Designated-hitter-turned-right-fielder Kendrys Morales put a second-inning pitch from Aaron Nola into the right-field seats to cap a five-run inning for the Royals in their 6-2 win over the Phillies at Citizens Bank Park on Saturday.
Setting Sale: Sox top Astros in ace’s 14th win
After allowing four runs in the first three innings, White Sox lefty Chris Sale dominated the Astros the rest of the way, notching seven of his nine strikeouts in the next four innings en route to a 7-6 win Saturday at Minute Maid Park.
Watch White Sox prospect Carson Fulmer show off his amazing fungo golf skills
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Breaking bat: Verlander makes statement
Justin Verlander has broken a lot of bats in his career. A hitter breaking his own bat in reaction to a pitch was a new one. A year after Verlander made a statement here with eight dominant innings to start his second-half resurgence, the two pieces of Oswaldo Arcia’s bat — snapped over his knee after he fanned on one of Verlander’s high fastballs — was a decent statement of Verlander’s outing.
A-Rod says he still has plenty left to offer
Alex Rodriguez has vowed that he still has a lot left to offer the Yankees, and after notching three hits in his last two games, the designated hitter is doubling down on that statement.
Aided by close call, Blue Jays end Tribe’s streak at 14 games
The Indians’ 14-game winning streak has come to an end but they didn’t go down without a fight. Ezequiel Carrera was ruled safe by review on a close play at the plate in the eighth inning on Josh Donaldson’s go-ahead RBI single, as part of a three-run rally that led the Blue Jays to a 9-6 victory on Saturday afternoon at Rogers Centre.
Next step for Kershaw: Planning rehab program
Clayton Kershaw provided little clarity on the condition of his back as he met with reporters Saturday. It was his first time publicly speaking since being placed on the DL with a mild disk herniation.
Trio of Mariners could lead way on Sunday
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Twins unleash 17-run barrage to top Rangers
Max Kepler hit a pair of three-run homers to help set the Twins rookie record for RBIs in a game with seven, while fellow former top prospects Miguel Sano and Byron Buxton also had big days at the plate in a 17-5 rout of the Rangers on Saturday at Target Field.
Oh, yeah: Cards righty gets first MLB save
For the first time on American soil, “The Final Boss” got an opportunity to pitch to his nickname on Saturday.
Trout proposes to girlfriend with skywriting
There’s nothing he doesn’t do perfectly.
Waino, Wong send Cards to wet W over Crew
Adam Wainwright picked up where his rotation mate, Jaime Garcia, left off one night earlier to further befuddle the Brewers and lift St. Louis to a 3-0 win on a rain-soaked afternoon at Busch Stadium. The loss, which followed a one-hour, 32-minute rain delay, assured Milwaukee of dropping its third season series against the Cardinals.
Davis secures 8th cycle in Indians history
A cycle was not on Rajai Davis’ mind when he dusted himself off and stood at third base after a third-inning triple on Saturday afternoon. That changed when third-base umpire Vic Carapazza pointed out that the Indians’ outfielder was on a good pace toward history.
Holaday’s 60 mph pitch baffles Nunez
What has he been hiding all this time?
Eaton tries, fails to hurdle Gattis at plate
Good effort, though.
Top-ranked Maitan headlines Braves’ international haul
The Braves are making their presence on the first day international prospects can sign, loading their Minor League system with several top international prospects, including top teenage infielder Kevin Maitan for $4.25 million, according to industry sources.
Arrieta poses on cover of ESPN Body Issue
Perfectly lush beard, perfectly sculpted body.