AL West

LEADING OFF: Ohtani on mound, Scherzer faces hometown team

By The Associated PressMay 18, 2022 GMT

A look at what’s happening around the majors today:

Athletics and Twins play to decide series winner

By The Associated PressMay 18, 2022 GMT

Minnesota Twins (21-16, first in the AL Central) vs. Oakland Athletics (16-23, fifth in the AL West)

Oakland, California; Wednesday, 3:37 p.m. EDT

PITCHING PROBABLES: Twins: Sonny Gray (0-1, 3.68 ERA, 1.36 WHIP, 20 strikeouts); Athletics: Daulton Jefferies (1-6, 4.84 ERA, 1.25 WHIP, 23 strikeouts)

Blue Jays host the Mariners, try to extend home win streak

By The Associated PressMay 18, 2022 GMT

Seattle Mariners (16-21, fourth in the AL West) vs. Toronto Blue Jays (20-17, third in the AL East)

Toronto; Wednesday, 7:07 p.m. EDT

PITCHING PROBABLES: Mariners: Marco Gonzales (1-4, 3.38 ERA, 1.53 WHIP, 22 strikeouts); Blue Jays: Kevin Gausman (3-2, 2.40 ERA, .98 WHIP, 54 strikeouts)

Red Sox and Astros play to decide series winner

By The Associated PressMay 18, 2022 GMT

Houston Astros (24-13, first in the AL West) vs. Boston Red Sox (14-22, fourth in the AL East)

Boston; Wednesday, 6:10 p.m. EDT

PITCHING PROBABLES: Astros: Luis Garcia (3-1, 2.94 ERA, .95 WHIP, 37 strikeouts); Red Sox: Nick Pivetta (1-4, 5.08 ERA, 1.40 WHIP, 33 strikeouts)

Rangers play the Angels on home winning streak

By The Associated PressMay 18, 2022 GMT

Los Angeles Angels (24-15, second in the AL West) vs. Texas Rangers (16-19, third in the AL West)

Arlington, Texas; Wednesday, 8:05 p.m. EDT

PITCHING PROBABLES: Angels: Shohei Ohtani (3-2, 2.78 ERA, .96 WHIP, 46 strikeouts); Rangers: Dane Dunning (1-2, 4.06 ERA, 1.22 WHIP, 37 strikeouts)

LEADING OFF: Ohtani on mound, Scherzer faces hometown team

By The Associated PressMay 18, 2022 GMT

A look at what’s happening around the majors Wednesday:

Red Sox face the Astros leading series 1-0

By The Associated PressMay 17, 2022 GMT

Houston Astros (23-13, first in the AL West) vs. Boston Red Sox (14-21, fourth in the AL East)

Boston; Tuesday, 7:10 p.m. EDT

PITCHING PROBABLES: Astros: Jose Urquidy (2-1, 4.40 ERA, 1.33 WHIP, 19 strikeouts); Red Sox: Nathan Eovaldi (1-1, 3.15 ERA, 1.08 WHIP, 42 strikeouts)

Athletics come into matchup with the Twins on losing streak

By The Associated PressMay 17, 2022 GMT

Minnesota Twins (21-15, first in the AL Central) vs. Oakland Athletics (15-23, fifth in the AL West)

Oakland, California; Tuesday, 9:40 p.m. EDT

PITCHING PROBABLES: Twins: Dylan Bundy (0-0); Athletics: James Kaprielian (0-2, 4.97 ERA, 1.42 WHIP, 10 strikeouts)

Blue Jays bring 1-0 series advantage over Mariners into game 2

By The Associated PressMay 17, 2022 GMT

Seattle Mariners (16-20, third in the AL West) vs. Toronto Blue Jays (19-17, third in the AL East)

Toronto; Tuesday, 7:07 p.m. EDT

PITCHING PROBABLES: Mariners: Logan Gilbert (4-1, 2.37 ERA, 1.11 WHIP, 42 strikeouts); Blue Jays: Jose Berrios (2-2, 5.82 ERA, 1.56 WHIP, 24 strikeouts)

