Royals, Tigers battle back

Royals, Tigers battle back

NEW YORK. — Salvador Perez hit a long homer off Carlos Rodon to start a four-run fourth inning and the Kansas City Royals beat the New York Yankees 4-2 on Monday night (Tuesday in Manila) to even their American League Division Series at one game apiece. Game 3 of the...
Auction of Ohtani’s 50-50 ball goes on

Auction of Ohtani’s 50-50 ball goes on

THE owner of the ball that Shohei Ohtani hit for his historic 50th homer of the year remains in dispute, but the souvenir will continue to be auctioned off while legal proceedings continue. Goldin Auctions announced Monday (Tuesday in Manila) that the lawyers for the...
Phillies, Padres tie NLDS

Phillies, Padres tie NLDS

PHILADELPHIA. — As is often the case, Bryce Harper showed the Philadelphia Phillies a path to victory Sunday (Monday in Manila). But it was the oft-criticized Nick Castellanos who took the Phillies over the finish line. Castellanos singled home the decisive run in the...
Ohtani sparkles in playoff debut

Ohtani sparkles in playoff debut

SHOHEI Ohtani hit a three-run home run in the first playoff game of his career and the host Los Angeles Dodgers rallied for a 7-5 victory over the San Diego Padres on Saturday (Sunday in Manila) in Game 1 of their National League Division Series. Teoscar Hernandez...
Auction of Ohtani’s 50-50 ball goes on

New MLB rules boost attendance

NEW YORK. — New rules aimed at speeding up MLB games have resulted in higher attendance and viewership, the league said on Tuesday (Wednesday in Manila), as it announced its highest regular season attendance in seven years. Major League Baseball introduced new...