MARCUS STROMAN

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Albert Pujols hit his 695th career home run in the eighth inning and Miles Mikolas tossed eight scoreless innings to help the St. Louis Cardinals beat the Chicago Cubs 2-0.

Paul Goldschmidt slugged his 32nd and 33rd homers and had five RBIs, Corey Dickerson set a franchise record for consecutive hits and the St. Louis Cardinals rolled to an 8-3 win over the Chicago Cubs.

When it comes to defense, Chicago Cubs pitcher Marcus Stroman says he is "going all out always to make every play.”.

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Chicago Cubs pitcher Marcus Stroman believes supporting Roe v. Wade, abortion rights and, by extension, human rights is “common sense and how everyone should think, but unfortunately it’s not.”

Newly promoted Oneil Cruz drove in four runs and Bligh Madris got three hits in his major league debut, sparking the Pittsburgh Pirates to a 12-1 romp over the Chicago Cubs.

The Chicago Cubs became the first team in 23 years to stop a losing streak of 10 or more game while ending an opponent’s winning streak of at least 10 games, beating the Braves 1-0 to end the Braves’ 14-game run.

Manny Machado lined a single for his 1,500th hit and hit a two-run homer in a four-RBI night to help the San Diego Padres beat the reeling Chicago Cubs 19-5.

Paul Goldschmidt homered to extend his hitting streak to 25 games, Corey Dickerson went deep twice, and the St. Louis Cardinals pounded the Chicago Cubs 14-5.

Mets ace Max Scherzer is scheduled for an MRI a day after pulling himself from a start with discomfort in his left side.

Marcus Stroman is set to come off the COVID-19 injured list and start for the Cubs against Arizona.

Marcus Stroman threw two-hit ball for seven innings, outpitching Cy Young Award winner Corbin Burnes and leading the Chicago Cubs over the Milwaukee Brewers 2-0.

As they wait for star outfielder Ronald Acuña Jr. to return from knee surgery, the World Series champion Atlanta Braves are off to a slow start at 7-10.

Right-hander Chris Bassitt, who made a remarkable recovery from a frightening line drive to the head last year, has been traded by the Oakland Athletics to the New York Mets for a pair of minor league right-handers.

Pitchers and catchers are not starting spring training workouts as scheduled Wednesday.

Everybody knows the Detroit Tigers aren’t done signing free agents this offseason, but with many of the top targets signing this week, when is the time to strike?

The New York Mets have hired Billy Eppler as their general manager, giving him a four-year contract.

The Milwaukee Brewers clinched their second NL Central title in four years, beating the sloppy New York Mets 8-4 behind Willy Adames’s two-run homer and three RBIs.

Edmundo Sosa hit the go-ahead single in a three-run 11th inning and the hard-charging St. Louis Cardinals climbed all the way back into playoff position with a 7-6 victory over the New York Mets.

Adam Wainwright won his fifth straight start in a rare matchup of 40-year-old pitchers, and the St. Louis Cardinals blanked the New York Mets 7-0.

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.

Bryce Harper homered, Kyle Gibson pitched six strong innings and drove in the go-ahead run, and the streaking Philadelphia Phillies won their sixth straight game to take over first place in the NL East with a 4-2 victory over the slumping New York Mets.

In-state interleague matchups take center stage in several locales Friday as the Chicago White Sox play the Cubs in a Wrigley Field matinee, the Los Angeles Dodgers host the Angels, and the Kansas City Royals visit the St. Louis Cardinals.

Rookie Max Schrock went 5 for 5 with a home run while giving All-Star Joey Votto a break, leading fellow newcomer Vladimir Gutierrez and the Cincinnati Reds over the New York Mets 7-1.

Mets ace Jacob deGrom is being shut down for two more weeks because of inflammation in his pitching elbow, making it unlikely he’ll rejoin the NL East leaders before September.

Jeff McNeil laced his second go-ahead hit in two days Monday night, when his RBI double in the fifth inning sent the New York Mets to a 1-0 victory over the Atlanta Braves and a doubleheader split.

A person with knowledge of the deal says the Pittsburgh Pirates have agreed to trade All-Star second baseman Adam Frazier to the San Diego Padres for three minor leaguers.

Shohei Ohtani has done it all this season, from leading the majors in home runs to throwing 100 mph heat while starting the All-Star Game.

Giants catcher Buster Posey has been put on the 10-day injured list with a bruised left thumb, costing him his starting spot in next week’s All-Star Game.

Taijuan Walker took a no-hitter into the sixth inning, Brandon Nimmo provided a spark in his return from the injured list and the New York Mets beat the crosstown Yankees 8-3 to open a three-game Subway Series.

