TREA TURNER

With Trea Turner off the board, a host of teams are playing a high-stakes game of free-agent musical chairs with the remaining top-end shortstops.

SAN DIEGO — (AP) — Justin Verlander is going to the New York Mets. Trea Turner has agreed to a blockbuster deal with the Philadelphia Phillies. Baseball's first winter meetings since 2019 kicked into high gear Monday when Verlander agreed to an $86.7 million, two-year deal with New York, and Turner joined Philadelphia for a $300 million, 11-year contract. Judge is a free agent after setting an American League record with 62 homers, powering the Yankees to the AL East title. And so we'll wait, we'll wait for this process to play out.”___Follow Jay Cohen at https://twitter.com/jcohenap___AP MLB: https://apnews.com/hub/mlb and https://twitter.com/AP_SportsCopyright 2022 The Associated Press.

Trea Turner has been one of MLB's best players since 2019. So, how will the former Dodger signing with the Phillies impact his new team and old one?

The NL East continues to make blockbuster moves as Trea Turner is reportedly headed to the Philadelphia Phillies just hours after the New York Mets landed Justin Verlander.

With several of the MLB's top free agents still on the open market, the FOX Sports staff revealed what they're most looking forward to from the 2022 Winter Meetings.

SAN DIEGO — (AP) — The Philadelphia Phillies landed Trea Turner on Monday, agreeing to a $300 million, 11-year contract with the dynamic shortstop. Turner joins a Philadelphia team that made it to the World Series this year before losing to the Houston Astros. The two-time All-Star hit .300 with 192 steals in six-plus seasons with the Nationals, winning the World Series in 2019. Turner and ace right-hander Max Scherzer were traded to the Dodgers in a multiplayer deal at the 2021 trade deadline. Turner is a .302 hitter with 124 homers, 434 RBIs and 230 steals in 849 games.

The Philadelphia Phillies have landed Trea Turner, agreeing to a $300 million, 11-year contract with the dynamic shortstop.

Superstar shortstop Trea Turner reportedly agreed to an 11-year deal with the NL-champion Phillies for $300 million.

Trea Turner, the lightning-fast shortstop who has burgeoned into a perennial MVP candidate, has a deal to join the Philadelphia Phillies, according to ESPN's Jeff Passan. Turner reportedly signed an 11-year, $300 million deal with the team. Both Harper and Turner signed similar deals with the Phillies, fully committing to the franchise for the long term. Turner reached free agency as one of the winter's quartet of potential franchise shortstops, and there's a strong case to be made that he's the best of them. Turner's contract will inspire comparisons to both Corey Seager’s 10-year, $325 million deal with the Rangers from last offseason and the deals reached by Carlos Correa, Xander Bogaerts and Dansby Swanson this winter.

Let’s start with five big storylines and five notable trade candidates. The Aaron Judge decisionAs you might’ve heard, AL MVP Aaron Judge, fresh off a 62-homer season in New York Yankees pinstripes, is a free agent. Even franchise player Mookie Betts could move to second base if Judge were to don Dodger blue. Once Judge and Brandon Nimmo choose teams, the Pirates could be well-positioned to capitalize on Reynolds' desire for a change of scenery. … Hoskins would provide much-needed thump for a whole host of teams, while the Phillies have nothing but thump.

Cody Bellinger has been cut by the Los Angeles Dodgers, making the 2019 NL MVP a free agent.

Jacob deGrom, starting pitcher (35)Justin Verlander, starting pitcher (40)Those AAV records aren’t just a bar to watch in the Judge bidding. Chris Bassitt, starting pitcher (34)Nathan Eovaldi, starting pitcher (33)The starting pitching star power drops off pretty quickly in this winter's options. Kodai Senga, starting pitcher (30)Here’s your best source of intrigue on the pitching front if your team isn’t going after deGrom or Verlander. Ross Stripling, starting pitcher (33)Taijuan Walker, starting pitcher (30)Jameson Taillon, starting pitcher (31)We’re thoroughly in the muddy waters of No. Martin Perez, starting pitcher (32) — accepted Rangers' qualifying offer, a 1-year, $19.65 million dealZach Eflin, starting pitcher (29)Jose Quintana, starting pitcher (34)Michael Wacha, starting pitcher (31)In one manner or another, each of these pitchers found something in 2022.

