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Baltimore Orioles relief pitcher Craig Kimbrel, left, leaves alongside trainer Brian Ebel, right, during the ninth inning of a baseball game against the Oakland Athletics, Sunday, April 28, 2024, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

The Orioles signed Craig Kimbrel to replace the dominant Bautista. It’s not working out well so far

Orioles manager Brandon Hyde says he’s sticking with veteran closer Craig Kimbrel, who has converted only one save in his past five appearances.

San Francisco Giants' Michael Conforto breaks from the batter's box after singling off Colorado Rockies starting pitcher Peter Lambert during the second inning of a baseball game Wednesday, May 8, 2024, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Conforto homers to spark 6-run inning and Giants beat skidding Rockies 8-6

Baltimore Orioles' Jorge Mateo (3) is congratulated by his teammates after scoring against the Washington National in the 12th inning of a baseball game at Nationals Park in Washington, Wednesday, May 8, 2024. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)

Mateo’s go-ahead hit in 12th helps Orioles survive Kimbrel’s blown save, beat Nats and avoid sweep

Cleveland Guardians' Brayan Rocchio hits the game-winning RBI single off Detroit Tigers pitcher Alex Lange in the 10th inning of a baseball game, Wednesday, May 8, 2024, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)

Guardians get a 5-4 win over the Tigers with 10th inning RBI

New York Yankees' Juan Soto throws his bat after hitting a two-run home run against the Houston Astros during the first inning of a baseball game Wednesday, May 8, 2024, in New York. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)

Soto, Judge and Stanton homer in same game with Yankees for 1st time during 9-4 win over Astros

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Twins top Mariners 6-3 behind early boost on back-to-back HRs by Correa, Larnach

Carlos Correa and Trevor Larnach hit consecutive home runs for Minnesota in the first inning off Seattle starter George Kirby as the Twins hung on to beat the Mariners 6-3 and help Chris Paddack win his fourth straight start.

Atlanta Braves designated hitter Marcell Ozuna (20) follows through on a home run in the third inning of a baseball game against the Boston Red Sox Wednesday, May 8, 2024, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

Ozuna homers twice, Sale shuts down former team as Braves beat Red Sox 5-0

Marcell Ozuna kept up his torrid start with two more homers and Chris Sale pitched six innings against his former team, leading the Braves to a 5-0 victory over the Boston Red Sox.

Arizona Diamondbacks starting pitcher Jordan Montgomery throws to a Cincinnati Reds batter during the first inning of a baseball game Wednesday, May 8, 2024, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)

Montgomery throws 7 solid innings and Diamondbacks hold off Reds 4-3. Cincy’s skid now 7 games.

Jordan Montgomery allowed two runs through seven innings, Eugenio Suárez homered and the Arizona Diamondbacks held on to beat Cincinnati 4-3, extending the Reds skid to a season-high seven.

Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Aaron Civale, left, gets taken out of the game against the Chicago White Sox by manager Kevin Cash, right, during the fifth inning of a baseball game Wednesday, May 8, 2024, in St. Petersburg, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

Flexen and DeJong help the White Sox beat the Rays 4-1

Chris Flexen pitched six sharp innings, Paul DeJong homered again and the Chicago White Sox avoided their seventh sweep this season by beating the Tampa Bay Rays 4-1.

New York Yankees designated hitter Giancarlo Stanton reacts after hitting a home run against the Houston Astros during the third inning of a baseball game Wednesday, May 8, 2024, in New York. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)

Yankees slugger Giancarlo Stanton hits 119.9 mph home run, hardest-hit ball in majors this season

Yankees slugger Giancarlo Stanton has hit a 119.9 mph home run against the Houston Astros, the hardest-hit ball in the majors this season.

