In the fifth inning Tuesday night vs. the Indians, Angels manager Mike Scioscia successfully challenged first-base umpire Gabe Morales’ out call at first base on a ground ball by J.B. Shuck.
Salvy driving force behind Royals’ six-run 8th
Salvador Perez drove in four runs with a homer and a two-run double that sparked a six-run eighth inning that sent the Royals to a 10-7 win over the Blue Jays on Tuesday night.
Short-handed Crew rallies to down Cards in 11th
Kyle Lohse fanned nine over six innings, and Lyle Overbay hit a go-ahead RBI single in the 11th to give the Brewers a 5-4 win over the Cardinals on Tuesday at Busch Stadium.
Holaday outsmarts White Sox for a Tigers victory
Bryan Holaday’s bunt single with two outs in the ninth inning gave the Tigers a 4-3 win over the White Sox on Tuesday night in Chicago. Justin Verlander allowed three runs over seven innings for a no-decision.
LaRoche clutch as Nats rally to top Astros
Adam LaRoche knocked an eighth-inning double to erase a one-run Astros advantage, and his go-ahead RBI single in the ninth completed the Nationals’ 4-3 win on Tuesday at Minute Maid Park.
Fernandez delivers repeat stellar performance in rout
With ample run support, Jose Fernandez didn’t have to go K-crazy on Tuesday night in the Marlins’ 9-0 rout of the Braves at Marlins Park. Instead, Fernandez efficiently cruised along for eight innings, allowing two hits while striking out eight.
In Bronx return, Cano keeps negotiations in past
It was with the Yankees Robinson Cano played for nine years, won a World Series and developed into a player widely regarded as the best second baseman in the game. Then he became a free agent and was gone. So, of course, Tuesday was a date that was circled in red on his mental calendar.
Norris, A’s add Rangers’ Perez to list of victims
One night after beating ace Yu Darvish, the A’s took care of the American League’s ERA leader with ease on Tuesday. Texas’ Martin Perez was forced to relinquish that title, after allowing a career-high eight runs in the A’s 9-3 series-clinching victory at Globe Life Park,
Kipnis exits in fourth with abdominal strain
In the fourth inning, Jason Kipnis grounded into a double play against Angels right-hander Jered Weaver. Immediately following the twin killing, the second baseman appeared to grab at his sides before leaving the field and heading into the clubhouse with one of the Indians’ trainers.
Using relentless attack, Red Sox top Rays
Backed by the same grind-it-out plate approach that matched so much of their success last season, the Red Sox rolled to a 7-4 victory over the Rays.
Teammates fuel Mariners in Cano’s return to NY
Veteran right-hander Chris Young picked up his first win in 20 months and catcher Mike Zunino cranked out a career-high four hits as the Mariners topped the Yankees, 6-3, on Tuesday in Robinson Cano’s return to the Bronx.
Cain scratched after cutting finger pregame
Giants pitcher Matt Cain was scratched from Tuesday night’s start against the San Diego Padres after cutting his right index finger with a knife in the clubhouse kitchen at AT&T Park shortly after batting practice.
Gyorko, Smith may be ready to return
Padres second baseman Jedd Gyorko is expected to return from the paternity list on Wednesday, while outfielder Seth Smith, who has missed five straight starts, could be ready to come back from a right groin strain.
Anibal’s blister showing signs of healing
The blister that landed Tigers right-hander Anibal Sanchez on the 15-day disabled list no longer qualifies as gross, manager Brad Ausmus said. It has healed past that stage.
Sale unlikely to pitch this weekend
Left-hander Chris Sale played catch again on Tuesday and is scheduled to play long toss Wednesday, per White Sox pitching coach Don Cooper.
Nats to keep rotation steady until Fister returns
Washington manager Matt Williams said the team is targeting May 7 as the date for Doug Fister’s return start, and he hopes to keep the Nationals’ rotation “steady” in the next 10 days.
Cano maintains perspective during NY visit
Robinson Cano returned to Yankee Stadium on Tuesday for the first time since signing with Seattle in December, and the five-time All-Star said he was just looking forward to seeing his former teammates and playing baseball in front of the fans that watched him grow up in the game.