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Ohtani, backed by Ward's slam, leads Angels past Tigers 7-5

MLB June 18, 2021

Ohtani, backed by Ward's slam, leads Angels past Tigers 7-5

Shohei Ohtani hadn't pitched in front of a full, rowdy crowd at Angel Stadium since he was a major league rookie three years ago, and he had missed the feeling.

Caratini, Hosmer HR in 9th, Padres seesaw past Reds 6-4

MLB June 18, 2021

Caratini, Hosmer HR in 9th, Padres seesaw past Reds 6-4

The first sellout crowd at Petco Park since 2019 was treated to Fernando Tatis Jr.'s electrifying solo home run in the sixth inning and Victor Caratini's game-winning, two-run shot in the ninth.

Stanton HR, triple play key Yankees' 8-4 win over Blue Jays

MLB June 18, 2021

Stanton HR, triple play key Yankees' 8-4 win over Blue Jays

Giancarlo Stanton hit a go-ahead homer in a four-run seventh inning and the New York Yankees pulled off a wacky triple play Thursday night in an 8-4 win over the reeling Toronto Blue Jays.

Altuve homers again, Astros beat White Sox 10-2

MLB June 18, 2021

Altuve homers again, Astros beat White Sox 10-2

Jose Altuve homered for the fourth time in three games, Michael Brantley and Abraham Toro also connected, and the Houston Astros beat the Chicago White Sox 10-2 on Thursday night.

Morton takes no-hitter into 7th, Braves beat Cardinals 4-0

MLB June 17, 2021

Morton takes no-hitter into 7th, Braves beat Cardinals 4-0

Charlie Morton didn't allow a hit until the seventh inning and took a shutout into the eighth, lifting the Atlanta Braves over the St. Louis Cardinals 4-0 on Thursday night.

Yankees turn triple play, take advantage of Blue Jays' poor baserunning

New York Yankees June 17, 2021

Yankees turn triple play, take advantage of Blue Jays' poor baserunning

The New York Yankees took advantage of the Toronto Blue Jays’ poor baserunning and they turned an incredible triple play during their game on Thursday.

Joyless Journey: D-backs' 23rd straight road loss sets mark

MLB June 17, 2021

Joyless Journey: D-backs' 23rd straight road loss sets mark

The Arizona Diamondbacks set a major league record with their 23rd straight road loss, making dubious history in getting trounced by the San Francisco Giants 10-3 Thursday.

MLB loosens COVID restrictions, drops masks for vaccinated

MLB June 17, 2021

MLB loosens COVID restrictions, drops masks for vaccinated

All fully vaccinated players and staff can stop wearing masks in dugouts, bullpens and clubhouses under the latest change to Major League Baseball's coronavirus protocols.

Mets' deGrom gets clean MRI on shoulder, no plans for IL

New York Mets June 17, 2021

Mets' deGrom gets clean MRI on shoulder, no plans for IL

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.

Indians send Orioles to 19th straight road loss, 10-3

MLB June 17, 2021

Indians send Orioles to 19th straight road loss, 10-3

José Ramírez and Bobby Bradley homered during a three-run first inning and the Cleveland Indians beat the Orioles 10-3 on Thursday, extending Baltimore’s road losing streak to 19 games.