Turner homers, Dodgers stop Braves 4-1 in Freeman's return
Dodgers Braves Baseball Los Angeles Dodgers' Trea Turner celebrates with Freddie Freeman (5) after Turner hit a home run, as Atlanta Braves catcher William Contreras watches during the fourth inning of a baseball game Friday, June 24, 2022, in Atlanta. The Braves, who remained four games behind the first-place New York Mets in the NL East, fell to 18-4 this month. Freeman shed more tears when he was presented with his World Series ring by Braves manager Brian Snitker before the game. Turner led off the game with a single and scored on Will Smith’s single. Trea Turner hit his 10th homer in the fifth, giving him three hits for the second consecutive game.
wftv.comLEADING OFF: Freeman returns to Atlanta, Pham sees Pederson
Now with the Los Angeles Dodgers, the star first baseman and the NL West leaders open a weekend series at his former home. After a dozen years in Atlanta, he became a free agent and signed a $162 million, six-year deal with the Dodgers. That was three weeks ago in Cincinnati when Pham slapped Pederson in the face before a game because of a dispute over fantasy football. The outfielders will see each other again when the Reds visit San Francisco for a weekend series. Pederson said he hopes Giants fans don't take it too far when Pham is playing at Oracle Park.
wftv.comLEADING OFF: Freeman returns to Atlanta, Pham sees Pederson
Now with the Los Angeles Dodgers, the star first baseman and the NL West leaders open a weekend series at his former home. After a dozen years in Atlanta, he became a free agent and signed a $162 million, six-year deal with the Dodgers. That was three weeks ago in Cincinnati when Pham slapped Pederson in the face before a game because of a dispute over fantasy football. The outfielders will see each other again when the Reds visit San Francisco for a weekend series. Pederson said he hopes that Giants fans don't take it too far when Pham is playing at Oracle Park.
wftv.comTony La Russa says he'd order walk to Turner again
White Sox Rays Baseball Chicago White Sox manager Tony La Russa brings out the line-up card before a baseball game against the Tampa Bay Rays Friday, June 3, 2022, in St. Petersburg, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara) (Chris O'Meara)CHICAGO — (AP) — A day after ordering a two-strike intentional walk that backfired, Chicago White Sox manager Tony La Russa said he’d do it all over again. With first-base open, La Russa ordered the intentional walk to Turner, whom he believed represented a bigger threat. “Pssssh, 24 hours later, I’m even more surprised,” La Russa said of the reaction. “Turner is a tough hitter with no strikes, one strike, two strikes,” La Russa said. “Since then, somebody sent me some stats about what Turner hits with 1-2 counts,” La Russa said.
wftv.comGonsolin sharp again, Dodgers blank Mets 2-0 in NL showdown
Mets Dodgers Baseball Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Tony Gonsolin throws to the plate during the first inning of a baseball game against the New York Mets Thursday, June 2, 2022, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill) (Mark J. Terrill)LOS ANGELES — (AP) — Tony Gonsolin pitched two-hit ball over six sharp innings and the Los Angeles Dodgers defeated the Mets 2-0 on Thursday night, snapping New York’s six-game winning streak in the opener of a four-game series between the National League’s top two teams. Gonsolin (6-0) struck out five and walked one in his first career start against the Mets. The high-powered Mets managed just one hit after Gonsolin exited — a single by Jeff McNeil in the seventh. Dodgers: LHP Tyler Anderson (6-0, 2.90) has tossed 20 scoreless innings since allowing two runs in the first against Arizona.
wftv.comCleaning up: Pirates beat Dodgers 8-4 for rare sweep of LA
The NL West-leading Dodgers lost their third in a row for the first time since dropping four straight from May 11-14 against the Pirates and Phillies. The scrappy Pirates turned four double plays and improved to 11-13 on the road with their first sweep of the Dodgers since Aug. 7-9, 2015. Mookie Betts had a two-run homer with two outs in the ninth for the Dodgers, who pounded out 12 hits. The Dodgers tied the game 1-all in the fourth on Chris Taylor’s RBI line-drive single that scored Trea Turner. The Dodgers loaded the bases in that inning, but the young Pirates turned their first double play of the game to squash the threat.