Texas Rangers and Los Angeles Angels meet in game 2 of series

By The Associated PressMay 17, 2022 GMT

Los Angeles Angels (24-14, second in the AL West) vs. Texas Rangers (15-19, fourth in the AL West)

Arlington, Texas; Tuesday, 8:05 p.m. EDT

PITCHING PROBABLES: Angels: Reid Detmers (2-1, 3.77 ERA, .84 WHIP, 20 strikeouts); Rangers: Taylor Hearn (2-2, 5.26 ERA, 1.60 WHIP, 29 strikeouts)

Story, Bogaerts homer to help Red Sox beat Astros 6-3

By JIMMY GOLENMay 17, 2022 GMT

BOSTON (AP) — With J.D. Martinez on second after his tiebreaking double and the crowd thinned by a 98-minute rain delay, there were still enough fans in Fenway Park on Monday for a healthy chant of “Re-sign Xander!”

Rodriguez leads Mariners against the Blue Jays after 4-hit outing

By The Associated PressMay 16, 2022 GMT

Seattle Mariners (16-19, third in the AL West) vs. Toronto Blue Jays (18-17, third in the AL East)

Toronto; Monday, 7:07 p.m. EDT

PITCHING PROBABLES: Mariners: Chris Flexen (1-5, 4.24 ERA, 1.27 WHIP, 22 strikeouts); Blue Jays: Yusei Kikuchi (1-1, 4.15 ERA, 1.42 WHIP, 27 strikeouts)

Red Sox start 3-game series at home against the Astros

By The Associated PressMay 16, 2022 GMT

Houston Astros (23-12, first in the AL West) vs. Boston Red Sox (13-21, fifth in the AL East)

Boston; Monday, 7:10 p.m. EDT

PITCHING PROBABLES: Astros: Jake Odorizzi (3-2, 3.37 ERA, 1.24 WHIP, 17 strikeouts); Red Sox: Garrett Whitlock (1-1, 2.19 ERA, .93 WHIP, 34 strikeouts)

Athletics start 3-game series with the Twins

By The Associated PressMay 16, 2022 GMT

Minnesota Twins (20-15, first in the AL Central) vs. Oakland Athletics (15-22, fifth in the AL West)

Oakland, California; Monday, 9:40 p.m. EDT

PITCHING PROBABLES: Twins: Chris Archer (0-1, 4.43 ERA, 1.48 WHIP, 22 strikeouts); Athletics: Zach Logue (2-1, 1.35 ERA, 1.05 WHIP, 12 strikeouts)

Rangers host the Angels to begin 3-game series

By The Associated PressMay 16, 2022 GMT

Los Angeles Angels (24-13, second in the AL West) vs. Texas Rangers (14-19, fourth in the AL West)

Arlington, Texas; Monday, 8:05 p.m. EDT

PITCHING PROBABLES: Angels: Noah Syndergaard (3-1, 2.45 ERA, 1.06 WHIP, 21 strikeouts); Rangers: Jon Gray (0-1, 5.51 ERA, 1.22 WHIP, 15 strikeouts)

Mets and Mariners play with series tied 1-1

By The Associated PressMay 15, 2022 GMT

Seattle Mariners (15-19, third in the AL West) vs. New York Mets (23-12, first in the NL East)

New York; Sunday, 1:40 p.m. EDT

PITCHING PROBABLES: Mariners: Robbie Ray (3-3, 4.22 ERA, 1.17 WHIP, 41 strikeouts); Mets: Carlos Carrasco (3-1, 3.19 ERA, 1.01 WHIP, 33 strikeouts)

Angels play the Athletics with 2-1 series lead

By The Associated PressMay 15, 2022 GMT

Los Angeles Angels (23-13, second in the AL West) vs. Oakland Athletics (15-21, fourth in the AL West)

Oakland, California; Sunday, 4:07 p.m. EDT

PITCHING PROBABLES: Angels: Patrick Sandoval (1-1, 2.02 ERA, 1.28 WHIP, 27 strikeouts); Athletics: Frankie Montas (2-3, 3.77 ERA, 1.00 WHIP, 41 strikeouts)

Nationals take on the Astros with series tied 1-1

By The Associated PressMay 15, 2022 GMT

Houston Astros (22-12, first in the AL West) vs. Washington Nationals (12-23, fifth in the NL East)

