With help from home runs from Kyle Seager and Mike Zunino, the Mariners teed off on Red Sox pitching for a second straight night in an 8-2 victory Tuesday at Safeco Field.
Angels’ offense and bullpen bail Wilson out of trouble
The Angels pounced on Twins starter Kyle Gibson early and pounded him for seven runs in two innings before clinging to an 8-6 win over the Twins on Tuesday at Angel Stadium.
Morneau’s six RBIs get Rockies off the mat
Justin Morneau drove in six runs, three on his 13th homer and two during a key seventh-inning rally, as the Rockies ended their losing streak at seven games by beating the Cardinals, 10-5, on Tuesday night at Coors Field.
J.D., Kinsler spark Tigers’ win over Rangers
Not even an off-day in rainy Texas could cool off J.D. Martinez, the reigning American League Player of the Week, whose two-run homer in the seventh inning helped turn a pitching duel into a fourth consecutive Tigers win, this one an 8-2 victory over the Rangers at Globe Life Park.
Kinsler homers in first game in Texas as visitor
Ian Kinsler made a slew of memories as a member of the Rangers — first hit, first homer, first World Series — but he made a new one on Tuesday, sending one over the Arlington wall in a road uniform.
Beltre raps 2,500th career hit
Adrian Beltre collected the 2,500th hit of his Major League career with a single off Tigers starter Drew Smyly to lead off the second inning on Tuesday.
Arrieta flirts with perfection, settles for win vs. Reds
Jake Arrieta retired the first 18 before exiting after seven innings and earning the victory as the Cubs topped the Reds, 7-3, on Tuesday at Wrigley Field.
Waddell, Virginia send CWS to decisive Game 3
A day after likely 2015 first-rounders Walker Buehler and Nathan Kirby couldn’t get past the third inning in a 9-8 Vanderbilt win, Virginia’s Brandon Waddell outdueled two-time first-round pick Tyler Beede to keep the Cavaliers’ season alive. Waddell threw the first nine-inning complete game of his life, scattering five hits and threw walks in a 7-2 victory. The clubs will meet Wednesday at 8 p.m. ET, with the victor claiming the first CWS title in school history.
Resilient Braves ride pitching, power to win
The Upton brothers supplied a couple solo homers that created an early advantage that Aaron Harang preserved on the way to guiding the Braves to a 3-2 win over the Astros on Tuesday night at Minute Maid Park.
Trout proving his All-Star credentials
Mike Trout is one of three Angels to participate in both the Futures Game and the All-Star Game.
Launch of 120 Sports a game-changer for fans
The first live broadcast of 120 Sports is scheduled for 6 p.m. ET tonight, and it is, by all accounts, the logical answer to an amaranthine technology question of our time: “Where is all of this going?” The first-of-its-kind partnership involving multiple leagues and media properties, including MLB.com, is a revolutionary live-streaming network created for the digital generation and the devices it uses most.
Kershaw fires more zeros as Dodgers blank Royals
Clayton Kershaw wasn’t perfect or even unhittable Tuesday night, just the run-of-the-mill Cy Young version that shut out the Royals on six hits for eight innings in the Dodgers’ 2-0 Interleague win.
Holding back tears, Gwynn Jr. returns to ovation
Tony Gwynn Jr. has had nearly 1,800 plate appearances in his big league career, but his latest one on Tuesday night had him fighting back tears and trying to control emotions he had never experienced on a baseball field.
Blue Jays withstand Yanks’ rally, walk off with win
Jose Reyes hit a leadoff double in the ninth inning before Yankees third baseman Yangervis Solarte threw away the ball on a sacrifice-bunt attempt by Melky Cabrera as the Blue Jays walked off with a 7-6 victory over New York on Tuesday night.
Upton brothers both homer to tie MLB record
Braves outfielders B.J. Upton and Justin Upton matched a Major League record when they both homered during Tuesday night’s game against the Astros at Minute Maid Park. The Upton brothers have now homered as teammates in the same game four times.
Padres moving forward in search for new GM
The Padres have received permission from two teams to talk to personnel with other Major League clubs about their general manager opening. San Diego executive chairman Ron Fowler said Tuesday that process of finding a replacement for Josh Byrnes, who was dismissed Sunday, is moving along.
Astros expect Correa to miss significant time
Astros general manager Jeff Luhnow reiterated on Tuesday that he expects Carlos Correa to miss a significant portion of the Minor League season after the club’s No. 1 prospect injured his right ankle Saturday.