LEADING OFF: Bradley's 26-game hit streak, Braun recovering

Posted May 22, 2016 7:00 am

By The Associated Press

Boston Red Sox's Jackie Bradley Jr. runs out a single as Cleveland Indians' Carlos Santana comes off the base during the sixth inning of a baseball game in Boston, Saturday, May 21, 2016. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer) The Associated Press

A look at what's happening all around the majors today:

___

HIT MACHINE

Jackie Bradley Jr. will take a 26-game hitting streak for Boston into the series finale at Fenway Park against Cleveland righty Danny Salazar (4-2, 1.80 ERA). Dom DiMaggio set the Red Sox record of a 34-game hitting streak in 1949.

BACK AT IT?

Brewers OF Ryan Braun could return to face the Mets after missing four games with a stiff back. He was feeling better on Saturday, and manager Craig Counsell said Braun "definitely took a step in the right direction." Braun is batting .364 with seven homers and 28 RBIs in 35 games this season.

BIG ARM RETURNS

Top Cardinals pitching prospect Alex Reyes will make his first start of the season at Triple-A Memphis after serving a 50-game suspension for a positive marijuana test. The 21-year-old right-hander has one of the strongest arms in the minor leagues and struck out 151 batters in 101 1/3 innings across three levels last season.

CHECKUP

The Rays might find out more about center fielder Kevin Kiermaier, a day after he broke his left hand trying to make a diving catch at Detroit. Regarded as one of the top defensive outfielders in the majors, he broke his glove hand. Tampa Bay hasn't yet said how long he'll be sidelined.

TRYING AGAIN

Yankees righty Michael Pineda (1-5, 6.60 ERA) has lost a career-worst five straight decisions going into his start at Oakland.

Tampa Bay Rays center fielder Kevin Kiermaier falls on his left wrist after diving for the single hit by Detroit Tigers' James McCann during the fifth inning of a baseball game, Saturday, May 21, 2016, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio) The Associated Press

Tampa Bay Rays center fielder Kevin Kiermaier is helped off the field after getting injured diving for a single by Detroit Tigers' James McCann during the fifth inning of a baseball game, Saturday, May 21, 2016, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio) The Associated Press

Article Comments

Article Categories
Baseball Content Providers MLB Pro Sports Sports Sports Leagues Sports Types

Article Comments

Guidelines: Keep it civil and on topic; no profanity, vulgarity, slurs or personal attacks. People who harass others or joke about tragedies will be blocked. If a comment violates these standards or our terms of service, click the "flag" link in the lower-right corner of the comment box. To find our more, read our FAQ.