Buoyed by a solid start from lefty Zach Britton — who was recalled from Triple-A prior to the game-and some dazzling defense, the O’s scored five runs off Justin Verlander en route to a 5-2 series-evening victory in front of 34,796 at Comerica Park.

Tigers outfielder Torii Hunter hit career home run No. 300 on Sunday in the city where it all began.

The Brewers finalized a $1.35 million contract Sunday with right-hander Devin Williams, their top pick (second round, 54th overall) in the 2013 First-Year Player Draft.

Every lineup, every day, as they are made public by the clubs.

Father’s Day had an entirely new slant for 21 dads and two sons. They were part of the traveling entourage on the Royals’ trip to Tampa and Cleveland.

As right-hander Clay Buchholz continues to experience soreness in his neck, Red Sox manager John Farrell has been forced to make adjustments to his rotation. Farrell said Felix Doubront will start one game of Tuesday’s doubleheader against Tampa Bay. Alfredo Aceves will be recalled from Triple-A Pawtucket to start the other.

A pair of the Orioles’ top prospects are making strides in their recovery processes. Dylan Bundy (right flexor mass tightness) will make the next step in his throwing progression Monday. Top position player prospect Jonathan Schoop (lower back stress fracture) took the next step in his recovery. He’s jogging in a pool and throwing.

The Rays placed Alex Cobb on the seven-day concussion disabled list on Sunday morning, a day after he sustained a mild concussion when he was struck in the right ear by a line drive off the bat of Royals first baseman Eric Hosmer.

It’s hard to believe on this Father’s Day that Tony Gwynn Sr. is 53 and his son, Tony Jr., is already 30. Gwynn is the only career Padre inducted in the National Baseball Hall of Fame. He was a .338 lifetime hitter and possesses eight NL batting titles. I caught up with him before Friday’s 1998 NL champions’ ceremony at Petco Park.

Yasmani Grandal and Kyle Blanks hit home runs, and Jason Marquis won his ninth game of the season as the Padres defeated the D-backs, 6-4, on Saturday before a crowd of 29,756 at Petco Park.

The Padres aim to go above .500 on Sunday for the first time since they finished the 2010 season with a 90-72 record. Clayton Richard faces Ian Kennedy in Kennedy’s first start since he was given a 10-game suspension.

Tommy Hanson — throwing harder than he has all season — tossed a quality start and four relievers combined to get the last eight outs as the Angels beat the Yankees, 6-2, in front of a packed Angel Stadium to capture their third straight win.

Henry Blanco, playing in his first game as a Mariner after meeting the team in Oakland one day ago, hit a grand slam on Saturday in Seattle’s 4-0 win against the A’s.

An error by first baseman Nick Swisher and the first Major League home run by Anthony Rendon helped the Nationals edge the Indians, 7-6, at Progressive Field on Saturday night. The Nationals improved their record to 34-33.

Mark Teixeria was removed from Saturday’s game against the Angels in the bottom of the fourth inning because of an aggravated right wrist. He will miss the rest of the series so he can fly back to New York early to be evaluated by team physician Christopher Ahmad on Sunday.

Jason Castro and Chris Carter homered in the fourth inning to help the Astros move past the White Sox, 4-3, on Saturday night at Minute Maid Park. Lucas Harrell picked up the victory, allowing three runs over 6 2/3 innings.

It turns out the Twins just needed Trevor Plouffe to kick-start their offense, as he homered, doubled and drove home three runs in his return to the lineup to help lead Minnesota to a 6-3 win over the Tigers on Saturday night at Target Field.