On a cold, windy afternoon, the Marlins capitalized on a wild pitch to salvage their weekend at Wrigley Field. Giancarlo Stanton raced home with the decisive run in a two-run eighth inning that lifted Miami to a 4-3 win over the Cubs on Sunday afternoon.
Buchholz tosses three simulated innings in Detroit
Clay Buchholz threw three simulated innings off the Comerica Park mound as he continues to rehab the hyperextended left knee that landed him on the disabled list last week.
Shields helps Royals grind out win over Yanks
James Shields logged six gutsy innings and got out of an early bases-loaded jam, while the bullpen was stellar in sealing the Royals’ 2-1 win over the Yankees on Sunday.
Late rally lifts Seattle on Felix’s career day
Felix Hernandez struck out a career-high 15, and the Mariners rallied for five runs in the ninth to top the Rays, 5-0, on Sunday at Tropicana Field.
Moss’ slam backs Kazmir in rout of Orioles
The pesky A’s walked a season-high 11 times against the Orioles, along the way getting a grand slam from Brandon Moss in support of a superb Scott Kazmir in a 11-1 series-clinching victory at Camden Yards.
Brewers get breaks behind Gallardo in finale
Yovani Gallardo struck out eight batters in seven scoreless innings as the Brewers completed a 1-0 shutout over the Pirates at PNC Park on Sunday.
Felix fans 15 Rays to establish new career high
Chalk up a new career high for Felix Hernandez. He may have wound up with a no-decision on Sunday, but he also set a new personal best by striking out 15 batters against Tampa Bay.
Bailey spins great start, drives in two to lead Reds
Homer Bailey tossed eight strong innings and drove in two runs with a fifth-inning single to lift Cincinnati to a 4-1 victory over the Phillies to cement its first home series victory since May 9-11 against the Rockies.
Stellar Garcia baffles Blue Jays in finale
Jaime Garcia pitched seven scoreless innings and Matt Carpenter and Jhonny Peralta homered, as St. Louis beat Toronto in Sunday’s rubber game at Rogers Centre.
Bucs anticipate top prospect Polanco’s callup
There are many conversations surrounding Gregory Polanco in the Steel City. Almost all of which ask the same question: when will he get here? But once the Pirates’ prized and productive prospect does arrive, there’s another question those in the organization will have to ask: where does he hit in the order?
Ankle surgery to cost Moreland three months
Rangers general manager Jon Daniels announced Sunday morning that first baseman Mitch Moreland will have ankle reconstruction surgery either Monday or Tuesday. Moreland is expected to miss about three months.
Votto looks solid in first rehab game
In the first game of his rehab assignment for Triple-A Louisville on Sunday, Reds first baseman Joey Votto went 1-for-3 with a single before being lifted for a pinch-runner in the seventh.
Umpires overturn home run call on A’s Jaso
Oakland’s John Jaso was denied a grand slam in the third inning against the Orioles at Camden Yards on Sunday when the umpires overruled the initial home run call and awarded Jaso a two-run double.
Puig, Gordon don’t expect to be out long
The Dodgers received upbeat updates on hip injuries to Yasiel Puig and Dee Gordon on Sunday, with manager Don Mattingly saying he’s confident neither will be out “long term.”
Pirates lose early challenge on play at plate
A play at the plate ending the first inning of the Pirates-Brewers game stood as called following a crew chief-initiated umpire review.
Today’s MLB starting lineups: June 8
Every lineup, every day, as they are made public by the clubs.
Twins happy to add Morales’ powerful bat
The Twins announced on Sunday the signing of free-agent slugger Kendrys Morales to a one-year, $12 million prorated contract worth roughly $7.6 million. The team designated outfielder Jason Kubel for assignment in a corresponding move.