Justin Morneau had three hits, including a go-ahead RBI single in the ninth inning, to help lift the Twins to a 6-5 win against the Orioles on Saturday at Oriole Park at Camden Yards.
Davis’ consecutive homer streak ends at four
Chris Davis’ chance to make history was denied in the O’s 6-5 loss to the Twins on Saturday.
Four-run sixth gives A’s victory in Colon’s return
Bartolo Colon threw six innings of three-run ball in his return from a 50-game suspension and the offense rallied for four runs in the sixth to give the A’s a 6-3 victory over the Astros on Saturday.
Drive to always improve keeps Pujols in top tier
To the people who know Albert Pujols best, it’s not his strength or quickness or even his plate discipline that dazzles them. It’s his relentless work ethic, attention to detail and commitment to improve.
Phils rally in ninth, win on walk-off double
The Phillies had picked up just two hits in their previous 14 innings before they rallied to score three runs in the bottom of the ninth inning Saturday in a 4-3 victory over the Royals at Citizens Bank Park.
Tigers’ hit parade continues against Yankees
Now that the Tigers’ offense is going, not even former nemesis Phil Hughes could stop it. Hours after the Yankees activated Hughes from the disabled list, the Tigers knocked him out with a four-run fifth inning and a three-hit game from former Yankees prospect Austin Jackson, breaking open an eventual 8-4 win Saturday afternoon at Comerica Park.
Transformed Miller wins solid season debut
Backed by Carlos Beltran’s three-RBI afternoon, rookie starter Shelby Miller turned in a strong enough start in his first appearance as a regular in the team’s rotation, giving the Cardinals a 6-3 victory over the Giants at AT&T Park on Saturday.
Pujols’ two HRs spark Angels’ big win
Albert Pujols hit his first two home runs of the season and Mark Trumbo and Peter Bourjos added their own roundtrippers to spark the Angels to an 8-4 victory over the Rangers on Saturday. Tommy Hanson worked six innings for the win in his Angels debut.
Dodgers trade Harang to Rox for Hernandez
With a surplus of starting pitchers, the Dodgers traded right-hander Aaron Harang and cash considerations to the Rockies for catcher Ramon Hernandez on Saturday.
In wake of Sandy, Little League fields get new life
After the devastation of Hurricane Sandy, the Bayonne Little League fields looked unplayable for the upcoming season. Thanks to the Baseball Tomorrow Fund and money raised by MLB groundskeepers, the fields were ready for Opening Day.
Aramis placed on DL; Braun day to day with stiff neck
The Brewers played without their two best hitters Saturday, when left fielder Ryan Braun remained sidelined by a stiff neck and third baseman Aramis Ramirez was placed on the 15-day disabled list with a sprained left knee.
Interference call leads to missed opportunity vs. Mets
In Saturday’s 7-3 loss to the Mets, Juan Pierre collided with Mets’ catcher John Buck at the plate after scoring the tying run in the seventh, which led to an interference call at a key moment.
Price presented with AL Cy Young Award
Prior to Saturday night’s Rays-Indians game, David Price was presented with his 2012 American League Cy Young Award. In addition, the first 20,000 fans to enter Tropicana Field received a David Price Cy Young Figurine.
Simmons scratched from lineup with sore thumb
Andrelton Simmons arrived at Turner Field expecting to play Saturday night against the Cubs. But after informing the Braves medical staff that his right thumb was sore, the shortstop was reminded teams are not going to take chances with injuries early in the season.
Kipnis, Indians put extension talks on hold
Indians second baseman Jason Kipnis confirmed Saturday that he and the Indians have tabled their discussions regarding a long-term extension until the offseason.
Mets get needed offense from behind plate in win
Catcher John Buck’s sixth-inning double set the stage for Daniel Murphy’s winning RBI triple in a 7-3 Mets victory over the Marlins at Citi Field on Saturday.
Behind effective changeup, Happ dominates Sox
J.A. Happ allowed just one hit and utilized an effective changeup to throw 5 1/3 scoreless innings while J.P. Arencibia and Colby Rasmus homered in the Blue Jays’ 5-0 victory over the Red Sox at Rogers Centre.