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Mike Trout, Aaron Judge and Mookie Betts form a dream outfield for the American League. Bryce Harper and Max Scherzer make up a not-so-gracious welcome committee for the NL. Power in the center of power. A capital-sized All-Star Game. Baseball unveiled the rosters for its midsummer showcase Sunday night, featuring an imposing AL lineup and Harper starting at his home ballpark in Washington. Reigning AL MVP Jose Altuve was one of five All-Stars from the World Series champion Houston Astros, matching the Boston Red Sox and Cleveland Indians for most in the majors. The New York Yankees and Atlanta Braves each had four, including rookie Gleyber Torres from the Bronx Bombers and fellow second baseman Ozzie Albies from the surprising Braves. "It's fun. You're playing but you're looking around because you're playing with all those big boys out there," said Altuve, who made the AL team for the sixth time. Torres is on the disabled list with a hip injury and unlikely to participate. While he … [Read more...] about 3 Cubs on NL All-Star roster; White Sox’s Abreu starting for AL

CINCINNATI – All the Reds needed was one misstep by the White Sox to pull out another comeback win, with Alex Blandino delivering the final hit. Blandino’s two-run double in the eighth inning completed Cincinnati’s four-run rally for a 5-3 victory Monday night. The Sox returned to Great American Ball Park for the first time since 2009 and let one slip away with the help of a misplay that changed everything. “If we secure one out either way ... “ Sox manager Rick Renteria said. The Reds loaded the bases with one out against Chris Volstad (1-5). Adam Duvall grounded to first baseman Matt Davidson, who was indecisive and wound up failing to get an out. Davidson intended to step on first and then throw home. He took several steps toward the base and changed his plan, throwing to the plate without stepping on first – too late to get Scooter Gennett sprinting in to score. “I kind of just rushed myself and made a mistake and didn’t touch the … [Read more...] about White Sox squander late lead, lose to Reds in Cincinnati

CHICAGO – The Chicago White Sox had the fog machine and strobe lights going after their latest victory. Considering how little they have had to celebrate this season, they're not going to let the opportunities go by. James Shields won for the first time since opening day, Yoan Moncada and Yolmer Sanchez homered to lead off a three-run first, and Chicago beat the Cleveland Indians 5-1 on Tuesday night. Shields (2-7) gave up one run and four hits in seven innings after going 12 starts and 13 appearances without a win. The veteran right-hander struck out two and did not walk a batter in his first victory since the opener at Kansas City. "We're trying to celebrate each win," Shields said. "We're gonna go game by game and try to win the series and enjoy the moment." Moncada said through an interpreter that the White Sox started breaking out the fog machine and strobe lights a few weeks ago. On Tuesday, he and Sanchez got the party started . They connected on consecutive pitches from … [Read more...] about Shields gets 1st W since opener, White Sox beat Indians

CHICAGO – Dylan Covey tossed seven strong innings for his first major league win, Yoan Moncada and Adam Engel each hit home runs, and the White Sox pounded the Baltimore Orioles, 11-1, on Wednesday night. Jose Rondon added his first major league homer, a two-run shot in the seventh, as the last-place Sox rolled to their fifth win in seven games. Covey (1-1) allowed one run on six hits and struck out eight in his 20th game and 14th start – and longest outing – in the majors. Baltimore, last in the American League East, has lost four of five overall and is 5-21 on the road. Moncada’s shot to center in a four-run third inning put the Sox ahead for good after Jace Peterson singled in Baltimore’s lone run in the second. Moncada’s seventh homer was his first since April 26, a stretch that included time on the disabled list with left hamstring tightness. Engel, who entered hitting .183, added three singles and matched a career high with four hits. His drive … [Read more...] about Covey earns 1st win; White Sox hit 3 homers in rout of Orioles

ST. LOUIS – Matt Carpenter homered to start a ninth-inning rally, and Yadier Molina ended it with a single to drive in the winning run, lifting the St. Louis Cardinals to a 3-2 victory over the White Sox on Tuesday night. St. Louis snapped a three-game losing streak. Carpenter tied it at 2 with a leadoff homer off Sox closer Joakim Soria (0-1). It was Carpenter's 100th career home run and his first since April 10. With one out, Marcell Ozuna doubled off the right-field wall. Molina then singled to left field to score Ozuna. Bud Norris (1-0) picked up his first win of the season with a perfect ninth. The Sox wasted a good start by James Shields, who pitched six strong innings after giving up a leadoff home run. Tommy Pham hit a 3-2 fastball off him for a 454-foot home run into the left-field seats. It was his first leadoff homer in his career and the second this season for St. Louis. Shields retired the next 15 batters before giving up a single to Kolten Wong in the sixth. He … [Read more...] about Cardinals rally in 9th, top White Sox on Molina’s single