wftv.comKershaw goes 7, Dodgers beat Cubs 7-0 in opener of split DH
Dodgers Cubs Baseball Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Clayton Kershaw throws against the Chicago Cubs during the first inning in the first baseball game of a doubleheader, Saturday, May 7, 2022, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh) (Nam Y. Huh)CHICAGO — (AP) — Clayton Kershaw dominated over seven innings and the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the struggling Chicago Cubs 7-0 in the opener of a split doubleheader on Saturday. Kershaw combined with two relievers on Los Angeles' third shutout of the season. TRAINER'S ROOMDodgers: RHP Blake Treinen (right shoulder discomfort) is scheduled for an MRI in Los Angeles on Monday. Cubs: LHP Wade Miley (left elbow inflammation) is scheduled to throw a bullpen session on Sunday.
wftv.comDodgers top Rodón, Giants 3-1 in rivalry series opener
(AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill) (Mark J. Terrill)LOS ANGELES — (AP) — Chris Taylor had an early two-run single, Julio Urías pitched six scoreless innings of four-hit ball, and the Los Angeles Dodgers opened their annual rivalry series against the San Francisco Giants with a 3-1 victory Tuesday night. Hanser Alberto doubled and scored in the eighth inning for Los Angeles, which won for the third time in four games despite a hair-raising ninth. Los Angeles then edged San Francisco in a thrilling five-game Division Series, but Dodgers manager Dave Roberts could tell his team was drained by that effort before its NLCS loss to Atlanta. Los Angeles added a run in the eighth when Alberto doubled, advanced on Mookie Betts' single and scored on José Álvarez's wild pitch. UP NEXTRoberts declined to reveal his starter for Wednesday's game before the series opener, admitting to a little gamesmanship.
wftv.comDiamondbacks score twice after error to beat Dodgers 3-1
Dodgers Diamondbacks Baseball Los Angeles Dodgers' Freddie Freeman (5) beats Arizona Diamondbacks Daulton Varsho (12) to the base for the out during the fifth inning of a baseball game, Wednesday, April 27, 2022, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Matt York) (Matt York)PHOENIX — (AP) — Zac Gallen pitched six scoreless innings and the Arizona Diamondbacks scored two runs after Max Muncy's throwing error in the eighth inning to beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 3-1 on Wednesday. Matt Davidson put the Diamondbacks up 3-1 with a groundout off Daniel Hudson (1-1). Dodgers starter Julio Urias allowed a hit — Ahmed’s homer in the fifth — in six innings. Gallen allowed one run and four hits in nine innings over his first two starts, but didn’t win either game.
wftv.comGreene, Torkelson among touted prospects to debut so far
In just his second big league start, Greene threw 39 pitches that were 100 mph or faster, the most since pitch tracking began in 2008. According to Statcast, Greene is averaging 100 mph with his four-seam fastball so far. 3): Jarred Kelenic had a difficult debut last year, and Rodríguez, another Seattle outfield prospect, is struggling so far at the plate as well. 3 pick in the 2017 draft, Gore finally made his big league debut Friday, allowing two runs in 5 1/3 innings against Atlanta. Chicago has to be thrilled with his start — he's 10 for 25 at the plate with four home runs.
wftv.comAndrew Heaney whiffs 11, Dodgers sweep Reds with 9-1 blowout
Reds Dodgers Baseball Los Angeles Dodgers' Trea Turner, left, and Freddie Freeman congratulate each other after they scored on a double by Max Muncy during the fourth inning of a baseball game against the Cincinnati Reds Sunday, April 17, 2022, in Los Angeles. Max Muncy, Will Smith and Chris Taylor had RBI doubles during a seven-run fourth on another dominant day for Los Angeles, which has won six straight. After pitching scoreless ball into the fifth at Minnesota in his Dodgers debut last Tuesday, Heaney retired the first seven Reds he faced. Tyler Mahle (1-1) struck out five before finding big trouble in the fourth, eventually yielding seven runs on seven hits by the Dodgers’ powerhouse lineup. Clayton Kershaw (1-0, 0.00 ERA) starts for Los Angeles after throwing seven perfect innings in his season debut.
wftv.comLEADING OFF: Struggling Padres face Braves, Turner on a roll
Braves Padres Baseball San Diego Padres' Jurickson Profar flips his bat after hitting a solo home run during the second inning of a baseball game against the Atlanta Braves in San Diego, Saturday, April 16, 2022. He'll face right-hander Bryce Elder (1-0, 4.76), making his second big league start. Turner, who led the majors in batting average (.328) and hits (195) last year, has hit safely in all eight games in 2022. Turner had three hits Saturday night, including a two-run homer that snapped a scoreless tie in the sixth inning of a 5-2 victory. BRASH STARTMariners rookie right-hander Matt Brash faces Houston for his second start after an impressive debut against the White Sox.
