Roy Halladay heads to the mound for the Phillies as they try to complete a four-game sweep of the Cardinals on Sunday at Busch Stadium. Adam Wainwright will start for St. Louis.
To some, slugger Hamilton simply a kind soul
To some of the people who've known Josh Hamilton the longest, the best stories about him have nothing to do with his incredible physical gifts or a very public and very tortuous battle with the demons of addiction.
Hamilton's walk-off blast pulls out win in 13th
Josh Hamilton's two-run shot in the 13th inning helped the Rangers rally to down the Blue Jays, 8-7, on Saturday at Rangers Ballpark in Arlington.
Hosmer's three-hit day helps Royals clip O's
First baseman Eric Hosmer scored the tying run in the seventh and delivered a go-ahead single in the eighth, as the Royals scored four unanswered runs in a 4-3 win over the Orioles on Saturday.
Nats start fast, finish strong to best Braves
The Nationals showed resolve in an 8-4 victory over the Braves at Turner Field on Saturday afternoon, but the victory may have been bittersweet because Chad Tracy, Washington's best pinch-hitter, suffered what looked like a groin injury after giving the Nats the lead for good with an RBI double in the sixth.
Harper's hustle, not homer, makes impression
For anybody who wanted to see what is so exceptional about Bryce Harper, his capacity for making a difference was on display Saturday in Atlanta. It happened in an instant, but that is all he required to make another strong impression.
Hochevar, Matusz set to battle in rubber game
Orioles lefty Brian Matusz and Royals righty Luke Hochevar were supposed to have figured it out by now, but they'll enter Sunday's rubber game at Camden Yards trying to establish themselves as rotation fixtures.
Konerko stays hot with 4-for-4 day
White Sox first baseman Paul Konerko went 4-for-4 against the Indians on Saturday and is flirting with .400. Konerko has a remarkable 21 hits in his last 32 at-bats.
Draft features several high-impact prep arms
When it comes to drafting high school pitchers, there is always a high amount of risk involved, but finding the right one can make a team's Draft. Jonathan Mayo takes a look at this year's crop of prep hurlers.
Viciedo's five RBIs lead way in slugfest win
Dyan Viciedo led the way in a 14-7, slugfest victory against the rival Indians Saturday at U.S. Cellular Field, including a two-run homer.
Yanks overpower A's behind Tex's two homers
The Yankees came out swinging again on Saturday for their fourth straight win, with Mark Teixeira slugging two homers and Robinson Cano adding one to pace a 9-2 victory over the Athletics.
Runs could be scarce in Nats-Braves series finale
Sunday's series finale between the Braves and the Nationals — who won the first two games of the series — will feature Braves right-hander Brandon Beachy and Nationals left-hander Gio Gonzalez, each sporting a sub-2.00 ERA. The game will be on ESPN Sunday Night Baseball at 8:05 ET.
Darvish, Rangers seek sweep of reeling Blue Jays
The Rangers will be looking for their third sweep of the season Sunday when they close out a three-game set with the Blue Jays in Arlington. Texas' Yu Darvish opposes Kyle Drabek, who will try to help snap Toronto's four-game losing streak.
Kemp, Rivera set for two-game rehab trip
Disabled Dodgers outfielders Matt Kemp and Juan Rivera head out for two-game Minor League rehab assignments with Triple-A Albuquerque on Sunday. Both are expected to return to Los Angeles on Tuesday.
Buehrle continues unbeaten May in gem vs. Giants
Mark Buehrle improved to 4-0 in May on Saturday, pitching 7 1/3 innings of two-run ball as the Marlins took their second straight game against the Giants with a 5-3 win at Marlins Park.
Valentine bashes 'immature' Rays coaches
Skipper Bobby Valentine didn't feel the need to respond to a tweet from Joe Maddon in which the Rays' manager said what occurred in the ninth inning of Friday's game between the Red Sox and Rays “reeked of intent. It was ridiculous, absurd, idiotic, incompetent and cowardly behavior.”
Cain-Nolasco could bring pitching back to Giants-Fish
Through the first three games, the last two of which were won by the Marlins, a combined 42 runs have been scored. The two clubs will finish off their four-game set Sunday, with Matt Cain matching up against Ricky Nolasco.