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Suarez homers in leadoff debut, Reds down Nationals 2-1

MLB May 26, 2021

Suarez homers in leadoff debut, Reds down Nationals 2-1

Eugenio Suarez homered off Washington ace Max Scherzer in his first career start as a leadoff hitter, Tyler Mahle allowed three hits in 5 1/3 scoreless innings, and the Cincinnati Reds beat the Nationals 2-1 on Tuesday night.

Rays' 11-game win streak ends, fall to Keller, Royals 2-1

MLB May 26, 2021

Rays' 11-game win streak ends, fall to Keller, Royals 2-1

The Tampa Bay Rays' 11-game winning streak came to an end Tuesday night when Brad Keller pitched seven strong innings and Salvador Perez hit a tiebreaking RBI single to give the Kansas City Royals a 2-1 victory.

Rip-off: Indians pitcher Plesac breaks thumb removing shirt

Cleveland Indians May 25, 2021

Rip-off: Indians pitcher Plesac breaks thumb removing shirt

Cleveland Indians righty Zach Plesac was put on the 10-day injured list Tuesday, the result of breaking the thumb on his pitching hand while yanking off his undershirt after a rough outing.

US grants Cuban baseball players visas days before tourney

MLB May 25, 2021

US grants Cuban baseball players visas days before tourney

The U.S. government finally issued visas for the players and coaches of the Cuban national baseball team to compete in the Baseball Americas Olympic qualifying tournament starting Monday in Florida.

$Indians' Zach Plesac suffers fractured thumb in undershirt snafu$

Cleveland Indians May 25, 2021

Indians' Zach Plesac suffers fractured thumb in undershirt snafu

Cleveland Indians pitcher Zach Plesac was placed on the injured list on Tuesday after he fractured his thumb in a freak accident.

Phillies' Bryce Harper goes on IL with bruised left forearm

Philadelphia Phillies May 25, 2021

Phillies' Bryce Harper goes on IL with bruised left forearm

Philadelphia Phillies slugger Bryce Harper went on the 10-day injured list retroactive to Sunday with a bruised left forearm.

Long season tests Miami Marlins rookies Chisholm, Rogers

Miami Marlins May 25, 2021

Long season tests Miami Marlins rookies Chisholm, Rogers

Even when Miami Marlins dynamo Jazz Chisholm was batting over .300 in mid-May, he knew what that meant.

Joe West poised to break umpiring record with 5,376th game

MLB May 25, 2021

Joe West poised to break umpiring record with 5,376th game

Cowboy Joe is headed for No. 1, closing in on the top spot on the chart.

La Russa a winner vs old team, White Sox beat Cardinals 5-1

MLB May 25, 2021

La Russa a winner vs old team, White Sox beat Cardinals 5-1

White Sox manager Tony La Russa wound up a winner in his first game against the team that ensured his Hall of Fame induction as Chicago beat the St. Louis Cardinals 5-1 Monday night behind Lance Lynn’s arm and Andrew Vaughn’s bat.

Padres rally in 9th vs Brews stalls, 9-game win streak ends

MLB May 25, 2021

Padres rally in 9th vs Brews stalls, 9-game win streak ends

Brewers closer Josh Hader stopped San Diego’s rally in the ninth inning and the Padres’ nine-game winning streak ended Monday night with a 5-3 loss to Milwaukee.