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.

Marlins Acquire Jesus Tinoco  —  The Marlins have acquired right-hander Jesus Tinoco from the Rockies for fellow righty Chad Smith, Jordan McPherson of the Miami Herald reports.  Tinoco will join the Marlins' player pool and report to their alternate training site.

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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.