Trea Turner may be the best among a loaded free agent class of shortstops this winter. Where will he play next? FOX Bet has the odds.

Trea Turner is one of MLB's fastest players and a well-above-average hitter. Whether he sticks at shortstop or not, the free agent should be good for a long time.

Anthony Rizzo, Tyler Anderson and Joc Pederson inked new deals, while a dozen MLB players rejected their qualifying offers.

Clayton Kershaw's second foray into free agency lasted a lot shorter than his first, but the destination was ultimately the same. Clayton Kershaw was strong again for the Dodgers in 2022At some point, Kershaw will slow down (or retire). Dodgers still have a significant MLB free agency to-do listTwo Dodgers who did receive qualifying offers were All-Stars Trea Turner and Tyler Anderson. What other MLB free agent pitchers are still available? The good news for other MLB teams is that there are still a few big-time arms available in MLB free agency.

The Los Angeles Dodgers have declined their $16 million option on two-time All-Star Justin Turner. The team also said Thursday it extended qualifying offers to two All-Stars, shortstop Trea Turner and left-handed pitcher Tyler Anderson. Also not receiving a qualifying offer for the second straight year was Clayton Kershaw.

Free agency presents a golden opportunity for contenders to bolster their rosters. Here's one position of need for every playoff team.

First baseman Anthony Rizzo became a free agent again when he declined his $16 million option with the New York Yankees for 2023.

Trea Turner, an All-Star and World Series champion, needs no introduction, but his reps at CAA made a hype video for him heading into free agency. It's narrated by Jon Hamm.

LAS VEGAS — (AP) — Jacob deGrom, Carlos Correa, Xander Bogaerts and Carlos Rodón turned down player options Monday, joining a free agent market that includes Aaron Judge, Trea Turner and Dansby Swanson. Bogaerts, 30, agreed to a $120 million, six-year deal with Boston that gave the shortstop the right to terminate the contract after 2022. San Diego outfielder Jurickson Profar turned down a $6.5 million option for a $1 million buyout, making his deal worth $13.5 million over two years. He hit .243 with 15 homers and 58 RBIs. Padres right-hander Robert Suarez turned down a $5 million option for a $1 million buyout, ending his contract after one year and $6 million.

Jacob deGrom, Carlos Correa, Xander Bogaerts and Carlos Rodón turned down player options, joining a free agent market that includes Aaron Judge, Trea Turner and Dansby Swanson.

The Philadelphia Phillies hope their run to the World Series is just the start of a championship window.

Jacob deGrom, starting pitcher (35)*Justin Verlander, starting pitcher (40)*Those AAV records aren’t just a bar to watch in the Judge bidding. Chris Bassitt, starting pitcher (34)*Nathan Eovaldi, starting pitcher (33)The starting pitching star power drops off pretty quickly in this winter's options. Kodai Senga, starting pitcher (30)Here’s your best source of intrigue on the pitching front if your team isn’t going after deGrom or Verlander. Ross Stripling, starting pitcher (33)Taijuan Walker, starting pitcher (30)*Jameson Taillon, starting pitcher (31)We’re thoroughly in the muddy waters of No. Martin Perez, starting pitcher (32)Zach Eflin, starting pitcher (29)Jose Quintana, starting pitcher (34)Michael Wacha, starting pitcher (31)In one manner or another, each of these pitchers found something in 2022.

With the World Series now over, 131 MLB free agents have hit the open market, including Aaron Judge and Trea Turner.

HOUSTON — (AP) — Aaron Judge, Edwin Díaz, Trea Turner, Dansby Swanson and Xander Bogaerts were among 131 players who became free agents on Sunday as baseball's business season began just hours after the final out of the World Series. Judge rejected a contract offer from the New York Yankees in April that would have paid $213.5 million from 2023-29. Teams have until Thursday to make $19.65 million qualifying offers to their former players who became free agents. Qualifying offers began after the 2012 season, and only eight of 110 offers have been accepted. Washington left-hander Sean Doolittle became the first free agent to reach an agreement, staying with the Nationals on a minor league contract.

Aaron Judge, Edwin Díaz, Trea Turner, Dansby Swanson and Xander Bogaerts were among 131 players who became free agents as baseball’s business season began just hours after the final out of the World Series.