Washington; Sunday, 1:35 p.m. EDT

PITCHING PROBABLES: Astros: Justin Verlander (4-1, 1.55 ERA, .64 WHIP, 36 strikeouts); Nationals: Patrick Corbin (0-5, 6.06 ERA, 1.75 WHIP, 31 strikeouts)

Red Sox try to sweep 3-game series over the Rangers

By The Associated PressMay 15, 2022 GMT

Boston Red Sox (13-20, fifth in the AL East) vs. Texas Rangers (13-19, fifth in the AL West)

Arlington, Texas; Sunday, 2:35 p.m. EDT

PITCHING PROBABLES: Red Sox: Austin Davis (0-1, 2.70 ERA, 1.35 WHIP, 16 strikeouts); Rangers: Martin Perez (1-2, 2.10 ERA, .99 WHIP, 26 strikeouts)

Athletics host Los Angeles Angels, look to break home slide

By The Associated PressMay 14, 2022 GMT

Los Angeles Angels (22-12, second in the AL West) vs. Oakland Athletics (14-20, fifth in the AL West)

Oakland, California; Saturday, 4:07 p.m. EDT

PITCHING PROBABLES: Angels: Jhonathan Diaz (0-0); Athletics: Paul Blackburn (4-0, 1.74 ERA, .87 WHIP, 26 strikeouts)

Red Sox play the Rangers with 1-0 series lead

By The Associated PressMay 14, 2022 GMT

Boston Red Sox (12-20, fifth in the AL East) vs. Texas Rangers (13-18, fourth in the AL West)

Arlington, Texas; Saturday, 7:05 p.m. EDT

PITCHING PROBABLES: Red Sox: Rich Hill (0-0); Rangers: Glenn Otto (1-0, 3.14 ERA, .98 WHIP, 12 strikeouts)

Astros aim to keep win streak going against the Nationals

By The Associated PressMay 14, 2022 GMT

Houston Astros (22-11, first in the AL West) vs. Washington Nationals (11-23, fifth in the NL East)

Washington; Saturday, 7:05 p.m. EDT

PITCHING PROBABLES: Astros: Cristian Javier (2-0, .83 ERA, .79 WHIP, 25 strikeouts); Nationals: Erick Fedde (2-2, 3.90 ERA, 1.43 WHIP, 26 strikeouts)

Seattle Mariners and New York Mets play in game 2 of series

By The Associated PressMay 14, 2022 GMT

Seattle Mariners (15-18, third in the AL West) vs. New York Mets (22-12, first in the NL East)

New York; Saturday, 7:10 p.m. EDT

PITCHING PROBABLES: Mariners: George Kirby (0-0, .00 ERA, .67 WHIP, seven strikeouts); Mets: Chris Bassitt (4-2, 2.45 ERA, .96 WHIP, 38 strikeouts)

Astros bring road win streak into matchup with the Nationals

By The Associated PressMay 13, 2022 GMT

Houston Astros (21-11, first in the AL West) vs. Washington Nationals (11-22, fifth in the NL East)

Washington; Friday, 7:05 p.m. EDT

PITCHING PROBABLES: Astros: Framber Valdez (1-2, 3.34 ERA, 1.30 WHIP, 26 strikeouts); Nationals: Josiah Gray (4-2, 3.45 ERA, 1.31 WHIP, 34 strikeouts)

Red Sox visit the Rangers to start 3-game series

By The Associated PressMay 13, 2022 GMT

Boston Red Sox (11-20, fifth in the AL East) vs. Texas Rangers (13-17, fourth in the AL West)

Arlington, Texas; Friday, 8:05 p.m. EDT

PITCHING PROBABLES: Red Sox: Nick Pivetta (0-4, 6.07 ERA, 1.61 WHIP, 29 strikeouts); Rangers: Dane Dunning (1-1, 3.38 ERA, 1.19 WHIP, 31 strikeouts)

Mariners visit the Mets to start 3-game series

By The Associated PressMay 13, 2022 GMT

Seattle Mariners (14-18, third in the AL West) vs. New York Mets (22-11, first in the NL East)

