SAN DIEGO (AP) Manny Machado became the first player ejected in an argument that followed a pitch clock violation, getting tossed in the first inning as the San Diego Padres lost to the Arizona Diamondbacks 8-6 on Tuesday.
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) Once Baltimore Orioles top pitching prospect Grayson Rodriguez got through a nervous first inning in his big league debut, he settled in and got a no-decision while going head-to-head against an ace.
MIAMI (AP) Johnny Cueto’s debut with the Miami Marlins didn’t last long. The 37-year-old pitcher exited with right biceps tightness after allowing a three-run homer to Joey Gallo in the second inning of Miami’s series opener against the Minnesota Twins on Monday night.
BOSTON (AP) Bryan Reynolds arrived at spring training wondering how long he’d remain in a Pirates uniform after failing to garner a longterm contract and requesting a trade. He’s making an early case for his team to make an investment.
SEATTLE (AP) Shohei Ohtani provided the first big punch and the Los Angeles Angels kept adding on from there. Ohtani hit his second home run of the season, Taylor Ward added a two-run shot in the eighth inning and the Angels beat the Seattle Mariners 7-3 on Monday night.