wftv.comGreene brings record heat for Reds, but Dodgers win 5-2
Reds Dodgers Baseball Cincinnati Reds starting pitcher Hunter Greene throws to the plate during the first inning of a baseball game against the Los Angeles Dodgers Saturday, April 16, 2022, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill) (Mark J. Terrill)LOS ANGELES — (AP) — 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 on Saturday night for their fifth consecutive victory. It is the third-longest hitting streak in the team’s Los Angeles history. The Reds didn’t get their first hit until Tyler Stephenson ripped a single past Dodgers second baseman Max Muncy in the fifth. The Dodgers added two more runs, one charged to Greene, when Chris Taylor hit a two-run single with two outs.
wftv.comYanks' Judge, 5 Braves among players headed to arbitration
Judge has asked New York for $21 million, while the Yankees have offered $17 million, up from $10,175,000 last year. Teams and players can continue to negotiate and may agree on a deal at any time. Batting champion Trea Turner and the Los Angeles Dodgers agreed to a $21 million, one-year deal. The Blue Jays signed new third baseman Matt Chapman to a $25 million, two-year deal, six days after getting him in a trade with Oakland. Vladimir Guerrero Jr. got $7.9 million in his first season of arbitration eligibility.
wftv.comScherzer watches, Buehler struggles as Dodgers' season ends
Baseball’s biggest payroll couldn’t buy the Los Angeles Dodgers another championship. Saturday night’s 4-2 loss to the Atlanta Braves in Game 6 of the NL Championship Series ended the Dodgers’ streak of seven consecutive postseason wins in elimination games. Max Scherzer watched helplessly from the dugout, unable to go in Game 6 as planned because of lingering fatigue in his powerful right arm.
news.yahoo.comAnother walk-off: Braves beat Dodgers 5-4, lead NLCS 2-0
The Braves defeated the Dodgers 5-4 to lead the series 2-0 games. The Braves need two more victories for their first World Series appearance since 1999, but they can't celebrate just yet. Seventy-three of 87 teams taking 2-0 leads in best-of-seven baseball postseason series have gone on to win. Los Angeles went on to beat Tampa Bay in the World Series, while the Braves stewed for another shot. UP NEXTRH Walker Buehler (0-1, 3.38 ERA in the postseason) gets the start for the Dodgers in Game 3 against Braves RH Charlie Morton (0-1, 3.86).
wftv.comBlowin' in the wind: Giants edge Dodgers 1-0 on Longoria HR
NLDS Giants Dodgers Baseball San Francisco Giants' Evan Longoria hits a solo home run against the Los Angeles Dodgers during the fifth inning of Game 3 of a baseball National League Division Series, Monday, Oct. 11, 2021, in Los Angeles. The Dodgers routed the Giants 9-2 to win Game 2, but mustered just five hits back at home. Their final 15 batters were retired, including in the ninth when Dodgers closer Kenley Jansen struck out the side. Their first hit came off the bat of 41-year-old Albert Pujols, whose bloop single to right led off the third in his 75th career postseason game. It was his first multi-hit postseason game since his three-homer performance in Game 3 of the 2011 World Series for St. Louis.
wftv.comTurner, Gurriel win batting titles in boom-and-bust season
Brewers Dodgers Baseball Los Angeles Dodgers' Trea Turner hits a grand slam home run against the Milwaukee Brewers during the fifth inning of a baseball game in Los Angeles, Sunday, Oct. 3, 2021. Shohei Ohtani of the Los Angeles Angels was a singular sensation with a superlative two-way season, unmatched even by Babe Ruth. Turner hit .328 to top defending NL batting champion Juan Soto of Washington, who hit .313. “It’s consistency, which I pride myself on and showing up every day," said the 28-year-old Turner, traded from Washington to Los Angeles in late July. San Francisco (107), the Los Angeles Dodgers (106) and Tampa Bay (100) gave the major leagues three 100-win teams for the fourth straight full season.
wftv.comDevers hits 2 HR; Red Sox to host Yanks in AL wild-card game
The Boston Red Sox have clinched a playoff berth on the regular season’s final day and will host the New York Yankees in the AL wild-card game after coming back to beat the Washington Nationals 7-5 on a tiebreaking two-run homer by Rafael Devers in the ninth inning.
