Alex Gordon hit Kansas City’s first home run of the season and tied a career-high with four RBIs in a game as the Royals defeated the Rays, 7-3, in the rubber match on Saturday afternoon at Kauffman Stadium. Jeremy Guthrie allowed a run over seven innings.
Norris rescues A’s in 11th with clutch three-run blast
Jim Johnson blew his second save of the season Wednesday, but Derek Norris rescued the A’s with a three-run homer in the 11th inning to lift Oakland to a wild 7-4 victory over the Twins.
Kipnis finds power to back McAllister’s gem
Zach McAllister stifled the Padres over 7 2/3 scoreless innings and got all the support he’d need on Jason Kipnis’ two-run homer — his first of the season — as the Tribe topped the Padres, 2-0, in the opener of a twin bill on Wednesday afternoon.
Battling flu, Utley to be available off bench
Phillies second baseman Chase Utley is still recovering from the flu, but manager Ryne Sandberg said Utley is available off the bench for Wednesday’s game against the Brewers.
Victorino eager to get back, but won’t rush
Even though Shane Victorino is still idled with a right hamstring strain, he was pleased to simply be able to put his uniform on for pregame activities Wednesday and start ramping up his rehab program.
Transfer rule focus of Cleveland replay
Fresh guidelines regarding what constitutes a catch were issued by Major League Baseball on Tuesday and came into play in the first inning of the second game of the Indians’ doubleheader with the Padres on Wednesday afternoon.
Rockies option Lopez to Minors, recall Rutledge
The Rockies announced a pair of transactions Wednesday, when they recalled infielder Josh Rutledge from Triple-A Colorado Springs and optioned Wilton Lopez to make room on the roster.
Bat speed, balance key to Abreu’s power stroke
The sound is distinct. When White Sox slugger Jose Abreu makes contact, heads turn.
Call stands, Gordon called out after Yost’s challenge
Royals manager Ned Yost lost a replay challenge in the second inning on Wednesday after Alex Gordon was called out after attempting to steal third base.
Turner placed on disabled list; Caminero recalled
The Marlins are taking no chances with Jacob Turner’s strained right shoulder. They placed him on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to April 4, and recalled reliever Arquimedes Caminero from Triple-A New Orleans.
Giavotella called up in host of roster moves
Johnny Giavotella, longtime second-base prospect, was recalled from Triple-A Omaha on Wednesday and was in the starting lineup against the Rays, batting second in place of injured Omar Infante.
Award names will add to legacies of Mo, Hoffman
Commissioner Bud Selig announced on Wednesday that the top reliever in each league annually will be handed an award named for Mariano Rivera (AL) and Trevor Hoffman (NL).
With an eye on Beltre, Rangers call up Kouzmanoff
The Rangers, bracing for the possibility that third baseman Adrian Beltre could need to go on the disabled list with a left quad muscle injury, have called up infielder Kevin Kouzmanoff from Triple-A Round Rock.
Gardy honored in pregame for 1,000 wins
The Twins honored manager Ron Gardenhire for reaching 1,000 wins with a special pregame ceremony at Target Field before Wednesday’s game against the A’s.
Nunez a potential offensive weapon
Twins manager Ron Gardenhire said he was happy his club traded for infielder Eduardo Nunez, and that he expects to see him in the big leagues soon.
Reds playing it safe with rehabbing Latos
Reds starting pitcher Mat Latos, who had a rehab start with Triple-A Louisville scratched on Tuesday because of right elbow inflammation, has been told to rest his arm before he resumes pitching.
Honorary Bat Girl guest judges revealed
Evan Longoria of the Rays, Freddie Freeman of the Braves, Pablo Sandoval of the Giants, country music superstar Jason Aldean and MLB Network host and reporter Sam Ryan have been announced as the 2014 Guest Judging Panel for the sixth annual Honorary Bat Girl program.