Jesus Guzman hit a two-run, pinch-hit home run to ignite a six-run eighth inning Friday that lifted the Padres to a 7-1 victory over the D-backs.

Right-hander Felipe Paulino led the way with six scoreless innings and five strikeouts as Yuniesky Betancourt's first-inning double proved to be enough in Friday's 2-0 win over the visiting A's.

Gordon Beckham hit two home runs and Adam Dunn clubbed his 17th, but Alexei Ramirez's infield single in the eighth provided the winning run for the White Sox in a 7-4 victory, Chicago's ninth straight, over the Mariners on Friday night.

In Friday night's 7-2 victory over the Blue Jays, Clay Buchholz logged a season-high eight innings, giving up six hits and two runs. He walked two and struck out seven, also a season best.

Josh Outman got things started with 3 1/3 stellar innings in his first start of the year, then Dexter Fowler and the Rockies' bats took over, pounding out 15 hits on the way to a 13-3 win over the Dodgers on Friday night at Coors Field.

Curtis Granderson hit his fourth career grand slam, and CC Sabathia pitched well enough to fuel the Yankees to a 9-4 win over the Tigers in the series opener Friday night at Comerica Park.

Tampa Bay defeated Baltimore, 5-0, in the opening game of a weekend series at Tropicana Field between the division's two top teams.

Jason Kipnis' fourth-inning grand slam provided right-hander Derek Lowe an early working margin and the Indians' starter made it stand over 6 2/3 innings in a 7-1 victory against the Twins in Friday's series opener at Progressive Field.

Jonathan Papelbon picked up his first multi-inning save with the Phillies in Friday's 6-4 win over the Marlins at Citizens Bank Park.

The Padres added catcher Yasmani Grandal, considered one of the top prospects in their Minor League system, to the 25-man active roster before Friday's game against the D-backs.

Ken “Hawk” Harrelson was apologetic on Friday of his emotional outburst aimed toward home-plate umpire Mark Wegner during Wednesday's broadcast, but he couldn't offer any guarantees of it never happening again.

Red Sox outfielder Cody Ross conveyed to manager Bobby Valentine that he could return to the active roster fairly soon.

Add a strained right hip to the nagging Achilles issue that has bothered Brewers outfielder Ryan Braun.

Manager Terry Collins said outfielder Jason Bay is nearing a return to the Mets, with plans to serve as the designated hitter this weekend in extended spring games in Port St. Lucie, Fla.

When Mariners manager Eric Wedge made out his lineup card for Friday night's game against the White Sox, for the first time this year he penciled Ichiro Suzuki into his familiar leadoff role.

The Nationals were eager to play at home following a nine-game road trip, but Mother Nature had other intentions as Friday night's game versus the Braves at Nationals Park was postponed due to rain. No makeup date has been announced.

Ryan Howard is in Clearwater, Fla., rehabbing from left Achilles surgery. Chase Utley, who has a chronic left knee condition, continues to work out with the big league club.