Cincinnati Reds' Christian Encarnacion-Strand celebrates with teammates in the dugout after scoring on a single by Jonathan India during the forth inning of a baseball game against the Texas Rangers in Arlington, Texas, Saturday, April 27, 2024. (AP Photo/Gareth Patterson)

Reds 1B Encarnacion-Strand out 4 to 6 weeks with a wrist injury. Ford promoted from Triple-A

The Cincinnati Reds put struggling first baseman Christian Encarnacion-Strand on the 10-day injured list with a fractured bone in his wrist.

San Francisco Giants' Jorge Soler breaks his bat as he hits into a double play but a run will score for the Giants during the seventh inning of a baseball game against Philadelphia Phillies, Friday, May 3, 2024, in Philadelphia. The Phillies won 4-3. (AP Photo/Chris Szagola)

Giants place outfielder Jorge Soler on the 10-day injured list

The San Francisco Giants have placed outfielder-designated hitter Jorge Soler on the 10-day injured list with a right shoulder strain and filled his roster spot by recalling outfielder Heliot Ramos from their Triple-A affiliate in Sacramento.

St. Louis Cardinals catcher Willson Contreras, left, is helped off the field by trainer Adam Olsen, right, after being injured during the second inning of a baseball game against the New York Mets Tuesday, May 7, 2024, in St. Louis. Contreras left the game. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)

Contreras’ injury highlights the danger of big league catchers moving closer to home plate

When Willson Contreras was struck on his left arm by a swing, it was felt by former and current catchers all over the major leagues.

Seattle Mariners relief pitcher Tayler Saucedo (60) walks off the field with trainers after sustaining an injury during the eighth inning of a baseball game against the Minnesota Twins, Tuesday, May 7, 2024, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)

Mariners send starting pitcher Hancock to Triple-A and put reliever Tayler Saucedo on injured list

The Seattle Mariners have sent starting pitcher Emerson Hancock to Triple-A Tacoma and placed reliever Tayler Saucedo on the 15-day injured list with a hyperextended right knee.

Oakland Athletics' Shea Langeliers hits a two-run home run during the second inning in the first baseball game of a doubleheader against the Texas Rangers, Wednesday, May 8, 2024, in Oakland, Calif. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez)

Shea Langeliers drives in 8 runs against hometown Texas Rangers as Athletics split doubleheader

Shea Langeliers hit a two-run homer on his way to a career-high five RBIs in the first game of a doubleheader and drove in another three runs in Game 2 as the Oakland Athletics split the two games with the Rangers.

Red Sox activate pitcher Pivetta, infielder Gonzalez from injured list before facing Braves

The Boston Red Sox have activated right-handed pitcher Nick Pivetta from the 15-day injured list to make the start against the Atlanta Braves.

Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Ryan Pepiot, left, is taken out of the game against the New York Mets by manager Kevin Cash, center, and trainer Joe Benge after getting hit on the foot by a ground ball by New York Mets' Starling Marte during the third inning of a baseball game Sunday, May 5, 2024, in St. Petersburg, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

Rays starting pitcher Ryan Pepiot placed on 15-day IL with bruised lower left leg

Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Ryan Pepiot has been placed on the 15-day injured list with a bruised lower left leg.

Los Angeles Dodgers' Teoscar Hernández, left, is hit with sunflower seeds thrown by Mookie Betts after hitting a two-run home run during the sixth inning of a baseball game against the Miami Marlins Wednesday, May 8, 2024, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Teoscar Hernández hits 2-run homer in 6th inning to propel Dodgers to 3-1 victory over Marlins

Teoscar Hernández hit a two-run homer in the sixth, Gavin Stone continued the run of solid Dodgers’ starts and Los Angeles beat the Miami Marlins 3-1 to complete an unbeaten six-game homestand.

Kansas City Royals' Bobby Witt Jr., left, runs past Milwaukee Brewers catcher William Contreras to score on a sacrifice fly hit by Michael Massey during the first inning of a baseball game Wednesday, May 8, 2024, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

Bobby Witt Jr. powers Royals past Brewers 6-4

Bobby Witt Jr. hit a home run and scored three times to lead the Kansas City Royals over the Milwaukee Brewers 6-4.

