The Baltimore Orioles' depleted starting rotation is welcoming back a familiar face for their upc...

The Baltimore Orioles' depleted starting rotation is welcoming back a familiar face for their upcoming series against the New York Yankees. Right-hander Kyle Gibson will start and make his season debut against the Bronx Bombers on Tuesday in Baltimore, manager Brandon Hyde announced.Gibson was building up in the minors after signing a one-year, $5.25-million contract with the Orioles in late March and missing most of spring training.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>The 37-year-old returns to Baltimore after winning 15 games and posting a 4.13 FIP across 192 innings with the club in 2023.Gibson spent 2024 with the St. Louis Cardinals, authoring a 4.24 ERA in 169 2/3 innings.The Orioles' rotation ranks 28th in ERA and last in the majors in FIP, with injuries sidelining several starters, including <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/12265" href="https://thescore.com/mlb/players/12265">Grayson Rodriguez</a>, <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/5202" href="https://thescore.com/mlb/players/5202">Zach Eflin</a>, and <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/12260" href="https://thescore.com/mlb/players/12260">Kyle Bradish</a>.

BALTIMORE, MD - AUGUST 24: Kyle Gibson #48 of the Baltimore Orioles reacts after the eighth inning during the game between the Toronto Blue Jays and the Baltimore Orioles at Oriole Park at Camden Yards on Thursday, August 24, 2023 in Baltimore, Maryland.

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Toronto Blue Jays right-hander Kevin Gausman and manager John Schneider were ejected from Sunday'...

Toronto Blue Jays right-hander <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/3634" href="https://thescore.com/mlb/players/3634">Kevin Gausman</a> and manager John Schneider were ejected from Sunday's game against the New York Yankees following separate exchanges with home plate umpire Chris Conroy.Gausman was removed with two outs in the third inning after a frustrating frame that saw him tie a club record with 53 pitches thrown."If you try to get to 100 pitches and you throw 50 of them in one inning, that's pretty crazy," Gausman said, according to <a href="https://x.com/KeeganMatheson/status/1916599985757376629">MLB.com's Keegan Matheson</a>. "I don't even think I've been close to that. Not ideal. Your stuff is definitely going to waver."<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>As Gausman walked off the field, he began yelling at Conroy, who ejected the pitcher.<figure class="article-segment--embed"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">
After a difficult third inning, Kevin Gausman gets ejected while arguing with home plate umpire Chris Conroy. <a href="https://t.co/oKzf8M7yaO">pic.twitter.com/oKzf8M7yaO</a>— Blue Jays Nation (@thejaysnation) <a href="https://twitter.com/thejaysnation/status/1916570712120369506?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 27, 2025</a>
</blockquote> <script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></figure>"As I was coming off the mound, I kind of let him know I was going to watch his bad umpiring inside," Gausman said.The Blue Jays starter pitched well in the first two innings, retiring the Yankees on 18 pitches while allowing one hit. Things unraveled for Gausman in the third when he walked five - three of which came with two outs in the inning - and allowed a bases-clearing double to catcher <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/12678" href="https://thescore.com/mlb/players/12678">Austin Wells</a>.He was visibly upset with a number of close calls from Conroy that didn't go his way throughout the frame.Gausman entered Sunday with a 3.16 ERA and 0.86 WHIP in five starts but saw those numbers rise to 4.50 and 1.00, respectively.Schneider was later ejected in the fifth inning after storming onto the field to argue with Conroy about calls he made during <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/8267" href="https://thescore.com/mlb/players/8267">Vladimir Guerrero Jr.</a>'s at-bat against left-hander <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/4259" href="https://thescore.com/mlb/players/4259">Max Fried</a>.The Blue Jays lost the game 11-2.

TORONTO, CANADA - APRIL 17: John Schneider, manager of the Toronto Blue Jays yells at umpire Tom Hallion in the ninth inning of their MLB game against the New York Yankees at Rogers Centre on April 17, 2024 in Toronto, Canada.

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The New York Yankees are pulling right-hander Devin Williams from the closer's role after a rough...

