Angels' Joe Smith hopes to begin a new run of no runs
Joe Smith was asked last week if he knew how long it had been since he'd given up a run. The Angels' setup man responded by plugging his index fingers into his ears and walking away. He wasn't being...
View ArticleTorres shakes off concerns of tipping pitches (New York Mets)
(Source: New York Mets) NEW YORK -- When Nationals outfielder Michael Taylor shot a fastball over the right-field wall Tuesday for his first home run in the Majors, the chatter in the Mets dugout...
View ArticleEven to Blue Jays manager, Felix Hernandez is the King
Blue Jays manager John Gibbons was talking pitching on Wednesday afternoon. How the Jays have five solid starters in R.A. Dickey, Mark Buehrle, J.A. Happ, Marcus Stroman and Drew Hutchison. And how the...
View ArticlePadres begin road trip with streak-ending loss (San Diego Padres)
(Source: San Diego Padres) ST. LOUIS -- Bud Black sat frustrated in the manager's office at Busch Stadium following his team's 4-3 loss on Thursday, certain he had seen with his eyes what the Major...
View ArticleHarvey continues rehab, club stays cautious (New York Mets)
(Source: New York Mets) Torres shakes off concerns of tipping pitches NEW YORK -- When Nationals outfielder Michael Taylor shot a fastball over the right-field wall Tuesday for his first home run in...
View ArticleMiami Marlins unable to sweep St. Louis Cardinals
A win would have put them at .500, improved their position in both the division and wild-card standings, and given them their first home sweep over the St. Louis Cardinals since 1996. Wednesday could...
View ArticleHammel leads A's vs. unfamiliar foe Braves in opener (Oakland Athletics)
(Source: Oakland Athletics) When the Braves take on the A's at Turner Field on Friday night, there isn't going to be a whole lot of familiarity, given it's an Interleague matchup between teams who also...
View ArticleWood leads Braves vs. unfamiliar foe A's in opener (Atlanta Braves)
(Source: Atlanta Braves) When the Braves take on the A's at Turner Field on Friday night, there isn't going to be a whole lot of familiarity, given it's an Interleague matchup between teams who also...
View ArticleJackson's struggles continue in Cubs' 6-2 loss
CHICAGO Cubs starter Edwin Jackson said he was thinking about things he shouldn't have been during Chicago's 6-2 loss Thursday to the Milwaukee Brewers. For now, he doesn't have to ponder being pulled...
View ArticleAngels' relievers aim to start zeroing in again
ANAHEIM, Calif._Joe Smith was asked last week if he knew how long it had been since he'd given up a run. The Angels' setup man responded by plugging his index fingers into his ears and walking away. He...
View ArticleDetroit 5, Pittsburgh 2: Max Scherzer dazzles as Tigers win second straight
Brad Ausmus thought he might have seen this before. Three strikeouts in the first. Those swings and misses. Three strikeouts in the second. That curveball. The Kerry Wood game kind of came to mind,...
View Article>Abreu, Dunn lead White Sox past Blue Jays, 11-5
CHICAGO (AP) — Jose Abreu had three singles and three RBIs to increase his major league-leading total to 89, and the Chicago White Sox had 17 hits in an 11-5 victory over the Toronto Blue Jays on...
View ArticleRed Sox Notebook: Yoenis Cespedes pulled with hand injury
CINCINNATI — Red Sox outfielder Yoenis Cespedes left yesterday’s game against the Reds with a bruised right hand, but the injury is not believed to be serious. Cespedes will be re-evaluated before...
View ArticleTorres shakes off concerns of tipping pitches
play video NYM@ATL: Torres perfect over three innings of relief Facebook Twitter Email NEW YORK -- When Nationals outfielder Michael Taylor shot a fastball over the right-field wall Tuesday for his...
View ArticleWith two home runs in eighth, Orioles rally for 5-3 win over the Yankees
If you weren't certain before, Wednesday night at Camden Yards confirmed it: The American League East is officially on its ear. It was the Orioles who bided their time against a filthy starter,...
View ArticleAbreu, White Sox use 17-hit attack to beat Blue Jays
CHICAGO -- Jose Abreu had three singles and three RBIs to increase his major league-leading total to 89, and the Chicago White Sox had 17 hits in an 11-5 victory over the Toronto Blue Jays on Friday...
View ArticleAbreu, Dunn lead White Sox past Blue Jays, 11-5
CHICAGO — Jose Abreu and the Chicago White Sox didn't need to play long ball to blast the Toronto Blue Jays on Friday night. Abreu had three singles and three RBIs to increase his major league-leading...
View ArticleBlue Jays lose again, routed 11-5 by White Sox
Share PhotoReddit✉ Chicago White Sox's Alexei Ramirez (10), reacts after being hit by a pitch while manager Robin Ventura (23), looks on during the first inning of a baseball game against the Toronto...
View ArticleHarvey continues rehab, club stays cautious
play video NYM@WSH: Mets' booth on Harvey's bullpen session Facebook Twitter Email NEW YORK -- There is no end in sight for the back-and-forth game between Matt Harvey and the Mets regarding the...
View ArticleJenkins optioned to Triple-A for sixth time
play video TOR@CWS: Jenkins pitches 2 2/3 in relief, fans three Facebook Twitter Email CHICAGO -- Blue Jays right-hander Chad Jenkins was optioned to Triple-A Buffalo following Friday night's 11-5 loss...
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