When the Yankees placed Francisco Cervelli on the disabled list, they estimated he’d need a minimum of six weeks to recover. In reality, Cervelli said Tuesday, it could be another five weeks before he even begins baseball activities.
Today’s MLB starting lineups: May 7
Every lineup, every day, as they are made public by the clubs.
Comedian Delaney takes reins of MLB Twitter feed
Comedian Rob Delaney, a Massachusetts native and Red Sox fan, took over the MLB Twitter feed (@MLB) on Tuesday from 12-7 p.m. ET.
All-Star Game 5K & Fun Run set for Brooklyn
Major League Baseball’s popular All-Star Game 5K & Fun Run presented by Nike will return for a fourth summer, this time with a few new twists.
Helton pleads guilty to driving while ability impaired
Rockies first baseman Todd Helton pleaded guilty to a charge of driving while ability impaired, and was sentenced to a year’s probation, a $400 fine and 24 hours of community service by an Adams County, Colo., court on Tuesday.
Power game defining Indians early on
The Indians’ offseason acquisitions brought them two things that were obvious in their absence last season — power and speed — but thus far only one of those elements has made many headlines.
Draft shaping up to be a challenge for scouts
The depth of available talent might make the 2013 First-Year Player Draft better overall, especially as it winds into the the later rounds, even if it provides a stiffer challenge at the top
All-Star-worthy outfielders continue to blossom
Has Major League Baseball ever had more exciting young talent? Say hello to Carlos Gomez. And to Mark Trumbo. And Lorenzo Cain. And don’t forget Bryce Harper and Adam Jones.
Angels fans get chance to earn trivia ‘Bucks’
MLB.com’s ‘Bucks on the Pond’ stopped by Angel Stadium recently to give fans a chance to show off their knowledge and earn some money.
Football legend Carter tosses out first pitch for Reds
Recently elected into the Pro Football Hall of Fame, former NFL wide receiver and Ohio State star Cris Carter threw out a ceremonial first pitch Monday night before the Reds played the Braves at Great American Ball Park.
Solid Gold-schmidt: Slugger’s four hits power D-backs
Paul Goldschmidt’s bat and Trevor Cahill’s arm led the D-backs to a 9-2 win over the Dodgers on Monday night at Dodger Stadium.
Phillies enjoy all-around victory over Giants
The Phillies pitched well, hit well and played solid defense in a 6-2 victory over the defending World Series champion Giants on Monday.
Cashner’s career night silences Marlins
Andrew Cashner tossed 7 1/3 scoreless frames, allowing just four hits to the Marlins in a 5-0 Padres victory Monday night — a win that marked the club’s ninth in its last 12 games.
Hanrahan strains right forearm, to undergo MRI
Already short-handed in the bullpen, the Red Sox are now facing the possibility that Joel Hanrahan will have to be shut down. Hanrahan, who was filling in as the closer on the same night Andrew Bailey was officially placed on the disabled list, had to leave Monday’s game with a right forearm strain.
Drew to rescue as Sox rally, win walk-off in 11
With one flick of the wrist, Stephen Drew — who went 4-for-5 with three RBIs in the game — ended Monday’s late-night thriller at Fenway Park with a double that hit low off the Green Monster’s scoreboard, fueling the Red Sox’s thrilling 6-5, 11-inning win over the Twins.
Feldman’s scoreless start leads Cubs past Rangers
Starlin Castro and Anthony Rizzo both hit two-run singles in the fourth and Rizzo added a two-run home run in the eighth to back Scott Feldman, who helped himself with an RBI single, to give the Cubs a 9-2 victory over the Rangers.
Arencibia finishes Blue Jays’ epic rally vs. Rays
J.P. Arencibia hit a two-run homer in the top of the ninth inning to cap a seven-run comeback as the Blue Jays came away with a dramatic 8-7 victory over the Rays at Tropicana Field on Monday.