The New York Yankees are pulling right-hander <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/11736" href="https://thescore.com/mlb/players/11736">Devin Williams</a> from the closer's role after a rough start to his debut campaign with the team."For right now, I'm going to take him out of that role," manager Aaron Boone announced Sunday, according to <a href="https://x.com/BrendanKutyNJ/status/1916514615753638103">The Athletic's Brendan Kuty</a>.Williams owns an 11.25 ERA, 2.38 WHIP, and .343 opponents' batting average during his 10 appearances after coming over from the Milwaukee Brewers in an offseason trade.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>The 30-year-old blew a save Friday against the Toronto Blue Jays in his most recent outing. He allowed three earned runs on two hits without recording an out during his team's 4-2 loss.Boone said Williams doesn't have a set role for now, and he just wants to see the pitcher stack some good outings, according to <a href="https://x.com/GaryHPhillips/status/1916518117955572019">Gary Phillips of the New York Daily News</a>. "He's ready to do whatever," Boone <a href="https://x.com/GaryHPhillips/status/1916523230895939985">said</a>. The skipper said <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/5394" href="https://thescore.com/mlb/players/5394">Luke Weaver</a> will get the majority of future save opportunities for the Yankees. Weaver hasn't allowed an earned run in 13 innings this season and performed well as New York's closer at the end of 2024 and during last year's playoffs.

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - APRIL 25: Devin Williams #38 of the New York Yankees reacts in the ninth inning against the Toronto Blue Jays at Yankee Stadium on April 25, 2025 in the Bronx borough of New York City. The Toronto Blue Jays defeated the New York Yankees 4-2.

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It's been a little more than six years since Bryce Harper signed a 13-year contract to spend the ...

It's been a little more than six years since <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/1688" href="https://thescore.com/mlb/players/1688">Bryce Harper</a> signed a 13-year contract to spend the remainder of his career with the Philadelphia Phillies, but things could have been different.The two-time National League MVP recently acknowledged playing for the Chicago Cubs was atop his list during 2018 free agency, but things never panned out between him and the organization because the Cubs never engaged him about a deal."Going into that offseason, they were the No. 1 team on my list,” Harper told <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6313501/2025/04/26/phillies-bryce-harper-kyle-tucker-wrigley-field-cubs/">The Athletic's Patrick Mooney</a>. "Without a doubt."<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>Harper discussed possibly playing on the North Side of Chicago while the Phillies were in the Windy City for a three-game weekend series against the Cubs.The slugger said while the Cubs were a top destination for him several years ago, he understood why they never contacted him when their organization was attempting to lock up cornerstone pieces such as <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/4221" href="https://thescore.com/mlb/players/4221">Kris Bryant</a>, <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/1681" href="https://thescore.com/mlb/players/1681">Anthony Rizzo</a>, and <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/3569" href="https://thescore.com/mlb/players/3569">Javier Báez</a>. The three of them were important pieces for a Cubs team that had just won a World Series in 2016.Harper said while the allure of playing for a historic franchise like the Cubs would have been a fantastic opportunity, he's pleased with his decision to join the Phillies as he's become beloved by the city of Philadelphia."Obviously, I'm extremely happy with where I am in Philadelphia. I would never change it for the world. I love the fan base, city, everything. It's a blast. But pre-2019, going into free agency, the Cubs were at the top of my list."Harper owns a .283/.391/.530 slash line with 157 home runs and 471 RBIs in 753 games since joining the Phillies. He also helped lead them to the World Series in 2022, when they lost to the Houston Astros in six games.

CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - APRIL 25: Bryce Harper #3 of the Philadelphia Phillies plays first base in a game against the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field on April 25, 2025 in Chicago, Illinois.

