The good version of Scott Kazmir made an appearance Saturday night at Dodger Stadium, striking out 10 in six innings to spark a 6-1 victory over the Rockies. Colorado has now dropped 10 of its last 15.
SoE: Behind Kris Bryant’s numbers
Kris Bryant has his critics, but you need to look closer to truly understand the worth of the Cubs star.
Bucs score twice in 10th to top A’s
David Freese and Gregory Polanco knocked in runs in the 10th inning and closer Mark Melancon closed out the A’s in the bottom of the inning as the Pirates topped Oakland.
Rise, Up: Padres walk off on Yanks
Melvin Upton Jr. launched his third game-ending homer of the season on the first pitch from Yankees reliever Andrew Miller in the bottom of the ninth, propelling the Padres to a 2-1 victory on Saturday night at Petco Park.
Late homer puts Arizona back on winning track
Thanks to a three-run homer by Welington Castillo, the D-backs ended a pair of losing streaks Saturday night as they beat the Giants, 6-5, at Chase Field. It snapped a seven-game skid overall and five-game home losing streak against the Giants this year.
Mac Williamson’s massive scoreboard blast one-upped Brandon Crawford on back-to-back dingers
That is a very hard hit baseball.
Hurdle’s dance moves lead top GIFs
Here are the top GIFs from Saturday’s games, courtesy of @MLBGifs.
Harper spends day with Make-A-Wish teen
A few weeks ago at a gala for the Make-A-Wish Foundation, 16-year-old Kaylan found out that her wish was going to be granted. She was going to spend a day with Bryce Harper, and there was Harper delivering the news to her in a video message.
Vin Scully admits he didn’t like Koufax’s tryout
Never judge a man on his awesome tan.
Bad to the Cron: Angels score what at Fenway?
The Angels broke out of a prolonged slump with their most impressive display of offense in more than a decade while walloping the Red Sox, 21-2, on Saturday night at Fenway Park.
Mets edge Cubs as Colon outduels Arrieta
Jake Arrieta has established himself as one of the most recognizable pitchers in baseball over the past two seasons. Sporting a trendy beard and last year’s National League Cy Young Award, Arrieta has emerged into a star. But for whatever reason, he can’t seem to figure out Citi Field. After the Mets beat Arrieta in Game 2 of the 2015 NL Championship Series in New York, they again gave the righty trouble while earning a 4-3 win Saturday night, their third straight over the Cubs.
Oswaldo Arcia struck out, then broke his bat over his knee like it was a toothpick
Never go full Bo.
Watch Hurdle do what we think is dancing
Be true to yourself, Clint.
Fort of July! Bragg tonight’s historic MLB stage
United States Army installation Fort Bragg is the largest U.S. military base in the world, with more than 50,000 active duty personnel. On Sunday evening, 12,500 servicemen and women will have the unique opportunity to kick back and watch 50 civilian visitors go to work — namely, the 25-man rosters of the Atlanta Braves and Miami Marlins.
Strasburg will return today to start vs. Reds
Dusty Baker announced after Saturday’s 9-4 loss to the Reds that Stephen Strasburg will start against Cincinnati on Sunday afternoon. Earlier in the day, Baker had said that the decision was going to wait until game time.
Mike Trout giving his bat to a young fan at Fenway will melt your cold heart
“Oh my god.”
DYK: Angels’ 21 runs set several milestones
A struggling Angels offense exorcised its frustrations in a big way Saturday night, putting up an incredible 21 runs in a 21-2 rout of the Red Sox at Fenway Park. The Halos’ 21 runs are the most scored by any Major League team this season and marked the first time a team has scored at least 20 times in a game since the Astros beat the Diamondbacks, 21-5, last Oct. 2.