Trea Turner slam, solo HR; Kershaw hurt, Dodgers beat Brews
Brewers Dodgers Baseball Los Angeles Dodgers' Trea Turner reacts as he runs the bases after hitting a grand slam home run during the fifth inning of a baseball game against the Milwaukee Brewers Friday, Sept. 1, 2021, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis) (Ashley Landis)LOS ANGELES — (AP) — The Dodgers still have something to play for, although they may be doing it without Clayton Kershaw. The three-time Cy Young Award winner got hurt before Trea Turner hit a grand slam and solo home run as Los Angeles extended the NL West race for at least another day, rallying past the Milwaukee Brewers 8-6 Friday night. The Giants lead Los Angeles by two games. Turner hit his 27th homer — ninth with the Dodgers — to left-center with two outs.
wftv.comLEADING OFF: Yanks, Sox, Jays and Mariners in tight WC chase
Rays Yankees Baseball New York Yankees' Brett Gardner reacts after hitting an an RBI-single in the ninth inning of a baseball game against the Tampa Bay Rays, Friday, Oct. 1, 2021, in New York. New York will face Tampa Bay rookie Shane Baz (2-0, 1.69) in his third big league start. Boston is a game behind the Yankees with two games left against last-place Washington, while Toronto is two games back of New York with two left against lowly Baltimore. The Mariners were 1 1/2 games behind the Yanks as they played the Angels late Friday. Urías (19-3, 3.01) hasn’t lost since June 21, and Los Angeles has won each of his past 10 outings dating to Aug. 1.
wftv.comLEADING OFF: LA's Urías seeks 20th win vs Brewers' Burnes
Dodgers Diamondbacks Baseball Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Julio Urias throws against the Arizona Diamondbacks during the first inning of a baseball game Sunday, Sept. 26, 2021, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin) (Ross D. Franklin)A look at what's happening around the majors Saturday:___TWENTY FOR ONE? Urías (19-3, 3.01) hasn’t lost since June 21, and Los Angeles has won each of his past 10 outings dating to Aug. 1. Urías might pick up some consideration with old-school minded voters with win No. SWEET BABY RAYTampa Bay rookie Shane Baz (2-0, 1.69) tries to shut down the Yankees in his third big league start.
wftv.comDodgers clinch postseason berth in 8-4 win over D-backs
Diamondbacks Dodgers Baseball Los Angeles Dodgers' Max Muncy follows through on a double during the first inning of a baseball game against the Arizona Diamondbacks Tuesday, Sept. 14, 2021, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez) (Marcio Jose Sanchez)LOS ANGELES — (AP) — The Los Angeles Dodgers clinched a postseason berth, getting home runs by Max Muncy, Trea Turner and Will Smith to beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 8-4 on Tuesday night for their fifth win in a row. After Arizona closed to 6-4 in the seventh, the Dodgers answered with two runs in the bottom of the inning. Muncy and Trea Turner drew consecutive walks by Brett de Geus. Dodgers: Closer Kenley Jansen came off the paternity list after missing two games for the birth of a daughter.
wftv.comDodgers' Scherzer gets 3,000th K, near perfecto vs Padres
Scherzer retired his first 22 batters before Eric Hosmer doubled to deep right with one out in the eighth. The three-time Cy Young Award winner threw an immaculate inning in the second with three strikeouts on nine pitches. In a big blow, San Diego starter Blake Snell left after 11 pitches with a left adductor injury. Corey Seager and Mookie Betts hit solo homers, and Justin Turner added a three-run blast in the seventh to back Scherzer (14-4). Adams then nearly hit Trea Turner, who went down in a heap, drawing prolonged boos from the crowd.
wftv.comO'Neill homers, Cards win 2-1 to salvage split with Dodgers
Dodgers Cardinals Baseball St. Louis Cardinals' Tyler O'Neill celebrates as he rounds the bases after hitting a solo home run during the fifth inning of a baseball game against the Los Angeles Dodgers Thursday, Sept. 9, 2021, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson) (Jeff Roberson)ST. LOUIS — (AP) — Tyler O’Neill hit a tiebreaking homer, Cardinals relievers combined for five scoreless innings, and St. Louis salvaged a split of its four-game series against the Los Angeles Dodgers with a 2-1 win on Thursday. The blast made a winner out of Alex Reyes (6-8), who pitched two scoreless innings in his fifth appearance since being demoted from the closer’s role. T.J. McFarland and Luís Garcia combined for two scoreless innings to bridge the gap to Giovanny Gallegos, who earned his sixth save with a perfect ninth. Dodgers right-hander Tony Gonsolin, who was activated before the game, threw 55 pitches in three innings in his first start since July 30.
