Jose Reyes and Casey Janssen headed to Florida before Sunday’s game to begin rehab work, and both could be back with the Blue Jays within days.
Out of lineup, Pedroia to get wrist examined
Dustin Pedroia, who has been bothered by soreness in his left wrist for over a week, was scratched from the lineup for Sunday night’s game against the Yankees.
Reds’ bats come alive for win in series finale
Home runs by Joey Votto and Devin Mesoraco powered a five-run third inning to help give the Reds a 12-4 win over the Rays on Sunday and salvaged the final game of the three-game series.
Blue Jays’ offense comes to life to back Buehrle
Toronto showcased its power with homers by Jose Bautista, Colby Rasmus and Brett Lawrie, as the Blue Jays finished with 17 hits overall to back a strong start by Mark Buehrle en route to an 11-3 rout of the Orioles at Camden Yards.
Quad tightness keeps Jeter out of lineup
The Yankees are managing another injury situation with team captain Derek Jeter, who was held out of Sunday night’s lineup against the Red Sox with a tight right quadriceps.
Brewers win ninth straight behind dominant Lohse
Red-hot Milwaukee won for the ninth consecutive time Sunday, sweeping the Pirates out of Miller Park with a 4-1 victory, led by a razor-sharp Kyle Lohse and yet another base hit from Aramis Ramirez with a runner in scoring position.
Replay making manager-umpire arguments rare
Unlike years past, where controversial calls could often lead to a manager screaming at or kicking dirt at an umpire, the new replay system has instead led to much more friendly discussion between skippers and the men in blue..
V-Mart an option to catch during AL play
The Tigers bid farewell to their early bout of Interleague Play by putting Victor Martinez behind the plate for the second time this week on Sunday. However, the return of the designated-hitter slot might not mean the end of Martinez’s catching days.
Mattingly coy on Wilson’s possible Tuesday return
Reliever Brian Wilson is eligible to be activated off the disabled list on Tuesday when the Dodgers face his former Giants teammates, but manager Don Mattingly on Sunday wouldn’t say if the move will happen.
Quad strain forces Beltre to disabled list
The Rangers on Sunday added pitcher Hector Noesi to the active roster and placed third baseman Adrian Beltre on the disabled list, retroactive to April 9, with a strained left quad muscle. Beltre is eligible to come off the disabled list on April 25.
Today’s MLB starting lineups: April 13
Every lineup, every day, as they are made public by the clubs.
Oblique strain forces Rays’ Cobb to DL
Rays right-hander Alex Cobb was placed on the 15-day disabled list Sunday with a left oblique strain.
Recker’s HR gives Mets 13-inning win over Angels
Anthony Recker hit a tiebreaking homer in the 13th inning Saturday to lead the Mets to a 7-6 win over the Angels.
Verlander ends hitless streak in first ’14 win
While Justin Verlander broke out of a career-long slump with his first two Major League hits, his seven quality innings protected the lead he helped build, sending the Tigers to a 6-2 win over the Padres on Saturday night at Petco Park.
Gray rides early lead, racks up K’s in Seattle
A’s right-hander Sonny Gray tossed seven gritty innings of one-run ball, tying his career high with nine strikeouts in a 3-1 victory over the Mariners on Saturday night.
NLBM salutes inaugural ‘Hall of Game’ class
The Negro Leagues Baseball Museum on Saturday introduced four members of the inaugural class of the “Hall of Game,” the museum’s tribute to MLB stars who played the game with the same passion, determination, flair and skill as the heroes of the Negro Leagues. Inductees Lou Brock, Joe Morgan and Dave Winfield attended the event. Roberto Clemente Jr. represented his father. Roy Firestone served as the emcee.
Astros lose lead in ninth, pull out victory in 10
The Astros turned disappointment into triumph in a matter of a few minutes Saturday night. Jose Altuve drove home Marwin Gonzalez from third base on a sacrifice fly for the game-winning run to send the Astros to a 6-5 win in 10 innings at Globe Life Park, snapping a 12-game losing streak at the hands of the Rangers.