The Nationals raised a fuss after a missed call in the fourth inning of a 7-6 loss to the Dodgers in the second game of a doubleheader on Wednesday night at Nationals Park.
Blackley tabbed for Saturday; Straily pushed back
The A’s have altered their rotation for their upcoming weekend series with the Yankees, deciding to start lefty Travis Blackley on Saturday in place of the right-handed Dan Straily.
Gardenhire takes exception to overturned call
In the eighth inning of Wednesday’s 6-4 win over the Indians, Twins skipper Ron Gardenhire nearly lost his cool.
Garcia, Cardinals looking to put brooms on Astros
With the Dodgers and the Brewers nipping at their heels in the National League Wild Card race, the Cardinals continue to take care of business against the Astros. They’ll go for a series sweep behind Jaime Garcia on Thursday.
Halos can’t battle back after Wilson’s brief start
C.J. Wilson allowed three runs over 2 2/3 innings as the Angels lost, 6-2, to the Rangers on Wednesday night at Angel Stadium.
Rangers top Halos with pair of three-run frames
Knocking out former teammate C.J. Wilson in the third inning, the Rangers beat the Angels, 6-2, behind Derek Holland on Wednesday at Angel Stadium.
France prepares for Classic debut vs. tough Spain
France will play its first World Baseball Classic game Thursday night, certainly considered the underdog as it prepares to face Spain at Roger Dean Stadium on the second night of the qualifying round.
Calling up Bundy is right call by Orioles
Here’s why the Orioles are doing the right thing in bringing up 19-year-old right-hander Dylan Bundy to the Major Leagues.
Freese, Molina homers help Lynn earn 16th win
Right-hander Lance Lynn was solid in picking up his 16th victory as homers by David Freese and Yadier Molina helped power the Cardinals to a 5-0 win over the Astros on Wednesday night at Busch Stadium.
Path to the Postseason: Sept. 20, 2012
The AL East race heats up, and the Tigers gain a game in the Central. In the NL, the Cards and Brewers notch big wins, while the Dodgers salvage a split.
Braves win 21st straight started by mighty Medlen
Kris Medlen’s magical run as a starter continued Wednesday at Marlins Park as he pitched eight shutout innings and struck out six in the Braves’ 3-0 win against the Marlins.
Ichiro’s fourth hit gives Yanks a lead they keep
The “Ich-i-ro” chants started at Yankee Stadium before Ichiro Suzuki recorded his seventh hit of the day, but they reached a crescendo after the veteran outfielder drove in the go-ahead run in the eighth inning of the Yankees’ 2-1 nightcap win over the Blue Jays, giving New York victories on both ends of Wednesday’s day-night doubleheader.
Washington, Yu have had productive meetings
Three times this season Ron Washington has had personal meetings with Yu Darvish that the Rangers’ manager believes have been mutually beneficial.
MLB to wait and see on NL batting title
Melky Cabrera looks to be headed toward winning the National League batting title, and while not leaning toward unprecedented action that would overturn that achievement, Commissioner Bud Selig said Wednesday that Major League Baseball is taking a wait-and-see approach.
At this point, it’s surprising to see A’s lose
Despite the three losses, the A’s are still in position for an American League Wild Card berth.
Pujols returns after missing game to be with family
Albert Pujols’ wife, Deidre, gave birth to the couple’s fifth child, and third daughter, on Sunday. But this was the first time she had been in labor during Pujols’ baseball season.
Backed by Willingham, Hendriks earns elusive win
Josh Willingham hit his 35th home run as part of a four-hit, four-RBI night and Liam Hendriks went six strong innings for his first big league win as the Twins topped the Indians, 6-4, on Wednesday at Progressive Field.