Dustin Pedroia and Xander Bogaerts hit back-to-back homers to cap a five-run ninth inning as the Red Sox stormed back against Angels closer Huston Street for a 5-3 win in Sunday’s series finale at Angel Stadium.
O’s acquire Miley from M’s to boost rotation
The Orioles acquired left-hander Wade Miley from the Mariners on Sunday for 27-year-old pitching prospect Ariel Miranda.
Cubs eye reinforcements, likely done dealing
With the Trade Deadline at 3 p.m. CT on Monday, the Cubs are looking at getting players healthy rather than adding anyone else to the roster.
Cain’s 5 no-hit innings hold up for 100th win
Matt Cain was denied another chance at baseball immortality by being removed after five no-hit innings Sunday. But the right-hander achieved posterity by becoming the sixth pitcher to win 100 games for San Francisco since the franchise moved west in 1958, as he earned the decision in the Giants’ 3-1 victory over the Washington Nationals.
Trades a sign Yanks are looking beyond 2016
It was silent in the Yankees’ clubhouse on Sunday morning as an attendant packed the contents of Andrew Miller’s locker into a large duffel bag.
Buxton to have MRI on sore right knee
Twins center fielder Byron Buxton exited in the second inning of Sunday’s 6-4 win over the White Sox with right knee soreness and is considered day to day. He will not travel with the team to Cleveland and will undergo an MRI in Minnesota on Monday morning.
Rangers cap tough July with sweep of Royals
July has been a tough stretch for the Rangers, but they finished the month on a high note by completing a four-game sweep of the Royals with a 5-3 win on Sunday afternoon at Globe Life Park.
Indians cruise to sweep of A’s behind Kluber
The Indians’ clubhouse buzzed with excitement Sunday morning after the news they had acquired reliever Andrew Miller via trade. That enthusiasm reflected on the field with an all-around strong showing in the Tribe’s 8-0 series-sweeping win over the Athletics at Progressive Field.
Madison Bumgarner hit a pinch-hit double and then Jeff Samardzija pinch-ran for him, scored
The only offense the Giants need.
Top prospect Bregman collects 1st MLB hit
Seeing the baseball land in the outfield grass at Comerica Park in the third inning Sunday was a sigh of relief for rookie Alex Bregman, who was able to take some pressure off of himself by getting his first big league hit in an 11-0 loss to the Tigers after going 0-for-18 to start his career.
McCann, Miggy power Tigers’ sweep of Astros
Hours after the Indians fortified their roster for the stretch run by acquiring Andrew Miller, the Tigers continued to apply pressure, using a six-run first inning off reigning American League Cy Young Award winner Dallas Keuchel to complete a three-game sweep of the Astros with an 11-0 win Sunday at Comerica Park.
Rivero, Moroff debut for Pirates vs. Brewers
The Pirates welcomed two new faces into their clubhouse on Sunday morning at Miller Park, as newly acquired reliever Felipe Rivero joined the team and infielder Max Moroff was recalled from Triple-A Indianapolis.
Tulo has small chip fracture in thumb after HBP
After he was hit by a pitch in the sixth inning, Troy Tulowitzki has a small chip fracture in his thumb, manager John Gibbons said after Toronto’s 6-2 loss to Baltimore on Sunday, and the team will evaluate the shortstop on Monday to see how he feels and if he can grip a bat.
Mets concerned about Asdrubal’s knee injury
A Mets club battling injuries up and down its roster lost one of its sturdiest players in Sunday’s 6-4 win over the Rockies, when Asdrubal Cabrera left in significant pain after slipping on the basepaths. He was diagnosed with a strained patella tendon in his left knee and will undergo a more thorough examination Monday.
Pitch ends up in Grandal’s chest protector
Well, uh, you don’t see that every day.
Dietrich’s clutch hit puts Fish in WC lead
After watching a two-run lead disappear in bizarre fashion in the eighth inning, Derek Dietrich responded with a two-out walk-off triple to left-center that lifted the Marlins to a 5-4 win over the Cardinals on Sunday at Marlins Park.
Davis lands on 15-day DL with flexor strain
The Royals appeared to receive some good news regarding closer Wade Davis: An MRI performed in Kansas City on Sunday revealed Davis has a low-grade (Grade 1) strain of his right flexor muscle.