"October baseball can be brutal and it happened for us.”Two years removed from winning their World Series championship in the pandemic bubble, the Dodgers have much to contemplate and plenty of time to do it during the long offseason. Starters Clayton Kershaw, Tyler Anderson and Andrew Heaney will become free agents after the World Series ends. Dustin May and Blake Treinen returned from health issues in time to make the division series roster and should be ready for spring training. The 37-year-old left-hander was left off the division series roster after a wrist injury curtailed him in September. Three years removed from being the NL MVP, the outfielder was benched for the last two games of the division series.

After winning 111 games in the regular season, the Los Angeles Dodgers appeared on their way to fulfilling manager Dave Roberts' spring prediction of another World Series victory.

Trea Turner's leadoff home run set the tone for the Los Angeles Dodgers, who defeated their NL West rival San Diego Padres in Game 1 of the NLDS on Tuesday night.

LOS ANGELES — (AP) — Trea Turner homered and doubled as the Los Angeles Dodgers started fast and held off the San Diego Padres 5-3 on Tuesday night in their NL Division Series opener. Behind 17-game winner Julio Urías, the Dodgers raced to an early 5-0 lead and appeared to be on their way to another blowout of the Padres. In the first, Turner hit a 419-foot shot into the left-field pavilion for his second career postseason homer and first as a Dodger. Two batters later, Will Smith doubled and scored on Max Muncy’s two-out single for a 2-0 lead. Turner doubled leading off and after Freddie Freeman flied out, Smith stepped in and doubled to deep left-center, nearly the same spot where Turner’s ball landed.

Trea Turner homered and doubled as the Los Angeles Dodgers started fast and held off the San Diego Padres 5-3 in their NL Division Series opener.

The San Diego Padres knocked off the 101-win New York Mets in the National League wild-card series.

Buster Posey has joined the San Francisco Giants ownership group less than a year after retiring.

SAN DIEGO — (AP) — Justin Turner hit a grand slam and a solo homer for the Los Angeles Dodgers, who emphatically became the first team to clinch a playoff spot this season with an 11-2 victory Sunday over the San Diego Padres. The Dodgers have beaten the Padres 12 times in 15 games this year and for the 21st time in their last 25 games. Trea Turner hit an RBI single off Robert Suarez and Tim Hill walked Muncy with the bases loaded. Craig Stammen came on and Justin Turner drove his first pitch deep into the seats in left for his second career slam. Padres: RHP Stammen (right shoulder inflammation) from the injured list and optioned RHP Nabil Crismatt to Triple-A El Paso.

LOS ANGELES — (AP) — Trea Turner doubled in the go-ahead run and Max Muncy added a three-run homer in the eighth inning, helping the Los Angeles Dodgers rally past the San Francisco Giants 7-3 on Wednesday. Freddie Freeman walked and Turner took third on a wild pitch by Zack Littell (2-3) to set up Muncy, whose blast into the right-field pavilion made it 7-3. The Dodgers took their first lead, 3-2, on Justin Turner's three-run homer in the fifth. Justin Turner has been as hot at the plate as the triple-digit temperatures that have gripped Southern California for over a week. Dodgers starter Clayton Kershaw allowed two runs and five hits in six innings and struck out eight in his third straight no-decision.

Trea Turner doubled in the go-ahead run and Max Muncy added a three-run homer in the eighth inning to help the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the San Francisco Giants 7-3.

The well-traveled reliever inherited a bases-loaded jam in the bottom of the 10th inning and got the final two outs as the NL-West leading Dodgers defeated the Miami Marlins 3-2 on Monday night. The Dodgers jumped ahead in the third after Will Smith hit a two-run shot over the center field for his 19th home run of the season. Smith, the Dodgers' All-Star catcher, was named to Team USA in the World Baseball Classic, which will be played in spring 2023. Marlins: LHP Jesús Luzardo (3-5, 3.34) will start the opener of a two-game series against Tampa Bay Rays. The Rays will start LHP Shane McClanahan (11-5,2.20)___More AP MLB: https://apnews.com/hub/mlb and https://twitter.com/AP_SportsCopyright 2022 The Associated Press.

