Nolan Reimold scored the decisive run on Steve Pearce’s single in the 10th inning to give the Orioles a 5-4 victory on Saturday. Freddy Garcia was fantastic in 6 2/3 frames, and his no-hit bid was broken up in the seventh.
Zimmerman helps Nats swipe win in Pittsburgh
Ryan Zimmerman led a double steal in the ninth inning and scored on Tyler Moore’s sacrifice fly as the Nationals grabbed a 5-4 victory over the Pirates at PNC Park on Saturday. Stephen Strasburg allowed four runs, on a pair of two-run homers, and struck out eight over seven innings for a no-decision.
Problems are there, but Cards finding solutions
Much has been made of the “problems” facing the St. Louis Cardinals early in 2013. There are 28 other franchises that would happily take these problems if only they could have the Cardinals’ 19-11 record after 30 games.
Cardinals win fifth straight behind Jay’s big day
Jon Jay broke a tie with a ninth-inning single that scored Shane Robinson, lifting the Cardinals to their fifth consecutive victory, a 7-6 win over the Brewers on Saturday at Miller Park.
Neck better, but Adrian again scratched by Dodgers
Adrian Gonzalez was a late scratch for the second consecutive Dodgers game Saturday night with a stiff neck and was again replaced by Jerry Hairston.
Street is thriving despite close calls
Padres closer Huston Street is 7-for-7 in save situations, but it hasn’t come easily. Street has a 4.50 ERA. He’s given up 14 hits in 12 innings and walked four more. He’s given up four home runs.
Gregorius returns from concussion
Shortstop Didi Gregorius was reinstated from the seven-day concussion disabled list and outfielder Alfredo Marte was optioned to Triple-A Reno before the D-backs’ matchup with the Padres on Saturday.
Manuel weighs in on Dubee criticism
When former Phillies closer Mitch Williams criticized pitching coach Rich Dubee on Friday, right-hander Roy Halladay quickly came to his defense. Before Saturday night’s game against the Marlins at Citizens Bank Park, it was Charlie Manuel’s turn.
Recovering quickly, Greinke throws ‘pen session
Dodgers right-hander Zack Greinke, who is on the 15-day disabled list, is two to three weeks ahead of schedule in his recovery from a broken collarbone after throwing a full bullpen session Saturday at AT&T Park, exactly three weeks after surgery.
Viciedo may go on rehab assignment soon
Outfielder Dayan Viciedo continues to make steady progress as he works to get back in the White Sox lineup. Viciedo has been on the disabled list with a left oblique strain, but manager Robin Ventura said Viciedo may be ready for a rehabilitation assignment in the near future.
Iwakuma rides power surge to comfy win in Toronto
Michael Saunders hit a pair of homers and Dustin Ackley belted his first grand slam to lift Hisashi Iwakuma and the Mariners to a comfortable 8-1 victory over the Blue Jays Saturday at Rogers Centre.
Kazmir earns long-awaited win with Kipnis’ help
Scott Kazmir earned his first Major League win since Sept. 19, 2010. The southpaw tossed six strong innings on Saturday, as he pitched the Indians to a 7-3 win against the Twins at Progressive Field.
Reds rally for win against wild Cubs bullpen
The Reds capitalized on the wildness of the Cubs’ bullpen to score four runs on one hit in the top of the eighth inning for a 6-4 victory on Saturday afternoon at Wrigley Field.
Hughes fires eight shutout innings to top A’s
Phil Hughes pitched eight scoreless innings to pick up his first victory of the year, Chris Stewart and Lyle Overbay homered, and the Yankees defeated the Athletics, 4-2, on Saturday at Yankee Stadium.
Carpenter begins throwing program, no timetable set
Manager Mike Matheny said Saturday he would welcome the return of Chris Carpenter if the veteran right-hander is able to recover from pain in his right shoulder.
Braves’ home tilt with Mets postponed
The game scheduled for Saturday night between the Mets and Braves at Turner Field has been postponed because of inclement weather, with a makeup date yet to be determined.
Peavy ‘highly doubtful’ he’ll make Monday start
So much for Jake Peavy’s confidence about starting for the White Sox on Monday. A pregame session of catch did not go well for Peavy on Saturday, and the right-hander said it’s “highly doubtful” he’ll be able to start against the Royals on Monday in the final game of the three-game series.