Kyle Schwarber homered twice, becoming the first player in major league history to hit 15 home runs in a 17-day span, and the Washington Nationals beat the New York Mets 8-4.

Mets ace Jacob deGrom gave up two runs for the first time this season and New York rallied after he exited, beating the Philadelphia Phillies 4-3 on Michael Conforto’s sacrifice fly in the ninth inning.

Bryce Harper blew kisses at a booing crowd to punctuate his home run, and the Philadelphia Phillies beat the New York Mets 2-1 in eight innings for a doubleheader split after Aaron Nola matched a long-standing major league record with 10 straight strikeouts in the opener.

Two-way star Shohei Ohtani is back on the mound, taking on Kevin Gausman and the Giants at Angel Stadium.

Jacob deGrom was pulled from a second straight start with an arm injury, this time leaving after three perfect innings with right shoulder soreness, but the New York Mets bullpen stepped up to finish a three-hitter in a 6-3 win over the Chicago Cubs.

No doubt every New York Mets fans shuddered when they heard the news that star pitcher Jacob deGrom was pulled from his latest start with an elbow injury.

Jacob deGrom kept up his dominance of major league hitters, striking out 11 over seven innings and pitching the New York Mets past the high-powered San Diego Padres 4-0.

Stroman said the comments had "racist undertones." Brenly, an Arizona Diamondbacks announcer and former manager, said he's going for sensitivity training.

Arizona Diamondbacks broadcaster Bob Brenly is stepping away from the booth over the next week after facing backlash for an on-air comment about New York Mets pitcher Marcus Stroman’s headwear.

Rookie Khalil Lee hit a tiebreaking RBI double in the 12th inning for his first major league hit after strikeouts in his first eight at-bats and the New York Mets beat the Miami Marlins 6-5.

Orioles ace John Means got five days of rest following his no-hitter last week against Seattle, and now he’ll try to match Johnny Vander Meer’s record with a second straight no-no against the streaking Mets.

Mets ace Jacob deGrom was pulled after five innings with right side tightness in his return from an injury to a similar area, but the bullpen closed out a four-hitter as New York beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 4-2 for its fifth straight win.

Arizona LHP Madison Bumgarner starts against Colorado in his first appearance since pitching a seven-inning no-hitter against Atlanta last Sunday, a game that Major League Baseball does not consider to be a no-hitter.

Jacob deGrom struck out a career-high 15, pitched a two-hitter and boosted the Mets' sagging offense with a go-ahead double from the No. 8 spot in the batting order, leading New York over the Washington Nationals 6-0.

The New York Yankees have the worst record in the American League, while the Oakland A's have pulled out of their early-season slump, winning eight straight.

Jacob deGrom struck out nine straight batters against Colorado, falling one shy of matching Tom Seaver’s major league record.

The Red Sox and Twins are scheduled to begin their series in Minnesota a day late.

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Marcus Stroman was unhappy that the New York Mets began their game against the Miami Marlins in a steady rain, and he lasted just nine pitches before play was stopped.

Marcus Stroman is unhappy that the New York Mets began their game against the Miami Marlins in a steady rain, which interrupted his outing after nine pitches.

Jazz Chisholm Jr. hit a stunning homer off an otherwise dominant Jacob deGrom, Trevor Rogers beat the two-time Cy Young Award winner for the second time and the Miami Marlins three-hit the New York Mets 3-0.

The Padres said Tatis had discomfort in his non-throwing left shoulder and would be re-evaluated on Wednesday. Corbin Burnes turned in 4 2/3 innings, striking out six while allowing two runs on three hits. Jon Lester allowed one run and three hits in 3 2/3 innings in his second start of the spring for Washington. He gave up five hits, hit two batters and struck out three. PADRES 5, REDS 4MacKenzie Gore worked 3 2/3 innings in his third start for San Diego, allowing two runs on three hits.

On that one, we are probably on the same page.”RED SOX 8, RAYS 2Garrett Richards struck out seven in four scoreless innings for Boston. ATHLETICS 5, PADRES 4Fernando Tatis Jr. led off the game with his second spring home run, a smashing return after missing six days with a non-virus bug. The 30-year-old left has pitched four scoreless innings this spring. BREWERS 8, CUBS 3 (7)Brandon Woodruff made his second start for Milwaukee, allowing five hits in two scoreless innings. BRAVES 8, TWINS 5Michael Pineda, who last pitched a full season in 2016, made his first spring start for Minnesota.

In the latest sign that both teams and players will be cautious this winter, two prominent pitchers opted to accept qualifying offers rather than test the free-agent market. Marcus Stroman announced earlier Wednesday that he would return to the New York Mets, while Kevin Gausman has informed the San Francisco Giants that he has accepted the qualifying offer. Realmuto (Philadelphia Phillies) rejected their qualifying offers and are now free agents. Only six players were given qualifying offers. Prior to that he was one of baseball’s steadiest starting pitchers, posting a 3.76 ERA over 849 innings from 2014-2019.

