Even though Dallas Keuchel didn’t get the win, he was pleased about the outcome on Saturday — his team’s victory, as well as his own pitching performance. In his seven innings, Keuchel allowed only two runs and five hits in Houston’s 5-4 win in 11 innings over Cincinnati at Minute Maid Park.
‘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.
Rangers rise late, deal Cards stunning defeat
The Rangers rallied with two runs in both the eighth and ninth innings for a 4-3 victory over the Cardinals on Saturday afternoon at Busch Stadium. The Rangers have now won five in a row, while the Cards have lost four straight.
Lincecum overcomes nerves in return to MLB
Tim Lincecum didn’t sleep well Friday night, waking up periodically as he anticipated what awaited him. He arrived at to the Coliseum at 9:15 a.m and stewed, anxious to answer a question he’s faced for almost a year: What’s next?
Koji Uehara wanted some high-fives in the dugout, got poked in the eye instead
Ouch.
Finley goes six in Staten Island’s 10-inning no-hitter
A night after falling to Brooklyn, 3-2, in a 20-inning marathon, the Staten Island Yankees’ staff bounced back to toss 10 no-hit innings against the Cyclones before Staten Island dramatically walked it off in the bottom of the 10th to win 2-1.
Ross takes step forward in recovery
Padres right-hander Tyson Ross threw his first bullpen session Saturday since landing on the disabled list with right shoulder inflammation following his Opening Day start.
Top prospect Arcia dabbling at second base
In a departure for one of baseball’s best young defensive shortstops, top Brewers prospect Orlando Arcia manned second base on Saturday at Triple-A Colorado Springs for a third straight game.
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.
Howell, Urias help dedicate Dreamfields
For the first time in quite a while, Julio Urias was one of the oldest players on the field. The 19-year-old and J.P. Howell were on hand as the Los Angeles Dodgers Foundation dedicated its 43rd and 44th Dodgers Dreamfields at Belvedere Park in East Los Angeles.
Clemson standout Beer wins Howser Trophy
Clemson freshman outfielder Seth Beer — who could have been a high school senior had he not graduated a semester early to enroll in classes this last January, just in time for baseball season — was awarded the Dick Howser Trophy on Friday.
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.
Greinke extends win streak to seven games
Even after Phillies center fielder Odubel Herrera hit a solo homer in the first inning, the D-backs knew they were in good shape with ace Zack Greinke on the mound.
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.
DiMaggio extends streak to 31 games with infield hit
Joe DiMaggio’s now-famous hit streak might have been called into question the day before, but on Wednesday afternoon, he made sure there would be no dispute that it would continue.
Springer’s great catch leads MLB’s top GIFs
Here are the top GIFs from Friday’s games, courtesy of @MLBGifs.
Turner homers twice, hits walk-off vs. Brewers
Justin Turner’s second home run on Friday night tied the game in the bottom of the eighth inning and his bases-loaded single with one out in the 10th inning gave the the Dodgers a 3-2 walk-off win over the Brewers.