Robinson Cano's 21st home run of the season extended his hitting streak to 17 games as the Yankees topped the Angels, 5-3, on Saturday at Yankee Stadium.
Collins ejected after arguing overturned call
Manager Terry Collins was ejected in the bottom of the fifth inning of the Mets' game against the Braves on Saturday.
Garza squares off with Cahill in series finale
The Cubs will send Matt Garza to the mound on Sunday as they look for a sweep of their three-game series with the D-backs at Wrigley Field. Arizona will look to foil Chicago's plans with Trevor Cahill.
Weaver will face tough test in series finale vs. Yanks
The last time Angels ace Jered Weaver faced the Yankees, he left the game after throwing just 12 pitches and was sidelined for 20 games with a lower back strain. But in four starts since coming off the disabled list, the right-hander has been nearly unhittable.
Lowe looks to overcome road woes in finale with Jays
Indians right-hander Derek Lowe has struggled mightily on the road this season. He will try to get over that hump in Sunday's rubber game against Carlos Villanueva and the Blue Jays at Rogers Centre.
Cardinals sign veteran lefty reliever Fuentes
The Cardinals signed free agent Brian Fuentes to a Minor League deal on Saturday, giving the organization another left-handed reliever to consider for the club's unstable bullpen.
Smyly hits DL, Turner to make Tuesday start
Left-hander Drew Smyly was placed on the 15-day disabled list on Saturday with a right intercostal strain. The Tigers have called up Luis Marte from Triple-A Toledo to replace Smyly on the 25-man roster, while Jacob Turner will take Smyly's spot in the rotation and is expected to pitch on Tuesday.
Long an admirer of Jeter, Trout now also admired
Mike Trout grew up a Phillies fan, but he also grew up a shortstop — a position he played until his senior year of high school. As a New Jersey-raised kid, there's no better shortstop to admire than Yankees captain Derek Jeter.
Hoyer starting to field trade inquiries
Cubs general manager Jed Hoyer said on Saturday his phone lines are starting to ring as Major League Baseball's July 31 non-waiver Trade Deadline approaches.
Towers addresses trade rumors with Upton
D-backs general manager Kevin Towers met with Justin Upton on Friday to discuss the recent trade rumors involving the right fielder.
Peavy hoping for happy anniversary against KC
It'll be two years ago on Saturday that White Sox starter Jake Peavy underwent surgery to reattach his right latissimus dorsi tendon to the bone. He'll start against the Royals, who will be looking to even the series.
Youk helps White Sox win extras marathon
Kevin Youkilis delivered the go-ahead RBI in the 14th inning on a sacrifice fly to give the White Sox a 9-8 win over the Royals on Friday in the series opener at Kauffman Stadium.
MLB.com Stars of the Game: Friday, July 13
Each day, MLB.com selects one player from each game whose performance stands out.
Rangers avert disaster to cash in Holland's gem
For the second season in a row, Derek Holland opened the second half of the season with a gem in Seattle, giving Texas its third straight win and a five-game lead in the American League West.
Led by Posey power, Giants put it all together
Buster Posey crushed a 448-foot home run in the first inning and Madison Bumgarner allowed two hits over seven as the Giants began the second half with a win over the Astros on Friday night.
Dodgers feeling recharged with Padres in town
Clinging to a half-game lead in the NL West, the Dodgers take on the Padres on Saturday with Aaron Harang facing his former team and Edinson Volquez.
Ross, Chipper propel Braves to fifth straight win
David Ross drove in a season-high four runs with a three-run homer and a bases-loaded walk and Chipper Jones added a solo homer as the Braves held off the Mets, 7-5, on Friday night at Turner Field.