Heath Bell made another colorful All-Star running entrance on Sunday.
Kershaw throws ‘light’ bullpen session
Clayton Kershaw threw off a mound on Sunday for the first time since going on the disabled list, but he won’t return to the Dodgers’ rotation yet.
Kiermaier to return for second-half opener
Kevin Kiermaier is ready for his return. Barring any setbacks, he’ll do so Friday night when the Rays open their second half against the Orioles at Tropicana Field.
Jeter marries longtime girlfriend Davis
Former Yankees shortstop Derek Jeter married model Hannah Davis on Saturday in California, according to multiple reports.
Rockies’ rookie dings Phillies for first win
Rockies rookie left-hander Tyler Anderson hit his first career home run to tie the game in the fifth, and his teammates helped him earn his first career win by igniting for a six-run sixth en route to an 8-3 victory over the Phillies.
Yes we McCann! Yanks edge Tribe in 11th
The hits keep coming for Brian McCann. In a 7-6 win in 11 innings over the American League Central-leading Indians on Saturday, the Yankees catcher collected three more hits, including the decisive blow in extra innings at Progressive Field.
Bell’s slam helps Bucs ring up rout of Cubs
There were fireworks on the riverfront in downtown Pittsburgh on Saturday night to celebrate the city’s bicentennial and they just happened to coincide with an offensive explosion in the Pirates’ fifth inning, highlighted by Josh Bell’s first career grand slam in his second Major League at-bat.
Manfred introduces All-Star legacy projects
Major League Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred stood on the infield of a brand-new artificial surface and looked out on a beautiful, sunny afternoon at the kids and parents who came out Saturday for the rededication of the Conrad Prebys Branch of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater San Diego.
Murphy, Scherzer torment Mets as Nationals roll
Daniel Murphy’s three-hit performance, combined with a sterling outing from recent National League All-Star team addition Max Scherzer, powered Washington to a 6-1 win over the Mets, extending its NL East lead over New York to five games.
Vogt, Graveman nearly go distance in A’s win
A’s right-hander Kendall Graveman pitched into the ninth inning for the first time in his career Saturday afternoon, holding a hot Astros club to five hits in a 3-2 victory at Minute Maid Park.
Kimbrel to have knee surgery, out 3-6 weeks
Red Sox closer Craig Kimbrel will undergo surgery on Monday to repair torn cartilage in his left knee and is expected to miss three to six weeks, the team announced on Saturday.
Cuthbert’s hot bat keys Royals’ win over Mariners
Royals rookie Cheslor Cuthbert drove in two runs and right-hander Edinson Volquez tossed a quality start as the Royals held off the Mariners for a 5-3 win on Saturday afternoon at Kauffman Stadium.
Springer gets much-needed start off
For the first time after 112 consecutive games, George Springer was not in the Astros’ starting lineup on Saturday.
Bullpen preserves Giants win after Green’s shot
Compensating for starter Jake Peavy’s relatively brief outing, San Francisco’s bullpen blanked the Arizona Diamondbacks for 4 2/3 hitless innings Saturday to help the Giants to a 4-2 triumph.
Manny Ramirez went skimboarding at the beach, and it was hilarious
Manny’s still out there being Manny.
Schoop’s late heroics lift O’s past Angels
Jonathan Schoop’s go-ahead RBI single in the bottom of the eighth inning sent the first-place Orioles to a 3-2 victory over the Angels on Saturday at Camden Yards.
Bogaerts clears Monster to back Porcello in win
The Red Sox did what they had to do on Saturday afternoon at Fenway Park in taking a 4-1 win over the Rays, handing the visitors their 21st loss in their last 24 games.