San Diego Padres starting pitcher Dylan Cease throws against the Chicago Cubs during the first inning of a baseball game Wednesday, May 8, 2024, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Erin Hooley)

Cease, 2 relievers combine on 1-hitter as Padres beat Cubs 3-0

Dylan Cease struck out 12 and combined with two relievers on a one-hitter, and the San Diego Padres beat the Chicago Cubs 3-0.

FILE - Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Paul Skenes throws in the fourth inning of a spring training baseball game against the Tampa Bay Rays in Port Charlotte, Fla., March 4, 2024. Skenes, who has a 0.99 ERA in seven Triple-A starts, will make his major league debut for the Pirates on Saturday, May 11, when they face the Cubs, a person with direct knowledge of the decision told The Associated Press on Wednesday. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert, File)

Pirates are calling up top pitching prospect Paul Skenes for his major league debut, AP source says

A person with direct knowledge of the decision says the Pittsburgh Pirates will promote top pitching prospect Paul Skenes for his major league debut Saturday.

Toronto Blue Jays' George Springer, center, high fives teammates after scoring during the third inning of a baseball game against the Philadelphia Phillies, Wednesday, May 8, 2024, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Derik Hamilton)

Toronto’s Chris Bassitt shuts down Phillies’ offense, ends home winning streak at 11 games

Chris Bassitt tossed three-hit ball and struck out six over 6 2/3 innings and Vladimir Guerrero Jr. had three hits and an RBI to lead the Toronto Blue Jays to a 5-3 victory that ended the Philadelphia Phillies’ home winning streak at 11 games.

Cleveland Guardians' Brayan Rocchio is mobbed by teammates after hitting the game-winning RBI single off Detroit Tigers pitcher Alex Lange in the 10th inning of a baseball game, Wednesday, May 8, 2024, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)

Brayan Rocchio’s RBI hit in the 10th gives the Guardians a 5-4 win over the Tigers

Brayan Rocchio singled home automatic runner Ramón Laureano with one out in the 10th inning, giving the Cleveland Guardians a 5-4 victory over the Detroit Tigers.

Clouds hang over Busch Stadium as weather delays the start of a baseball game between the St. Louis Cardinals and the New York Mets Wednesday, May 8, 2024, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)

New York Mets, St. Louis Cardinals game rained out, to be made up Aug. 5

The New York Mets and St. Louis Cardinals game has been rained out. The teams will instead play at 5:15 p.m. on Aug. 5 in St. Louis.

Los Angeles Angels' Jo Adell, right, is greeted by third base coach Eric Young Sr. as he rounds third after hitting a solo home run off Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher Martín Pérez during the third inning of a baseball game in Pittsburgh, Wednesday, May 8, 2024. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

Adell homers, Angels rally past Pirates 5-4 to earn first series victory since early April

Jo Adell hit his fifth homer of the season and added an RBI single and the Los Angeles Angels slipped by the Pittsburgh Pirates 5-4.

Milwaukee Brewers' Christian Yelich hits a two-run home run during the first inning of a baseball game against the Cincinnati Reds in Cincinnati, Wednesday, April 10, 2024. (AP Photo/Aaron Doster)

Milwaukee Brewers activate outfielder Christian Yelich from 10-day injured list

The Milwaukee Brewers have activated outfielder Christian Yelich from the 10-day injured list. He had been on the injured list since April 16 with a low back strain.

Chicago White Sox's Robbie Grossman celebrates with teammates after scoring on an RBI double by Tommy Pham during the first inning of a baseball game against the Minnesota Twins in Chicago, Wednesday, May 1, 2024. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

Rangers reacquire switch-hitting OF Robbie Grossman in a trade with the White Sox

The Texas Rangers have reacquired switch-hitting outfielder Robbie Grossman in a trade with the Chicago White Sox.

This Date in Baseball - Albert Pujols became the 5th player in MLB history to collect 2,000 RBIs

This Date in Baseball, May 9 - Albert Pujols became the 5th player in MLB history to collect 2,000 RBIs

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