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The speed of Tampa Bay Rays outfielder <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/16538" href="https://thescore.com/mlb/players/16538">Chandler Simpson</a> has been a topic of conversation since the 24-year-old was called up to the majors earlier this month, and the stolen-base threat believes the discussions are warranted."I love stealing bases," Simpson told <a href="https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/mlb/columnist/bob-nightengale/2025/04/27/chandler-simpson-rays-speed/83305535007/">USA Today's Bob Nightengale</a>. "It gets me real hyped because I know that when I get on, all eyes are on me. Everybody in the stadium, the pitcher, the catcher, the pitching coach, their manager, all of the fans in the stands, my manager, my teammates, they all know that I'm going to steal."It's man versus man, me versus you, and I feel that nobody can stop me."<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>Simpson stole 104 bases in the minors last season and has already swiped two bags in the first seven games of his major-league career. He also used his speed and athleticism Saturday to rob <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/2577" href="https://thescore.com/mlb/players/2577">Manny Machado</a> of a home run during Tampa Bay's 4-1 win over San Diego.<figure class="article-segment--embed"><iframe src="https://streamable.com/m/manny-machado-flies-out-sharply-to-center-fielder-chandler-simpson?partnerId=web_video-playback-page_video-share" width="560" height="315"></iframe></figure>(Source: <a href="https://www.mlb.com/video/manny-machado-flies-out-sharply-to-center-fielder-chandler-simpson?q=Chandler%20Simpson&amp;cp=CMS_FIRST&amp;qt=FREETEXT&amp;p=0">MLB.com</a>)While Simpson's speed is alluring, so is his bat. The Atlanta native is hitting .346 over his first 28 plate appearances, which shouldn't be surprising considering his career minor-league average was .324 thanks to terrific bat-to-ball skills.Simpson believes his approach to hitting will be what separates him from past speedsters such as Billy Hamilton and Terrance Gore, and it will allow him to be a game-changing talent for the Rays."Whenever I step to the plate, I want to try to wreck havoc," Simpson said."They're going to have to worry about putting me on base. They're going to have to worry about me on base, and it's going to be a problem pitching to other people in the lineup. I want to be that guy who is feared by pitchers and fielders as well."The Rays have caught fire since promoting Simpson, posting a 5-2 record. They're also riding a four-game winning streak after beating the Padres on Saturday.

SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA - APRIL 25: Chandler Simpson #14 of the Tampa Bay Rays runs to first base on a single against the San Diego Padres during the third inning at Petco Park on April 25, 2025 in San Diego, California.

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The Tampa Bay Rays acquired outfielder <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/3841" href="https://thescore.com/mlb/players/3841">Travis Jankowski</a> from the Chicago White Sox in exchange for cash considerations, the team announced Saturday. Left-hander <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/10721" href="https://thescore.com/mlb/players/10721">Shane McClanahan</a> was placed on the 60-day injured list with a nerve issue in a corresponding move.Jankowski appeared in seven games for the White Sox before he was outrighted to Triple-A Charlotte in April. The 33-year-old slashed .214/.267/.214 in those contests.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>The 2023 World Series winner has played for seven different teams throughout his 11-year career, authoring a .235/.319/.304 slash line with 102 steals in 688 games.McClanahan hasn't pitched this season. He was placed on the injured list with left triceps inflammation during spring training.The 27-year-old last appeared in a big-league game in 2023 and spent 17 months recovering from Tommy John before returning this spring.McClanahan is one of baseball's top starters when healthy. He posted a 3.02 ERA and 10.1 K/9 in 74 starts between 2021-2023.The Rays also optioned infielder <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/13883" href="https://thescore.com/mlb/players/13883">Coco Montes</a> to Triple-A Durham on Saturday.

SEATTLE, WASHINGTON - JUNE 30: Shane McClanahan #18 of the Tampa Bay Rays pitches during the first inning against the Seattle Mariners at T-Mobile Park on June 30, 2023 in Seattle, Washington.

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The Boston Red Sox are expected to start right-hander <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/4272" href="https://thescore.com/mlb/players/4272">Lucas Giolito</a> against the Toronto Blue Jays on Wednesday."He's healthy and he's ready," manager Alex Cora told <a href="https://x.com/SmittyOnMLB/status/1916153368696721705">MassLive's Christoper Smith</a>. "So the plan is for him to be with us in Toronto. Most likely Game 2."It will be Giolito's first start since October 1, 2023 and will mark his debut with the Red Sox, who signed him to a two-year, $38.5-million contract in December 2023.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>The 30-year-old missed all of 2024 after undergoing an internal brace procedure to correct an issue with his pitching elbow. He entered spring training in line to be a member of Boston's rotation but was put on the injured list with a hamstring strain in March.Giolito has had an up-and-down career in the majors. He was an AL Cy Young contender in three consecutive years from 2019-2021 while pitching for the Chicago White Sox before falling off in 2022 and 2023.The Red Sox rotation, which sits 16th in the majors with a 3.92 ERA, is starting to solidify after it also saw the return of <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/13634" href="https://thescore.com/mlb/players/13634">Brayan Bello</a> on Tuesday.Giolito and Bello join a rotation that consists of <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/12246" href="https://thescore.com/mlb/players/12246">Garrett Crochet</a>, <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/9530" href="https://thescore.com/mlb/players/9530">Tanner Houck</a>, <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/8193" href="https://thescore.com/mlb/players/8193">Walker Buehler</a>, and <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/4767" href="https://thescore.com/mlb/players/4767">Sean Newcomb</a>.

