Carlos Beltran clobbered a game-winning three-run home run in the bottom of the ninth, and the Yankees beat the Orioles, 5-3, in dramatic walk-off fashion Friday night, their first walk-off homer of the season.

Marcell Ozuna’s throwing arm saved the Marlins in their 3-2 win over the Mets on Friday night, but it was catcher Jarrod Saltalamacchia’s footwork that created some late confusion. In a frantic finish, Ozuna threw strikes to the plate in the eighth and ninth innings, thwarting New York’s chances at scoring the tying run. In both instances, the umpires reviewed the call to see if Saltalamacchia had blocked the plate.

The Twins’ dramatic 5-4 win over the White Sox on Friday night at Target Field was confirmed by replay review after Chicago challenged the initial ruling.

At a time when the Marlins are looking for an ace, Henderson Alvarez is assuming the role. The right-hander threw 6 1/3 scoreless innings on Friday night, and the Marlins held off the Mets, 3-2, at Marlins Park. The save went to Steve Cishek, but the game-saving defensive plays were turned in by left fielder Marcell Ozuna, who showcased his strong throwing arm by twice nabbing the potential tying run at the plate.

Clayton Kershaw said his no-hitter cleats will be sent to the Hall of Fame at Cooperstown. His game-worn uniform will be put on display at Dodger Stadium, after which he will take the gear home and display it in a room that also holds his two Cy Young Awards.

At 31, Justin Verlander is far from old, but it’s hard to miss that Verlander circa 2014 is not nearly as effective as the ’13 vintage, who in turn was less potent than in ’12 and ’11. Something is amiss with the Tigers’ right-hander, who is on his way to his worst season since ’08.

While a few players have healthy leads in the American League All-Star Game voting, others races are far too close to call and will likely come down to the wire. This includes shortstop, where Derek Jeter is trying to hold on for a starting bid in his final Midsummer Classic.

Dodgers third baseman Juan Uribe began an injury rehab assignment Thursday night, going 2-for-4 as designated hitter for Class A Rancho Cucamonga.

Joe Mauer finally broke through in Thursday night’s 4-2 victory over the White Sox at Target Field. The slumping first baseman tied the game in the third inning, and then doubled in the eighth to score the go-ahead run for his first multi-RBI game since May 3, and third total this season.

Scott Kazmir allowed a two-run homer to Dustin Pedroia but just three other hits over seven stellar innings to beat the Red Sox, 4-2, in the four-game series opener at O.co Coliseum, giving the A’s their Major League-best 45th win.

Yohan Pino is used to waiting. After all, he waited 30 years and 175 days before making his Major League debut against the White Sox on Thursday after pitching in the Minors for 10 years.

Ryan Howard went 2-for-4 at Busch Stadium in the Phillies’ 4-1 win over the Cardinals on Thursday, continuing the trend of tormenting his hometown team.

David Phelps fired seven strong innings and Carlos Beltran plated a pair of runs in leading the Yankees to a 6-4 win and a series sweep of the Blue Jays on Thursday night.

After combining for three runs and six hits in its first two CWS contests, Mississippi matched those totals in the first four innings against Texas Christian. The Horned Frogs erased a pair of deficits before the Rebels pulled away for a 6-4 victory.

Shelby Miller left his 15th start of the season a bit beaten up. He scraped his arm on a sliding play in the fifth and later left the game in the seventh, a few pitches after feeling a pinch in his hip.

Chris Johnson had a big night and Gavin Floyd spun a gem before suffering an elbow fracture as the Braves downed the Nats, 3-0, on Thursday at Nationals Park.

A pitchers’ duel took form on Thursday night at Marlins Park, and the Mets took the upper hand as a David Wright home run was all Zack Wheeler needed to beat the Marlins, 1-0.