New York; Friday, 7:10 p.m. EDT

PITCHING PROBABLES: Mariners: Marco Gonzales (1-4, 3.91 ERA, 1.62 WHIP, 17 strikeouts); Mets: Max Scherzer (4-1, 2.92 ERA, .95 WHIP, 49 strikeouts)

Athletics host Los Angeles Angels, look to end home skid

By The Associated PressMay 13, 2022 GMT

Los Angeles Angels (21-12, second in the AL West) vs. Oakland Athletics (14-19, fifth in the AL West)

Oakland, California; Friday, 9:40 p.m. EDT

PITCHING PROBABLES: Angels: Chase Silseth (0-0); Athletics: Daulton Jefferies (1-5, 5.22 ERA, 1.33 WHIP, 19 strikeouts)

Astros bring 8-game win streak into game against the Twins

By The Associated PressMay 11, 2022 GMT

Houston Astros (19-11, second in the AL West) vs. Minnesota Twins (18-12, first in the AL Central)

Minneapolis; Wednesday, 7:40 p.m. EDT

PITCHING PROBABLES: Astros: Jose Urquidy (2-1, 4.56 ERA, 1.36 WHIP, 16 strikeouts); Twins: Chris Archer (0-0, 3.26 ERA, 1.29 WHIP, 20 strikeouts)

Mariners and Phillies meet to decide series winner

By The Associated PressMay 11, 2022 GMT

Philadelphia Phillies (13-17, fourth in the NL East) vs. Seattle Mariners (14-17, third in the AL West)

Seattle; Wednesday, 3:40 p.m. EDT

PITCHING PROBABLES: Phillies: Bailey Falter (0-0); Mariners: Logan Gilbert (4-0, 1.64 ERA, 1.09 WHIP, 33 strikeouts)

Rangers host the Royals, try to extend home win streak

By The Associated PressMay 11, 2022 GMT

Kansas City Royals (9-18, fourth in the AL Central) vs. Texas Rangers (12-16, fourth in the AL West)

Arlington, Texas; Wednesday, 8:05 p.m. EDT

PITCHING PROBABLES: Royals: TBD; Rangers: Matt Bush (1-1, 4.09 ERA, 1.18 WHIP, 13 strikeouts)

Angels host the Rays, try to continue home win streak

By The Associated PressMay 11, 2022 GMT

Tampa Bay Rays (18-13, second in the AL East) vs. Los Angeles Angels (21-11, first in the AL West)

Anaheim, California; Wednesday, 7:07 p.m. EDT

PITCHING PROBABLES: Rays: Shane McClanahan (2-2, 3.06 ERA, .99 WHIP, 47 strikeouts); Angels: Shohei Ohtani (3-2, 3.08 ERA, 1.03 WHIP, 41 strikeouts)

Tigers take home losing streak into matchup with the Athletics

By The Associated PressMay 11, 2022 GMT

Oakland Athletics (12-19, fifth in the AL West) vs. Detroit Tigers (9-21, fifth in the AL Central)

Detroit; Wednesday, 7:10 p.m. EDT

PITCHING PROBABLES: Athletics: Zach Logue (1-1, 2.84 ERA, 1.42 WHIP, six strikeouts); Tigers: Joey Wentz (0-0)

Angels play the Rays with 1-0 series lead

By The Associated PressMay 10, 2022 GMT

Tampa Bay Rays (18-11, second in the AL East) vs. Los Angeles Angels (19-11, first in the AL West)

Anaheim, California; Tuesday, 9:38 p.m. EDT

PITCHING PROBABLES: Rays: Corey Kluber (1-1, 2.36 ERA, 1.05 WHIP, 25 strikeouts); Angels: Reid Detmers (1-1, 5.32 ERA, 1.14 WHIP, 18 strikeouts)

Phillies face the Mariners leading series 1-0

By The Associated PressMay 10, 2022 GMT

Philadelphia Phillies (12-16, fourth in the NL East) vs. Seattle Mariners (13-16, third in the AL West)

Seattle; Tuesday, 9:40 p.m. EDT

PITCHING PROBABLES: Phillies: Aaron Nola (1-3, 3.37 ERA, .87 WHIP, 41 strikeouts); Mariners: Robbie Ray (2-3, 4.38 ERA, 1.24 WHIP, 31 strikeouts)