FORT MYERS, FLORIDA - MARCH 11: Lucas Giolito #54 of the Boston Red Sox pitches during a Grapefruit League game against the Philadelphia Phillies at JetBlue Park at Fenway South in Fort Myers, Florida on March 11, 2025.

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Seattle Mariners ace <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/12376" href="https://thescore.com/mlb/players/12376">Logan Gilbert</a> left Friday's start against the Miami Marlins after three innings with right forearm tightness.Gilbert acknowledged postgame that he'll likely have an MRI on Saturday to determine the extent of his injury, but a source told <a href="https://www.mlb.com/news/logan-gilbert-exits-start-with-forearm-tightness">MLB.com's Daniel Kramer</a> initial medical reviews showed modest but "not zero" concern about the injury. The same source told Kramer there is optimism Gilbert's UCL is intact."I don't want to make it like a pity party about myself," Gilbert said, according to Kramer. "But I take a lot of pride in that, just kind of how I want to be known - eating innings and being dependable and being healthy. I can't control all of that. But I've been healthy and never really came out of a start. I think this is the first one."<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>Gilbert, who has never been on the injured list during his big-league career, didn't allow a baserunner in his abbreviated start before being replaced by right-hander <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/5921" href="https://thescore.com/mlb/players/5921">Casey Lawrence</a>."I've got a lot of faith," Gilbert said. "God's got a plan. I trust in that. I think it'll be all right. I think it could be a lot, lot worse. So we'll see what happens."The 27-year-old All-Star owns a 2.37 ERA with a 0.79 WHIP and 44 strikeouts over 30 1/3 innings (six starts) this season.Gilbert logged a career-high 208 2/3 innings last year before finishing sixth in AL Cy Young voting. He's amassed 734 2/3 innings (127 starts) since his 2021 rookie season.

SEATTLE, WASHINGTON - APRIL 25: Logan Gilbert #36 and Cal Raleigh #29 of the Seattle Mariners look on during the first inning against the Miami Marlins at T-Mobile Park on April 25, 2025 in Seattle, Washington.

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The Boston Red Sox starting rotation will get a boost ahead of Tuesday's game against the Seattle Mariners.Right-hander <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/13634" href="https://thescore.com/mlb/players/13634">Brayan Bello</a> was reinstated from the 15-day injured list and will start against the Mariners, the team announced.Bello hasn't pitched during the regular season due to a shoulder strain.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>The 25-year-old, who also didn't appear in a spring training contest, made four rehab starts in the minors ahead of Tuesday. He posted a 7.07 ERA, 1.57 WHIP, and 13.5 K/9 in those outings.Bello enters 2025 with a career ERA of 4.42 and an FIP of 1.42.Boston's rotation, which is without <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/10752" href="https://thescore.com/mlb/players/10752">Kutter Crawford</a>, <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/15514" href="https://thescore.com/mlb/players/15514">Richard Fitts</a>, <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/4272" href="https://thescore.com/mlb/players/4272">Lucas Giolito</a>, <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/13699" href="https://thescore.com/mlb/players/13699">Chris Murphy</a>, and <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/10786" href="https://thescore.com/mlb/players/10786">Patrick Sandoval</a>, ranks 10th in the majors in ERA, 11th in FIP, and 16th in K/9.The Red Sox optioned right-hander <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/13702" href="https://thescore.com/mlb/players/13702">Zack Kelly</a> to Triple-A Worcester in a corresponding move.

TAMPA, FL - SEPTEMBER 19: Brayan Bello #66 of the Boston Red Sox walks to the dugout prior to the game between the Boston Red Sox and the Tampa Bay Rays at Tropicana Field on Thursday, September 19, 2024 in Tampa, Florida.

