‘We don’t give up’: Texas rally shows character

Rougned Odor started the ninth inning with a hard grounder to Matt Adams. The Cardinals first baseman bobbled the ball for a second, closer Trevor Rosenthal was a step late covering the bag and Odor busted his tail to first base. He was safe. That was the pivotal play that started the rally. When it was over, the Rangers had pulled off an improbable comeback and a 4-3 victory on Saturday afternoon at Busch Stadium.

Beltran sparks Yanks, who hold on vs. Twins

The Yankees came from behind using the long ball before pulling ahead for good in the ninth on a two-run single by Jacoby Ellsbury and holding on for a 7-6 win over the Twins on Saturday afternoon at Target Field. The result brought New York back to .500 and extended Minnesota’s losing streak to five games.

Amazing play! Hamilton makes superb snag

Billy Hamilton didn’t wait long to prove he’s not playing with fear despite returning to action from the 7-day concussion disabled list this weekend. The Reds center fielder ran a long way to make a ridiculous diving catch up against the base of the Astros’ bullpen wall in right-center field during the second inning of Saturday’s game at Minute Maid Park.

Gordon set to begin rehab assignment

Alex Gordon is taking the next step toward returning from the scaphoid bone fracture in his right wrist that has sidelined him since a scary foul-territory collision with Mike Moustakas on May 22. The Royals’ left fielder will begin a rehab assignment with Double-A Northwest Arkansas on Sunday, the team announced on Saturday.