Padres Yu Darvish takes loss despite seven strong innings against Cubs Sorry, but your browser needs Javascript to use this site. If you re not sure how to activate it, please refer to this site: https://www.enable-javascript.com/
Padres starter Yu Darvish pitches against the Cubs in San Diego on Wednesday. | USA TODAY / VIA REUTERS
KYODO Jun 10, 2021
San Diego – Right-hander Yu Darvish tossed seven strong innings but was tagged with the loss Wednesday after getting little offensive support in the San Diego Padres’ 3-1 defeat to the Chicago Cubs.
In his 13th start this season, Darvish (6-2) struck out eight, while allowing two runs on three hits and two walks against his former club at Petco Park. The hits included a game-tying solo homer to Joc Pederson in the fourth inning.
Unstoppable Shohei Ohtani homers in third straight game for Angels Sorry, but your browser needs Javascript to use this site. If you re not sure how to activate it, please refer to this site: https://www.enable-javascript.com/
Shohei Ohtani celebrates with Angels teammate Jose Iglesias after hitting his league-leading 14th home run on Tuesday in Anaheim, California. | KYODO
Kyodo May 19, 2021
Anaheim, California – Shohei Ohtani homered for the third straight game to bring his season home run total to 14, but the Los Angeles Angels were unable to keep their winning streak alive with a 6-5 loss to the Cleveland Indians on Tuesday.
Los Angeles Dodgers get Yoshitomo Tsutsugo in trade with Tampa Bay Rays
LOS ANGELES The Los Angeles Dodgers acquired infielder Yoshitomo Tsutsugo from the Tampa Bay Rays on Saturday for a player to be named or cash.
Tsutsugo, 29, has struggled in the majors since coming over from Japan. He has a .187 batting average in two seasons, including .167 in 27 games with Tampa Bay this season. Tsutsugo also has no home runs and 27 strikeouts in 87 plate appearances.
The defending World Series champions have been seeking veteran role players as they have struggled with injuries throughout the season. Tsutsugo can also play the outfield for the Dodgers, who also reportedly agreed to terms with Albert Pujols on Saturday.