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New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone isn't concerned about right-hander <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/11736" href="https://thescore.com/mlb/players/11736">Devin Williams</a> despite a rocky start to the closer's first campaign with the club."The stuff's good and the stuff will probably continue to tick up even a little bit," Boone told <a href="https://x.com/TalkinYanks/status/1914725886470861032">Talkin' Yanks</a> on Tuesday."He's still really, really good and that's what the stuff is showing us. ... Devin's going to be fine."<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>The 30-year-old owns a 7.88 ERA and 2.13 WHIP through his first nine appearances of the season.Williams was charged with three earned runs in one inning during his last appearance against the Tampa Bay Rays on Saturday, resulting in a 10-8 loss in extra innings for the Yankees.But Boone isn't concerned about the outing. He <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///news/3271140" href="https://thescore.com/news/3271140">noted</a> following the loss that Williams got a lot of soft contact and dealt with some bad luck after third baseman <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/13635" href="https://thescore.com/mlb/players/13635">Oswaldo Cabrera</a> committed a throwing error to set the stage for the Rays' ninth-inning rally."(Williams) had about as unlucky of one as you can have the other day," Boone said. "I know it's noisy early here in the season ... but break down the outing. ... I mean that's just not bouncing your way."The Yankees acquired Williams from the Milwaukee Brewers in December to shore up the backend of their bullpen after he posted a 1.83 ERA with 68 saves during the first six seasons of his career.

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - MARCH 27: Devin Williams #38 of the New York Yankees reacts after a walk in the ninth inning against the Milwaukee Brewers on Opening Day at Yankee Stadium on March 27, 2025 in New York City.

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McLaren's Oscar Piastri was victorious at the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix on Sunday and moved into first place in the driver standings.Red Bull's Max Verstappen finished second, while Ferrari's Charles Leclerc outlasted McLaren's Lando Norris for third.Piastri began the race in second position and attempted to pass Verstappen on Turn 1, with the Red Bull driver leaving the track to keep his position. He was given a five-second penalty for the action, allowing Piastri to pass him later in the race following a pit stop. <div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div><figure class="article-segment--embed"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">
⚫️⚫️⚫️⚫️⚫️ ⚫️⚫️⚫️⚫️⚫️ Lights out! It's a chaotic start to the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix!! 😲<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/F1?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#F1</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/SaudiArabianGP?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#SaudiArabianGP</a> <a href="https://t.co/VbWKlrLmmt">pic.twitter.com/VbWKlrLmmt</a>— Formula 1 (@F1) <a href="https://twitter.com/F1/status/1914004168886337794?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 20, 2025</a>
</blockquote> <script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></figure>"It was a pretty tough race. Very happy to have won," Piastri said after the victory. "Once I got on the inside, I was not coming out of Turn 1 in second. In the end, that is what got me the race, so very happy with the work we do on the starts."The first lap also saw a collision between Alpine's Pierre Gasly and Red Bull's Yuki Tsunoda, who were both forced to retire from the race.Norris, who started in 10th position after crashing during qualifying, quickly made his way through the field and finished a little over a second behind Leclerc to secure 12 points. Norris is 10 points behind his teammate, Piastri, for top position in the driver standings, while Verstappen is third.F1 driver standings<figure class="article-segment--table"><div class="table-responsive"><table>
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</table></div></figure>Piastri is the first Australian driver to lead the standings since Mark Webber in 2010. Webber is Piastri's manager. Leclerc's third-place finish secured the 44th podium of his career, tying him with Fernando Alonso for the fifth-most podiums in Ferrari history, according to <a href="https://x.com/F1GuyDan/status/1914023657674096897">theScore's Daniel Valente</a>.

TOPSHOT - McLaren's Australian driver Oscar Piastri celebrates winning the 2025 Saudi Arabia Formula One Grand Prix at the Jeddah Corniche Circuit on April 20, 2025.

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Philadelphia Phillies president of baseball operations Dave Dombrowski loves designated hitter <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/4761" href="https://thescore.com/mlb/players/4761">Kyle Schwarber</a> and hopes he'll be a member of the organization for many more years."He's not only an outstanding talent ... but the make-up of him, he's a genuine leader. ... Absolutely love him," Dombrowski said on <a href="https://x.com/MLBNetworkRadio/status/1913973811021488571">MLB Network Radio</a>."We hope to keep him to be a Phillie for years to come."<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>Dombrowski wouldn't disclose if the Phillies and Schwarber have discussed a contact extension, but he said the 32-year-old slugger "is a guy we'd like to stay."Schwarber is in the final year of a four-year, $79-million deal he signed with the Phillies before the 2022 campaign. The two-time All-Star is slashing .284/.436/.608 and is tied for the NL lead with seven homers to go along with 16 RBIs and 18 walks in 21 games this season.Schwarber has hit 138 homers and posted an .841 OPS (132 OPS+) during his four campaigns in Philadelphia.

PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - APRIL 17: Kyle Schwarber #12 of the Philadelphia Phillies reacts against the San Francisco Giants at Citizens Bank Park on April 17, 2025 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The Phillies defeated the Giants 6-4.

