SAN DIEGO — Last August, when Aaron and Austin Nola met at Petco Park, it marked the first time the two brothers had squared off on a big league stage. Aaron, the Phillies right-hander, dialed up three fastballs. Austin, the Padres catcher, struck out swinging. Come December, Aaron had a Christmas present for Austin: the … Read more
SAN DIEGO — Austin Nola lofted an opposite-field RBI single to right off his younger brother Aaron, turned toward the San Diego Padres’ dugout and raised his right fist. That was the extent of the emotion in the brotherly showdown. Aaron Nola, 29, went right back to work and retired the next two batters, and … Read more
MIAMI — Francisco Lindor homered, doubled and drove in four runs to lead the New York Mets past the Miami Marlins 5-3 on Friday night. Mark Canha also went deep and Taijuan Walker pitched six-plus innings of three-run ball for the NL East leaders. Walker (6-2) allowed eight hits, walked two and struck out five. … Read more
ATLANTA — Los Angeles Dodgers setup man Daniel Hudson attempted to dart off the mound to field a slow roller in Friday night’s eighth inning and twisted his left knee in the process. After the game, a 4-1 victory over the Atlanta Braves, the team learned it might have been a worst-case scenario. “It’s an … Read more
NEW YORK — There was no panic in the Astros when they left Yankee Stadium on Thursday night following what was arguably their toughest loss of the season. The sting of watching the Yankees score four times in the bottom of the ninth to pull out a win was hurtful, but the Astros know momentum … Read more
