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Seattle Mariners' Julio Rodriguez holds a trident in the dugout after hitting a two-run home run against the Texas Rangers during the third inning of a baseball game in Arlington, Texas, Tuesday, April 23, 2024. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)

Julio Rodriguez reunites with an old friend after finally hitting 1st homer of season for Mariners

Julio Rodríguez tightly hugged the trident that the Seattle Mariners use to celebrate home runs. It was the first time the young slugger got to hold it this season, and he says it was too long since seeing his good friend.

Los Angeles Angels' Mike Trout, right, celebrates his home run with third base coach Eric Young Sr. during the first inning of a baseball game against the Baltimore Orioles, Tuesday, April 23, 2024, in Anaheim, Calif. (AP Photo/Ryan Sun)

Trout hits first leadoff homer since 2012, Angels beat Orioles 7-4 to snap 5-game skid

San Francisco Giants pitcher Logan Webb works against the New York Mets during the first inning of a baseball game in San Francisco, Tuesday, April 23, 2024. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)

Logan Webb extends scoreless streak to 19 innings as the Giants send the Mets to 3rd straight loss

Colorado Rockies' Brendan Rodgers tosses his bat after hitting a grand slam off San Diego Padres starting pitcher Michael King during the fourth inning of a baseball game Tuesday, April 23, 2024, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Rodgers’ grand slam sparks Rockies over Padres 7-4 for 2nd win in 10 games

Minnesota Twins Alex Kirilloff (19) is surrounded by teammates in celebration after he drove in the winning run against the Chicago White Sox during the ninth inning of a baseball game Tuesday, April 23, 2024, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Stacy Bengs)

Buxton, Kirilloff help Twins rally past White Sox 6-5. MLB-worst Chicago falls to 3-20

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Arizona Diamondbacks' Pavin Smith drops his bat after hitting a grand slam during the sixth inning of the team's baseball game against the St. Louis Cardinals on Tuesday, April 23, 2024, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Scott Kane)

Pavin Smith hits grand slam and drives in 6 runs as Diamondbacks rout Cardinals 14-1

Pavin Smith hit a grand slam and drove in a career-high six runs to help the Arizona Diamondbacks to a 14-1 win over the St. Louis Cardinals on Tuesday night.

Seattle Mariners' Julio Rodriguez celebrates his two-run home run as he jogs past Texas Rangers second baseman Marcus Semien during the third inning of a baseball game in Arlington, Texas, Tuesday, April 23, 2024. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)

Gilbert has stellar start for Mariners and JRod goes deep in 4-0 win to knock Texas out of 1st

Logan Gilbert allowed only two hits pitching into the seventh inning, Julio Rodríguez hit his first homer and the Seattle Mariners beat Texas 4-0.

Houston Astros' José Abreu watches from the dugout during the eighth inning of a baseball game against the Chicago Cubs, Tuesday, April 23, 2024, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Erin Hooley)

Tauchman homers twice as Cubs win 7-2, drop Astros 10 games under .500 for first time since 2016

Mike Tauchman hit his first two homers of the season, and the Chicago Cubs took a five-run first-inning lead in a 7-2 win over Houston that dropped the Astros 10 games under .500 for the first time since 2016.

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Toronto Blue Jays' George Springer (4) beats the tag by Kansas City Royals third baseman Maikel Garcia to advance to third on a single by Bo Bichette during the third inning of a baseball game Tuesday, April 23, 2024, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

Witt’s 2-run double after a costly Blue Jays error sends Kansas City to a 3-2 win over Toronto

Bobby Witt Jr. delivered the go-ahead double in the fifth inning for Kansas City after a costly error by Blue Jays first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr., and the Royals’ bullpen shut down Toronto the rest of the way in a 3-2 victory Tuesday night.

Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Max Fried delivers to a Miami Marlins batter in the first inning of a baseball game Tuesday, April 23, 2024, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

Atlanta beats Marlins 5-0 as Max Fried throws complete game

ATLANTA (AP) — Max Fried pitched a three-hitter for Atlanta’s first nine-inning complete game since 2022, Adam Duvall had a two-run homer and and the Atlanta Braves blanked the Miami Marlins for the second night in a row, 5-0 on Tuesday.