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Red Bull's Max Verstappen earned pole position for the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix after McLaren's Lando Norris crashed during the Q3 portion of qualifying.Norris' teammate, Oscar Piastri, will start in second position, with George Russell of Mercedes beginning third.Verstappen beat the lap record of the Jeddah Corniche circuit by 0.178 seconds to earn his second pole position of the season.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>"Simply lovely that," a surprised Verstappen exclaimed over the radio after securing top position. <figure class="article-segment--embed"><iframe title="Saudi Arabian GP Qualifying 🇸🇦" aria-label="Table" id="datawrapper-chart-PKcV0" src="https://datawrapper.dwcdn.net/PKcV0/1/" scrolling="no" frameborder="0" style="width: 0; min-width: 100% !important; border: none;" height="854" data-external="1"></iframe><script type="text/javascript">!function(){"use strict";window.addEventListener("message",(function(a){if(void 0!==a.data["datawrapper-height"]){var e=document.querySelectorAll("iframe");for(var t in a.data["datawrapper-height"])for(var r,i=0;r=e[i];i++)if(r.contentWindow===a.source){var d=a.data["datawrapper-height"][t]+"px";r.style.height=d}}}))}();
</script></figure>Norris took himself out of qualifying after crashing into the wall coming out of Turn 5. The drivers' standings leader said he was OK after the incident, but could be heard calling himself a "f---ing idiot" over the radio following the error.Norris leads Piastri by five points in the drivers' standings and sits eight points ahead of Verstappen.Lewis Hamilton qualified seventh after barely making it into Q3. The Ferrari driver got through to the final session by just 0.007 seconds. He was also out-qualified by Williams' Carlos Sainz for the second consecutive race. Hamilton replaced Sainz at Ferrari ahead of this season.

Red Bull Racing's Dutch driver Max Verstappen reacts in the pits after the qualifying round for the 2025 Saudi Arabia Formula One Grand Prix at the Jeddah Corniche Circuit on April 19, 2025.

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The Boston Red Sox activated right-hander <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/2851" href="https://thescore.com/mlb/players/2851">Liam Hendriks</a> from the 15-day injured list, the team announced Saturday.Hendriks hasn't pitched since June 2023 and has never appeared in a regular-season game for the Red Sox.The 36-year-old was solid during his latest rehab stint, throwing three scoreless innings and striking out five after he struggled to a 9.95 ERA in spring training.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>The three-time All-Star and two-time reliever of the year signed a two-year, $10-million contract with the Red Sox in February 2024 while rehabbing from Tommy John surgery. His TJ recovery followed a battle with non-Hodgkin's lymphoma that caused him to miss several months in 2023. Hendriks announced in April of that year he was cancer free.The Red Sox optioned right-hander Hunter Dobbins to Triple-A in a corresponding move.

FORT MYERS, FLORIDA - MARCH 2: Liam Hendriks #31 of the Boston Red Sox pitches during the third inning of a Grapefruit League game against the New York Mets at JetBlue Park at Fenway South in Fort Myers, Florida on March 2, 2025.

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<a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/13620" href="https://thescore.com/mlb/players/13620">Spencer Strider</a> made his first MLB start in more than a year Wednesday after the Atlanta Braves activated their ace from the injured list.Strider struck out the Toronto Blue Jays' leadoff hitter, <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/9615" href="https://thescore.com/mlb/players/9615">Bo Bichette</a>, on three pitches to kick off his outing.<figure class="article-segment--embed"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">
2 strikeouts for <a href="https://twitter.com/SpencerSTRIDer?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@SpencerSTRIDer</a> in his first inning back on the mound 🔥<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/BravesCountry?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#BravesCountry</a> <a href="https://t.co/CkEzxtcTzk">pic.twitter.com/CkEzxtcTzk</a>— Atlanta Braves (@Braves) <a href="https://twitter.com/Braves/status/1912557582281032025?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 16, 2025</a>
</blockquote> <script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></figure>He also reached 500 strikeouts during the outing, making him the fastest pitcher to start in at least 50% of their appearances to reach the milestone, according to <a href="https://x.com/SlangsOnSports/status/1912579269215105162">MLB.com's Sarah Langs</a>.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>Strider exited the game in the sixth inning after allowing a home run to <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/8267" href="https://thescore.com/mlb/players/8267">Vladimir Guerrero Jr.</a>, which put the Blue Jays in front 2-0. Strider threw 97 pitches and struck out five.Strider last pitched in a regular-season game April 5, 2024, against the Arizona Diamondbacks. He's been recovering from elbow surgery that required an internal brace to help repair his right ulnar collateral ligament.The 26-year-old recorded three terrific outings in the minors to begin the season, striking out 27 in 13 2/3 innings for Triple-A Gwinnett.Strider has been one of baseball's top starters when healthy, authoring a 3.47 ERA and 13.5 K/9 in 329 2/3 innings since 2021. He struck out a league-leading 281 hitters during a 20-win campaign in 2023.Atlanta optioned right-hander <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/10880" href="https://thescore.com/mlb/players/10880">Zach Thompson</a> to Triple-A Gwinnett in a corresponding move.

