Throughout his career, Adam Wainwright has pitched better against the Astros than any other team, and he's never lost a game at Minute Maid Park. The Cardinals are hoping that combination yields positive results yet again Wednesday night against Bud Norris and the Astros.
Hit on forearm, Cano may play on Wednesday
Yankees second baseman Robinson Cano was removed from Tuesday's 7-0 victory over the Rays with soreness in his left forearm after being hit by a pitch, but he's expected to play on Wednesday.
Martin's slam helps vintage Pettitte top Rays
Andy Pettitte received a well-deserved standing ovation after another vintage performance and Russell Martin provided the thunder with his fourth career grand slam as the Yankees trounced the Rays, 7-0, on Tuesday at Yankee Stadium.
Uggla's huge night backs Hudson's shutout
Dan Uggla finished a triple short of the cycle, hitting two homers and driving in five runs, and Tim Hudson threw a complete-game five-hitter as the Braves beat the Marlins, 11-0, before 25,432 fans a Marlins Park on Tuesday night.
Despite struggles, Feldman in line for next start
The Rangers have batted around a few ideas of what they might do with their starting rotation. But for now, they are planning on Scott Feldman starting Saturday against the Giants at AT&T Park.
Lee Mazzilli's son selected by Twins
The Twins tapped into some Major League bloodlines during Day 2 of the First-Year Player Draft on Tuesday. Minnesota used its ninth-round pick to select Connecticut second baseman LJ Mazzilli, son of former player and manager Lee Mazzilli.
Tigers try to recreate success against Tribe
Detroit will look to beat the Indians for the first time in five tries this season Wednesday, when the two clubs meet at Comerica Park for the second tilt of a three-game set. Max Scherzer starts at home against Jeanmar Gomez.
Teams search for diamonds in rough on Day 3
Is the next Jose Bautista still on the board? Or perhaps another Mark Buehrle? The third day of the First-Year Player Draft will take place Wednesday, with teams looking for late-round steals.
Mariners now targeting Felix for Sunday
Felix Hernandez was pushed back from his Wednesday start because of back woes, but the Mariners think he could be able to return as early as this weekend.
College stars in demand on Day 2 of Draft
One day after scarfing up as much prep talent as possible, Major League teams began looking for more mature players in the First-Year Player Draft on Tuesday. The second round brought a brief run on college players Tuesday, only to go back to the prep route toward the end.
Padres activate Street from disabled list
A month to the day since he landed on the disabled list, Padres closer Huston Street was reinstated to the active roster Tuesday.
Wilson on 7-day DL, with Conger recalled
Bobby Wilson took a foul tip off the mask on Monday and, with his history of concussions, the Angels are taking no chances, placing him on the 7-day DL and calling up Hank Conger.
Luhnow anticipates Correa signing soon
Shortstop Carlos Correa, the top overall pick in Monday's First-Year Player Draft, is scheduled to be in Houston on Thursday to meet with Astros officials, who hope to finalize a deal with the 17-year-old product of the Puerto Rico Baseball Academy.
Cano, Kemp to captain Derby teams
The Yankees' Robinson Cano will be out to defend his Home Run Derby title this year in Kansas City as the American League team's captain, with the Dodgers' Matt Kemp set as his adversary and captain of the National League squad.
Tribe activates Santana, slots him at DH
Carlos Santana was back in the Indians' lineup Tuesday night, ending the catcher's eight-game absence after he suffered a concussion May 25.
Chipper hoping to return to lineup by weekend
The Braves could have a key player back in a few days as Chipper Jones prepares for his return from a leg injury. He took batting practice Tuesday for the first time since having surgery May 26 to drain a hematoma on his lower left leg.
Toxicologist testifies on Clemens evidence
Once the Roger Clemens trial got rolling again Tuesday, the defense called former pitcher Mike Boddicker, and he became the seventh person with Major League playing credentials to testify in the case, telling jurors he once saw Clemens receive a vitamin B12 injection.