wftv.comPujols homers in return to St. Louis, Dodgers down Cards 7-2
Dodgers Cardinals Baseball Los Angeles Dodgers' Albert Pujols tips his tap to cheering fans as he steps up to bat during the first inning of a baseball game against the St. Louis Cardinals Tuesday, Sept. 7, 2021, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson) (Jeff Roberson)ST. LOUIS — (AP) — Albert Pujols rewarded an adoring crowd by hitting a home run in his return to Busch Stadium, sending the Los Angeles Dodgers toward a 7-2 win over the St. Louis Cardinals on Tuesday night. St. Louis has lost five of six. A star slugger who led the Cardinals to a pair of World Series championships, the 41-year-old Pujols made his second appearance at Busch Stadium after playing for St. Louis from 2001-2011. Tyler O’Neill had three hits for St. Louis, which came into play chasing San Diego for the second NL wild-card spot.
wftv.comDodgers beat Giants 6-1, move into tie for first in NL West
Dodgers Giants Baseball Los Angeles Dodgers' Corey Seager, back, celebrates with Albert Pujols (55) after hitting a solo home run against the San Francisco Giants during the ninth inning of a baseball game in San Francisco, Saturday, Sept. 4, 2021. Buster Posey was 3 for 4 with an RBI double for San Francisco, which lost for the fifth time in seven games. After both runners advanced on a double steal, Corey Seager’s sacrifice fly scored Betts, and Turner scored on a double by A.J. Turner also scored on a balk in the top of the sixth, extending the Dodgers' lead to 4-1. He’s unbeaten in 12 career games (10 starts) against San Francisco (7-0, 1.83).
wftv.comGiants beat Dodgers 3-2 in 11th on error, take NL West lead
Dodgers Giants Baseball San Francisco Giants' Brandon Belt (9) celebrates with third base coach Ron Wotus (8) after the replay showed that Buster Posey was safe at first base for a 3-2 victory against the Los Angeles Dodgers Friday, Sept. 3, 2021, in San Francisco. After both teams scored in the 10th, San Francisco loaded the bases in the 11th against Evan Phillips (1-1), the Dodgers' 11th pitcher. The Giants took a 1-0 lead into the ninth, but Justin Turner singled and took third on Corey Seager's one-out double. In my mind Seager, was standing on the bag so I had him occupying the bag,” Posey said. San Francisco had yet to name a starter for Saturday or Sunday.
wftv.comGiants beat Dodgers 3-2 in 11th on error, take NL West lead
Second baseman Trea Turner threw wildly on Buster Posey’s bases-loaded, two-out grounder in the 11th inning and a video review upheld the safe call as the San Francisco Giants beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 3-2 to grab first place in the NL West.
Dodgers rally past Braves for sweep, Scherzer leaves after 6
Braves Dodgers Baseball Los Angeles Dodgers' Justin Turner scores past Atlanta Braves catcher Travis d'Arnaud on a single by AJ Pollock during the eighth inning of a baseball game Wednesday, Sept. 1, 2021, in Los Angeles. The Dodgers staked Max Scherzer to an early 2-0 lead and he was dominating the NL East-leading Braves when he left after 76 pitches. Corey Seager followed with a walk against Chris Martin (2-4), putting Justin Turner on second with two outs. Pollock singled through the same hole as Justin Turner, who scored for a 4-3 lead. He moved up on Fried's wild pitch but Justin Turner lined out to second to end the inning.
wftv.comDodgers rally past Braves for sweep, Scherzer leaves after 6
Justin Turner and AJ Pollock singled home the tying and go-ahead runs through the same infield hole in the eighth inning, and the Los Angeles Dodgers rallied past the Atlanta Braves 4-3 on Wednesday night to complete a three-game sweep. The Dodgers got more good news after their game ended. San Francisco lost 5-2 to Milwaukee, giving Los Angeles sole possession of the NL West lead by a half-game over the rival Giants.
