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Converted reliever Clay Holmes has been a key addition to the Mets' surprisingly effective rotation

Converted reliever Clay Holmes has been a key addition to the Mets' surprisingly effective rotation

The New York Mets' experiment with Clay Holmes is working swimmingly so far. And the bullpen he left behind — across town in the Bronx — is still in flux. Holmes has made the transition from closer to starter look easy, going 3-1 with a 2.
Former Uber driver J.C. Escarra gives pitch a ride for first major league home run

Former Uber driver J.C. Escarra gives pitch a ride for first major league home run

NEW YORK (AP) — An Uber driver a little more than two years ago, J.C. Escarra gave a pitch a ride into Yankee Stadium's bleachers for his first major league home run.

Cardinals visit the Reds to begin 4-game series

St. Louis Cardinals (12-16, fourth in the NL Central) vs. Cincinnati Reds (15-13, second in the NL Central) Cincinnati; Monday, 6:40 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Cardinals: Andre Pallante (2-1, 4.05 ERA, 1.

Tigers aim to keep win streak going against the Astros

Detroit Tigers (18-10, first in the AL Central) vs. Houston Astros (14-13, third in the AL West) Houston; Monday, 8:10 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Tigers: Jack Flaherty (1-2, 2.63 ERA, 1.02 WHIP, 34 strikeouts); Astros: Ronel Blanco (2-2, 5.

Nationals bring 2-1 series advantage over Mets into game 4

New York Mets (19-9, first in the NL East) vs. Washington Nationals (13-15, third in the NL East) Washington; Monday, 4:05 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Mets: Griffin Alexander Canning (3-1, 3.12 ERA, 1.

Orioles come into matchup with the Yankees on losing streak

New York Yankees (17-11, first in the AL East) vs. Baltimore Orioles (10-17, fifth in the AL East) Baltimore; Monday, 6:35 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Yankees: Will Warren (1-0, 4.79 ERA, 1.26 WHIP, 21 strikeouts); Orioles: Tomoyuki Sugano (2-1, 3.

Pages leads Dodgers against the Marlins after 4-hit outing

Miami Marlins (12-15, fifth in the NL East) vs. Los Angeles Dodgers (18-10, second in the NL West) Los Angeles; Monday, 10:10 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Marlins: Edward Brany Cabrera (0-1, 6.14 ERA, 1.

Twins bring road skid into matchup with the Guardians

Minnesota Twins (12-16, fourth in the AL Central) vs. Cleveland Guardians (15-12, second in the AL Central) Cleveland; Monday, 6:10 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Twins: Bailey Ober (2-1, 5.04 ERA, 1.

Rangers host the Athletics in first of 4-game series

Athletics (14-14, fourth in the AL West) vs. Texas Rangers (15-13, second in the AL West) Arlington, Texas; Monday, 8:05 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Athletics: JP Sears (3-2, 3.21 ERA, 1.11 WHIP, 23 strikeouts); Rangers: Patrick Alan Corbin (2-0, 3.

Verdugo leads Braves against the Rockies following 4-hit performance

Atlanta Braves (12-15, fourth in the NL East) vs. Colorado Rockies (4-23, fifth in the NL West) Denver; Monday, 8:40 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Braves: Bryce Elder (0-1, 5.57 ERA, 1.48 WHIP, 12 strikeouts); Rockies: Ryan Feltner (0-1, 3.86 ERA, 1.