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Police: 79-Year-Old Roseville Woman MissingThe Roseville Police Department is searching for a 79-year-old woman who was last seen July 26 around 7 a.m.Michigan Lawsuit Filed To Block Redistricting Commission, Voters Cite Voter SuppressionMichigan Republicans have sued to block the creation of a redistricting commission, contending people would be unconstitutionally prohibited from serving on the panel. Michigan Job Expo To Bring Over 50 Employers, Starts July 31The Michigan Job Expo will help job-seeking people get hired by over 50 employers. From 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., the expo will be held at the Doubletree Hotel on Southfield Expressway. Feds Seek 15-Month Prison Term For Auto Union OfficialFederal prosecutors in Detroit are seeking a 15-month prison term for a labor leader who conspired to enrich himself and others by having Fiat Chrysler pay for meals, golf and other perks. Group Pours Glue, Garbage Over Roseville Park After Officials Take Down Bounce HouseA group of people retaliated by pouring glue and garbage at a Roseville park after their bounce house had to be taken down.

Police: 79-Year-Old Roseville Woman MissingThe Roseville Police Department is searching for a 79-year-old woman who was last seen July 26 around 7 a.m.Michigan Lawsuit Filed To Block Redistricting Commission, Voters Cite Voter SuppressionMichigan Republicans have sued to block the creation of a redistricting commission, contending people would be unconstitutionally prohibited from serving on the panel. Michigan Job Expo To Bring Over 50 Employers, Starts July 31The Michigan Job Expo will help job-seeking people get hired by over 50 employers. From 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., the expo will be held at the Doubletree Hotel on Southfield Expressway. Feds Seek 15-Month Prison Term For Auto Union OfficialFederal prosecutors in Detroit are seeking a 15-month prison term for a labor leader who conspired to enrich himself and others by having Fiat Chrysler pay for meals, golf and other perks. Group Pours Glue, Garbage Over Roseville Park After Officials Take Down Bounce HouseA group of people retaliated by pouring glue and garbage at a Roseville park after their bounce house had to be taken down.

Stabenow Backs Trump Impeachment Inquiry, Cites ObstructionSen. Debbie Stabenow of Michigan says she would back House Democrats if they launch an impeachment inquiry against President Donald Trump. Police: Man Arrested In Connection With Fatal Beating Of 24-Year-Old Berkley ManPolice say a man in connection with the fatal beating of a 24-year-old Berkley man is in custody. Michigan Man Dies In Fall From Bluff At Illinois ParkA coroner's office has released the name of a 31-year-old Michigan man who died Sunday after falling about 31 feet from a bluff at Starved Rock State Park. Police: 79-Year-Old Roseville Woman MissingThe Roseville Police Department is searching for a 79-year-old woman who was last seen July 26 around 7 a.m.Michigan Lawsuit Filed To Block Redistricting Commission, Voters Cite Voter SuppressionMichigan Republicans have sued to block the creation of a redistricting commission, contending people would be unconstitutionally prohibited from serving on the panel.

Police: 79-Year-Old Roseville Woman MissingThe Roseville Police Department is searching for a 79-year-old woman who was last seen July 26 around 7 a.m.Michigan Lawsuit Filed To Block Redistricting Commission, Voters Cite Voter SuppressionMichigan Republicans have sued to block the creation of a redistricting commission, contending people would be unconstitutionally prohibited from serving on the panel. Michigan Job Expo To Bring Over 50 Employers, Starts July 31The Michigan Job Expo will help job-seeking people get hired by over 50 employers. From 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., the expo will be held at the Doubletree Hotel on Southfield Expressway. Feds Seek 15-Month Prison Term For Auto Union OfficialFederal prosecutors in Detroit are seeking a 15-month prison term for a labor leader who conspired to enrich himself and others by having Fiat Chrysler pay for meals, golf and other perks. Group Pours Glue, Garbage Over Roseville Park After Officials Take Down Bounce HouseA group of people retaliated by pouring glue and garbage at a Roseville park after their bounce house had to be taken down.

Major League Baseballs trade deadline is just a couple days away. Lots of teams need pitching, and some quality pitching is still available, for the right price, though probably not enough to fill all the needs. This weeks Baseball Report discusses trade deadline scenarios, examines the Mets trade and highlights an unusual Orioles first. MLB Trade Deadline Fast ApproachingThe MLB trade deadline is this Wednesday, and over half of the league fancies themselves contenders. But the Mets Stroman acquisition was the first deal to move the needle.