news.yahoo.comSeager, Muncy HR, Dodgers end Phillies' 8-game win streak
Dodgers Phillies Baseball Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Max Scherzer stands in the rain during the fourth inning of a baseball game against the Philadelphia Phillies, Tuesday, Aug. 10, 2021, in Philadelphia. With the Phillies riding their longest winning streak in 10 years, the boos still rose when the bullpen failed to keep them in the game. Seager hit a solo shot off Hammer in the fifth inning for his fifth homer of the year. The Phillies’ winning streak was their longest since they won nine straight from July 29 - Aug. 6, 2011. UP NEXTThe Phillies send RHP Kyle Gibson (8-3, 2.79 ERA) to the mound against LA LHP David Price (4-1, 3.53 ERA).
wftv.comTaylor's 2-run double in 8th sends Dodgers past Angels 5-3
Angels Dodgers Baseball Los Angeles Dodgers' Corey Seager, left, and Will Smith celebrate after scoring on a double by Chris Taylor during the eighth inning of a baseball game against the Los Angeles Angels in Los Angeles, Saturday, Aug. 7, 2021. (AP Photo/Alex Gallardo) (Alex Gallardo)LOS ANGELES — (AP) — Chris Taylor broke an eighth-inning tie with a two-run double and the Los Angeles Dodgers rallied for a 5-3 victory over the Los Angeles Angels on Saturday night. The Dodgers trailed 3-2 in the seventh before Cody Bellinger homered off Angels starter Jaime Barria. Corey Seager led off the eighth with an infield single and advanced to second on Will Smith's one-out hit. The Dodgers scored twice in the first before the Angels rallied in the third.
wftv.comLEADING OFF: Cabrera's 500 watch, Turner starts for Dodgers
Red Sox Tigers Baseball eDetroit Tigers' Miguel Cabrera hits a solo home run against the Boston Red Sox in the second inning of a baseball game in Detroit, Tuesday, Aug. 3, 2021. Cabrera is vying to become the 28th player in major league history with 500 homers. All-Star infielder Trea Turner is expected to make his first start for the Dodgers after clearing COVID-19 protocols. Turner, acquired in last week’s blockbuster trade with Washington, was activated Friday and pinch-hit in the ninth inning but fouled out. The commissioner’s office said Laureano tested positive for Nandrolone in violation of Major League Baseball’s Joint Drug Prevention and Treatment Program.
wftv.comDeal 'em up! Scherzer, Turner, Bryant, Báez and Berríos move
(AP Photo/Jack Dempsey) (Jack Dempsey)Max Scherzer and Trea Turner wearing Dodger blue, Kris Bryant heading to the Golden Gate. From contenders boosting their roster to the also-ran Chicago Cubs and Washington Nationals gutting theirs, this was a monster day for moves. The Los Angeles Dodgers made the biggest noise, getting Scherzer and Turner for a talented quartet of young prospects. “I want to personally thank Anthony Rizzo, Javy Báez and Kris Bryant,” Cubs chairman Tom Ricketts said in a statement. They traded away Scherzer and Turner, keys to their 2019 title, along with Lester, Yan Gomes and Josh Harrison.
wftv.comMonster trade: Dodgers get Scherzer, Turner from Nationals
Padres Nationals Baseball Washington Nationals starter Max Scherzer delivers a pitch during the third inning of the team's baseball game against the San Diego Padres, Sunday, July 18, 2021, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass) (Nick Wass)LOS ANGELES — (AP) — The World Series champion Los Angeles Dodgers pulled off a monster deal for ace Max Scherzer and All-Star shortstop Trea Turner, getting the dynamic duo from the Washington Nationals shortly before Friday's trade deadline. Scherzer posted a win for the Nationals on Thursday, when he pitched six innings of one-run ball at Philadelphia in the first game of a doubleheader. Scherzer has a $35 million salary in the final season of a $210 million, seven-year contract and can become a free agent after the World Series. He is earning $13 million this season, is eligible for arbitration next winter and can become a free agent after the 2022 World Series.
wftv.comAP source: Dodgers near megatrade for Nats' Scherzer, Turner
Padres Nationals Baseball Washington Nationals starter Max Scherzer delivers a pitch during the third inning of the team's baseball game against the San Diego Padres, Sunday, July 18, 2021, in Washington. Scherzer is 8-4 with a 2.76 ERA in 19 starts this season, and also started the All-Star Game for the National League this month. A three-time Cy Young Award winner and eight-time All-Star, Scherzer would join a deep and talented pitching staff that includes Clayton Kershaw, Walker Buehler, Julio Urías, David Price and more. Scherzer has a $35 million salary in the final season of a $210 million, seven-year contract and can become a free agent after the World Series. He is earning $13 million this season, is eligible for arbitration next winter and can become a free agent after the 2022 World Series.
