Lance Lynn got back on the right track and the offense unloaded a five-run fifth inning on the Rockies, lifting the Cardinals to a 6-2 win at Busch Stadium on Thursday night.
All-Star Game will be big deal for Kansas City
I was standing on the corner of 10th Street and Main. Not quite the corner of 12th Street and Vine — famously referenced in the Leiber and Stoller-penned tune “Kansas City” — but, well, close enough.
Backed by blasts, Tomlin shuts down Rays
Josh Tomlin allowed just two hits and one run over seven innings, and the Indians clubbed three solo home runs in a 3-1 win over the Rays on Thursday at Progressive Field.
Rolen not expected to land on disabled list
It appears that Reds third baseman Scott Rolen's back spasms have improved enough that a trip to the disabled list shouldn't be needed.
Royals strike early, late to split with Blue Jays
Right-hander Luke Hochevar went five solid innings before leaving with a sprained ankle as the Royals erupted for a five-run third inning en route to a 9-6 win over the Blue Jays on Thursday.
Nationals charge back late to sweep Giants
A short, taxing effort from Ross Detwiler continued the Nationals' prolonged search for quality starts at the back end of the rotation, but their ninth-inning heroics made up for the trouble in a 6-5 win over the Giants on Thursday night at Nationals Park.
Mets shock Papelbon for walk-off victory
The Mets stormed back against closer Jonathan Papelbon to steal a 6-5 walk-off win against the Phillies at Citi Field on Thursday.
Four homers back Minor's winning start
Mike Minor has acknowledged that 2012 has been an up-and-down season for him. In Thursday's series finale, it was mostly up as the Braves beat the Cubs, 7-3, in front of 24,408 fans at Turner Field.
Davis scratched with neck muscle strain
Orioles slugger Chris Davis was scratched from Thursday's game with a muscle strain in his neck. Ryan Flaherty started in right field in his place.
Hochevar exits early with right ankle sprain
Right-hander Luke Hochevar's path to a possible sixth victory was interrupted after five innings when he left Thursday night's game against the Blue Jays with a sprained right ankle.
Thumb will likely land Pedroia on disabled list
The Red Sox have been dealt another injury blow, as Dustin Pedroia will likely go on the disabled list before the Red Sox open a four-game series against the Yankees on Friday night, a Major League source has confirmed. The move would be retroactive to Wednesday.
Wieland latest injury setback for Padres starters
Two days after pitcher Andrew Cashner left a start with a strained lat muscle, the Padres said that another starting pitcher, Joe Wieland, has had a setback in his recovery from a strained right elbow.
Dodgers lose Gordon for six weeks to thumb surgery
Dodgers shortstop Dee Gordon will have surgery on a torn ulnar collateral ligament in his right thumb on Friday and will miss at least six weeks.
La Russa and Washington prepare lineups for ASG
Ron Washington and Tony La Russa are both working on the lineups and sequence of pitchers for their respective All-Star teams. They must find a balance between playing to win and making sure everyone gets into the game.
Wealth of knowledge goes missing with Waterman
He sits quietly, quite inconspicuously in the second row of the press box at Citi Field, flanked on his left by the official scorer and on his right by a wall, between a box score and a hard place.
Stiff back sends Haren to first career DL stint
Angels pitcher Dan Haren was placed on the disabled list Thursday for the first time in his career. The 31-year-old was replaced by fellow right-hander Kevin Jepsen, who was recalled from Triple-A Salt Lake.
Royals reportedly sign Venezuela's Duenez
The international signing period is open and the Royals dipped into the pool by signing Samir Duenez, 16, a third baseman from Venezuela for $425,000, according to Baseball America.