime during the coronavirus pandemic. Of course, the charms of minor league ball remain plentiful. “This is one time I am really going to be paying attention to minor league reports coming up. Karl Ravech will do play by play as Luke Skywalker, with commentary provided by Yoda (Tim Kurkjian) and Jawa (Eduardo Perez). Second in the AL Rookie of the Year voting and a Gold Glove winner last season, Robert is batting .316 with one homer and 11 RBIs.

The annual ME STRONG 5K in DeLand is set to hit 6,000 participants in the event raising money for cancer patients and research. "I said its fine if I lose my hair, I just dont want to lose my eyelashes," Ryan said. DeLand native Jacob deGrom, a pitcher for the New York Mets, will again serve as the starter of the race. The race route is lined with supporters, live music and other types of entertainment to keep participants motivated throughout the event. Michael Pleus, city manager of DeLand, said the race has become a major community event that isnt just for runners.

The annual ME STRONG 5K in DeLand is set to hit 6,000 participants in the event raising money for cancer patients and research. I said its fine if I lose my hair, I just dont want to lose my eyelashes, Ryan said. DeLand native Jacob deGrom, a pitcher for the New York Mets, will again serve as the starter of the race. The race route is lined with supporters, live music and other types of entertainment to keep participants motivated throughout the event. Michael Pleus, city manager of DeLand, said the race has become a major community event that isnt just for runners.