wftv.comLEADING OFF: Gallo preps for Yanks, Nats dealing with COVID
Rangers Tigers Baseball Texas Rangers designated hitter Joey Gallo is greeted in the dugout after scoring during the sixth inning of a baseball game against the Detroit Tigers, Thursday, July 22, 2021, in Detroit. The New York Yankees made Wednesday’s biggest splash, reaching a deal to get All-Star slugger Joey Gallo from the Texas Rangers. Turner was among the four players who tested positive. Manager Dave Martinez said all but one of those who tested positive have been vaccinated. The Cardinals announced he had a bruised forearm and is day to day.
wftv.com4 Nats players, 8 staffers test positive, game vs Phils ppd
Nationals Phillies Baseball Washington Nationals' Trea Turner hits a single during the first inning of the team's baseball game against the Philadelphia Phillies, Tuesday, July 27, 2021, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Laurence Kesterson) (Laurence Kesterson)PHILADELPHIA — (AP) — Four Washington Nationals players and eight staffers have tested positive for COVID-19, forcing Major League Baseball to postpone their game against the Philadelphia Phillies on Wednesday night. The postponement came one day after Nationals star Trea Turner exited the game against Philadelphia in the first inning following his positive test for the virus. This was the ninth MLB game called off this year because of coronavirus concerns. ___More AP MLB: https://apnews.com/hub/MLB and https://twitter.com/AP_SportsCopyright 2021 The Associated Press.
wftv.comCoronavirus: Phillies-Nationals game postponed due to outbreak
Phils-Nats postponed Nationals third baseman Trea Turner tested positive for COVID-19 and was removed during the first inning of Tuesday night's game at Citizens Bank Park. ( Mitchell Leff/Getty Images)PHILADELPHIA — Wednesday night’s major league baseball game between the Philadelphia Phillies and Washington Nationals was postponed as the Nationals deal with a COVID-19 outbreak, several media outlets reported. >> Read more trending newsNationals third baseman Trea Turner tested positive for COVID-19 on Tuesday, NBC Sports reported. “Multiple players and coaches have tested positive today after Trea Turner did yesterday,” ESPN’s Jeff Passan tweeted. “Size of outbreak remains to be seen, but may wind up as biggest in MLB this year.”The Nationals and Phillies game has been postponed because of Washington’s covid outbreak, sources tell ESPN.
wftv.comNats-Phils postponed because of Washington's COVID-19 issues
Nationals Phillies Baseball Washington Nationals' Trea Turner hits a single during the first inning of the team's baseball game against the Philadelphia Phillies, Tuesday, July 27, 2021, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Laurence Kesterson) (Laurence Kesterson)PHILADE — (AP) — COVID-19 issues among the Washington Nationals prompted Major League Baseball to postpone their game against the Philadelphia Phillies on Wednesday night. The postponement came one day after Nationals star Trea Turner exited the game against Philadelphia in the first inning following his positive test for the virus. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed without permission.
wftv.comNats star Turner tests positive for COVID-19, exits game
Padres Nationals Baseball Washington Nationals' Trea Turner runs toward home to score on a single by Josh Harrison during the first inning of the team's baseball game against the San Diego Padres, Saturday, July 17, 2021, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass) (Nick Wass)PHILADELPHIA — (AP) — Washington Nationals shortstop Trea Turner left Tuesday night’s game against the Philadelphia Phillies in the first inning after testing positive for COVID-19. Turner, who entered batting .320 with 18 home runs and 49 RBIs, singled and scored in the first inning. It was later announced in the press box that Turner had tested positive, ending speculation that he was lifted for a possible pending trade or due to injury. ___More AP MLB: https://apnews.com/hub/MLB and https://twitter.com/AP_SportsCopyright 2021 The Associated Press.
wftv.comBirthday boy Turner ties mark with 3rd cycle, Nats top Rays
Rays Nationals Baseball Washington Nationals' Trea Turner (7) slides on his way to stealing second against Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Wander Franco, left, during the first inning of a baseball game, Wednesday, June 30, 2021, in Washington. Two innings later, Turner hit a ball into the right-field corner, and the Nationals Park crowd immediately stood anticipating a play at third. Mike Zunino belted his 18th home run and fourth in his last five games for Tampa Bay. ... Tampa Bay placed RHP Ryan Thompson on the 10-day injured list with shoulder soreness, retroactive to Monday. Nationals: RHP Daniel Hudson (right elbow) threw a 25-pitch bullpen session and will throw another on Friday.
