Baltimore erased an early four-run Tampa Bay lead to take an 8-6 win in Game 2 of their day-night doubleheader to earn a sweep. Matt Wieters homered twice, Adam Jones and Chris Davis hit solo shots and Davis delivered the go-ahead single for the O’s.
Reds, Red Sox bats primed for success
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Get a whiff of this: Fernandez, Sale on MLB.TV
Aces Jose Fernandez, Johnny Cueto and Chris Sale will all be in action Sunday as part of a full slate of games on MLB.TV.
Coastal Carolina, Arizona advance to College World Series finals
The first Big South Conference team ever to play in the CWS, the Coastal Carolina Chanticleers now lead Division I in victories and will play Arizona for the national title in a best-of-three series beginning on Monday.
Drew Butera pitched against the Astros, struck out Marwin Gonzalez, then hit a double of his own
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Hero in a pinch! Johnson’s HR lifts Mets in 11th
Julio Teheran and Jacob deGrom waged an impressive pitching battle and maintained their status as two of baseball’s most unfortunate pitchers in terms of run support. Once they exited on Saturday night at Turner Field, Kelly Johnson damaged his former team with a pinch-hit home run that provided the Mets a 1-0, 11-inning win over the Braves.
Cutch, Bucs back locked-in Locke, blast LA
For nearly three months, Andrew McCutchen has not looked like himself at the plate. He’s been physically compromised, mechanically off and statistically average. But Saturday night, he looked like Andrew McCutchen again. The Pirates’ star center fielder homered twice, leading the Bucs to a 6-1 win over the Dodgers at PNC Park.
Mets call up Nimmo, option Conforto
In another move to jumpstart a scuffling offense, the Mets called up Brandon Nimmo — ranked No. 4 on the club’s list of top prospects — from Triple-A Las Vegas prior to Saturday’s game. In a corresponding move, the team optioned struggling outfielder Michael Conforto.
Seager headlines #ASGWorthy NL shortstop class
One of the closer 2016 Esurance MLB All-Star ballot races in these final days of voting is at the shortstop spot in the National League, where, at last count, the Cubs’ Addison Russell (1.49 million votes) and the Rockies’ Trevor Story (1.11 million) were separated by just a few hundred thousand clicks.
Gordon returns from DL; KC options Eibner
Royals left fielder Alex Gordon likely will be back in the starting lineup on Saturday night against the Astros.
Cutch: Adele’s good vibes led to 2-HR night
After striking out in his first at-bat, Andrew McCutchen looked comfortable at the plate Saturday night. He homered twice off Dodgers starter Kenta Maeda, hammering a curveball and later ripping into a fastball. In this season where so little has gone right, what felt right in the Pirates’ 6-1 win at PNC Park?
Rougned Odor left Dustin Pedroia swiping at air with an incredible swim slide
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Cardinals remove Rosenthal as closer
The Cardinals have removed Trevor Rosenthal as closer, one night after he blew his third save opportunity of the season.
BTS leader reaches 49 to tie all-time record
In the 16-year history of Beat the Streak, no player has been able to achieve the game’s ultimate goal by putting together a 57-game hit streak and surpassing Joe DiMaggio’s record 56-game hitting streak in 1941. But now, 63-year old Terry Sims is as close as anyone has ever been to capturing the coveted $5.6 million grand prize.
Brewers hold on, hand Nats 7th straight loss
The Brewers jumped on Gio Gonzalez for six runs in the first three innings Saturday, and the Nationals’ comeback fell just short as Milwaukee handed Washington its seventh consecutive loss, 6-5, on Negro League Tribute Day at Miller Park.
Rox win behind big days from De La Rosa, Wolters
Jorge De La Rosa had his best start since rejoining the rotation 10 days ago and Tony Wolters hit his first career home run as the Rockies topped the D-backs, 11-6, on Saturday at Coors Field.
Velasquez to return Monday, start vs. D-backs
Phillies manager Pete Mackanin announced before Saturday night’s game against the Giants at AT&T Park that Vince Velasquez will pitch Monday night against the D-backs at Chase Field.