Tigers bring road slide into matchup with the Athletics

By The Associated PressMay 10, 2022 GMT

Detroit Tigers (8-19, fifth in the AL Central) vs. Oakland Athletics (10-18, fifth in the AL West)

Detroit; Tuesday, 1:10 p.m. EDT

PITCHING PROBABLES: Tigers: Tarik Skubal (1-2, 3.04 ERA, 1.16 WHIP, 29 strikeouts); Athletics: Frankie Montas (2-2, 3.44 ERA, .93 WHIP, 37 strikeouts)

Royals visit the Rangers to begin 3-game series

By The Associated PressMay 10, 2022 GMT

Kansas City Royals (9-16, fourth in the AL Central) vs. Texas Rangers (11-15, fourth in the AL West)

Arlington, Texas; Tuesday, 8:05 p.m. EDT

PITCHING PROBABLES: Royals: Brad Keller (1-2, 1.74 ERA, .84 WHIP, 19 strikeouts); Rangers: Martin Perez (0-2, 2.25 ERA, 1.04 WHIP, 20 strikeouts)

Twins take on the Astros on home winning streak

By The Associated PressMay 10, 2022 GMT

Houston Astros (18-11, second in the AL West) vs. Minnesota Twins (18-11, first in the AL Central)

Minneapolis; Tuesday, 7:40 p.m. EDT

PITCHING PROBABLES: Astros: Justin Verlander (3-1, 1.93 ERA, .70 WHIP, 31 strikeouts); Twins: Joe Ryan (3-1, 1.63 ERA, .83 WHIP, 28 strikeouts)

Angels host the Rays to open 3-game series

By The Associated PressMay 9, 2022 GMT

Tampa Bay Rays (18-11, second in the AL East) vs. Los Angeles Angels (19-11, first in the AL West)

Anaheim, California; Monday, 9:38 p.m. EDT

PITCHING PROBABLES: Rays: Jeffrey Springs (1-0, .69 ERA, .77 WHIP, 14 strikeouts); Angels: Noah Syndergaard (2-1, 2.63 ERA, .96 WHIP, 14 strikeouts)

Mariners host the Phillies in first of 3-game series

By The Associated PressMay 9, 2022 GMT

Philadelphia Phillies (12-16, fourth in the NL East) vs. Seattle Mariners (13-16, third in the AL West)

Seattle; Monday, 9:40 p.m. EDT

PITCHING PROBABLES: Phillies: Ranger Suarez (2-1, 4.63 ERA, 1.63 WHIP, 15 strikeouts); Mariners: Chris Flexen (1-4, 3.10 ERA, 1.14 WHIP, 17 strikeouts)

Athletics take road losing streak into matchup against the Tigers

By The Associated PressMay 9, 2022 GMT

Oakland Athletics (10-18, fifth in the AL West) vs. Detroit Tigers (8-19, fifth in the AL Central)

Detroit; Monday, 7:10 p.m. EDT

PITCHING PROBABLES: Athletics: Paul Blackburn (3-0, 2.22 ERA, .95 WHIP, 23 strikeouts); Tigers: Michael Pineda (1-1, 3.77 ERA, 1.12 WHIP, eight strikeouts)

Athletics come into matchup with the Twins on losing streak

By The Associated PressMay 8, 2022 GMT

Oakland Athletics (10-17, fifth in the AL West) vs. Minnesota Twins (17-11, first in the AL Central)

Minneapolis; Sunday, 2:10 p.m. EDT

PITCHING PROBABLES: Athletics: Daulton Jefferies (1-4, 4.81 ERA, 1.32 WHIP, 16 strikeouts); Twins: Chris Paddack (1-2, 3.15 ERA, 1.10 WHIP, 16 strikeouts)

Mariners enter matchup against the Rays on losing streak

By The Associated PressMay 8, 2022 GMT

Tampa Bay Rays (18-10, second in the AL East) vs. Seattle Mariners (12-16, third in the AL West)

Seattle; Sunday, 4:10 p.m. EDT

PITCHING PROBABLES: Rays: TBD; Mariners: George Kirby (0-0)