Freddie Freeman drove in the go-ahead run with a grounder in the top of the 10th inning, Chris Martin escaped a bases-loaded jam in the bottom half and the Los Angeles Dodgers defeated the Miami Marlins 3-2.

The Juan Soto sweepstakes come down to the wire, with baseball’s trade deadline fast approaching at 6 p.m. EDT.

Dodgers Rockies Baseball Los Angeles Dodgers' James Outman follows the flight of his RBI-double off Colorado Rockies relief pitcher Jake Bird in the eighth inning of a baseball game Sunday, July 31, 2022, in Denver. Outman had 21 homers in 90 games between Double-A Tulsa and Triple-A Oklahoma this season before being promoted Saturday. The homer landed in the Dodgers' bullpen and was retrieved by Alex Vesia, who passed it to Outman in the clubhouse. “I'm usually just trying to hit the ball as hard as I can, hit a line drive somewhere,” Outman said. The Dodgers scored two in the fourth inning for a 4-3 lead, taking advantage of the Rockies’ sloppy defense.

When Juan Soto turned down a $440 million, 15-year deal to stay with the Washington Nationals, it ensured Tuesday’s trade deadline would have a little juice.

James Outman homered on the first swing of his first big-league at-bat and finished with three hits and three RBIs as the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Colorado Rockies 7-3 and closed out July with 21 victories.

James Outman homered on the first swing of his first big-league at-bat and finished with three hits and three RBIs as the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Colorado Rockies 7-3 Sunday and closed out July with 21 victories. Freddie Freeman added three hits and an RBI, passing teammate Trea Turner for the MLB lead in hits. Tony Gonsolin (12-1) bounced back from his first loss of the season as the Dodgers finished the month 21-5, tying the franchise record for most wins in July.

Luis Garcia hit a two-run homer in the eighth inning and the last-place Washington Nationals rallied past the Los Angeles Dodgers 8-3 for their second straight win against the NL West leaders.

Nationals Dodgers Baseball Washington Nationals' Juan Soto, right, hits a two RBI triple as Los Angeles Dodgers catcher Will Smith watches during the fifth inning of a baseball game Monday, July 25, 2022, in Los Angeles. Soto said before the game he's trying not to think about the trade talk swirling around him ahead of the Aug. 2 trade deadline. The “Future Dodger” fan chants Soto heard during the All-Star Game in LA last week echoed from the upper deck during his at-bats. But that hasn't stopped the growing speculation, especially after Soto turned down a contract extension offer worth $440 million. Dodgers: RHP Mitch White (1-2, 3.78) faces the Nationals for the first time in his career.

Juan Soto’s RBI triple capped a four-run fifth inning and the lowly Washington Nationals defeated the NL West-leading Los Angeles Dodgers 4-1.

The Los Angeles Dodgers surged past the San Francisco Giants with a seventh-inning rally and won 7-4 for their season-high eighth consecutive victory.

Los Angeles Dodgers ace Clayton Kershaw will start for the National League on Tuesday night in the first All-Star Game at Dodger Stadium since 1980, and Tampa Bay’s Shane McClanahan will be on the mound for the American League.

Washington Nationals outfielder Juan Soto expressed irritation hours after a report that he had turned down a record contract with the rebuilding club.

Los Angeles Angels sensation Shohei Ohtani repeated as a two-way All-Star when he was picked for the AL pitching staff, two days after he was elected to start at designated hitter.

Toronto catcher Alejandro Kirk and Miami second baseman Jazz Chisholm Jr. were voted to start as first-time All-Stars, finishing atop their positions in the second round of fan voting. HELLO AGAINLast year’s AL Cy Young Award winner Robbie Ray will face his former team for the first time on Saturday night when Seattle hosts Toronto. The Blue Jays will be seeing the best version of Ray so far in his brief tenure with the Mariners. Ray is 4-1 with a 0.80 ERA and 40 strikeouts in 33 2/3 innings over his past five starts. Ray went 13-7 with a 2.48 and 248 strikeouts in 193 1/3 innings pitched last year for the Blue Jays.

Los Angeles will be well represented in the July 19 All-Star Game at Dodger Stadium.