wftv.comTake three! Nats' Turner ties MLB record, hits for 3rd cycle
Rays Nationals Baseball Washington Nationals' Trea Turner rounds the bases on his home run during the fourth inning of a baseball game against the Tampa Bay Rays, Wednesday, June 30, 2021, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass) (Nick Wass)WASHINGTON — (AP) — Trea Turner completed his record-tying third career cycle by hitting a sixth-inning triple for the Washington Nationals on Wednesday, accomplishing the feat on his 28th birthday. Two innings later, Turner hit a ball into the right-field corner, and the Nationals Park crowd immediately stood anticipating a play at third. Manuel Margot hit cutoff man Mike Brosseau, and the second baseman's throw to third was also true, but Turner narrowly beat Yandy Diaz's tag with a headfirst slide. On Tuesday night, Kyle Schwarber became only the second player in big league history to hit 12 homers in a 10-game stretch since at least 1901.
wftv.comTake three! Nats' Turner ties MLB record, hits for 3rd cycle
Rays Nationals Baseball Washington Nationals' Trea Turner rounds the bases on his home run during the fourth inning of a baseball game against the Tampa Bay Rays, Wednesday, June 30, 2021, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass) (Nick Wass)WASHINGTON — (AP) — Trea Turner completed his record-tying third career cycle by hitting a sixth-inning triple for the Washington Nationals on Wednesday, accomplishing the feat on his 28th birthday. Two innings later, Turner hit a ball into the right-field corner, and the Nationals Park crowd immediately stood anticipating a play at third. Manuel Margot hit cutoff man Mike Brosseau, and the second baseman's throw to third was also true, but Turner narrowly beat Yandy Diaz's tag with a headfirst slide. On Tuesday night, Kyle Schwarber became only the second player in big league history to hit 12 homers in a 10-game stretch since at least 1901.
wftv.comTake three! Nats' Turner ties MLB record, hits for 3rd cycle
Rays Nationals Baseball Washington Nationals' Trea Turner rounds the bases on his home run during the fourth inning of a baseball game against the Tampa Bay Rays, Wednesday, June 30, 2021, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass) (Nick Wass)WASHINGTON — (AP) — Trea Turner completed his record-tying third career cycle by hitting a sixth-inning triple for the Washington Nationals on Wednesday, accomplishing the feat on his 28th birthday. Two innings later, Turner hit a ball into the right-field corner, and the Nationals Park crowd immediately stood anticipating a play at third. Manuel Margot hit cutoff man Mike Brosseau, and the second baseman's throw to third was also true, but Turner narrowly beat Yandy Diaz's tag with a headfirst slide. On Tuesday night, Kyle Schwarber became only the second player in big league history to hit 12 homers in a 10-game stretch since at least 1901.
wftv.comLEADING OFF: Nationals check on Scherzer after early exit
Giants Nationals Baseball Washington Nationals starting pitcher Max Scherzer, center, stands on the mound as a trainer comes to check on him during the first inning of the team's baseball game against the San Francisco Giants, Friday, June 11, 2021, in Washington. Scherzer got Giants leadoff hitter LaMonte Wade Jr. to fly out for the first out of the game. Washington manager Dave Martinez and trainer Paul Lessard went out to the mound to check on Scherzer after he threw a 96 mph fastball that made the count 3-2 on Brandon Belt. Scherzer got down and squatted, then stretched from side to side before throwing one pitch in front of Martinez and Lessard. UNBEATENRight-hander Kevin Gausman (7-0) is unbeaten in 12 starts and takes an NL-best 1.27 ERA into his outing for the San Francisco Giants at Nationals Park.
wftv.comHeckled Harper homers, Realmuto exits early, Phils top Nats
Phillies Nationals Baseball Philadelphia Phillies' Bryce Harper celebrates his solo home run during the first inning of a baseball game against the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park, Tuesday, May 11, 2021, in Washington. Realmuto and the Philadelphia Phillies beat the Washington Nationals 6-2 on Tuesday night. Realmuto was hit in the left knee by Josh Bell's foul ball in the seventh inning. Harper, the 2015 MVP who played for Washington from 2012-18, signed a 13-year, $330 million with Philadelphia two years ago. Nationals: RHP Stephen Strasburg (shoulder inflammation) threw 62 pitches in a simulated game Tuesday.
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