Rangers bring 4-game win streak into game against the Yankees

By The Associated PressMay 8, 2022 GMT

Texas Rangers (10-14, fourth in the AL West) vs. New York Yankees (17-7, first in the AL East)

New York; Sunday, 1:35 p.m. EDT

PITCHING PROBABLES: Rangers: Dane Dunning (1-1, 3.81 ERA, 1.27 WHIP, 26 strikeouts); Yankees: Gerrit Cole (2-0, 3.00 ERA, 1.17 WHIP, 27 strikeouts)

Astros look to keep home win streak going, host the Tigers

By The Associated PressMay 8, 2022 GMT

Detroit Tigers (8-18, fifth in the AL Central) vs. Houston Astros (17-11, second in the AL West)

Houston; Sunday, 2:10 p.m. EDT

PITCHING PROBABLES: Tigers: TBD; Astros: Jake Odorizzi (2-2, 4.15 ERA, 1.39 WHIP, 12 strikeouts)

Angels and Nationals meet with series tied 1-1

By The Associated PressMay 8, 2022 GMT

Washington Nationals (10-19, fifth in the NL East) vs. Los Angeles Angels (18-11, first in the AL West)

Anaheim, California; Sunday, 4:07 p.m. EDT

PITCHING PROBABLES: Nationals: Erick Fedde (2-2, 4.68 ERA, 1.44 WHIP, 22 strikeouts); Angels: Patrick Sandoval (1-1, 1.29 ERA, 1.14 WHIP, 22 strikeouts)

Tigers aim to break slide in game against the Astros

By The Associated PressMay 7, 2022 GMT

Detroit Tigers (8-17, fifth in the AL Central) vs. Houston Astros (16-11, second in the AL West)

Houston; Saturday, 4:05 p.m. EDT

PITCHING PROBABLES: Tigers: Eduardo Rodriguez (0-2, 5.33 ERA, 1.30 WHIP, 23 strikeouts); Astros: Framber Valdez (1-2, 3.42 ERA, 1.22 WHIP, 19 strikeouts)

Twins host the Athletics, aim to extend home win streak

By The Associated PressMay 7, 2022 GMT

Oakland Athletics (10-16, fifth in the AL West) vs. Minnesota Twins (16-11, first in the AL Central)

Minneapolis; Saturday, 2:10 p.m. EDT

PITCHING PROBABLES: Athletics: James Kaprielian (0-1, 18.00 ERA, 3.50 WHIP, two strikeouts); Twins: Sonny Gray (0-0)

Yankees host the Rangers to begin 3-game series

By The Associated PressMay 7, 2022 GMT

Texas Rangers (10-14, fourth in the AL West) vs. New York Yankees (17-7, first in the AL East)

New York; Saturday, 1:05 p.m. EDT

PITCHING PROBABLES: Rangers: Glenn Otto (1-0, 2.89 ERA, .96 WHIP, 10 strikeouts); Yankees: Gerrit Cole (2-0, 3.00 ERA, 1.17 WHIP, 27 strikeouts)

Angels host the Nationals on 6-game home win streak

By The Associated PressMay 7, 2022 GMT

Washington Nationals (9-19, fifth in the NL East) vs. Los Angeles Angels (18-10, first in the AL West)

Anaheim, California; Saturday, 9:07 p.m. EDT

PITCHING PROBABLES: Nationals: Josiah Gray (3-2, 3.12 ERA, 1.31 WHIP, 31 strikeouts); Angels: Michael Lorenzen (3-1, 3.04 ERA, 1.10 WHIP, 14 strikeouts)

Rays play the Mariners after Arozarena’s 4-hit game

By The Associated PressMay 7, 2022 GMT

Tampa Bay Rays (17-10, second in the AL East) vs. Seattle Mariners (12-15, third in the AL West)

Seattle; Saturday, 9:10 p.m. EDT

PITCHING PROBABLES: Rays: Drew Rasmussen (2-1, 3.13 ERA, .87 WHIP, 21 strikeouts); Mariners: Marco Gonzales (1-3, 4.05 ERA, 1.55 WHIP, 16 strikeouts)