Instant analysis: NY Mets' first-inning outburst sets tone in 11-6 win over Nationals  —  NEW YORK — Juan Soto unloaded and drove a ball above the second deck in right field.  The moonshot, which traveled 466 feet, provided Washington a three-run lead in the first inning.

Nationals' need for left-handed relief help may give Seth Romero a chance  —  By subscribing, you are agreeing to Yahoo's  —  The Nationals' left-handed bullpen options took another step backward Wednesday when  —  Sam Freeman had to exit the game in New York after throwing 14 pitches.

Clint Frazier has big season debut; Yankees beat Braves 6-3  —  By subscribing, you are agreeing to Yahoo's … NEW YORK (AP) — Injury fill-in Clint Frazier had three hits, including a home run, and scored twice in his season debut as the Yankees beat Atlanta 6-3 Wednesday night, sweeping a two-game set.

Brewers Announce Series Of Roster Moves  —  The Brewers made a host of moves Thursday, perhaps most notably optioning lefty Eric Lauer to their alternate training site.  Milwaukee also placed righty Justin Grimm on the 10-day injured list due to a laceration on his right index finger.

Aroldis Chapman close to rejoining Yankees after recovering from COVID-19  —  A little over a month later, it is still a mystery to Aroldis Chapman.  —  “I don't know how or where I contracted the virus,” the Yankees closer said through his interpreter.  —  Chapman did not test positive …

Mets outfielder Jeff McNeil hurt making spectacular catch in first inning, leaves game  —  Jeff McNeil was forced out of Thursday's game after getting hurt making a tremendous play on Asdrubal Cabrera's deep drive to the left field wall.  —  McNeil ran towards the wall and jumped to make the catch …

Red Sox President Sam Kennedy On Slow Start, Trade Deadline  —  The Red Sox suffered their 13th loss in 19 games on Thursday, dropping an embarrassing 17-8 decision to the Rays.  Before that, Red Sox president Sam Kennedy joined The Greg Hill Show on WEEI and expressed optimism that the team …

Dodgers reliever Joe Kelly calls Astros snitches in podcast  —  Joe Kelly isn't one to mince his words.  —  Nor is he one to back down on the mound.  —  And even after he was suspended by Major League Baseball for eight games — later reduced to five after an appeal …

While awaiting clearance from quarantine, Cardinals considering reinforcements — like Carlson  —  On the same day the Cardinals were originally scheduled to walk through an Iowa cornfield and into the magic of a made-from-Hollywood ballgame, they hope only to emerge from a fog.

Phillies To Promote Alec Bohm  —  The Phillies have decided to promote top prospect Alec Bohm, per Meghan Montemurro of The Athletic (via Twitter).  Bohm was already in the team's 60-man player pool but will require a 40-man roster spot.  He follows fellow blue-chipper Spencer Howard in getting his first shot at the bigs.

‘Things always turn around, always’: David Bell not losing hope as Reds fall to 3 games under .500  —  Anthony DeSclafani entered Thursday's start with a 0.00 ERA this season.  —  That lasted two pitches.  Adam Frazier hit DeSclafani's second pitch of the night out to center.

Latest On Josh Taylor, Darwinzon Hernandez  —  The Red Sox have gotten off to a horrid start, but they do have a couple of potentially helpful pitching reinforcements on the way.  Manager Ron Roenicke announced Thursday that the Red Sox could activate left-hander Josh Taylor this weekend, Jen McCaffrey of The Athletic reports.

Dramatic Blue Jays comeback not enough as Marlins score three in extra inning … BUFFALO — Throughout the first 14 games of this crazy MLB season, with increasing desperation the Blue Jays were searching for a way to loosen up their big bats was becoming a source of frustration.