(AP Photo/Lynne Sladky) (Lynne Sladky)Mike Trout and Shohei Ohtani of the Los Angeles Angels were elected Friday to start in the July 19 All-Star Game along with outfielders Mookie Betts and Trea Turner of the host Dodgers. Toronto catcher Alejandro Kirk and Miami second baseman Jazz Chisholm Jr. were voted to start as first-time All-Stars, finishing atop their positions in the second round of fan voting. The AL starting lineup includes Blue Jays first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr., Houston second baseman Jose Altuve, Chicago White Sox shortstop Tim Anderson, Boston third baseman Rafael Devers and Kirk behind the plate. Giancarlo Stanton of the Yankees joined Judge and Trout in the outfield, while Ohtani was voted in as designated hitter. Goldschmidt earned a $250,000 bonus for his selection, Altuve, Harper, Stanton and Trout get $50,000 each, and Anderson receives $25,000.

Mike Trout and Shohei Ohtani of the Los Angeles Angels were elected Friday to start in the July 19 All-Star Game along with outfielders Mookie Betts and Trea Turner of the host Dodgers.

Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge and Atlanta Braves outfielder Ronald Acuña Jr. were elected Thursday to start in the July 20 All-Star Game at Dodger Stadium.

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.

Trea Turner had three hits, including a home run, Freddie Freeman reached base three times in his emotional return to Atlanta and the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Braves 4-1.

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.

Freddie Freeman is sure to get a huge ovation when he returns to Truist Park for the first time since helping lead the Atlanta Braves to the World Series championship.

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.

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.

A day after ordering a two-strike intentional walk that backfired, White Sox manager Tony La Russa said he’d do it all over again.

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.

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.

Bryan Reynolds hit a two-run homer in the fifth inning and the Pittsburgh Pirates defeated the Los Angeles Dodgers 8-4.

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.

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.

(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.

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.

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.

Max Fried looked right at home, opening with five perfect innings while pitching the Atlanta Braves to a 3-1 victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers.

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.

Hunter Greene has a chance to stand out in this era of triple-digit fastballs and high strikeout totals.

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.

The Los Angeles Dodgers completed a four-game sweep of the Cincinnati Reds with a 9-1 victory.

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.

The Padres’ hopes of shaking off a disappointing 2021 aren’t off to a great start — San Diego has lost four of five heading into its series finale against the World Series champion Braves.

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.

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.

Will Strasburg bounce back from surgery? Will Corbin and Robles hit their strides? Unknowns make interesting baseball.

The Los Angeles Dodgers have so many stars this season that Clayton Kershaw is just one of the guys.

Carlos Correa has declared the postseason “his time,” and the Minnesota Twins hope all that October experience can turn around the fortunes of a snake-bitten franchise.

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.

The Dodgers offered contracts to four of their five remaining arbitration-eligible players. They will head to arbitration unless a deal with the team is reached.

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.

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).

Neither the St. Louis Cardinals nor the Los Angeles Dodgers wanted to be playing in the NL wild-card game.

Trea Turner of the Los Angeles Dodgers and Houston’s Yuli Gurriel won their first batting titles in a season of boom and bust that saw four teams lose 100 games for only the third time, and four 90-game winners in the AL East alone.

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.

Four teams are separated by two games in the AL wild-card chase, with the Yankees clinging to a one-game lead for the top spot with two games remaining.

Trea Turner hit a grand slam and solo home run as the Los Angeles Dodgers extended the NL West race for at least another day, rallying past the Milwaukee Brewers 8-6 after starter Clayton Kershaw got hurt.

Max Scherzer has dominated since being traded to the Dodgers, and tries to extend his success streak when he pitches at Cincinnati on Saturday in a matchup with playoff implications.

The Los Angeles Dodgers have clinched a postseason berth by beating the Arizona Diamondbacks 8-4 for their fifth straight win.

Julio Urías pitched seven shutout innings for his major league-leading 17th victory, Max Muncy slugged a two-run homer and the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the San Diego Padres 3-0 to snap a two-game skid.

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.

Trea Turner and Corey Seager homered, Julio Urías won his seventh straight decision, and the Los Angeles Dodgers moved into a tie for first place with San Francisco atop the NL West Division with a 6-1 victory over the Giants.

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.

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 to complete a three-game sweep.

Javier Báez and his New York Mets teammates turned the boos at Citi Field to cheers this weekend — and turned their thumbs upside down at frustrated fans.