Josh Beckett no-hit the Phillies on Sunday afternoon at Citizens Bank Park, the first no-hitter of the right-hander’s career and the 24th in Dodgers franchise history.
Rays sweep Red Sox on Rodriguez’s pinch-hit HR
Sean Rodriguez hit his second game-deciding three-run homer in four days — a pinch-hit shot in the seventh — as the Rays swept the reeling Red Sox with an 8-5 victory Sunday at Tropicana Field. Joe Maddon notched his 700th win as Tampa Bay manager in a game that saw three ejections after a benches-clearing incident.
Class A prospect sees father catch HR ball
Astros prospect Conrad Gregor and his father, Marty, have shared plenty of games of catch over the years, but what happened Saturday night in Davenport, Iowa, tops everything.
Phillies will re-evaluate Lee’s status
Phillies left-hander Cliff Lee is on the disabled list with a strained left elbow, but he will be re-evaluated on Monday.
Pineda making progress, feels good after throwing BP
Michael Pineda is making progress as he aims to rejoin the Yankees’ starting rotation in June. The right-hander had no issues a day after tossing 28 pitches of live batting practice and has been scheduled to throw two innings in an extended spring game on Tuesday at the club’s complex in Tampa, Fla.
Manny signed to be player-coach at Triple-A Iowa
The Chicago Cubs on Sunday signed Manny Ramirez to a Minor League contract to be a player-coach at Triple-A Iowa. President of baseball operations Theo Epstein, who was with Ramirez for seven years in the Boston Red Sox organization, made the announcement.
Hanley remains on sidelines with leg ailment
Hanley Ramirez was again out of the lineup with a lower leg injury. While there is some concern it may be the shortstop’s Achilles, manager Don Mattingly has only heard that it’s a right calf injury that has cost the All-Star playing time.
Kipnis expected to return to lineup Tuesday
After making a pair of rehab starts with Triple-A Columbus — and blasting a home run on Saturday night — second baseman Jason Kipnis is likely to rejoin the Indians on Tuesday.
Rays erase early deficit in third straight walk-off win
The Rays celebrated their third straight walk-off win on Saturday against the Red Sox, this one by a 6-5 score in 15 innings, sending Boston to a ninth straight loss.
Springer homers in return from hip flexor strain
George Springer was all smiles upon returning to the lineup after missing two games with a strained right hip flexor. He was in right field, batting second Saturday in Seattle, belting a two-run homer in his first at-bat of the night.
Harrison plays hero as Bucs rally past Nationals
In the first of presumably many meetings, 2009 draftee Stephen Strasburg got the better of 2011 draftee Gerrit Cole — barely — but the Bucs got the best of the Nats, rallying to a 3-2 victory in front of a sellout crowd of 38,889 and a national TV audience.
Garcia returns to win column as Cards best Reds
His outing about to implode, his first win in more than a year slipping away, Jaime Garcia got a strikeout and two key teammate assists in the sixth on Saturday night to help the Cardinals even their series against the Reds with a 6-3 win.
Cuddyer, Tulo go deep as Nicasio’s gem lifts Rox
Rockies starter Juan Nicasio’s last trip to Turner Field was disastrous, but nearly 10 months later, Nicasio achieved redemption. He gave up two hits in six scoreless innings as Michael Cuddyer and Troy Tulowitzki homered in the Rockies’ 3-1 win over the Braves on Saturday afternoon at Turner Field.
Turner has first ’14 win as Marlins even series
Jacob Turner threw 6 1/3 scoreless innings, and he was backed by RBI hits from Jarrod Saltalamacchia and Jeff Baker as the Marlins held off the Brewers, 2-1, at Marlins Park.
Collmenter, bullpen combine for win vs. Mets
The D-backs endured another rain-filled day at Citi Field to defeat the Mets, 3-2. The victory ended the D-backs’ three-game losing streak and snapped their five-game losing streak to the Mets.
Two challenges go Angels’ way vs. Royals
After review, umpires judged Mike Scioscia’s 13th managerial challenge a lucky — and successful — one on Saturday night at Angel Stadium.
Cain tests hamstring in bullpen session
Two and a half hours before Saturday night’s first pitch against the Twins, Giants right-hander Matt Cain was running bases, taking swings, smiling. And still uncertain about whether he will make Monday’s start against the Cubs.