TORONTO, CANADA - APRIL 16: Spencer Strider #99 of the Atlanta Braves pitches in the first inning of their MLB game against the Toronto Blue Jays at Rogers Centre on April 16, 2025 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

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The Cincinnati Reds are getting reinforcements ahead of their three-game series against the Seattle Mariners.Cincinnati activated right-hander <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/13669" href="https://thescore.com/mlb/players/13669">Alexis Díaz</a>, outfielder <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/8511" href="https://thescore.com/mlb/players/8511">Austin Hays</a>, and infielder <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/13866" href="https://thescore.com/mlb/players/13866">Matt McLain</a> from the injured list, the team announced Tuesday.Díaz (hamstring), and Hays (calf) haven't appeared in a regular-season contest for the Reds, while McLain played in eight games before going on the IL with a hamstring strain last week.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>Díaz has served as the Reds' closer the past three seasons, saving 28 games in 2024. The 2023 All-Star owns a 2.93 ERA and 10.8 K/9 in 187 1/3 career innings.Hays signed a one-year, $5-million deal with Cincinnati in the offseason after spending seven seasons with the Baltimore Orioles and finishing 2024 with the Philadelphia Phillies.Hays owns a .261/.313/.432 career slash line with 68 home runs and 248 RBIs in 579 games.McLain finished fifth in National League Rookie of the Year voting in 2023. He missed the entire 2024 campaign after undergoing surgery to repair his shoulder.The 25-year-old hit three homers and posted an .862 OPS this season prior to going on the IL.The Reds optioned outfielder <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/14365" href="https://thescore.com/mlb/players/14365">Jacob Hurtubise</a> and infielder <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/12369" href="https://thescore.com/mlb/players/12369">Noelvi Marte</a> to Triple-A Louisville in corresponding moves.

SURPRISE, ARIZONA - MARCH 12: Alexis Diaz #43 of the Cincinnati Reds pitches during the game against the Texas Rangers at Surprise Stadium on March 12, 2025 in Surprise, AZ.

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The San Diego Padres remain unbeatable at home to start the 2025 season thanks largely to <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/8286" href="https://thescore.com/mlb/players/8286">Fernando Tatis Jr.</a>, who heard MVP chants during Monday's 10-4 win over the Chicago Cubs."It's too early for that, but I love it," Tatis said postgame to <a href="https://x.com/973TheFanSD/status/1912012679449022913">97.3 The Fan's Sammy Levitt</a>.Tatis homered twice against the Cubs to help the Padres rally for a franchise-record 11th straight win at home to begin the season. The streak is tied for the fourth-longest home start in the majors since 1900, according to <a href="https://www.mlb.com/news/padres-unbeaten-at-home-after-fernando-tatis-jr-hits-2-homers">MLB.com's AJ Cassavell</a>.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div><figure class="article-segment--embed"><iframe src="https://streamable.com/m/fernando-tatis-jr-s-two-home-runs-against-the-cubs?partnerId=web_video-playback-page_video-share" width="560" height="315"></iframe></figure>(Video source: <a href="https://www.mlb.com/video/fernando-tatis-jr-s-two-home-runs-against-the-cubs?t=most-popular">MLB.com</a>)Tatis has been an integral part of the Padres' hot start, which has them first in the majors with an .824 winning percentage. The 26-year-old is tied for the major-league lead in home runs and ranks in the top 10 in hits, runs scored, batting average, slugging percentage, and OPS.Tatis credited his strong start to an offseason adjustment in his batting stance, made with help from his father. He also pointed to a more consistent and simplified approach at the plate.The adjustments have led to results - something home fans and his teammates have noticed - but Tatis was quick to shift the spotlight and highlight the Padres' collective effort for the team's success."We just keep showing where we're capable of as a team, as a lineup, as a defense, and I'm just happy for the boys," Tatis said, according to <a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2025/04/14/padres-storm-back-on-cubs-to-remain-perfect-at-home/">Jeff Sanders of the San Diego Union-Tribune</a>. "Everybody's on track, everybody's moving the line. It's really good baseball."

SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA - APRIL 14: Fernando Tatis Jr. #23 of the San Diego Padres celebrates after hitting a home run in the eighth inning during the game against the Chicago Cubs at Petco Park on April 14, 2025 in San Diego, California.

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TORONTO, CANADA - MARCH 28: Bo Bichette #11 of the Toronto Blue Jays celebrates with teammate Vladimir Guerrero Jr. #27 after scoring against the Baltimore Orioles during the fourth inning at Rogers Centre on March 28, 2025 in Toronto, Canada.

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<a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/4773" href="https://thescore.com/mlb/players/4773">Aaron Judge</a> is officially captain of two teams.The New York Yankees captain will serve in the same role for the United States at the 2026 World Baseball Classic, Judge announced Monday during an MLB Network interview with Team USA manager Mark DeRosa.<figure class="article-segment--embed"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">
"I wanted to be there... I was looking forward to this opportunity again." Aaron Judge announces he will be playing for Team USA in the 2026 World Baseball Classic 🇺🇸 <a href="https://t.co/dPAUza9yyC">pic.twitter.com/dPAUza9yyC</a>— MLB Network (@MLBNetwork) <a href="https://twitter.com/MLBNetwork/status/1911798350707409307?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 14, 2025</a>
</blockquote> <script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></figure>Judge did not participate in the 2023 WBC because he was heavily involved in the free-agent process but admitted it was tough for him to watch from home as Team USA finished second to Japan.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>"Everyone talked about the atmosphere, the experience, it's nothing like they've ever seen," Judge said of signing up to play in his first WBC, according to <a href="https://x.com/snyyankees/status/1911863968194232653">SNY</a>."Especially some guys that have never been in a playoff atmosphere, they're like, 'this is the best baseball I've ever played.'"<a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/1674" href="https://thescore.com/mlb/players/1674">Mike Trout</a> captained the Americans in 2023. DeRosa said he called Trout to inform him Judge would be named captain this time around, and the Los Angeles Angels outfielder agreed with the decision.Judge has been captain of the Yankees since December 2022. The 32-year-old has spent his entire career with the organization, winning two AL MVPs in the process.

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - MARCH 27: Aaron Judge #99 of the New York Yankees reacts after hitting a an RBI double in the seventh inning against the Milwaukee Brewers on Opening Day at Yankee Stadium on March 27, 2025 in New York City.

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Advisor Helmut Marko says there's growing concern within Red Bull that four-time champion Max Verstappen will leave the team at the end of the season, according to <a href="https://www.espn.co.uk/f1/story/_/id/44667776/red-bull-fear-max-verstappen-exit-amid-f1-issues-helmut-marko">ESPN's Laurence Edmondson</a>."The concern is great," Marko told Sky Germany after Verstappen finished sixth at Sunday's Bahrain Grand Prix, according to ESPN."As I said, improvements have to come in the near future so that he has a car with which he can win again. We have to create a basis with a car so that he can fight for the world championship."<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>Verstappen has shown frustration with his vehicle through the first four races of 2025 and said he believes Red Bull has taken a step back since last season.Despite complications with his car, Verstappen sits third in the driver standings, just eight points behind McLaren's Lando Norris for the top position.Verstappen is under contract with Red Bull until the end of 2028, but Marko <a href="https://www.dive-bomb.com/article/helmut-marko-reveals-performance-clause-in-verstappen-s-red-bull-contract">revealed</a> earlier this year that the 27-year-old's deal includes performance clauses that could allow him to leave before then.Verstappen has previously been linked to potential moves to Mercedes and Aston Martin.

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 16: Raymond Vermeulen, Manager of Max Verstappen, Dr Helmut Marko, Team Consultant of Oracle Red Bull Racing and Second placed Max Verstappen of the Netherlands and Oracle Red Bull Racing in parc ferme during the F1 Grand Prix of Australia at Albert Park Grand Prix Circuit on March 16, 2025 in Melbourne, Australia.