Red Sox manager John Farrell boiled over with frustration on Sunday night after a replay call was challenged and overturned, leading to the Yankees scoring what ended up being the deciding run in the series finale. Farrell was ejected, as managers have been instructed not to argue plays under review.
Yanks’ winning challenge leads to key run
The Yankees successfully challenged a fourth-inning call at first base on Sunday, as a video review determined Francisco Cervelli to be safe at first base on a run-scoring fielder’s choice.
Roberts has MRI on back, to be reevaluated by Yanks
The Yankees were without Brian Roberts’ services on Sunday, as the second baseman underwent a precautionary MRI due to lower back soreness.
DL stint likely for Cervelli; McCann says he’s ‘fine’
Francisco Cervelli’s career with the Yankees is about to take another unfortunate twist. The catcher appeared to injure his right hamstring during New York’s 3-2 victory over the Red Sox on Sunday and is likely headed to the 15-day disabled list.
What’s Next: Crew’s hot streak; No. 42’s tribute
In another action-packed week across Major League Baseball, the Brewers are riding a nine-game winning streak, Dodgers slugger Adrian Gonzalez is on a home run binge, and the game’s annual celebration of Jackie Robinson takes center stage Tuesday.
Giants win on Crawford’s splash homer in 10th
Brandon Crawford delivered the Giants’ first walk-off victory of the season, clobbering a 10th-inning leadoff home run Sunday to give San Francisco a 5-4 decision over the Colorado Rockies at AT&T Park.
Late homers lift A’s after Kazmir’s six scoreless
After Scott Kazmir threw six scoreless innings, Yoenis Cespedes’ two-run homer helped ensure the A’s of a 3-0 win over the Mariners at Safeco Field on Sunday afternoon.
Adrian homers in fourth straight as LA sweeps
Adrian Gonzalez, Matt Kemp and Juan Uribe homered as Dan Haren improved to 2-0 and the Dodgers completed a sweep of the D-backs on Sunday at Chase Field. Gonzalez finished the series with three homers and 10 RBIs.
Adjustments pay off for Ross in Padres’ win
Right-hander Tyson Ross held the Tigers to one run as the Padres beat Detroit, 5-1, on Sunday at Petco Park.
Alexei’s walk-off homer ends wet and wild affair
Alexei Ramirez hit a walk-off home run to end a back-and-forth game that included two rain delays as the White Sox downed the Indians, 4-3, on Sunday at U.S. Cellular Field.
Carpenter drives in three to lift Cardinals over Cubs
Matt Carpenter drove in three and scored a run as the Cardinals took the game and the series with a 6-4 win against the Cubs on Sunday afternoon at Busch Stadium.
Jackie’s legacy to be honored across baseball
The 67th anniversary of the day Jackie Robinson played his first game for the Brooklyn Dodgers will be celebrated throughout baseball Tuesday with ceremonies from Yankee Stadium to Vero Beach, Fla.
Angels go back-to-back-to-back in first to bury Colon
The Angels ambushed Mets starter Bartolo Colon with a first-inning, extra-base binge Sunday afternoon, and went on to a 14-2 victory at Angel Stadium.
Uehara has ‘good’ session; exam set for Monday
The Red Sox got some good news before Sunday’s game against the Yankees, as closer Koji Uehara had what manager John Farrell termed as “a good throwing session”.
Negro Leagues Museum honors Hall of Fame trio
Three Hall of Famers appeared at the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum to become the first members of the “Hall of Game.” The museum honored those players as a tribute to MLB stars who played the game with the same passion, determination, flair and skill as the heroes of the Negro Leagues.
Homers highlight scoring outburst, sweep
Home runs from Justin Upton and Freddie Freeman fueled yet another early-inning uprising that helped the Braves complete a three-game sweep with Sunday afternoon’s 10-2 win over the Nationals. Andrelton Simmons added a homer and Aaron Harang spun a gem.
Impressive pitching makes Brewers the real deal
The Brewers are off to a nine-game winning streak, and their 1.80 ERA is the best in the big leagues. That’s a 0.82 ERA for the bullpen and a 2.22 ERA for the rotation.