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani watches his solo home run during the ninth inning of a baseball game against the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park, Tuesday, April 23, 2024, in Washington. The Dodgers won 4-1. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Shohei Ohtani hits 450-foot homer into second deck at Nationals Park in Dodgers’ 4-1 win

Shohei Ohtani hit a 450-foot homer to the second deck in right field in his first visit to Nationals Park, and the Los Angeles Dodgers beat Washington 4-1.

New York Yankees Anthony Rizzo, left, celebrates with Giancarlo Stanton, right, after hitting a home run against the Oakland Athletics during the first inning of a baseball game, Tuesday, April 23, 2024 in New York. (AP Photo/Noah K. Murray)

Rizzo’s 2-run homer in 4-run first leads Yankees over Athletics 4-3

Anthony Rizzo snapped a lengthy power drought with a two-run homer that capped a four-run first inning, and the New York Yankees held on for a 4-3 win over the Oakland Athletics.

Cincinnati Reds' Elly De La Cruz reacts after hitting a two-run homer in the fifth inning of a baseball game against the Philadelphia Phillies on Tuesday, April 23, 2024, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)

De La Cruz powers Reds to 8-1 win to end Phillies’ 7-game streak

Elly De La Cruz hit a two-run home run and Christian Encarnacion-Strand went 3 for 4 with two RBIs as the Cincinnati Reds ended the Philadelphia Phillies’ seven-game win streak with an 8-1 victory.

Detroit Tigers' Riley Greene watches his solo home run off Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Ryan Pepiot during the third inning of a baseball game Tuesday, April 23, 2024, in St. Petersburg, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

Riley Greene homers twice and Mark Canha goes deep to power Tigers past Rays 4-2

Riley Greene went deep twice for his first multi-homer game, Mark Canha added a homer and the Detroit Tigers beat the Tampa Bay Rays 4-2.

Atlanta Braves pitcher Max Fried (54) and catcher Travis d'Arnaud (16) leave the field after defeating the Miami Marlins in a baseball game Tuesday, April 23, 2024, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

Max Fried throws Atlanta’s first 9-inning complete game since 2022, beats Marlins 5-0

Max Fried pitched a three-hitter for Atlanta’s first nine-inning complete game since 2022, Adam Duvall had a two-run homer and and the Atlanta Braves blanked the Miami Marlins for the second night in a row, 5-0.

Pittsburgh Pirates' Andrew McCutchen runs the bases after hitting a home run against the Milwaukee Brewers during the first inning of a baseball game Tuesday, April 23, 2024, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Matt Freed)

McCutchen leads off with home run for second day in row and Pirates beat Brewers 2-1

Andrew McCutchen led off the bottom of the first with a home run for the second straight game, Bailey Falter took a shutout into the eighth inning and the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the Milwaukee Brewers 2-1.

FILE -Miami Marlins relief pitcher Johnny Cueto throws during the fifth inning of a baseball game against the Baltimore Orioles, Sunday, July 16, 2023, in Baltimore. Two-time All-Star pitcher Johnny Cueto has signed a minor league contract with the Texas Rangers, Tuesday, April 23, 2024. (AP Photo/Terrance Williams, File)

Johnny Cueto signs minor league deal with Texas. He was an All-Star for Rangers manager Bruce Bochy

Two-time All-Star pitcher Johnny Cueto has agreed to a minor league contract with the Texas Rangers.

Los Angeles Angels' Mike Trout, right, celebrates his home run with third base coach Eric Young Sr. during the first inning of a baseball game against the Baltimore Orioles, Tuesday, April 23, 2024, in Anaheim, Calif. (AP Photo/Ryan Sun)

Angels’ Trout bats leadoff for first time since 2020, homers in first at-bat against Orioles

Los Angeles Angels manager Ron Washington was hoping to get a spark by putting Mike Trout in the leadoff spot. The slugger quickly obliged.

Cleveland Guardians' Jose Ramirez runs the bases after hitting a solo home run off Boston Red Sox relief pitcher Cam Booser in the eighth inning of a baseball game, Tuesday, April 23, 2024, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/David Dermer)

José Ramírez homers as Guardians continue best start in franchise history with 4-1 win over Red Sox

José Ramírez homered in the eighth and Tyler Freeman and Bryan Rocchio had RBIs in the seventh when Cleveland finally scored against Boston’s Tanner Houck as the Guardians kept up their scorching start with a 4-1 win over the Red Sox.

Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Kyle Hendricks looks down during the fourth inning of a baseball game against the Miami Marlins in Chicago, Sunday, April 21, 2024. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

Pitchers Kyle Hendricks and Drew Smyly put on injured list by Chicago Cubs

Right-hander Kyle Hendricks and left-hander Drew Smyly were placed on the 15-day injured list by the Chicago Cubs before a series opener against the Houston Astros.

FILE - New York Yankees' DJ LeMahieu bats against the Baltimore Orioles during the sixth inning of a baseball game July 29, 2023, in Baltimore. The Yankees delayed the start of LeMahieu's minor league injury rehabilitation assignment after an MRI showed the fracture in his right foot has not fully healed. The 35-year-old, a two-time batting champion, has been sidelined since fouling a ball off the foot during a spring training game March 16. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez,, File)

DJ LeMahieu leaves 1st minor league rehab game in 2nd inning with sore right foot

Infielder DJ LeMahieu left his first rehab game with Double-A Somerset in the second inning due to soreness in his right foot, which he fractured on a foul ball during a spring training game on March 16.

Montana minor league baseball team in dispute with National Park Service over arrowhead logo

A minor league baseball team in Montana is calling out the U.S. Department of Interior for “unwarranted and relentless” trademark claims in a battle over the use of an arrowhead logo.

Texas Rangers pitcher Max Scherzer watches from the dugout during the fourth inning of a baseball game against the Detroit Tigers, Monday, April 15, 2024, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)

3-time Cy Young winner Max Scherzer set for first rehab start after back surgery

Three-time Cy Young Award winner Max Scherzer is set to make a minor league rehab start. The start Wednesday night for Triple-A Round Rock will be the first game action for the 39-year-old Texas Rangers right-hander since back surgery during the offseason.

Los Angeles Dodgers' Shohei Ohtani throws before a baseball game against the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park, Tuesday, April 23, 2024, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Dodgers manager Dave Roberts working with Shohei Ohtani on strike zone discipline

Dave Roberts thinks Shohei Ohtani can be even better with more plate discipline with runners in scoring position.

Boston Red Sox's Triston Casas rounds third base after hitting a solo home run off Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher Quinn Priester during the first inning of a baseball game in Pittsburgh, Friday, April 19, 2024. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

Red Sox 1B Triston Casas out indefinitely with broken rib suffered on hard swing at plate

Boston Red Sox first baseman Triston Casas is out indefinitely after breaking a rib on his left side while taking a hard swing in Saturday’s game at Pittsburgh.

Orioles call up another top prospect in OF Heston Kjerstad, who hit 10 HRs in 21 games at Triple-A

The Baltimore Orioles have brought up another top hitting prospect. They recalled outfielder Heston Kjerstad from Triple-A Norfolk and optioned catcher David Bañuelos to Norfolk.

This Date in Baseball - Hank Aaron connected off Gaylord Perry for his 600th career home run

This Date in Baseball, April 28 - Hank Aaron connected off Gaylord Perry for his 600th career home run

This Date in Baseball - Mike Piazza ties a ML record hitting his third grand slam of the month

This Date in Baseball, April 24 - Mike Piazza ties a ML record hitting his third grand slam of the month

Padres meet the Rockies with 1-0 series lead

The San Diego Padres take a 1-0 advantage into the next game of the series against the Colorado Rockies.

Tigers face the Rays with 1-0 series lead

The Detroit Tigers meet the Tampa Bay Rays with a 1-0 series lead.

Athletics play the Yankees leading series 1-0

The Oakland Athletics play the New York Yankees with a 1-0 series lead.

Phillies bring 7-game win streak into game against the Reds

The Philadelphia Phillies will try to prolong a seven-game win streak with a victory against the Cincinnati Reds.

Rangers host the Mariners to start 3-game series

The Texas Rangers host the Seattle Mariners to begin a three-game series.

Cubs host the Astros to open 3-game series

The Chicago Cubs start a three-game series at home against the Houston Astros on Tuesday.