Rays left-hander David Price stopped by the Major League Baseball Urban Youth Academy in Compton, Calif., on Saturday. “That facility was awesome. I don’t think I’ve really been to a facility like that for young kids to play baseball,” Price said.
Kazmir ejected in second inning vs. Tribe
Scott Kazmir’s return to Cleveland ended with a short night after home-plate umpire Jerry Layne ejected Kazmir in the bottom of the second inning.
Redmond would like replay expanded further
Upon hearing that Braves manager Fredi Gonzalez was ejected earlier Saturday during his club’s contest with the Cardinals, Miami skipper Mike Redmond said Major League Baseball should consider changes to the replay procedures on fair/foul calls.
Hudson feels on track to make next start
Right-hander Tim Hudson made around 35 throws from 70 to 80 feet Saturday as he continued to make good progress in his recovery from a strained left hip. Hudson missed his scheduled start Friday but expects to be ready to pitch Thursday at Colorado.
Elbow soreness sends Cashner to disabled list
The Padres placed right-hander Andrew Cashner on the 15-day disabled list on Saturday with soreness in his right elbow. Rookie Donn Roach will start in his place on Sunday vs. the Rockies and Kevin Quackenbush was called up from Triple-A El Paso to take his roster spot.
Results promising in Pelfrey’s first rehab start
Mike Pelfrey, on the 15-day disabled list since May 2 with a strained left groin, gave up a run on five hits and a walk over five innings for Triple-A Rochester on Friday. He threw 81 pitches, with 53 going for strikes.
Jackson’s 11 K’s lead Cubs to shutout over Crew
Edwin Jackson outdueled Matt Garza on Saturday afternoon, striking out 11 and serving up four hits over seven innings in the Cubs’ 3-0 win over the Brewers at Wrigley Field.
Small ball, Miller’s strong outing lead Cards
Kolten Wong and Peter Bourjos each had a pair of bunt singles which were keys in a 4-1 victory over Atlanta before a sellout crowd of 44,981 at Busch Stadium on Saturday. Shelby Miller allowed one unearned run in seven strong innings.
Fractured finger lands Middlebrooks on DL
The Red Sox dodged injury bullets when Xander Bogaerts and Shane Victorino showed up to Fenway on Saturday healthy enough to play, but the same couldn’t be said of Will Middlebrooks.
McClendon: Cano’s homers to come in bunches
Though Robinson Cano’s home run total a quarter of the way through the season is far below his norm, manager Lloyd McClendon said it was only a matter of time before the five-time All-Star raised that pace.
Finding comfort with Bucs, Ike returns to NY
Ike Davis smiled inside the Pirates’ clubhouse before Saturday’s game against the Yankees. Davis made his return to New York, although the Pirates were not facing his former team, the Mets.
Latos set for simulated game on Tuesday
Reds starting pitcher Mat Latos threw off of a mound on Saturday for the third time since an April setback of a strained flexor mass tendon. Latos threw 35 pitches in the bullpen at Citizens Bank Park.
Perez opts for Tommy John surgery
Rangers pitcher Martin Perez, who has a partial tear in the ulnar collateral ligament in his left elbow, has decided to have Tommy John surgery and will be sidelined for at least a year.
Fielder to miss few games with herniated disk in neck
First baseman Prince Fielder has been diagnosed with a herniated disk in his neck and will be sidelined for the next couple of days. He has received a nerve-blocking injection that the Rangers hope will alleviate the problem and get him back in the lineup as early as Tuesday.
Red Sox release statement about injured woman
The young woman who fell down an elevator shaft at Fenway Park on Friday suffered “serious injuries,” according to a release from the Red Sox on Saturday evening, and is being treated at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center.
Uncertainty surrounding Sale’s next move
The only thing certain about Chris Sale’s next start is that it won’t completely be decided until the White Sox see how Sale responds to Friday’s trip to the mound.
Yankees not expecting CC back when eligible
The Yankees don’t know precisely when CC Sabathia will be back, but they expect him to take longer than the minimum stay on the disabled list. Sabathia will be eligible to return on May 26, but manager Joe Girardi said Saturday that the left-hander may need some more time.