After undergoing a multitude of tests on Thursday afternoon, Dan Uggla was fitted with another set of contact lenses that he hopes will be more comfortable than the set he tried in March. If this does not work, the second baseman might undergo LASIK surgery.
Oswalt solid but drops debut vs. Nationals
On Thursday in his first Major League start of the season, Roy Oswalt fanned 11 — the most by a Rockies starter this season. However, he also gave up four runs on nine hits, and the Rockies lost their fourth straight, 5-1, to the Nationals.
Zimmermann limits Rox as bats come up big
Jordan Zimmermann dominated the No. 2 offense in the National League, striking out nine and allowing just six hits and one unearned run in a 5-1 win Thursday night.
Power, ‘pen and pinch winning combo for Mets
The Mets found a way to win Thursday despite Jon Niese’s early exit, leaning on David Wright’s two home runs in a 4-3 win over the Braves.
Left shoulder discomfort forces Niese’s exit
Mets starter Jon Niese left Thursday’s 4-3 win over the Braves with left shoulder discomfort, and will fly back to New York for further testing Friday.
Longoria’s big night backs Moore in Rays’ win
Evan Longoria paced the Rays’ offense with two homers, and Matt Moore returned to form in an 8-3 win over the Yankees on Thursday night at Yankee Stadium.
For Wright, Classic can be even more special
Mets third baseman David Wright deserves to be the National League’s starting third baseman in this year’s All-Star Game at Citi Field because he’s exactly what the Mets — and Major League Baseball — want their players to be, both on the field and off the field.
Sandoval to start rehab stint a day earlier
Third baseman Pablo Sandoval’s sharp performance during a Thursday afternoon workout at AT&T Park prompted the Giants to accelerate the start of his Minor League injury rehabilitation assignment by a day.
Happ hopes to rejoin Blue Jays by All-Star break
Blue Jays left-hander J.A. Happ, who was hit in the head by a line drive on May 7 and hasn’t pitched since, told ESPN that he is aiming for a return by the All-Star break.
Pena’s mammoth blast launches Astros to series win
Two costly errors dug a hole, but Carlos Pena crushed a walk-off homer in the 10th inning for a 7-4 victory over the Brewers on Thursday.
Rangers within game of A’s after taking finale
The Rangers’ 11-game homestand ended on a high note on Thursday as they rallied to defeat the A’s, 4-3, to take the four-game series at Rangers Ballpark in Arlington.
All-Star rosters to be unveiled on July 6
Rosters for the 2013 All-Star Game at Citi Field in New York will be unveiled on Saturday, July 6, on FOX — a day earlier than originally scheduled.
C. Carpenter suffers setback; expects diagnosis Friday
Chris Carpenter’s throwing program has stalled this week due to lower back tightness that first surfaced when the right-hander was throwing off the mound on Sunday.
Ike showing progress, but no date for return
It is impossible for Terry Collins to know for sure, but from everything the Mets’ manager reads and hears, he believes Ike Davis is making genuine progress at Triple-A Las Vegas.
Harper pushes toward next phase of recovery
The Nationals have rehabilitation charts for every injured player, outlining when and how he can begin to recover from a specific ailment. But it appears that outfielder Bryce Harper is working off his own rehab schedule.
Buchholz takes step toward possible Tuesday return
The latest target date for Clay Buchholz to pitch for the Red Sox is on Tuesday night at Fenway Park against the Colorado Rockies.
Bucs ride Alvarez’s monster day to win over Reds
Third baseman Pedro Alvarez went 3-for-4 and drove in all five Pittsburgh runs, as the Pirates beat the Reds, 5-3, at Great American Ball Park on Thursday to split a four-game series.