The Tigers turned a nice fifth-inning rally Sunday into a game-changing surge and a potential series sweep of the Indians with help from a replay review, which showed Asdrubal Cabrera did not complete a forceout at second base on Miguel Cabrera’s ground ball. The Indians would win a challenge later in the inning that helped them get on the scoreboard.
A’s to give Gray extra rest due to off-days
With off-days scheduled for Monday and Thursday during the A’s upcoming eight-game road trip, manager Bob Melvin shuffled his starting rotation.
Royals set for Greinke’s return trip to The K
Former Royals pitcher Zack Greinke will make his third start as a visiting player against Kansas City at Kauffman Stadium on Monday night with the Dodgers. The right-hander will be seeking his first win as an away member in his former ballpark.
Today’s MLB starting lineups: June 22
Every lineup, every day, as they are made public by the clubs.
O’s win challenge, get safe call at third overturned
The Orioles saved themselves a potential run in the first inning by winning a challenge that saw a safe call overturned at third base after Yankees left fielder Brett Gardner led off with a triple.
Waino paints face to support Team USA
Cardinals ace Adam Wainwright painted himself patriotic Sunday in support of the U.S. men’s national soccer team, which will face Portugal in a first-round World Cup match later in the day.
Correa to be evaluated in Houston after ankle injury
Shortstop Carlos Correa, rated Astros’ No. 1 prospect by MLB.com, was scheduled to be sent to Houston in the coming days to be examined by a foot and ankle specialist after he injured his right ankle sliding into third base while playing for Class A Advanced Lancaster in Lake Elsinore, Calif., on Saturday.
Yankees celebrate 68th Old-Timers’ Day
After taking batting practice, Johnny Damon joked that he officially knew why he was considered an Old-Timer. Damon and Hideki Matsui, both important contributors on the 2009 World Series champion Yankees, were both first-time participants at the 68th Annual Old-Timers’ Day at Yankee Stadium. They were joined by Hall of Famers Yogi Berra, Whitey Ford, Rickey Henderson and Reggie Jackson, and Joe Torre, who will be inducted in July.
Pineda has setback, will wait a week to throw
The Yankees have been pretty vague when it comes to a timetable for injured starter Michael Pineda. But his return, scheduled for some time in August, may be pushed back a little longer after an MRI showed some trace amounts of inflammation on Saturday.
Torres the first to try out protective cap in game
Padres reliever Alex Torres became the first pitcher to wear the protective cap approved for pitchers’ use by MLB in a regular-season game while pitching in the eighth inning of Saturday’s contest against the Dodgers.
Today’s MLB starting lineups: June 21
Every lineup, every day, as they are made public by the clubs.
Optioned Gausman won’t miss start for O’s
The Orioles optioned right-hander Kevin Gausman on Friday, but he’ll make a start as the O’s 26th player during Friday’s doubleheader against the Rays.
Wallach among four Canadian Hall inductees
Former Expos third baseman Tim Wallach and announcer Dave Van Horne were inducted into the Canadian Baseball Hall of Fame on Saturday, along with Canadian-born former big league GM Murray Cook and the late Jim Ridley, a former scout and coach and a native Canadian.
Aoki on DL with groin injury; Maxwell returns
Right fielder Nori Aoki was placed on the 15-day disabled list on Saturday by the Royals because of his recurring problems with a groin injury. To fill his roster spot, Justin Maxwell was recalled from Triple-A Omaha.
NL races going down to wire
Voting for several NL starting spots in the 2014 All-Star Game remains too close to call with the game just a few weeks away.
Pipeline preview: Russell, Midland face San Antonio
A strained right hamstring forced A’s No. 1 prospect Addison Russell to spend much of the first half of the season on the disabled list. But he is healthy again and returned to Double-A Midland’s lineup this week, just in time to face two of the best prospects in the Texas League.
Voting race for All-Star spots tight around NL
With just more than three weeks left before this year’s Midsummer Classic on July 15 in Minneapolis, voting for some National League starting spots in the 2014 All-Star Game is still too close to call.