Twins first baseman Joe Mauer is closer to his return from back spasms that have kept him out of the lineup, but not close enough to be much of an option Wednesday night.
Anibal to pick up intensity in second ‘pen session
Anibal Sanchez threw approximately 50 pitches Tuesday in what manager Brad Ausmus called a light bullpen session. He’s scheduled to throw another session on Thursday, when he’ll pick up the intensity a bit.
Bullpen delivers to secure victory for Arroyo
Paul Goldschmidt hit a two-run homer and Bronson Arroyo allowed one unearned run over 7 1/3 innings to lift the D-backs to a 3-2 victory on Wednesday afternoon over the Brewers at Miller Park.
After Koehler’s gem, Ozuna wins it for Miami
After Tom Koehler tossed eight shutout innings, Marcell Ozuna’s sacrifice fly scored Giancarlo Stanton for the walk-off 1-0 win and the sweep.
Cole’s eight strong nets Bucs rubber game
Several impressions were left by the Pirates’ 4-3 victory over San Francisco on Wednesday afternoon at PNC Park.
MLB, Astros announce details of ’14 Civil Rights Game
Major League Baseball and the Astros on Wednesday announced details for the 2014 Civil Rights Game and ancillary activities, which include the Beacon Awards Luncheon and the Baseball & Civil Rights Movement Roundtable Discussion.
Rollins held out of lineup for another day
Phillies shortstop Jimmy Rollins was held out of the starting lineup Tuesday for the second straight game, the result of discomfort in his right groin that has bothered him since Sunday.
Bucs option Locke, recall Irwin from Triple-A
The Pirates announced Tuesday that they have optioned left-hander Jeff Locke to Triple-A Indianapolis and recalled right-hander Phil Irwin from their top affiliate.
Kottaras designated to clear room for Tomlin
After rewriting a section of the Indians’ record book on Sunday, veteran catcher George Kottaras was designated for assignment on Tuesday so the club could promote right-hander Josh Tomlin from Triple-A.
Kershaw returns from DL; Baez sent to Double-A
The Dodgers’ ace is back. Clayton Kershaw, the two-time National League Cy Young Award winner, was activated from the disabled list and will start tonight’s game against the Nationals.
With improvement, Betances’ role could grow
Dellin Betances showed enough promise to earn a promotion to the big leagues in September 2013, and this season, he is once again working out of the bullpen for the Yankees. His problem remains inconsistent control and command, but those are improving.
Yanks activate Ryan, Pineda goes to DL
The Yankees activated infielder Brendan Ryan from the 15-day disabled list before Tuesday’s game against the Angels as Michael Pineda’s 10-game suspension expires.
Today’s MLB starting lineups: May 6
Every lineup, every day, as they are made public by the clubs.
Callups can infuse spark into fantasy lineups
May is an exciting month in fantasy baseball. As owners grow impatient of slow starters, a new batch of potential contributors starts to arrive in the form of callups.
Fan-chosen award honors top game-changing moments
T-Mobile and MLB invite America’s baseball faithful to call out the most pivotal game-changing moments throughout the season — with the fans themselves voting for the most significant game-changing moments, and culminating in honors awarded at the close of the season.
Fans have ’til midnight ET to nominate All-Star teacher
The final hours are approaching to nominate a favorite in the “Target Presents People All-Star Teachers” campaign, which has been ongoing since Spring Training at AllStarTeachers.com.
Votebook: Surging sluggers have Stars in their eyes
With All-Star Game voting in full swing, some of the game’s most iconic stars are hoping some big spring swings can propel them all the way to the Midsummer Classic in the Twin Cities.