Houston Astros GM says the decision not to re-sign Carlos Correa was about ‘winning’

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May 16, 2022; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA; Milwaukee Brewers pitcher Josh Hader (71) throws a pitch during the ninth inning against the Atlanta Braves at American Family Field. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY Sports

Brewers closer Josh Hader remains on family medical leave

May 14, 2022; New York City, New York, USA; New York Mets pitcher Chris Bassitt (40) delivers a pitch against the Seattle Mariners during the first inning at Citi Field. Mandatory Credit: Gregory Fisher-USA TODAY Sports

Surging Mets look to take series from Giants

May 23, 2022; San Diego, California, USA; San Diego Padres center fielder Jose Azocar (center) is congratulated by left fielder Jurickson Profar (10) and shortstop Jake Cronenworth (9) after hitting a walk-off single during the tenth inning against the Milwaukee Brewers at Petco Park. Mandatory Credit: Orlando Ramirez-USA TODAY Sports

Streaking Padres face Brewers, reigning Cy Young winner Corbin Burnes

May 23, 2022; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Arizona Diamondbacks right fielder Pavin Smith (26) scores in the fourth inning against the Kansas City Royals at Chase Field. Mandatory Credit: Matt Kartozian-USA TODAY Sports

Royals look to snap skid, salvage short set vs. D-backs

May 23, 2022; Seattle, Washington, USA; Seattle Mariners third baseman Eugenio Suarez (28) and center fielder Julio Rodriguez (44) celebrate following a 7-6 victory against the Oakland Athletics at T-Mobile Park. Mandatory Credit: Joe Nicholson-USA TODAY Sports

Bolstered by Kyle Lewis’ return, Mariners look to win series vs. A’s

May 23, 2022; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Astros third baseman Alex Bregman (2) crosses home plate after hitting a solo home run to right field against the Cleveland Guardians during the seventh inning at Minute Maid Park. Mandatory Credit: Erik Williams-USA TODAY Sports

Astros look to bounce back against Guardians

May 23, 2022; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Twins right fielder Max Kepler (26) rounds the bases after hitting grand slam during the first inning against the Detroit Tigers at Target Field. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Johnson-USA TODAY Sports

Max Kepler, Twins pursue encore vs. Tigers

May 23, 2022; St. Louis, Missouri, USA; St. Louis Cardinals first baseman Paul Goldschmidt (46) hits a walk-off grand slam against the Toronto Blue Jays during the tenth inning at Busch Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Curry-USA TODAY Sports

Streaking Cardinals eye two-game sweep of Blue Jays

May 19, 2022; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Kyle Gibson (44) throws a pitch during the second inning against the San Diego Padres at Citizens Bank Park. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports

Braves look to end Phillies’ hot pitching run

May 23, 2022; Bronx, New York, USA; New York Yankees right fielder Aaron Judge (99) follows through on a two run home run against the Baltimore Orioles during the fifth inning at Yankee Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports

Orioles attempt to slow Yankees’ Aaron Judge

May 19, 2022; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cincinnati Reds starting pitcher Tyler Mahle (30) delivers a pitch in the second inning against the Cleveland Guardians at Progressive Field. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-USA TODAY Sports

Ailing squads match up again as Reds face Cubs

May 13, 2022; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Walker Buehler (21) pitches in the second inning against the Philadelphia Phillies at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-USA TODAY Sports

Nationals hope Josiah Gray can shut down Dodgers

May 23, 2022; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Pirates third baseman Ke'Bryan Hayes (13) hits a single against the Colorado Rockies during the eighth inning at PNC Park. Pittsburgh won 2-1. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports

Ke’Bryan Hayes, Pirates chase second straight win over Rockies

May 23, 2022; St. Louis, Missouri, USA; St. Louis Cardinals first baseman Paul Goldschmidt (46) is congratulated by teammates at home plate after hitting a walk-off grand slam against the Toronto Blue Jays during the tenth inning at Busch Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Curry-USA TODAY Sports

MLB roundup: Cards win on Paul Goldschmidt’s slam in 10th

May 23, 2022; San Diego, California, USA; San Diego Padres starting pitcher Nick Martinez (22) throws a pitch against the Milwaukee Brewers during the first inning at Petco Park. Mandatory Credit: Orlando Ramirez-USA TODAY Sports

Jose Azocar’s walk-off single in 10th lifts Padres past Brewers

May 23, 2022; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Arizona Diamondbacks right fielder Pavin Smith (26) celebrates after hitting a two-run home run in the first inning against the Kansas City Royals at Chase Field. Mandatory Credit: Matt Kartozian-USA TODAY Sports

Diamondbacks rally, hand Royals fifth straight setback

May 23, 2022; Seattle, Washington, USA; Seattle Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh (29) exchanges a high five with designated hitter Luis Torrens (22) after hitting a two-run home run against the Oakland Athletics during the fourth inning at T-Mobile Park. Mandatory Credit: Joe Nicholson-USA TODAY Sports

Mariners eke out 13th consecutive win over A’s

May 23, 2022; San Francisco, California, USA; New York Mets first baseman Pete Alonso (20) gets high fives by New York Mets second baseman Jeff McNeil (1) during the third inning against the San Francisco Giants at Oracle Park. Mandatory Credit: Neville E. Guard-USA TODAY Sports

Mets’ offensive explosion sends Giants to fifth straight loss

May 23, 2022; Houston, Texas, USA; Cleveland Guardians third baseman Jose Ramirez (11, center) is greeted at home plate by Cleveland Guardians catcher Luke Maile (12) after hitting a two-run home run against the Houston Astros during the fifth inning at Minute Maid Park. Mandatory Credit: Erik Williams-USA TODAY Sports

Jose Ramirez’s 4 RBIs help Guardians take down Astros

May 23, 2022; St. Louis, Missouri, USA; Toronto Blue Jays designated hitter George Springer (4) reacts after hitting a solo home run against the St. Louis Cardinals during the sixth inning at Busch Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Curry-USA TODAY Sports

Paul Goldschmidt’s 10th-inning slam lifts Cards over Jays

May 23, 2022; Cumberland, Georgia, USA; Philadelphia Phillies center fielder Roman Quinn (24) reacts with right fielder Nick Castellanos (8) after scoring a run against the Atlanta Braves during the second inning at Truist Park. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports

Zack Wheeler pitches Phillies past host Braves

May 23, 2022; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Twins right fielder Max Kepler (26) hits grand slam during the first inning against the Detroit Tigers at Target Field. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Johnson-USA TODAY Sports

Max Kepler’s grand slam helps Twins edge Tigers

May 23, 2022; Cincinnati, Ohio, USA; Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Drew Smyly (11) throws a pitch against the Cincinnati Reds during the first inning at Great American Ball Park. Mandatory Credit: David Kohl-USA TODAY Sports

Homers by Patrick Wisdom, Ian Happ lift Cubs over Reds

May 23, 2022; Bronx, New York, USA; Baltimore Orioles center fielder Cedric Mullins (31) scores a run on a single by left fielder Austin Hays (not pictured) during the third inning against the New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports

Ramon Urias’ homer propels Orioles past slumping Yankees