The Indians offense came alive for 11 hits and eight walks in a 7-3 victory in the series opener against Cincinnati on Friday night.

Mike Trout is the best player in baseball, and it’s not just because of his bat. It’s because he’s an elite base runner and adds more than a little value on defense, all tools he showed off in a 12-5 win over Boston.

After a slow start, the Orioles scored eight runs from the fifth inning on as they defeated Miami, 8-5, in the series opener at Marlins Park on Friday. It was the eighth straight loss for the Marlins, while Baltimore has won four of its last five.

Kendrys Morales belted a pair of homers and logged five RBIs, while starter Chris Young fired six shutout innings for the Royals in a 5-0 win over the Cardinals on Friday night in the I-70 Series opener at Kauffman Stadium. St. Louis starter Lance Lynn went six frames.

Prince Fielder homered twice and Mitch Moreland also cleared the wall as the Rangers knocked around Michael Pineda and the Yankees, holding on to secure a 10-9 victory on Friday night at Yankee Stadium.

One week shy of the 80th anniversary of Babe Ruth’s final Major League game, the Hall of Famer was either matched or surpassed in two different categories in the all-time record books on Friday night.

This edition of All-Star debates focuses on which of two third baseman, Josh Donaldson or Mike Moustakas, is the stronger choice for this year’s Midsummer Classic in Cincinnati. But before we get into trying to pick one over the other, let’s examine a few reasons why they could easily be viewed as a field entry.

Henderson Alvarez was one of two starting pitchers placed on the disabled list following Friday’s 8-5 loss, the eighth consecutive on the current 10-game homestand. Mat Latos (left knee inflammation) was also sidelined.

J.D. Martinez’s three-run home run helped power Alfredo Simon through seven strong innings, sending the Tigers to their second straight win over the American League West-leading Astros with a 6-2 victory Friday night at Comerica Park.

Felix Hernandez had another dominating performance while Nelson Cruz homered and Logan Morrison added a two-run triple in the Mariners’ 4-3 victory over the Blue Jays on Friday night at Rogers Centre.

Gerrit Cole emerged victorious in a battle of electric young right arms Friday night, outdueling Noah Syndergaard and looking like one of the National League’s top pitchers as the Pirates beat the Mets, 4-1, at PNC Park.

A full slate of games — and then some — is on tap today across Major League Baseball, and there’s no doubt pitching should rule the day.

Nationals starter Max Scherzer was brilliant on the mound yet again, and it was his leadoff single in the sixth and run scored from first base on Ian Desmond’s double that decided Washington’s 2-1 win over Philadelphia on Friday night at Nationals Park.

Jon Lester had a no-decision in Friday’s loss and also went 0-for-3 at the plate. He’s now is 0-for-57 in his career, which ties Joey Hamilton for the longest hitless streak by a pitcher at the start of his career. Hamilton’s struggles came in 1994-95 with the Padres.

FOX’s primetime games on Saturday night will take on an entirely new look this weekend as the network plans to incorporate Statcast into its broadcast for the first time.

Grammy Award winning musician Drake is from Toronto, but if he had to name an unofficial second home, he may just pick Houston. The rap star spent Memorial Day weekend in the Bayou City, celebrating his second annual Houston Appreciation Weekend.

Randy Johnson will shoot several Rush concerts in the coming months. He’s worked their concerts in the past, too, thanks in large part to his long-standing friendship with the band, which is comprised of lead vocalist, bassist and keyboardist Geddy Lee, drummer Neil Peart and guitarist Alex Lifeson.